healthy eating

The Benefits of Beets

September 20, 2017 Alex Kozovski

You know the old rhyme about beets: ‘Beets, beets, the magical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot’. …Wait, that’s beans. Well, there’s still some truth to that statement…besides beets being a fruit, and the flatulence properties. They…

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Indulge Guilt-Free in these Cappuccino, Coconut Cream Brownies

September 19, 2017 Alex Kozovski

Can’t decide on a decadent dessert that won’t destroy your diet? Well, these cappuccino brownie bites – filled with coconut cream – are the guilt-free, low calorie treat that should certainly be a consideration for your chocolate craving. Semi-sweet chocolate…

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7 Beneficial Summer Activities You Can Enjoy All Year

September 14, 2017 Alex Kozovski

Just because summer has come to an end, doesn’t mean the fun has flown south. You can still enjoy – and benefit from – those summertime activities that are synonymous with the season. Besides, many summertime things are better enjoyed…

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This Healthy Latte is a Matcha Made in Heaven

September 12, 2017 Alex Kozovski

This is one latte you can have as matcha as you like. Those that frequent coffee bars may’ve noticed people opting for more and more matcha-infused beverages – particularly lattes. While green tea is brewed through steaming and steeping leaves,…

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7 Doctor-Recommended Ingredients to Add to Your Meals

September 6, 2017 Alex Kozovski

If there’s one person/profession that will steer you in the right nutritional direction when it comes to ingredient choices, it’s a doctor (not the evil scientist variety like Dr. Frankenstein, but a medical one). So, who better to query than…

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3 Ways to Curb Late-Night Binge Eating

August 31, 2017 Alex Kozovski

The #1 obstacle for many people’s weight loss aspirations is the inability to control their post-dinner appetite. But this isn’t a sign of weakness, or a lack of willpower. Factors that lead to impulse control or emotional eating could be…

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3 Healthy, Protein-Filled, Gluten-Free Desserts featuring Chickpeas

August 25, 2017 Alex Kozovski

There’s arguably no better way to stomach healthy ingredients than by sneaking them into your favourite desserts. From slipping kale to your cocktail to adding cucumber to your ice pops, there’s always a fun twist you can add to your…

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This Healthy, Vegan, Cookie Dough Ice Cream is a Mouthful

August 22, 2017 Alex Kozovski

The summer’s almost over, so it’s time to itch those last-minute, ice-cream cravings. So what better time for fitness and lifestyle blog HBFIT to unveil their vegan cookie dough ice cream recipe? The banana-based frozen delicacy is made up of just…

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Is Soy Healthy?

August 22, 2017 Alex Kozovski

Soy’s reputation has been sullied over the years, with films like Soylent Green doing no part to save soy’s image. But, soy still has a place in healthy diets – if you eat it the right way. Soy offers various…

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7 Super Underrated Superfoods, According to Nutrition Experts

August 17, 2017 Alex Kozovski

The best and most coveted (re: most nutritious) foods in today’s top diets may already be sitting in your kitchen. Even with ‘superfoods’ superseding regular foods, there are many superfoods that are still criminally overlooked. “[These superfoods] don’t come with…