For anyone looking to bio hack their health and make dieting easier, you would have heard and most likely ingested something with sugar alcohols. They are mostly synthetic products (man-made), except for a couple, that taste like sugar, have a negligible effect on blood sugar, but have minimal or no calories, or so we thought……
It’s funny oftentimes when I talk with my clients about their food choices and what they’re eating, they will often mention foods they think are healthy, not knowing what’s hidden in the label. They are typically snacks that have hidden sugars in them. And the main culprit is fructose, also known as: ‘high corn fructose…
For some of you who are gym veterans or athletes who have competed before, you may already know this, but it could be new information for others. And I’m going to assume you already know to eat more vegetables since that should be a staple in anyone’s diet, whether for fat loss or just general…
For most people who follow a fit lifestyle, traveling can sometimes be hard, in terms of sticking to their typical nutrition and training routine. And don’t get me wrong it is hard, but not impossible nor does it have to be frustrating to control. It’s just a matter of planning and preparing before hand, and…
Come check out our Boutique Edmonton Gym. It’s been one year since opening our doors and we’d like you to come and celebrate with us. Its crazy how time flies! Imagine just over a year ago, I was in my 20′ x 22′ gym that totalled 460 square feet. Despite it being rather small, compared…
SWEET ‘N’ SALTY CEREAL CRUNCH Do you sometimes just want to be like a kid and have a bowl of cereal? I consider this dish to be a breakfast of champions and it’s incredibly simple to prepare. 1 cup/250 ml rice crisp cereal 1/2 cup/125 ml 1% cottage cheese 1/2 cup/125 ml water 1/2 scoop…
This is a super low fat / carb-free / high protein version of the vietnamese soup known as ‘Pho’. I’ve tweaked it a bit to my own preferences, so please feel free to exclude some of the non-traditional ingredients (ie. mushrooms, bay leaf, garlic) if you like. Hope you enjoy! Ingredients: 2 900 mL No…
Looking to make your lunches healthier? Or trying new ingredients to substitute for the regular, higher-caloried foods? Then you’ll want to read this. We’ll start with a common one people like to grab because they’re both easy to make and quick to finish. 1.) Smoothies: Instead of buying one at your local smoothie bar, try…
Let’s face it, we all love food and I’m not referring to the healthy, good for you stuff either. But, what if I could tell you there are innumerous ways to make your favourite meal mucho healthier? Below, I’ll list a few of the ingredients you could substitute for your favourite breakfasts and still drop…
Oftentimes, I’ll get people ask me how do I stay in shape all-year round and not give in to temptation and all the ‘unhealthy’ choices we’re surrounded by. Part of it is that I just love to eat clean and healthy foods. Not only do I look better, but I truly feel better too! More…