the healthy life.
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]
Even though autumn has already been with us a few weeks, the weather in Ontario, Canada, is still warm enough to throw a bbq. In fact last weekend my sister invited me for one and I thought about taking a … [Read more]
Whether we like to admit or not, deep within our soul we all enjoy the texture and bite of buns or anything which is bread related. However, if like us you are health conscious and track your macros on a … [Read more]
There is no better way to learn about nutrition than to apply theory in practice and assess your body's reaction to it. To this effect, last year I went vegan for a week and subsequently drew my personal … [Read more]
Soy sauce seems to somehow find its place in most kitchens however is it really safe to eat? Before answering this question we ought to briefly explain what this sauce is all about. Soy sauce is made from … [Read more]
How often do you get a craving for something fresh and sweet during these hot and sweaty summer days? We all do... and when it kicks in there's a high risk we end up reaching out to something loaded with sugar, … [Read more]
Do you recall the last time you ate pineapple? How did your tongue feel before swallowing it? Pineapple contains 'bromelain', an enzyme that breaks down protein. Since our body is made out of proteins, the … [Read more]
A couple of weeks ago while doing my groceries at the local supermarket, I bumped into a friend of mine. After a brief chat he glanced at a bottle on the shelf in front of him. The bottle read 'organic … [Read more]
Binge Eating Disorder is also commonly known as compulsive overeating. It refers to the consumption of abnormal amounts of food in a short period of time with the person experiencing this being unable to stop … [Read more]
Even though summer is still a few weeks away, the unmistakable barbecue smell has already been lingering in the air. As pleasant as a summer barbecue can be, it can also easily turn into a dangerous food feast … [Read more]
One thing is to separately eat an egg, oats, a carrot or a coconut and another thing is to have all these combined together in a scrumptious recipe that makes for a great healthy snack on the go. Enter the … [Read more]
And here we are again, for the 4th year running, thankfully logging in another national title in the IFBB Men's Physique (up to 1m70) category. My 4 titles now belong to 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018, with 2016 … [Read more]
With summer soon with us you will probably be looking at dropping a few layers of fat from your sexy body. With this in mind you will inevitably need to gradually start lowering your calorie intake, with … [Read more]