Nutrition

Barbecuing – The Healthy Way

Jul 25

By: Erika Simon

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Summer is a crazy time of the year, with tons of excitement, the kids out of school and most routines (especially fitness schedules) sometimes put on the back burner.

With trying to look good at the beach, but also attending barbecues each week, things can get a bit tricky! But there is no reason why your summer barbecuing can’t have a healthy factor, past the regular hotdogs and hamburgers. A great way to do that is to grill some veggies to create a nutritious addition to any meal. BBQ vegetables are a great way to still have the amazing barbeque taste we crave all year round.

Tips for Drinking More Water

Jul 23

Drinking water is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, and an aspect that can be easily overlooked! Here are some tips that might help remind you to keep your water always flowing.

Most people find it easier to drink their daily cup of coffee than to grab that glass of water, so why not give yourself a challenge? Swear that for every cup of coffee, you’ll have two glasses of water first!
Spruce up your water drinking by adding a squirt of lemon juice, or mix mint leaves into your water. A phenomenal idea is to make ice cubes with little bits of lemon or orange peel! They make for an exquisite addition to your water, adding a delightful flavor and stunning look.
When eating out, ask for a glass of water with your meal. Your body is always thirstier than you think!
Buy a large thermos and set daily water-drinking goals for yourself. For example, drink half by noon; drink the remainder by 2pm. You can even mark goals on the side of your thermos with a piece of masking tape.
If you’re a visual person, start keeping track of how many glasses you drink per day on a chart or cue card. Rewarding yourself with check-marks is a great way to stay on track and see improvement over a few weeks.

Make drinking water easy, convenient and accessible. Have a water bottle on your desk or in your area at all times, never further away than arms reach.

A Cold-Tackling Breakfast

Jul 23

Looking for a breakfast to jump start your day when you’re feeling under the weather?
Check out our hearty and well-rounded meal that doesn’t sacrifice taste for health benefits.

> Fresh greens juice with a blend of pineapple, carrots, parsley, spinach, ginger, beets, glutamine and omega-3
> Yeast-free, gluten-free toast with a crushed raspberries, black currant spread. Sprinkle it with manuka honey and granules of bee pollen and hemp.
> Scrambled egg whites with fresh kale, spinach and some more minced ginger. Ginger is one of the greatest, most traditional remedies for the common cold… include it wherever you can!
Starting your day off right is crucial to curing any illness, and also preventing it in the first place. Being sick can sometimes lead to you feeling complacent and tired, but try and keep eating healthy if you want to rid yourself of the cold fast! We always have to help our bodies fight the fight!
What is your favorite cold-tackling recipe?

Slimming Summer Smoothies

May 31

With the summer season speedily approaching, it is great to have healthy, refreshing options for those hot and scorching days. Bringing out the bathing suits and shorts is a blatant reminder that it’s time to put that fitness and nutrition regiment into full effect. Whether you’re soaking in the sun or working at the office, you may be looking for something on the cooler side than your typical cup of coffee.

Smoothies are the easiest and fastest way to get a great boost of energy, with all the array of vitamin and minerals found in your favourite fruits. Blending a combination of fruits, juices and yogurt is a fantastic way to turn your regular fruit snacks into delicious concoctions.

The Super Powers of Garlic

May 28

By: Veronica Kreeft

Vampires aren’t the only thing that garlic can fend off. Garlic has long been considered for preventing everything from the common cold to the plague. Allicin, one of the medicinal compounds found in garlic may have something to do with it. Allicin is created when raw garlic is chopped, crushed, chewed, or bruised. Ajoene compound and diallyl sulphides have been studied for their antifungal and antibiotic properties. Garlic is good for the blood and circulation, helps boost the immune system helps lower “bad” cholesterol. It can help strengthen body’s defenses against allergies and helps promote the well-being of the heart and immune systems with its antioxidant properties. It can help balance the blood sugar and fight bacterial infections.