Guaranteed you’ve heard of these little chocolaty, fudgey works of magic, but have you tried one? You won’t be disappointed nor will you probably know the difference! Not very often does a ‘healthy’ version of a dessert turn out to actually taste good; they often leave you just wanting the real thing. Trust me when Read more about Black Bean Brownies[…]
Have you ever looked at quinoa and said to your self “How do I use that?” or wondered what is so good about this ‘ancient grain?’ Well, look no further! Here is your brief guide to quinoa (‘keen-wa’), including an easy recipe for you to try. Quinoa has been grown in South America for thousands Read more about Quinoa Salad[…]
17 Random Thoughts for 2017 Try not to have goals or resolutions, have a plan instead. Your first workout is just your next workout and your first healthy meal is just your next meal. Don’t worry about 2 months down the line, just what is in front of you. For whatever endeavour you pursue, strength Read more about 17 Random Thoughts for 2017[…]
I love breakfast and I’m a firm believer that it is the most important meal of my day! But sometimes I’m rushing out the door for work and don’t have time to make something in the morning. On days like this, my stomach is grumbling for food before I even get out of my car, Read more about Overnight Oats[…]
Eating for Recovery What does eating for recovery even mean? Let me set the scene for you. You have just been in a vehicle accident or maybe you fell on some ice causing bodily harm or maybe you have a recurring pain in your knee. Your muscles are screaming at you in pain, your arm Read more about Eating for Recovery[…]
One of my favourite fall food items to cook with is squash! With the wide varieties available, it can be hard to pick just one and know how to use it. As a kid, my mom always had Spaghetti Squash growing in the garden and I loved when she roasted it in the oven. Since Read more about Recipe Alert! Spaghetti Squash Meatloaf[…]
There are few things in life that seem to confuse people more than nutrition. How many calories should I be eating? How much protein do I need? Should my diet be high carb or high fat? Nutrition for athletes becomes even more complicated since what an athlete eats has a big effect on overall performance. Read more about Nutrition for Athletes[…]