A few weeks ago, my clients Heather and Gary brought me a jar of homemade pickles. They got the recipe from Once Upon A Chef, and I must say, those p...

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I've said it many times in the past, vegetables have all the benefits of fruit without the sugar, but that doesn't mean that I'm anti-fruit! I advoca...

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What’s so special about this morning’s breakfast? It’s just a burger with two eggs, but that burger is a combination of two-thirds ground beef ...

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Here’s my morning coffee ritual. My stovetop espresso consists of fresh-ground Kicking Horse coffee, a dash of Simply Organic cinnamon to reduce th...

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Conestoga Farms is by far my favourite brand of eggs, but there was only one left this morning. Take a look at the difference in size, colour, and in...

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One aspect of a meal that you can’t appreciate in a photo is taste. Today’s salad was crazy good!Each bite was unique and had so much flavour, an...

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I know, you saw the title and you're expecting to read about steroids. Sorry to disappoint! This article is about fruit juice, specifically cranberry...

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If you've read my book Lean and Mean, you'll know that I'm a big fan of leftover dinner for breakfast and lunch. You make enough at night to carry y...

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Whey protein is a great option after a workout, but you don’t need to have a shake. You can eat it! Ricotta cheese is very high in whey protein....

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Here’s a pre-workout recipe courtesy of Dr. Eric Serrano that’ll get you “buzzing” in the gym: Take a tablespoon of honey and either some c...

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This morning was the last med ball session of the year. Next week, I’ll transition to a strength and hypertrophy phase (i.e., the first phase of Ma...

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Yesterday, Health Canada warned parents about the health risks of buying breast milk online. One ingredient to consider if you're looking for an al...

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Nutrition Tip: Go with white rice in the winter to put on size and strength, and then transition to wild or cauliflower rice as summer approaches f...

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Having citrus juice with some added salt first thing in the morning is one of the best things you can do for your health. The type of citrus fruit y...

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Gluten is the villain these days. It's been linked to many health-related issues and the general recommendation is to stay away from foods that conta...

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There's no "one size fits all" when it comes to the ideal diet. Everyone is different. Some people fare best on a meat-based diet, others on a plant-...

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Some experts consider cereal as modern-day candy, others say yogurt, and yet others claim fruit is like candy. The Canada's Food Guide says otherwise...

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Due to a rare form of bone marrow cancer, my mother has to go for blood work every two weeks. One of the markers they look at is hemoglobin, the st...

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I read research papers on a regular basis. It helps me stay current in the field, but my approach to personal training is based first and foremost on...

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You've heard the saying, "the more you do, the more you get done." Every year I like to load up my plate with as many projects as possible, then I s...

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