by Melissa Boufounos | Jun 21, 2018 | Health, Snacks
The world of food can be so confusing at times. There was a time when it was clear what food was – it came directly from nature – whether foraging, hunting, or farming. Now there are so many things we eat that don’t resemble a natural food. We can...
by Melissa Boufounos | Aug 30, 2017 | Main Meals, Recipes
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 | Jul 20, 2017 | Drinks, Recipes
I hurt my knee at Dead End Race Apocalypse on the weekend. I haven’t had it looked at for an official diagnosis yet, and to be quite honest, I’m a little scared to. I’ve had knee injuries in the past and they have never swollen like my knee is now. I...
by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 2, 2017 | Drinks, Nutrition
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....
by Melissa Boufounos | Jan 23, 2017 | Product Reviews, Recipes, Snacks |
[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...
by Melissa Boufounos | Dec 19, 2016 | Desserts
I’m not sure if you know this or not, but I am a sucker for baked goods. The more chocolate, the better. Some personal faves include chocolate chips cookies, cupcakes, brownies and Nanaimo bars. As a Nutritionist (and athlete) my nutritional health is a...
