In todays pop culture crusted world, "cleansing" and "detoxing" have become fashionable terms associated with leading a glamorous and vibrant life; this practice is generally promoted to improve health by 'cleansing' the bowel and otherwise removing toxins from the body. But despite all the hype, in reality, cleanses can be cumbersome, stressful, and (depending on the regime)  downright dangerous. For many reasons, they don't need a place in your health and wellness routine.

When you think about practicing the principles of 'balance' with food and nutrition what comes to mind? If your first thought is a plate cut into thirds, containing 50% colourful veggies, 25% fibrous starch, and 25% lean protein, you're certainly not alone. But the truth is, there is so much more to balance when we're talking about food. Let's take a closer look.

Consistently dependable immune system functioning really is the cornerstone of good health; because of this truth, and in light of this time of year, this blog is dedicated to exploring the practical steps you can take to boost the body's own defense mechanisms against lack-lustre health.

No matter your end goal, practicing the skills of balance and moderation is much more beneficial (and effective long-term) than following an intake pattern of extremism and restriction. This is why the sustainable balance principle forms the roots of what we coach.

At the end of the day, energy balance is the most important aspect to weight loss or weight gain. It generally doesn’t take long to realize that investing all your energy in the gym simply won’t resolve a lifestyle of over consumption. Excessive amounts of exercise is not the answer to sustainable fat loss; rather, we must address both side of the equation, emphasizing the latter.

Being sick while away from home is never a blast; and traveling is undeniably tough on our immune system. So what is an avid traveller to do? To start, follow these simple and practical suggestions and you will be well on your way to enjoying healthy and happy trips this summer, and all year long.

We live in a culture where traveling is unavoidable. So instead of avoiding these exciting and memorable events, we encourage you to try implementing these tips and strategies to make hitting your macros part of a fun, flexible, and flavourful lifestyle.

Remember, the goal at each meal is to have half of your plate full of colorful food from fruits and vegetables. Do your best while you travel by loading up on the colors of the rainbow at every meal and snack. Have an fantastic, fun, nutritious, and delicious adventure!

To make achieving your goals more attainable for you, you will benefit from reminders, follow ups, and support for each training session, every meal and everything you track while on our Online Coaching Program. Great online coaching is a one stop shop to get amazing results built around your lifestyle, the time you have available and your unique body and mind. We pride ourselves in delivering this experience.

What makes berries so special, first and foremost, is their high levels of antioxidants and other vitamins, minerals, and compounds; these substances help our body combat acute and chronic disease. All fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, but nutrient-rich berries are some of the absolute best sources. In fact, berries have the greatest antioxidant content per serving compared to any other food except spices.