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80% Healthy Whole FoodsLet’s nix the believe in ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods. Or in diets that cut out all our favourite foods. Let’s find BALANCE.Because food can taste delicious. Food is social and fun. Because life happens. And because you are not a robot.
Did you know that tea can be a powerful ally in promoting gut health? Who knew?Tea is a great source of polyphenols, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that support a healthy gut microbiome.Tea can also help improve digestion and reduce bloating and discomfort. Green and black tea have both been shown to promote the growth of good gut bacteria.So, next time you're looking for a warm and comforting beverage, consider reaching for a cup of tea and reap the benefits for your gut health!
Aging, it’s going to happen but we can be smarter about it. We spend a fortune on beauty and skin care products, medical procedures, hair care, etc. all in the name of anti-aging. It’s a booming business.
DELICIOUS RAW protein GREENS bars. Such a great treat that's good enough to eat for breakfast or whenever you are on the run. The addition of spirulina to these gives a great hit of energy and you cannot taste it with everything else in here. And well….they are covered in chocolate
PERFECTION doesn’t really exist. The simple truth is – CONSISTENCY MATTERS MOST...Sometimes we fall into the belief that our nutrition and workouts have to be PERFECT to achieve results.
Not a veggie lover?! And why should you be? Well that’s because plants are pretty incredible, so important to our overall health.
I work with a lot of Moms and busy professionals and this is something I’ve heard many times. That feeling of being too busy to fit in movement, healthy whole foods and taking the time for meditation and mindset work. Ladies and gents, it’s not true, really it is just an excuse!
We know we almost all need to work on cutting sugar. It makes such a huge difference. It’s in so many things nowadays, so become a label reader, you may be shocked at all the hidden sugars you find. Eg. in peanut butter, salad dressings, ketchup, bbq sauce, protein bars etc. Try making your own protein balls and bars when you can, that way you are in control, and it will likely taste a whole lot better too!
I don’t workout like I did in my 20’s. Here’s what to prioritize at each stage. We know daily movement is important for health at EVERY age.
We are hearing about the Breathe and how it ties into aging well more and more these days. There is a lot of research on what, how and why we age the way we do. Why is the way we breathe so important? Oxygen and alpha state for one, stress reduction, lowering blood pressure, lowering cortisol and calming the nerves.
Faster. Better. More. Now. Do you feel like you are often running at breakneck speeds, working longer hours, and sitting more than you know you should? Let’s remind our bodies and minds how to SLOW DOWN and breathe.
Try this simple technique and see how you feel afterwards. It only takes a few minutes, come on, you can take 5 minutes for yourself.
Being physically active helps us stay healthy, leaner, and helps our mental state.
Have you ever said …”If 𝗜 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝗹𝗯𝘀 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁”
We tend to lose muscle mass (red) and gain fatty mass (surrounding white)
Just in time for Fall, this is creamy, low sugar, high protein, packed with beta carotene, and is just simply a cozy treat as the leaves start to turn.
This is an easy, nice thick frosting that uses sweet potato instead of butter or shortening!
To me, it means getting comfortable with the basics:
Take a second and listen to your self talk, shift it up accordingly.
Eating out can be challenging to navigate when you are new to clean eating and wanting to make it a lifestyle.
A healthy gut is essential to our health. It relies on the balance of trillions of microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts, and viruses) that live within the digestive tract known as the gut microbiome.
If you are looking to add a little more protein into your diet, a quality protein powder (fermented and organic if possible) adds an easy protein punch.
The seated hip stretch is a perfect exercise to perform when you want to increase energy and relieve stiffness from the hip and lower back.
If you are feeling tired, bunt-out and overwhelmed here are a few things you can do to reset yourself.
Here is a story/testimonial from one of our SSC gals.
How to turn off that little voice in you head, telling you that you are not enough.
Many of us (40-60 somethings) have a whole drawer full of medications and supplements, it can be so confusing.
This dish is the perfect cozy weeknight dinner. It gives you a ton of food, and the entire family will love it!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed the plant based revolution at the grocery store.
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to damage or injury.
Through the practice of yoga, we create a relationship with the body.
Sugar is now the most dangerous part of the North American Diet.
Your Body can really be the weight machine. This is convenient and efficient.
I like my Buddha Bowls packed to the brim. It's filled with a base of hearty mushrooms, greens, and protein noodles, topped with roasted veggies and sesame or hemp seeds and creamy avocado dressing.
A delicious treat and great for after school with your kids too.
Add these hip mobility movements to your regular routine to get the most out of your workouts and remain injury-free
Here are some of my go to fitness products that you can order on Amazon.
How can you start a Home Practice (Fitness and/or Yoga) and Tips on keeping that home practice going.
If you're floundering in your motivation to stay fit, it's a thinking habit, it's not a training habit.
I come across clients with these symptoms more and more these days, here is some information (shortened from a paper I wrote in Nutritional Biochemistry ions ago).
What we do during the day reflects what we value.
Of course squats are great, but here are a few other options.
Here’s another good reason to embrace eating more plants:
Should you return to the office or not? That is the question many are facing, more employers are reevaluating office arrangements. Large-scale companies have pushed back their return to office plans and quite a few organizations are delaying their re-openings.
Do you have the best intentions but ultimately struggle to get the recommended 5-9 savings?
1. Move your Body Everyday, take a Virtual class, go to a new studio ...
Maybe the holidays didn’t go quite as you had expected. That’s pretty typical.
Struggling with your confidence around working out, yoga, barre, fusion classes? I'd like to let you in on a little secret.
If you are feeling tired, bunt-out and overwhelmed here are a few things you can do to reset yourself.
It s ABSOLUTELY possible to get in the best shape of your life at any age.
Stress is widespread, and growing across the world with the health crisis.
With the holidays there is fun, but often also quite a few additional new stressors.
We all have stress, especially now during these uncertain times. Many of you have heard that self-care is important,
I coach personal training clients towards shedding old habits that are not working and creating fresh new habits to carry forward with health, strength and ease. Ease around food, body image and life.
One of the most positive, game-changing things we can do for our success and goals is to change the image & concept we have of ourselves.
What does it mean to live a carefree, moderate, healthy and relaxed life?
This communication comes in response to the Public Health Order (PHO). We would like to take this opportunity to update you on new processes and what you can expect.
As a mom I have struggled at times to spend money and time on myself.
Life has No Pause Button, maintaining health and wellness in challenging circumstances is just part of the equation these days.
If you are having trouble getting lean or your health is sub par and you just can’t seem to stay motivated to exercise and eat a healthy nutrient dense diet, consider the source.
Imagine how amazing it would feel to (finally) wake up in the morning knowing you have a strategy to help you get strong and lean, a plan you can stick to that shapes your body for Life.
