You may have heard of probiotics, but what’s the deal with prebiotics? First off, let’s talk about probiotics. Probiotics are healthy or good bacteria that live in our digestive systems and they help keep the balance between the good and the bad bacteria. Probiotics can have some excellent health benefits such as improving symptoms of

Do those Cadbury Mini-Eggs have you salivating every Easter?  There’s just something about them – perhaps they release more endorphins that other sweets giving us that natural “high”.  Regardless, the time has come to, once again, resist the temptation to having those sweets; because, we all know, once we start, there’s no turning back! Have

Poached Eggs Over Cauliflower Quinoa Cakes For Cakes (non/reduced-dairy options in italics): 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 cups cauliflower, chopped 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (Daiya cheese is a dairy-free option here) 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for dusting (either skip this, use goat parmesan for less allergens

Earlier this week, we discussed the potential benefits of coffee. Now, let’s take a look at the flip side and chat about why coffee may not be the best choice for you.. Cons: Although the research is unclear, it has been suggested that coffee holds inflammatory substances that relates to an increase in blood pressure

Enjoy one or two or even three or more cups of coffee a day? Heard that coffee is bad for you one day and good for you the next? Technically, both are correct. Here’s a closer look at what that cup of joe is doing for you: Pros: Studies have shown that coffee, being a

Every once in a while we all need a little treat so I started making these at the recommendation of one of our clients and love them!  They are a great alternative to the store bought version, which often only use milk chocolate along with peanut butter.  I love them because I get the choice

We helped you to re-think cardio and weight training as it relates to fueling your metabolism and fat loss. Today we’re going to take a closer look at metabolism to more fully understand how this piece fuels fat loss.  Over the next two blog posts we’ll be looking at how the performance of strength training

For those of us that stay away from legumes, this hummus recipe is a good alternative and simple to put together. If you’re trying to stay on track when heading out to a party, one of the best things to do is bring some food to share that you’ll be A-OK eating.  This little appie

If you’re getting up early for a workout or need a quick meal after your workout, we’ve got some winter inspiration for you.  It’s packed with protein and the pumpkin is a great source of fiber.  It’s also pretty quick to make. 1-2 scoops of Thorne’s Vanilla Protein Powder 1 cup unsweetened almond milk ½

Need a hot drink in the morning?  Try these 5 alternatives to coffee: Green Tea: Get the altertness without the buzz + aids in weight loss. Green tea is a great alternative to coffee.  Although it is still caffeinated, it contains the amino acid l-theanine that counteracts the caffiene buzz by calming the nervous system. 

Now we know that less sleep can lead to a higher level of cortisol and an increased storage of fat, is there anything else we need to know about hormones and sleep and what can we do to make our sleep better? Yes!  There are some more hormones at play here.  The amount of sleep

We’ve all heard that by getting more sleep you can lose weight. There’s even an entire diet labelled around this idea. Is it true?  Well, sort of. It’s not quite as simple as getting 8 hours of sleep and shedding pounds overnight without changing any other bad habits!  But there is some truth behind it

Great alternative to the traditional pancakes! Try this recipe! Paleo Pancakes: I made these on Sunday and they turned out amazing! (Courtesy of Robb Wolf) Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup nut butter (I used sunflower seed butter) 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (careful with the one you use as

Earlier today I was baking my absolute favourite power bar recipe when I thought to share with you. I eat five to six small meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner being slightly larger with two to three smaller snack meals spaced in between. I often eat one of my homemade power bars with one