As a general rule, it's easier and faster to drink than to eat. Not that I have anything against eating solid food of course, but drinking something nutritious is quick, satisfying, and nourishing. One of the best ways to do this is with smoothies! I love them and I try to make a point of incorporating them in my weekly meal plans. I personally use a Vitamix blender which is super powerful and can blend just about anything. But for most purposes, any decent blender will do. Usually I use smoothies as an in-between meal snack, but there are also…
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THE POWER OF SMOOTHIES
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SIMPLE AND SENSIBLE EATING FOR FAT LOSS
Never before have we had so much information about diet and exercise and never before have we had so much bullshit at the same time! Seriously when I think back over the past 30 plus years that I've been doing this stuff, I've seen the entire fitness industry change from being thought of as a weird activity for health nuts to the point where everybody, even kids, are discussing things like the Keto diet, Paleo diet, etc. You know the old expression "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing"? Well it's certainly true when it comes to nutrition. Honestly it was…
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EAT RIGHT TO BEAT THE COVID "15"!
OK! We're now well into month 3 of the worldwide quarantine. Some things are starting to open up, but let's be honest. We're still in quarantine mode and for many people that means proper nutrition and exercise has taken a backseat! So what should we do about it? First it's important to point out the benefits of sunlight and Vitamin D on your immune system. It's warmer now so get outside and take advantage of it! Not only are there those benefits, but the transmission of Covid outdoors in the warm weather is drastically reduced. If you're unsure about what type of exercise to…
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VEGGIES AND FITNESS!
We all know we need to eat our veggies. Whether you're following a conventional eating plan, doing Keto, or other type of diet, vegetables must be an important part of it. If you come across someone who tells you to not eat a good amount of vegetables, walk away. Many years ago, there was a well known bodybuilding trainer who would have his guys prepare for contests by eating pretty much unlimited amounts of eggs and meat but nothing else! He had them take craploads of supplements which is certainly not a substitute for real vegetables and fruits in food form.…
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FOUR INGREDIENT RECIPES FOR QUICK HEALTHY MEALS
I'm sure we've all been there. We've seen cookbooks with some great recipes, but when we look at the huge ingredient list we decide not to do it. This isn't only for fitness enthusiasts, but for all working professionals, parents, etc. who don't want to spend hours preparing meals for their families, yet don't want to take the easy (and unhealthier) way out and get take out! So here are some of my favourite recipes with only four ingredients. Perfect for meatheads like me! BREAKFASTS BIRCHER MUESLI (serves 1) 1/2 cup natural muesli 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 apple, grated Soak the muesli in…
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Losing Weight Doesn't Have To Be Complicated
We've never had as much information about diet, nutrition, vitamins, hormones, etc as we have right now! We've also never had as many frustrated and confused people over it! There is a principle called Ocam's Razor in philosophy which refers to the idea that the simplest answer is the correct one. This certainly applies to weight loss and nutrition. In the video I explain a bit more about it and I also go over my 6 Rules Plan. Just keep things simple. For a quick reference here are the rules. 1) 30 in 30 2) 8 Cups of water daily 3) A mulit-vitamin daily 4)…
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The Best Smoothies to Enhance Your Post Workout Recovery
After you’ve hit the gym for a complete body workout or you’ve focused on your core in an intense Pilates class, your body is ready to regain its power and energy through different nutrients. One of the best ways to ensure you’re receiving the necessary nutrients your body needs is drinking a smoothie. However, this doesn’t mean you should go out and buy a smoothie from your local juice bar. Smoothie places can sometimes be the worst for you as they’re typically packed with sugar, calories, and sometimes don’t even have real fruit in them. Rather than buying a smoothie with questionable…
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The 12 Keys To Success In Fitness
After many years in the fitness industry, I've narrowed it down to 12 Keys To Success In Fitness. So if you're ready, here they are! 1. TIME AND EFFICIENCY This is the old quality over quantity rule. I'm sure you've all seen the lazy bench presser who does a set, waits 10 minutes, does another, waits 10 more minutes, etc. He then tells people that he works out for 3 hours a day when in fact he's probably doing about 30 minutes of work. He's just taking 3 hours to get it done. Scientifc studies have shown that the best result-producing workouts are…
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5 Ways To Eat To Conquer Diabetes
There's no doubt about it. Diabetes is on the rise! And not just older adults. A shocking number of the younger population are now diabetics. Poor diet combined with a sedentary lifestyle is a recipe for disaster. There are however some tips which can really help. Rome wasn't built in a day, so you can't expect to realistically change your entire lifestyle in a day either. But what you can do is try to incorporate these scientifically proven 5 tips one by one to help conquer Diabetes! 1. Rise and Dine Recent studies have found that for every day of the week…
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The Renowned Keto Diet: Is It Really Worth It?
The ketogenic diet, also known as “keto,” has recently become one of the most well-known diets geared to help people lose weight. This isn’t like any ordinary diet where you watch your calories and try to only eat protein, fruits, veggies, and whole grains. The keto diet requires strict eating habits with the goal of achieving ketosis. Instead, you cut back on carbs to 50 grams a day or less, and focus on consuming more fats so your body can enter a state of ketosis. Ketosis occurs when ketones, a molecule in the body, build up in the bloodstream due to…
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Avoid These 4 Food Trends to Maintain Good Health
Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen an influx of food trends come in and out of our lives. Whether they’re said to be good for you or not, we’re always willing to try the new fad diet to see if it’ll give us the fitness results we’re looking for. From putting avocado on everything because it’s a superfood that provides us with plenty of nutrients and antioxidants to an organic diet that focuses on fresh, non-GMO foods, everyone has experienced their share when trying out new meal plans. However, some of these “healthy” food trends may not be as…
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Nutrients That Improve Brain Health
You may have heard about the popularity of the Mediterranean diet for improved physical and mental health. But, do you know what specific factors or nutrients in this specific diet are the ones that are making such a big difference? What do the foods that are commonly found in the Mediterranean diet all have in common that other foods may not? Studies have shown that, in fact, there are specific nutrients in these foods that work to improve brain health. This means that instead of relying on a specific diet such as the Mediterranean diet to stay healthy, you may focus…
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