Monthly Archives: October 2011

Vegetarian chili recipe revealed!

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Lucia

It’s comfort food season!  Fall brings crisp morning air, vibrant fall colours and chilly temps.  Sometimes it’s just too cold to eat a salad so I love to get my veggies and fibre in a warm bowl of soup or … Continue reading →

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Diet tips to help you say good night inflammation

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Lucia

It’s not such a nice day here in Toronto.  Dark, cold and rainy.  Perfect afternoon to perk up your energy with a green smoothie! Let’s get right back to our discussion about improving sleep quality by minimizing inflammation.  As I … Continue reading →

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Who said sleep is for wimps?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Lucia

Who decided that sleep is expendable?  I cringe when people say “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”.  I think they’re selling themselves short by ignoring the fact that sleep is crucial, a time when our bodies heal, repair and rejuvenate. Think … Continue reading →

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Better breakfast for peak athletic performance

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Lucia

Good morning! Just sipping on my smoothie after finishing an easy 30 minute run. Basically, breakfast number 2 for me. Yesterday we discussed the reasons why a balanced breakfast is so important….restock glycogen stores, balance your blood sugar, supply energy … Continue reading →

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Boost your day with Breakfast!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Lucia

Good morning! Once again, I woke up feeling alive and refreshed this morning!  I didn’t begin my day yesterday with my green smoothie (we’ll get to breakfast in a minute) but I did enjoy one later in the afternoon, just … Continue reading →

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