Tag: health
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Keeping them Bones Healthy
There are plenty of ways to support your bone health through diet and lifestyle. We often think of bones as just hard, static structures. Our bones are living tissues that are constantly being broken down and remade and what we eat and how we live plays a big part in keeping our bones healthy at…
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What am I going to eat for dinner?
Don’t know what to make for dinner tonight? Whether you’re feeding a family or just yourself, cooking doesn’t need to be hard and this recipe is here to prove it.
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Is Nitric Oxide the answer for sports performance?
Nitric oxide plays a major role in the dilation of blood vessels. It is vital for maintaining healthy blood flow, blood pressure, and platelet function. The problem is that internal nitric oxide production decreases with age. Low nitric oxide is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, cognitive decline, and dementia. Nitric oxide has…
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Spiced Carrot And Pumpkin Soup
This delicious, warming soup is easy to make and the perfect meal for Winter. It is comforting and sure to become a favourite throughout the colder months
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Nutrition for Injury Recovery
I work with a lot of injured athletes. I see athletes with torn ACL’s, achilles tendon injuries, broken bones, overused joints and tendons, history of concussion and a handful of other issues. While rest and physical therapy are essential to optimal recovery, so is the athlete’s nutrition. Unfortunately, nutrition can sometimes get forgotten during the…
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Probiotics and Sports Performance
If you’re training hard, but don’t feel like you’re improving your athletic performance, then enriching your gut health could be the missing link. In this article, I explain what probiotics are, how they’re classified, and how probiotics can impact your athletic performance and general wellbeing. What are probiotics?Probiotics are live microorganisms, mainly bacteria, and yeasts,…
Christine Bardajian 