Perhaps you just crushed your first marathon or wrapped up the play-off season, and you think to yourself, “Wow, I did it; now I get to have a break until next season.” Not so quick. Did you know that what you do during the off-season has a HUGE impact on your performance? Or at least… [Read More]
Have you ever found yourself staring down the long aisle of cooking oils at the grocery store, feeling totally lost? Avocado oil? Extra virgin olive oil? Light olive oil? Coconut oil? So many different options to choose from! Which ones are actually healthy oils, and which ones should you avoid? Understanding and choosing the right… [Read More]
By: Lisa Spriet, Registered Dietitian With the arrival of the back-to-school season, our kitchens become the command centers for coordinating action-packed days between family members and fuelling them with a constant supply of meals and snacks. When aiming to strike a reasonable balance between convenience, nutrition, and budget, the contents of our fridge, freezer, and… [Read More]
By: Lisa Spriet, Registered Dietitian We’ve all heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat’ and though we often think of this as applying to perhaps our cardiovascular health and digestive health, it is also very true when it comes to skin health. Many of the common skin complaints associated with aging – wrinkles, sagging… [Read More]
