A Sweet Treat in Minutes!
Whether you are stressed out or overtraining this causes your body to release additional cortisol. Have you ever noticed that when you under pressure at work or at the peak of your training you start craving something sweet? This is not coincidence and is tied to high cortisol levels in your body. Yesterday, I was having one of those days so I whipped this treat up in a few minutes. I have tried other avocado pudding recipes and haven’t had much success but this one was real
Sinus or Cold Holding You Back?
Winter has finally arrived! Over the past two weeks I have received quite a few messages about sinus colds and how to treat them naturally. I find that when the weather fluctuates from warm to cold and vice versa, it’s the perfect mixture for sinus cold season. Or if you’re like me, I often get sinus cold or irritation when I start swimming in a chlorine pool. Here are a few things that I use for sinus relief: Drink lots of water Drink lots of water and stay away from sugary
To Supplement Or Not To Supplement?
Supplement with vitamins and minerals vs. eating whole foods.
Diffuser Muscle Recovery Blend
One of my favourite things to do after a big workout is to relax and unwind with aromatherapy. I find the scents very relaxing and the more that I play around with the different oils they can alter my mood and the way I feel. They have been part of my holistic tool kit for many years. Here is one of my favourite muscle recovery blends that I put in a diffuser: 3 drops lavender 2 drops eucalyptus Fill diffuser with water to waterline Lavender is very calming for the mind and m
Feeling Tired?
What is fatigue? Fatigue is when you can't maintain a specific power, speed or output. All athletes experience fatigue whether it’s soccer players unable to sprint to the ball, basketball player not getting height in their jumps, or tennis players losing control of their swing. Why does it occur? During explosive activities lasting between 30 seconds – 30 minutes, your body can’t keep up with the lactic acid already in your blood stream and with the lactic acid production. Th
Juicing Tips & Tricks
Happy New Year! January is the time of year that I start juicing because I am not in the building phase of my training program. When you are in your building phase it is important that you get the right about of macro nutrients (carbs, protein & fat) this won't be achieved if you are juicing. Juicing can be beneficial to help detox from all of the sport nutritional supplements taken during training. It doesn't have to be a juice only diet, since I need lots of energy during
