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Golden Milk Latte
Turmeric has some pretty amazing health benefits, one being that it is anti-inflammatory, which is perfect for us OCR athletes who are always beating up our bodies. Turmeric is also a staple for avoiding illness and keeping your immune system strong this time of year....
Chocolate Truffle Protein Balls
[Disclaimer: This article was previously sponsored by Iron Vegan. All opinions are my own and are not influenced by Iron Vegan.] I was introduced to Iron Vegan in early 2016. Their Athlete’s Blend is certified vegan, gluten-free and kosher and is designed to...
Bye-Bye, Sleeping Through the Night
Have you said “bye-bye” to sleeping through the night? Are you feeling exhausted or “running on stress hormones” all day? Do not fear; I have some great tips for you! The science of sleep is fascinating, complicated and growing Sleeping is this daily thing that we all...
Athlete Nutrition Profile: Ryan Atkins
If you're an OCR athlete, Ryan Atkins is a household name. Most recently he picked up his fourth straight win at World's Toughest Mudder, completing 105 miles with partner Jon Albon and also finished first in the Spartan U.S. Championship Series. He finished in second...
Turning Down the Heat: Nutrients that Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury. It show up as redness, swelling, increased mucus production, and all sorts of ailments ending in “-itis”. Indeed, though it's a necessary immune response, excessive inflammation slows the healing process and...
Irresistible Chickpea Blondies (Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan Friendly)
If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I'm a total sucker for baked goods—especially if chocolate is involved. Donuts, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, Nanaimo bars...you name it, I love it. But as a nutritionist (and athlete), I tend to get a...
Meal Planning: The Foolproof Way to Stop Stressing and Save Money on Food
The Food Marketing Institute recently reported that 71 percent of us are cooking at home more often. As a Nutritionist, that makes me VERY happy to hear! That also means more people are stressing about what to cook for dinner every night. Naturally, home cooking has...
A Year Ago Today My Life Changed
A year ago today my life changed completely with a dirty elbow to the head from an opposing teammate. It was during a pre-season hockey tournament in Kitchener, with my new team, Brampton Canadettes Senior A. She received a penalty. I went to the bench, knowing right...
Three Step Guide to Nutrition
Whether you're trying to lose weight, build muscle or improve athletic performance this three step guide to nutrition will apply to you. Step 1: Eliminate nutritional deficiencies More than 80% of the population has at least one nutritional deficiency, and depending...