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While you don’t have to swear off meat forever, making a few of your meals vegetarian is a smart idea, especially for runners and athletes whose focus should be on maximizing nutrition. Whether you want to go vegetarian or just want to cut down, here are some bonuses of choosing more meat-free meals. Read More

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Are you a carb-loving runner who wants to increase energy levels, manage your weight, and get rid of that mid-day fatigue?  If you have heard that going gluten-free is essential to boost performance, consider the following before you are swept into yet another “trendy” diet. Read More

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Although nutrition messages are often conflicting, there’s one area where most experts do agree: eating more vegetables and fruit each day is a good thing to prevent chronic disease, maintain a healthy weight, and look and feel our best.  This is also pretty obvious to the average person, but sometimes knowing what to do, and actually doing it, isn’t always as closely connected as we would like.  Here are some simple nutrition strategies to help you increase your intake of vegetables and fruit and make it a lasting lifestyle change. Read More

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From the makers of Coca Cola, Vitamin Water has become increasingly popular as it claims to be a healthy alternative to soft drinks. Promising to make you feel fresher, smarter, and younger-looking, it is being downed by consumers as if it’s the miracle product we’ve all been waiting for. Read More

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The rainbow of colours in this salad is both attractive and indicative of a diverse array of nutrients. Inordinately high in antioxidant vitamins A and C, it’s also high in calcium and iron. Read More

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“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” is a phrase you’ve likely heard one or twice; however, some early morning runners can’t stand the thought of stomaching anything prior to hitting the roads.  Perhaps even more important than a small bite prior to your morning run is what you consume after you run to replenish stores and help your body recover for tomorrow’s mile repeats.  With minutes ticking down before your phone at work will be ringing off the hook, many Read More

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This cool and creamy yogurt dip can be whipped up in a flash, and contains a good source of calcium and protein. You can serve it with veggies, whole grain crackers, or pita bread.  Read More

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This delicious, light tuna pasta is quick and easy to prepare after a long day. This meal will provide you with all four food groups, and it won’t cost you much! Tuna is an excellent choice as it contains protein, omega 3’s, and selenium while being low in overall calories and fat. Tip: Choose whole grain pasta to increase dietary fibre.

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A perfect way to make use of your chicken dinner leftovers is to use them in a unique lunch-time salad. This is a quick and easy lunch that can be prepared the night before and stored in the fridge. Furthermore, just half a mango provides almost 40 percent of a woman’s daily vitamin C requirements. Mangoes also provide a source fibre and potassium. Read More

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A twist on the stereotypical banana bread, this strawberry tea bread makes the most of summer’s favourite fruit! This delicious cake-bread is packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and protein. Serve with other fresh berries to for an extra anti-oxidants boost in this light dessert!

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