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Avocado Wasabi Rocket Salad by myvega.com
Perfect spring salad ideas from www.myvega.com. Do you have a favourite spring meal idea? Share it!
If you love avocado and wasabi then your in for a treat!
Ingredients:
- Greens of your choice, for 4-6 people ( I used arugula, aka. rocket)
- 1 Carrot, shredded
- 2 TSP EFA Antioxidant Oil Blend
- 3/4 CUP Celery, chopped
- 1 Mango,...
Plant Protein Myth Busters by Brendan Brazier
Properly balanced plant-based protein can offer several advantages over more traditional animal-based options.
It was once thought that only animal protein was complete and therefore a superior source to plant-based options. Complete protein is comprised of all ten essential amino acids. By definition, essential amino acids cannot be made by the...
Life-Long Health: Getting to the Root of the Matter By Brendan Brazier
The demands on our time and bodies are greater than they have ever been, be it from overwork, extracurricular activities, environmental factors, lack of sleep, or poor nutrition. This has led to an increase in cancer, disease, premature aging, allergies and inability to cope with the various forms of stress...
Alkaline-forming foods: An athlete’s best building blocks by Brendan Brazier
What some people don’t know is that positive acid/alkaline balance is one of the most important factors in athletic performance. Athletes in peak training are most negatively affected by acidosis—a condition in which the body’s pH is excessively acidic—caused by both the stress of training and the foods used to...
VEGETARIAN NUTRITION 101: by Peggy Kotsopoulos
The benefits of a vegetarian diet can be far-reaching; that is – if you are reaching for the right types of foods! A vegetarian or vegan diet consisting of refined carbs, sugars and bad fats doesn’t deserve the same kudos to one rich in nutrient-dense, whole foods. Here are some...
10 Nutrition Tips for Endurance Athletes
Nutrition is often an overlooked aspect of training. Here are some basic and simple tips to think about and implement into your routine.
1. If working out longer than 3 hours, eat between 250-400 calories the morning before. This meal should have a 3:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Stay away...
LANGLEY! beENERGIZED! Foods that give you oomph! with guest PeggyKotsopoulos RHN.
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FREE Langley Public Wellness seminar!
Learn which vitamins and minerals add that spark to your step with Peggy Kotsopoulos, RHN. She’ll show you:
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Rockstar superfoods that boost energy
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How to increase serotonin
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Tasty treats that keep you upbeat
***IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE FROM POSTER***
In support of the Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup Playoffs, we have moved the...
FREE public seminar live with Brendan Brazier!
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Brendan is a former professional Ironman triathlete, best-selling author on performance nutrition, and the creator of an award-winning line of whole food nutritional products called VEGA*. He is also a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion. Brendan has become a reknowned speaker and sought-after presenter throughout North America.
He is a...
