Have you ever eaten 4 apples in a row? I will bet that you haven't! However, I can almost guarantee that you've eaten 4 pizza slices in a row... I know I have (to be honest I've eaten a lot more than 4 pizza slices in a row and I'm [...]
Around here we love protein and we love pancakes so you can imagine how much we LOVE protein pancakes!!! As you know, protein is the building blocks for muscle recovery and growth as well as keeping your metabolic fires stoked so we say eat up! I swear we've tried at [...]
Choosing a protein supplement can often be confusing. To make things easier, we've put together this quick and easy 4-step approach to buying the best protein supplement for you!
| By Samantha Gladish | Simple, fast and full of healthy protein, meatballs are a perfect weeknight meal. The best part is, you get leftovers! I highly recommend spending the extra money on good quality antibiotic and hormone free turkey, as well as sourcing out a good quality organic parmigiano [...]
Find out how to make French Toast compatible with your fitness goals with this delicious Strong Athlete recipe!
| By Samantha Gladish | This is NOT your Mama's Meatloaf!!! It's Mini Meatloaf Masterpieces! Most people turn their noises to the thought of meatloaf but I can promise you this recipe will have you wanting more...and more...and more! These meaty protein-packed muffins are done in half the time of [...]
| By Samantha Gladish | Turkey Tacos! The Perfect Super Bowl Party Grub! No one wants to slave in the kitchen during Super Bowl. This recipe will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time! It's easy to prepare, healthy and full of flavour! It also makes [...]
| By Samantha Gladish | Chicken lovers rejoice! Here's a sophisticated twist on 'fried' chicken that you will love! White wine paired with dijon mustard creates an amazing coating for chicken that gives you a no fail moist chicken every time! Serve this dish with a large mixed green salad [...]
| By Samantha Gladish | Ingredients: 1 medium sized sweet potato 1 egg 4 egg whites 1/3 cup Gluten free all purpose flour (spelt, brown rice or coconut flour would also work) 3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon (or [...]
| By Coach JVB | I’m a huge advocate of Lemon Water in the morning! I believe it’s very important to ‘break-the-fast’ properly after a night sleep. Lemon water acts as a natural detox and gets your digestive juices going and ready to break down food. It’s also very alkalizing [...]
Not only is turkey high in protein and low in fat, it's also rich in tryptophan; an amino acid that helps regulate blood sugar, improves sleep and elevates mood! Turkey is also high in B vitamins, selenium and zinc, a perfect combination for keeping your immune system strong so you [...]
That's right! This is a protein UNmilkshake! A nutrient rich, protein packed thick milkshake without all the typical sugar laden ingredients. Growing up, I loved indulging in a chocolate milkshake from my local dairy queen. Typically loaded with ice cream or some form of dairy, plus all the chocolate and [...]
| By Samantha Gladish | Why is this salad a powerhouse?? The amazing blend of greens provides a high dose of calcium, magnesium, vitamin K and vitamin C. Avocados and walnuts provide heart healthy fat and vitamin E. Pumpkin seeds are super rich in immune boosting zinc, and the [...]
| By Samantha Gladish | For even the strongest willed athletes, warm bread hot out of the oven is hard to resist! I’ve been thinking of making a gluten free, dairy free version for a while now, but couldn’t find the right inspiration…until I landed on Dr. Frank Lipman’s Paleo [...]
|By Big Jeff Pearce| GREEN SLIME: An Anti-Oxidant Rich, Fibre-Packed, Cancer-Fighting, Super Shake!! What if I told you that you could get the majority of your daily veggie requirements from a single shake in the morning? You’d probably be pretty interested, right? Well, what if I told you that you [...]
|By Big Jeff Pearce| The first instance of sports supplements can be traced back as early as the 1940’s. While there have been many amazing products to hit the market over the years, the consumer has also been victim to more scams than you could shake a shaker cup at. [...]
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil ½ cup onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups red kidney beans 1 cup black beans 1 jalapeno, minced 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 4 oz. fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded [...]
Avocado Shrimp Salad Ingredients 1 Ripe Avocado 1 Cup of Baby Shrimp ¼ Cup of Cherry Tomatoes ¼ Cup of Yellow Zucchini ¼ Cup of Cucumber ¼ Cup of Red Peppers ½ Cup Green Onions 1 small Jalapeño Pepper 1-2 tbsp of Rice Wine Vinegar 1 tbsp Olive Oil A little [...]
Power Berry Blast Shake Ingredients: 25 grams vanilla whey protein 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup water ½ cup blueberries ½ cup Strawberries 1 tbsp all-natural almond butter Directions: Combine whey protein, milk, water, blueberries, strawberries and almond butter into a blender and blend for 45-60 seconds. Add [...]
Lime Chili Cod with Garlic Spinach & Quinoa | Another Jen Van B. Creation | Lime Chili Cod Ingredients 2 pieces of 4-6oz fresh cod 1/2 - 1 tbsp lime juice 1-2 tbsp agave nectar 1 chopped fresh chili 1 tbsp dried chillies sea salt ground black pepper Directions Marinate [...]
Shepherds Pie Sundae | Another Jen Van B. Creation | Serves - 6 - 8 Individual Sundae's Minced Meat 1 1/2 lbs lean ground bison and lean ground turkey (Half of each) 1 Onion chopped 2 Cloves of garlic chopped 1 tbsp of Tamari 1 tbsp of fresh ground black [...]
| By Nadine Shaban | Recently I had the opportunity to study under Charles Poliquin at his revolutionary Biosignature Modulation course. This was my second time attending the course, and I’ve decided to detail my personal experience throughout the 5-day event. Also, many people are on the fence about spot [...]
| A Jen Van B. Creation | Salmon & Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Pineapple Salsa # Of Servings: 6 to 8 fishcakes Ingredients – Salmon & Sweet Potato Fishcakes 15oz of wild Pacific salmon 2-4 medium sweet potatoes 2-3 cloves of garlic (minced) 1/2 purple onion (chopped into small [...]
| By Coach Jeff Green | What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances that decrease free radical damage to our cells. What are free radicals you ask and why should you care? Free radicals are chemically charged atoms or molecule fragments with an excess of electrons. Why is that important? Free [...]
| A Jenny Van Barneveld Creation | Goat Cheese and Spinach Omelet (Serves 1-2 people) Ingredients 2 eggs & 3 egg whites 1 1/2 cups of fresh spinach Half a small onion chopped Half tomato chopped 1/2 tbsp of fresh minced garlic Pinch of chili flakes Sea salt and pepper [...]
There are so many “certified nutritionists” out there today but how many of them should actually be giving nutritional advice? In reality, it’s not that hard to get certified, but just because someone takes a weekend seminar or does an online course it doesn’t mean you should be listening to [...]
Why Strong Athletes Need Water We all know how important water is for our basic survival. However, as athletes, water is simply vital if we want to achieve optimal performance. Here are 5 important reasons why you should never neglect the importance of water as an athlete: Athletic Performance As [...]
Blueberries are rich in anti-oxidants and have all sorts of cancer-fighting properties. Research has also suggested that blueberries have anti-aging properties. They are especially great for fighting inflammation. If you’re an athlete, you have and will suffer from inflammation at some point. Use the power of good nutrition with foods [...]
Forget everything you think you know about fat for a minute, which is probably just the myth that all fats are bad and eating them will make you fat. Well I can’t argue with the fact that eating too much of the wrong fat can be bad for you and [...]
First, let’s get something straight – clean eating is a lifestyle, not a diet. Despite the messages you’re receiving from countless diet articles and videos out here, the simple truth is that diets just don’t work in the long run. As soon as you adapt the mindset “I’m on a [...]
