the healthy life.
Building a well-rounded back is all about variation. You can’t just do one or two exercises and expect to see results. You have to be strategic in your approach, varying the type of exercise, grip width, … [Read more]
Pancakes come in many different shapes, sizes and flavors. They can be sweet, savory, thick, thin, small or large, but they are generally all delicious (unless they're burnt)! While there are many types of … [Read more]
Over the past 3 months since the onset of Covid19 in Europe we inevitably found ourselves spending much more time at home. To this effect, from my conversations with friends and followers it transpires that one … [Read more]
What is sourdough bread? Let's start with getting the basics straight. The term 'sourdough' refers to a particular technique of preparing bread and is not a grain. Therefore it does not make sense to compare … [Read more]
“Starting an off season fat is like putting icing and decorations on a burnt cake. It will still look awful. If you’re too fat to gain you need to tidy up before decorating.” One of the first things I ask a … [Read more]
"You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink”. You may have a guru trainer with the most sophisticated training program or a wizard nutritionist with the perfect nutrition plan, but if you … [Read more]
Your results aren’t diet dependent. Rather, they’re behavior dependent. Maintaining a healthy body (including a healthy body weight) is about developing consistent, sustainable daily habits that help you … [Read more]
It’s that time of year again. The biggest health food show in Canada – The Canadian Health Food Association show (East) took place a couple of weekends ago and I got the chance to attend again this year to … [Read more]
While a bowl of bone broth may not look very exciting, it certainly can work some magic... Bone broth is derived from animal bones and tissue (small amount of meat or flesh) which is typically sourced from … [Read more]
Failure is an Option One of the things I love about working out with weights is that it’s okay to fail! In fact, I aim for it – but not always. Training to failure is very taxing … [Read more]
How many times have you been standing at a café, waiting for your cup of Joe while being tempted by delicious-looking treats neatly laid out at the counter? While some would typically look more healthy than … [Read more]
With summer in full swing you're most likely doing your best to maintain a leaner look, rightly so gracing your audience every time you walk down the beach. It is a known fact that in order to drop body fat … [Read more]
Apart from its delicious taste, another reason why we love hummus is its versatility, it being one of the few healthy saucy alternatives one can add to meals or as part of a snack. And due to this flexibility, … [Read more]
No matter how consistent you are with eating clean and healthy, sooner or later you will find yourself craving a sweet treat, particularly after lunch or dinner. While satisfying such cravings may be high risk … [Read more]
If you’ve ever purchased carrots with the leafy green tops, you’ve probably cut them off and discarded. What you may not know is that those green tops are not only edible they are loaded with nutrients. They … [Read more]
With preparations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in full swing you will be likely preparing some nibbles over the next few hours, whether it is to entertain visitors or that "once-a-year" little festive … [Read more]
We recently had a pot luck party at work. I know that most people tend to bring easy store bought items or goodies. So I wanted to ensure that my team had a healthy, but tasty, option. Enter the Mirror … [Read more]
For the past two years, I’ve shared my predictions for health food trends for the year on Mirror Friendly. While I’m a little late out of the gate for this year, I still wanted to share some of my observations … [Read more]
A couple of weekends ago was Thanksgiving in Canada. It’s a wonderful holiday where we celebrate and give thanks for all we have been blessed with. I hosted dinner this year. For dessert, I wanted to make … [Read more]
Irritable bowel syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS, is a disorder which affects the large intestine and is more commonly found among women. In my cases this disorder will manifest itself through very mild … [Read more]