As the final chapter of Making the Switch roles around, I decided I would incorporate something synonymous with University students and food. In the past, most students were living off of KD and hot dogs; now we’re starting to see an increasing trend in fast food consumption. What gives?! At least KD and hot dogs are cheap, so the logic is there, but fast food can be quite expensive, and doesn’t sustain you for very long. Well, let’s look at this from your perspective as the ...

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Making the Switch Part II

        Continuing from last weeks article, we are diving head first into simple dietary changes to make which can help you achieve your personal health goals more efficiently. Whether you are looking to lose weight, gain muscle, improve athletic performance, or simply live a healthier lifestyle, it is the little changes you gradually implement into your life which have lasting effects and promote a change in lifestyle- this is not about dieting. This series is mean...

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No matter where you go or who you talk to, everyone is proclaiming the health benefits of switching from white to brown. But did you know that not all products are created equal? And do you really know why you should be making these changes, besides the fact that ‘it’s good for you?’

Well fear no more, now you will be able to understand the difference between ‘Brown’, ‘Whole-wheat’ and ‘Whole grain’- even more, you’ll finally know what making the switch can do for your he...

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  Your mom was right, sorry it happens. Breakfast is soooo important and sooooo often it is skipped. Yes everyone is busy, we know this, but is it really worth the extra 5 minutes of rest?

     Breakfast is the meal that breaks the fast. In fact, if you don't eat breakfast you're more likely to binge throughout the day and make poor food choices. Who wants another reason to eat bad? You’ll also be more likely to increase your stress when you skip the first meal of the day- and that can ac...

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Your space says a lot about who you are as a person. If it's true what they say, that a woman's purse is a map of her life, than the space you live in must be a direct reflection of who you are.

Consider the space you are most frequently in, what is it like? Do you love it? Do you feel safe here? Are you happy in it? Depending on your answer you may need to re-evaluate it. Your environment is capable of changing your mood. If you come home from work after a stressful day your home should be th...
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The Thrive Diet

Have you heard of Brendan Brazier before? If not, maybe you've heard of Vega protein powder or bars. Good Canadian boy Brendan is on my radar this month, I've been a supporter of Vega for quite some time, so I thought I'd pick up his book The Thrive Diet. 

If you aren't familiar with Brendan, here is a run down of this Canadian all-star. Brendan is a Professional Ironman Thriathlete, having competed for many years. The interesting thing about him is that he is one of the few com...
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