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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September 15, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreDecember 03, 2021 | John Paul Catanzaro
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 ...
Read MoreAugust 20, 2020 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreJuly 23, 2020 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreMay 13, 2020 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2020 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreNovember 23, 2019 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreOctober 23, 2019 | John Paul Catanzaro
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....
Read MoreOctober 17, 2019 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2019 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreJune 08, 2019 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2019 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2018 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreJuly 18, 2018 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreMay 16, 2018 | John Paul Catanzaro
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-...
Read MoreMay 08, 2018 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreMarch 31, 2018 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreFebruary 02, 2018 | John Paul Catanzaro
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...
Read MoreNovember 14, 2017 | John Paul Catanzaro
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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