by Melissa Boufounos | Oct 19, 2017 | Health
Multivitamins: Are They Really a Waste of Money? Multivitamins are exactly what they sound like: multiple vitamins. They’re supplements that contain several different vitamins in each one. They can also contain several minerals and other ingredients like amino...
by Melissa Boufounos | Sep 21, 2017 | Health
This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow, you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It’s...
by Melissa Boufounos | Sep 19, 2017 | Product Reviews |
The first time I heard about truLOCAL was while I was walking around the CanFitPro World Fitness Expo in Toronto with one of my clients. Their booth quickly got my attention and I started chatting with Greg Quaile, one of the Founders and the Vice President. Greg was...
by Melissa Boufounos | Aug 30, 2017 | Recipes, Main Meals
Since I was a kid, one of my favourite dishes has been veal Parmesan, chicken Parmesan and pretty much anything else you could make Parmesan style, like eggplant and zucchini. Due to a dairy and egg intolerance, I haven’t been able to enjoy this dish in a long...
by Melissa Boufounos | Aug 15, 2017 | OCR, Health
Caffeine is sometimes called “the world’s most popular drug”. It’s a very common naturally-occurring stimulant found in coffee and other foods/drinks. Its main effect is on the brain, helping to increase alertness and reduce fatigue. It’s also in sports training. And...