It’s been a hot summer so far in Toronto. So what could be a better way to cool down then with an ice cold, tasty popsicle? Oh I know! Ice cold, tasty, healthy popsicles. Enter the Mirror Friendly Popsicles… No artificial flavours, colours and … [Read more...]
How Do Hormones Impact Weight Loss?
Weight loss can be a struggle for many individuals. It seems to elude them despite hiring a personal trainer, following the prescribed fitness protocol, seeking professional advice on healthy eating and consuming the appropriate caloric intake. … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Pop quiz! What vegetable is chock full of nutrients, delicious and is so versatile you can use it to create everything, from hummus to rice to pizza crust? Why…. it’s cauliflower! Cauliflower is a nutritional powerhouse containing several … [Read more...]
Shoutout to EC Fitness Centre, Hawaii
Calling all fitness enthusiasts who will be lucky enough to hit Hawaii in the near future... I recently had the opportunity to visit Hawaii for a week and while I was there I thought I would scope out a place I could work out. While doing a Google … [Read more...]
2016 Health Food Trends
It’s a brand new year and with a new year comes “new health food trends”. I hate referring to health food as a trend so let me explain what I mean in using that term. Health food trends really aren’t introducing new foods per se. The food has … [Read more...]
No Gym, No Problem
Over the holidays I got together with a good friend of mine for dinner. He was mentioning to me that he wanted to focus more on his health and get into shape – not just for him, but also for his two wonderful children – a good reason indeed! But he … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Sabotage Your Workout
This article was totally inspired by Martina’s recent article "4 Biggest Breakfast Mistakes", so Martina, I owe you some thanks. A common concern I hear from some of my new clients is that they are working out regularly but not seeing any results. … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Creamy Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
Recently cauliflower was on sale for a great deal so I happened to purchase several and experimented with different cauliflower recipes. I love cauliflower because it’s such a versatile vegetable and a nutritional powerhouse. It contains several … [Read more...]
Diet or Exercise – Which Is More Important?
The question of which is more important, diet or exercise is an interesting one. Usually this question is asked of me in the context of weight loss. Although they are both important, when it comes to kick starting your weight loss, diet is king. … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Zucchini Chips
Say what!? Chips on Mirror Friendly? Yes that’s right, but these aren’t your usual deep fried, artery clogging potato chips. These are clean, healthy zucchini chips. Enter the Mirror Friendly Zucchini Chips... They are so tasty it’s hard to … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly (Guilt-Free) Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Hey guys! This is Tanya, typing away from her desk in Toronto... Fall is in the air here in the Northern Hemisphere. I absolutely love this time of year because this is when all the fabulous root vegetables like the various squashes, beats and … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Lettuce Wrap
Calling out all food-wrap lovers... chicken wraps, beef wraps, tuna wraps, salmon wraps, you name it. There's no denying that like all of you, we simply love it when our favourite ingredients are conveniently presented in a mouth-watering foody … [Read more...]
Punch Up Your Push Up
Bored of the push up? Then this is the article for you. I have a few modifications to crank the intensity up a notch…or three. The push up is one of my favourite bodyweight exercises. Firstly, you can perform them anywhere and you don’t need any … [Read more...]
What to Consider when Purchasing a Protein Powder
Most athletes and fitness enthusiasts regularly consume some type of protein supplement in order to help repair damaged tissue. Protein powders added to shakes are commonly consumed as a quick, low calorie, healthy way to obtain the required protein … [Read more...]
The Importance of Rest in Your Workout Regime
I decided to write an article on the importance of rest in your workout regime because it’s something that I personally find difficult to do and yet is so crucial. While some people may look forward to their rest day, I’m not one of them (and … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Roasted Chickpeas
Who said snacks can’t be nutritious and taste great too? Martina has already shared some tasty recipes that prove that you CAN snack healthy and now I’d like to share one of my favourites with you. I recently spent a week up in Muskoka, one of … [Read more...]
The Importance of Staying Hydrated
With the warmer weather upon us I wanted to write an article on the importance of staying hydrated. I’m sure it comes as no surprise to many of you that maintaining proper hydration helps you maintain optimal athletic performance. If you become … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Gluten Free Bread
Last week Martina presented you with our Mirror Friendly Quinoa Muffins and those proved to be a big hit with our followers. Today I am hoping to bring you an equally useful recipe which I totally love and this time it's going to be bread; yes bread, … [Read more...]
Coconut Butter – Your Allergy-Free Nut Butter Alternative
I recently discovered coconut butter and I absolutely love it. Not to be confused with coconut oil (which I also like), coconut butter is derived from pureed dried coconut meat (the thick white flesh) and consists of both the coconut meat and the … [Read more...]
All You Need to Know About Oils and Cooking
With the plethora of different cooking oils available on the market it can be confusing to know which oil to use for what purpose. For example, which oils are best for high heat cooking? Which ones are best to use in marinades, sauces and dressings? … [Read more...]