So you’ve decided you want to learn how to meal prep. Amazing! Nutrition and fitness experts will tell you that meal prepping not only gives you the opportunity to save some time during the week, but also sets you up for healthy, nutritious and consistent eating habits. Meal prepping takes the guesswork out of keeping track of the daily task …
The Basics of Nutrition: How to meal prep like a champ
So you want to meal prep. It’s definitely not a habit that comes overnight. Don’t worry if you feel like a fish out of water at first — we all do when we’re trying to learn a new skill. That’s why I’ve made my meal plans as easy as possible. The goal is to empower you to eat healthier by …
Green Detox Smoothie
I love smoothies. They are such a versatile way of staying hydrated, nourished and energized. I especially love green smoothies, but I know they get a bad rap for taste — particularly when the word ‘detox’ is included. I may be biased, but I think this green detox smoothie is delicious, and I hope you enjoy it as much as …
The Four Steps to a Healthy Fridge
What’s in your fridge? When you commit to clean and healthy eating, taking care of your fridge is just as important as taking care of your body for your fitness journey. It houses your fuel. And… a lot of the time, many things that don’t need to be in there. It’s time to spring clean your way to a healthy …
Healthy Quinoa Salad
Have you ever tried quinoa? Pronounced KEY-nwah, this nutrient-rich superfood isn’t a grain, but a seed — though often labeled as whole-grain and prepared similarly to rice and oatmeal. It’s an overall healthy option to bulk out a salad and add to your healthy carbs roster. A quinoa salad is possibly one of my favourite things to eat in the …
The Principles of Clean Eating
Like many, I have tried a slew of diets over the years with little success. However, the one style I really resonated with was Clean Eating Habits — and it stuck. For the last decade, these habits have helped me to maintain my body weight, gain lean muscle, and live my life feeling nourished and energized! Unless it’s for medical …
Easy Tips to Eliminate Sugar from Your Diet
Many adults consume more sugar in their diet than necessary. Reducing added sugar intake is a great idea for most people, particularly if weight loss is a goal. If you’ve tried to reduce your sugar intake, I would encourage you to take it a step further and eliminate sugar from your diet entirely — particularly refined sugar. As people continue …
The “Well-behaved” Detox Mocktail
It’s coming to that time of year where — even in pandemic times — it’s time to eat, drink and be merry. The calories from the alcohol in cocktails and other beverages can creep on us, as can the effects of over-indulgence. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a nice beverage. Let me introduce you to my friend, the …