Genetic nutrition uses personal genetic information to guide dietary recommendations. These recommendations are more effective at the individual level in contrast to traditional diets. Nutritional genetic research examines the relationship between the human genome, nutrition and health. Scientists are working towards developing a holistic understanding of the body’s response to food on a cellular level. Nutrients from food can […]
Wondering what the best thing to eat before a morning workout is? Well, what you eat is as important as when you eat. Whether you swim daily in the mornings for exercise or you swim competitively, it’s important to start your day right. A big part of that is what you chose to fuel your […]
Swimming has many perks. We’ve discussed the stroke that burns the most calories and the emotional and mental benefits of swimming. Let’s dive into the science of swimming for weight loss. What makes swimming the best exercise for total body weight loss? One of the best ways to lose weight is swimming. However, you shouldn’t […]
Swimming not only gets you in shape, but it keeps you in shape as well! It’s an intensive workout that’s easy on your joints. It offers physical and emotional benefits and there are four different strokes to try out. There’s the freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly stroke and backstroke. All strokes have drawbacks, but one of them […]
Matcha green tea has many health benefits. Unlike regular bagged tea, matcha powder contains all the nutrients from the green tea leaf. If you love matcha as much as I do, you’ve researched recipes. In case you haven’t, we’re here to help! I’ve picked out some of my favorite recipes I’ve found online. I hope […]
Switching from coffee to green was the best choice I made. Mornings felt impossible without my coffee. Throughout my first two years of university, I had coffee coursing through my veins. My nights were dedicated to assignments and papers; I would sleep between one and four hours every night. My mornings were exhausting and I […]
Summer has arrived! So it’s time for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors, plan trips and host fun parties, especially by the pool! One of the highlights of getting together with friends and family is tasting all the fresh and delicious seasonal dishes. There are the classics, but we have come up with […]
Tis the season for scrumptious pastries and holiday feasts! Don’t let this stop you from eating some healthy snacks! We have plenty of fantastic options! Healthy Snack 1: Veggie Platter Tree A traditional veggie platter can easily be turned into an edible Christmas tree! Use this for an afterschool snack or a pre-dinner appetizer. This […]
Looking for your favourite holiday recipes? We present you with classic scrumptious gingerbread and chewy sugar cookies. Read on to see how you give some festive masterpieces aquatic flair! Holiday Cookie: Classic Gingerbread Man Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned gingerbread cookie? This easy recipe can create a delicious gingerbread cookie that can be decorated […]
