Chocolate has received a bad reputation. In the past, chocolate has been associated with obesity and acne because of it’s high sugar content. While this is true for a majority of classic chocolate bars, certain chocolates can actually be healthy for you! What qualifies a “healthy” chocolate? Cocoa, one of the main ingredients in chocolate, […]
Category Archives: Diet & Nutrition
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Nov
Nov
You have likely heard about the health promoting aspects of probiotics. But what are probiotics? Probiotics, found in both food and supplements, are live bacteria and yeasts that feed your gut microbiome. What is your microbiome? Your microbiome contains trillions of good and bad gut bacteria. It is unique to you, in fact it holds […]
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Nov
Nov
What is caffeine? Caffeine, by definition, is a drug that stimulates your central nervous system. It is a psychoactive drug, meaning it affects brain function. Caffeine is found in coffee beans, cocoa beans, and tea leaves. In fact, coffee is the world’s most widely consumed drug! So is coffee healthy? Whether or not coffee is […]
Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Protein, Supplementation
Pick Your Protein – Brown Rice, Hemp, Pea, or Whey?
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Jul
Jul
Protein is a nutrient that is vital to our overall health. It is the body’s primary building block for muscle, bone, skin, hair and other tissues and is also necessary for the structure of our hormones, enzymes and immune system. Put simply, we need it! Consuming adequate amounts of clean, high quality protein through whole […]
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Apr
Apr
Here is one of our favourite wheat-free bread recipes. It’s easy to make, has a nice texture, and tastes great! Why we like it: It’s wheat / gluten free Has decent amounts of protein per serving Contains omega 3 fatty acids Plenty of healthy fats from the egg, coconut oil, and flaxseed powder. Most importantly, tastes fantastic! […]