Why is recovery nutrition important? The main goal of recovery nutrition is to help top up glycogen stores in the body so it can later can be used as energy. During exercise, our body uses blood sugar and glycogen (a form of stored carbohydrate). Optimal sport performance or activity depends on effective rebuilding of these glycogen stores! It helps enhance muscle protein synthesis. …
Imagine this: it’s pitch black outside and a biting wind howls while pelting snow falls relentlessly. Inside, candles are lit and flickering, fuzzy blankets are piled up on the couch, and a small fire crackles away in the corner fireplace. You’re wearing your biggest, comfiest sweater while sipping on your favourite hot beverage, feeling completely content. Welcome to hygge. Hygge …
Having recently visited Salzburg and Vienna, I have been looking for a Canadian destination where everything is right there in the center of town, a place with charming character, convenient walking access, a location with great outdoor activities and a place with world-class restaurants. Enter Whistler, British Columbia. An Award-Winning Resort Whistler was dreamed into existence by a group …
Carbohydrates are made up of starch, fibre and sugar. When starches and fibre are present in a food, it forms complex carbohydrates that takes the body longer to digest. This prevents the blood sugar from spiking, and promotes even energy levels and longer satiety. Sugars are the carbohydrates in their simplest form (i.e. glucose, sucrose, and fructose), and digest quickly, causing a fast spike …
This fall, I tried squash blossoms for the first time, and I’m already looking forward to having them next fall. Squash blossoms are the flowering part of a zucchini and summer squash. They taste like a milder version of squash, but they are beautiful in color and light in texture. Given that they are high in iron, calcium, vitamin C …
That first time on the plane, when the thrust of spooled-up jet engines at full throttle settles you back into your seat, the nose of the plane tips up and you feel the wheels lift off the ground—well, let’s just say that’s exciting. Even after countless hundreds of business-related flights, that moment of take-off remains exciting for me. But the …
You have probably heard that age-old saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But, when is the best time of the day to actually have this meal, and what if you don’t have a typical 9-to-5 routine? Breakfast literally means “breaking the fast” and is traditionally the first meal eaten in the day. Eating breakfast has been associated …
With the beginning of another school year quickly approaching, I am sure that making supper for your family is one of the last things you want to think about! However, a little bit of prep can go a long way. The focus of this blog is to provide you with tips and tricks to master the art of freezer meals …
For most people, back to school time can feel like frantically running a race, or even a marathon. Counting and recounting school supplies, scheduling the kids’ activities, getting haircuts, driving, and making sure everyone is fed—it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle. Many people barely make it through this time, and feel stressed and overwhelmed. The good …
Fat is a very important part of a balanced diet, but is there really an answer to which fat is best? Butter and olive oil are both fats that can and should be used in our lives! Below we compare and highlight the differences between the two to help you know how each type of fat is best to use. …
