I'm a big fan of cereal. Not only can it be the perfect breakfast meal (any meal that my kids can assemble, consume and clean up is perfect in my book...the fact that it's at all nutritional is a bonus), but it's also great for lunch, after school snack and the ideal antidote to the popular "but I'm … [Read more...]
Stop Paddling Upstream
Some of you may not know that I am an avid outdoors woman. I love being out in nature and some of my favourite activities are hiking and canoing. What I don't love about canoing is paddling upstream. For short amounts of time no problem but for the most part, I like to go with the … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction? You Need More Protein
Fact or Fiction? Now that you have added weight training to your workout regime you need to become a carnivore to get enough protein in your diet. Mostly Fiction! Once you start any exercise program you will need more protein than a sedentary person would but assuming you are not … [Read more...]
The Vegetarian Runner
Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming more common now for a number or health, cultural or moral reasons. For vegetarians, planning ahead and having variety is essential for proper nutrition and to meet all nutrient needs. This is even more vital if you are already or looking to … [Read more...]
Running and Weight Loss
If you are like a large part of the part of the population today you are interested in losing weight. Whether it be 5 or 50 pounds running is an excellent way to do that. As one of the most vigorous exercises out there, running is an extremely efficient way to burn calories and … [Read more...]