This week, read why the 5k run is a great event, how you should distribute your protein intake, old and exciting exercise solutions, evidence for foam rolling, and more. 10 Reasons the 5K is Freaking Awesome. I ran the Ottawa Race Weekend 5km last weekend, and was reminded why I love this race distance so […]
Monthly Archives: May 2014
Healthy or Hype? Chocolate Milk for Recovery
The Claim Drinking chocolate milk after exercising will help you recover from your workout. The Evidence Chocolate milk contains fluid that you need after a workout, plus carbohydrates and protein in a ratio shown to enhance recovery (4 grams of carbohydrate for each gram of protein). The carbohydrates and added sugars in chocolate milk will help replenish glycogen […]
Lemon Blueberry Cake
This is one of my favourite cakes. It features lemons and blueberries, a terrific combination. Incredibly rich-tasting and moist, this is much healthier than traditional lemon cakes. Greek yogurt replaces butter and sour cream – slashing calories and fat, while adding protein and calcium. The glaze is optional, but does give the cake a tangy-lemony boost. […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about inactivity in kids, why sugar is not the enemy, how wearable tech is changing exercise research, why saturated fat matters, and more. Physical Activity in Canadian Kids is Alarmingly Low. The 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth was released this week. This year’s report looked at how Canadian youth compared to […]