Kat Kennedy, NASM CPT, NCSF CPT, NCSF SNS

Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition Specialist

Kat Kennedy is the Fitness and Nutrition Editor at NativePath. With a NASM CPT, NCSF CPT, and NCSF Sports Nutrition Certification, she has a passion for giving people the tools they need to feel healthy, strong, and confident. When she’s not writing or reviewing blogs, she can be found in eastern Iowa playing with her two Malinois dogs, teaching kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu at her local gym, or stepping in the boxing ring to compete herself.

Why NativePath Tests Every Single Lot—And What That Really Means for You

When Does Collagen Start Working? A Week-by-Week Breakdown

Why Grass-Fed and Wild-Caught Actually Matter—For You & the Planet

Breaking the Cycle: How to Lower Cortisol and Restore Balance

Cortisol, Hormones, and the Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress on Women's Health

Walking Your Way to Better Health: Why 30 Minutes a Day Changes Everything

Spring Reset: How to Detox Your Routine (Not Just Your Body)

How Sleep Affects Your Cardiovascular Health (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

5 Heart-Healthy Foods That Lower Cholesterol Naturally

The Science of Self-Love: Why Treating Yourself Well Matters

Women and Heart Health: Risk Factors That Are Often Overlooked

Bovine Colostrum and Gut Health: The Leaky Gut Solution Everyone's Talking About

Editorial Standards

In a world overrun by questionable news, you deserve to feed your mind with content that you can trust. When you read a NativePath blog, you can expect the following:

Scientific Sources: We believe in sourcing the highest-quality information for our blogs—from academic research institutions, reputable media sites, and medically peer-reviewed studies*.
Credentialed Writers: We have the experts write our blogs—from registered dietitians and kinesiologists to physical therapists and personal trainers.
Medical Reviewers: Each of our more science-heavy blogs is reviewed by an experienced professional to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Up-to-Date Information: As new science and research unfold, our blogs are updated accordingly. Each quarter, we review our published blogs and make any updates necessary.

*The numbers in parentheses (1, 2, etc.) are clickable links to these studies.