Food Intolerances vs Allergies
Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free. Cutting out entire food groups is currently trending in today’s society. But is this really the answer? Are we all allergic to dairy? It is important to first note the difference between a food allergy and a … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Spread the LOVE: A Valentine’s Day Workout
Whether you are in a relationship or not, everyone has a special someone in their life. Today is a day to celebrate our families and dear friends. But it is also a time to give a little something back to … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Stress Busters: Managing stress levels
These days we are jam-packing our schedules to the max. Rushing from the gym to work, dinner meetings to carpools. There is barely a moment to breathe! Some people claim they live off of stress, but over time it can … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Garlic: Nature’s original antimicrobial
You have likely heard about garlic’s “superfood” designation. Besides adding so much amazing flavour to our favourite recipes, garlic has countless amazing health benefits! Studies have shown that garlic demonstrates powerful antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral properties. As an antioxidant, … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Am I getting enough protein?
How much do I need? What is an amino acid? What is the best source? What if I am a vegetarian? What the heck is food combining? With all the studies coming out these days the information can be overwhelming. … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Healthy Snack Ideas
Have you ever ignored hunger pains in between meals in order to avoid giving into a craving? Likely you found yourself ravenous by dinner and ended up overdoing it on portion size. It’s only so long before you end up … Read on FIT GEEK >>
I Want it Now! Tips on Curbing Cravings
We’ve all been there. Regardless of the pact you’ve made with yourself to lead a healthier lifestyle, a sudden craving can be a serious test of will-power. Sometimes a craving can be so strong that we cave in the moment. … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Using Food as a Reward: Good or Bad?
Finish your veggies and you can have desert. Workout hard at the gym and you can munch on chips as a late night snack. Get through a tough week at work and you deserve an ice cream sundae. We’ve been … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Staying on Track: Reasons to Keep a Food Journal
When first meeting with clients I often have them keep a one-week food journal regardless of their goals. As we now know, a healthy balanced diet and good nutrition accounts for 80% of our body type. As a trainer it’s … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Setting a Healthy Example For Our Kids
Approximately 26% of children in Canada ages 2-17 are considered overweight or obese. (Childhood Obesity Foundation). As a skating coach I see the importance of setting good examples for the next generation every day. We as role models have a huge responsibility … Read on FIT GEEK >>
The Benefits of Going Wheat Free
So long bread! Last month I made the difficult decision to cut wheat out of my life. As a frequent consumer of all things bread, I had my doubts if I could do it, but with a brave mindset I … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Diets Decoded: Keeping it trendy
The health and wellness world is booming. Everyone is jumping on the nutrition and exercise bandwagons. While this is fantastic news for someone in the business (aka me) it also means an overwhelming amount of information is being pumped out … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Cheat days
It’s unrealistic to expect to be perfect 100% of the time. While sticking to an exercise and nutrition plan is extremely important, everyone deserves a cheat day once and a while. The key is moderation. It’s okay to indulge once … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Iron: Keep going and going like the Energizer Bunny
Iron is an essential mineral in the human diet. It functions to carry oxygen to our vital organs as it is an important component in blood cells. When iron is deficient anemia can result which is characterized by weakness, decreased … Read on FIT GEEK >>
Probiotics: Bacteria is good for your gut
Bacteria has a bad rap. Associated with infections, illness and disease, we automatically view it as a negative thing. It’s time to change this reputation because not all bacteria is bad. In fact we need a certain amount of bacteria in our body … Read on FIT GEEK >>
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