Do You Need Probiotics?
What are probiotics? The human gut contains 1000 different species of bacteria that play an essential role in preventing illness, digesting food, and strengthening immune function. These probiotic bacteria are affected by diet, environmental factors, age, as well as use of antibiotics.
Top 5 Training Mistakes
Between seasoned gym-goers and beginners, there are a few common mistakes when it comes to training. Although these mistakes are not major issues, per se, small mistakes over time can affect the overall effectiveness of your training. A few small tweaks mean that you can maximize the benefits of training.
Tips for Higher Protein Pancakes
Are you a fan of breakfast for dinner? I sure am! With National Pancake Day in February, I thought we could talk about how to make them a dinner option.
5 Strategies to Help Reduce High Cholesterol (AKA-Dyslipidemia)
Dyslipi – Whaat?? Being diagnosed with high cholesterol, also known as dyslipidemia, can be scary, especially when you’re unsure what it is and how to manage it! Some cholesterol is made in the body, but it can also come from the foods we eat like meats, eggs, butter, and dairy.
Top 5 Foods for Heart Health
February is National Heart Month, and not just because of Valentine’s Day! Prevention is key when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada close to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through lifestyle, including eating a well-balanced diet.
Eyes on Which Prize? How Goal Orientation Can Influence Our Exercise Habits
For many, the practice of a fitness routine involves goal setting, with two main orientations: outcome goal orientation (also known as a competitive goal orientation) and task goal orientation (aka. mastery goal orientation). An outcome orientation is based on social comparison and outperforming others, whereas task orientation emphasizes improvement relative to one’s former self.
Three Ways To Show Yourself More Love
We have all heard the statement “you are your biggest critic”, and this couldn’t be more true. Most often, we unconditionally offer kindness and love to the people we interact with in our everyday life, but somehow when it comes to ourselves, we fall short. Self-compassion: to offer love and kindness to yourself in the way that you offer it to your loved ones.
How To Create A Workout Plan
Before you begin an exercise regimen, please consult your doctor. This is particularly important if you’ve been idle for a while, are overweight, have any health conditions, or are in your senior years. Exercise can cause potentially dangerous strain on your heart or injuries.
Meal Prep Introduction
A great way to regain control of your eating habits and overall balance in life is by meal planning and prepping. You don’t need all the fancy cookware or elaborate recipes, and meal prep doesn’t need to take up your entire weekend. In our meal prep category, we have recipes that you can make a large amount ahead of time and have delicious and healthy meals for your whole week.
Fitness Trackers – pros & cons
With the new year comes new goals and refreshed ambition toward fitness and activity. In today’s great age of technology there is a gadget or app to help with almost everything, including fitness tracking. The following are some pros and cons to using fitness and/or activity trackers.