Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Berry Vinaigrette

Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Berry Vinaigrette

Fruit and vegetables naturally contain a certain amount of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fibre, antioxidants and other biologically active components. Pair them together and you can increase the uptake and absorption of one or more nutrients = synergistic effect.

Could Your Health Issues Actually Be Nutrient Deficiencies?

Could Your Health Issues Actually Be Nutrient Deficiencies?

You and I both know that a healthy, balanced diet can provide most people with the nutrients essential for good health. However, did you know that your health issues could be caused by something as nutrient deficiencies?

Fruit and vegetables naturally contain a number of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other biologically active components or phytochemicals.

In fact, the consumption of at least 5 servings per day is linked with a reduced risk of various diseases, including several cancers and heart disease.

Almond Butter Stuffed Dates Recipe

Almond Butter Stuffed Dates Recipe

So many people assume that just because they’re exercising, they can eat whatever they want. This simply isn’t true if your goal is to live healthy and loose weight.

Does this mean you have to swear off cookies forever?

No off course not, at the end of the day it is all about balance and choosing the healthier options. It’s best to focus on food with real ingredients (whole foods!) as much as possible.

Is The 80/20 Rule For Nutrition & Exercise A Myth?

Is The 80/20 Rule For Nutrition & Exercise A Myth?

In order to see results at the gym, lose weight or even maintain overall health, we’re told that it’s an 80/20 balance. Meaning 80% of your results comes from the food you eat and only 20% of your results come from your workouts.