Supplementation is probably the topic I get asked about the most. Should I supplement? What should I be taking? And my answer always is…it depends. Supplements have the potential to be a giant waste of money. Frequently, people start taking a supplement because they saw something on TV or heard positive benefits from a friend
The goal of a proper diet is to provide all the nutrients essential for body and health maintenance, but we don’t just want to live healthily, we want to THRIVE. Many people change their diets, include more natural foods while ditching the processed junk, but what they haven’t given up are the “non-foods”. This group
Herbal remedies have been used in traditional cultures for thousands of years to not only cure illness, but to maintain health. There are many herbs and spices that are readily available in your local grocery store, that won’t cost an arm and a leg, and that can provide you with significant health benefits. Here are
We’ve all seen that article a million times, how eating several small meals throughout the day can help you lose weight. There is good science to back up this claim, but if you find that you’re not losing weight, you’re bloated, gassy, and just generally uncomfortable, you may actually be doing more harm than good
Nutrition and weight loss have never been more confusing and not to mention disheartening. Raise your hand if you’re part of the “lose 10lbs gain 15lbs” club! I was too, for a long time. Here you’ll find my top 5 reasons your last diet failed and how to avoid these pitfalls. #1 Too Little Calories
My own personal take on the traditional pasta salad; this dish has flavors and tones perfect for both the winter and summer months! Ingredients 1 ¼ cup whole wheat couscous (dry) 1 16oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup diced green onion 1 tbsp orange zest
When you try to make a cookie and you get a kinda-sorta muffin…..you get breakfast bites! #silverlinings Ingredients ½ cup whole wheat all-purpose flour 1 cup quick rolled oats ¼ tsp baking soda Pinch of sea salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 mashed banana ¼ cup almond milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp liquid sweetener Raisins
After a solid workout, it’s important to fuel your body right. These protein groats have a good combination of protein and carbohydrates to nourish your body for recovery. The beauty of this recipe is you can use whatever flavour of protein powder you have on hand. Ingredients 1 cup buckwheat groats (soaked for at least
These are something that I always wanted to make, but never got around to it. Why? I have no idea! I love the fact that stuffed peppers are versatile – change the filling and you change the whole dish! Ingredients 4 bell peppers (any colour) 1.5 to 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 egg 1/3 cup
I love having grab-and-go breakfasts for the work week. These are part muffin, part oatmeal, and entirely delicious. Although you store them in the refrigerator, they taste best heated up in the microwave. Ingredients 1.5 cups of oats 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp sea salt 1 cup of almond milk ¼
