How do you think about ageing? Do you think that age is inevitably linked with disease? I have been thinking about how the ways we view ageing has changed over the last few years. Mostly because it is my birthday this week. I think of birthdays, like a personal new year, a time to reflect on how the past year …
Dark Chocolate Daily.
A little dark chocolate daily is a nice treat. Make it dark, fair trade, organic and enjoy the benefits. You can also find more infographics at Visualistan
The 12 worst things we are doing to our health
What are the worst things we do to our health? I went to Perspectives in Exercise, Health & Fitness Conference over the weekend. Every two years exercise professionals gather to learn, discuss and present new research and the applications in exercise, health and fitness. This year one of the panel discussions was “What are the worst things that Canadians (and …
How To Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated while exercising is important for maintaining your performance. It doesn’t take a lot to increase your body temperature, reduce your capacity and reduce your ability to recover. Stay hydrated while exercising, even in cooler temperatures, to get all the benefits from your workout. You can learn more about hydration and how to make your own recovery drink, as …
How menus encourage eating more
How menus encourage us to eat more food Knowing how menus are designed can help us make better choices. Being aware of the ways restaurant menus prompt us to make choices makes it easier to be prepared for the temptations. It is easier to make healthier choices when you know what to look for. You can also find more infographics …
Dark Chocolate is a Good Work Snack
Summer has arrived! The days are longer and it is fun to spend more time outside. Even if you enjoy the outdoors all year long, summer weather always makes us want to spend more time having fun. Relaxation and Recovery The benefits of eating well and exercising are often realized during our recovery time. We all need a little fun. …
WFPB
Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet It is promoted as the gold standard eating pattern for health, longevity, performance, weight loss, health promotion. Every whole food, plant-based diet guru, doctor, dietitian has to diss the vegan diet with the same comments about being able to eat junk food and still say you are a vegan. Yes, you can eat vegan cookies, cakes, …
Want to lose weight? Eat more breakfast.
Does this sound familiar? You are training regularly. You would like to change your body composition. No matter how hard you exercise or how well you eat nothing really changes. Your fat mass and your fat-free mass (muscle) seem the same. It feels like nothing you do makes a difference. That is because of the calorie deficit. But, it is not …
How long will it take to burn those calories?
Exercise is not a very efficient way to burn off calories. It is not a direct line from calories in to calories out, we are a little more complicated. However, by switching to lower calorie snacks that are nutritionally dense, ones that are packed with vitamins and minerals, as opposed to calorie dense foods can help manage your weight. Relying …
Cleaning with Vinegar
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