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 […]
Category Archives: Fitness
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 […]
How Much Protein Do You Need?
Protein is essential for life and an important part of every cell in our bodies. The building blocks of protein, amino acids, are needed to repair cells, build and repair muscles, and to make hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. Protein can also influence our immune function and metabolism. Although most people are eating enough protein, many could […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about coffee & diabetes, dietary fiber, ice baths for recovery, how laughter eases stress, and nutrition updates from the Experimental Biology conference. An excuse to drink more coffee? If you’re at risk for diabetes, you might want to think about your coffee drinking habits. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found […]