Sports Drinks…Are They Necessary?

Sports Drinks…Are They Necessary?

by | Jul 29, 2016 | Healthy Eating

Sport drinks are a big business. The marketing and research that goes into these products from their owning company is enough to convince anyone to consume them.  Sports drinks come in all different shapes and sizes – its important to first identify if you are...
Gas or Charcoal Grilling??

Gas or Charcoal Grilling??

by | Jun 1, 2016 | Healthy Eating

BBQ Season is here and so is the decision…Gas or Charcoal BBQ. Which is better? Which makes the food taste better? There are certain risks associated with BOTH charcoal and gas grilling and they both stem from HIGH heat and flare ups. The following will take you...
Delicious Summer Smoothies

Delicious Summer Smoothies

by | Jun 1, 2016 | Snacks & Desserts

Smoothies are a refreshing, nutritious and quick meal solution. Here is our favourite Summer Smoothie What you need: 3/4 cup pineapple, cubed 1/4 cup frozen mango 3/4 cup vanilla soymilk 3 Tbsp low-fat cottage cheese 1 tablespoon flax seed oil 1/2 scoop protein powder...
Classic Turkey Burger

Classic Turkey Burger

by | Jun 1, 2016 | Dinner Ideas

As we saw in the post Does BBQ Meat Cause Cancer?, using leaner cuts of meat such as turkey and chicken help to amount of fat that drips and causes flare ups and therefore reduces harmful carcinogens. Here is a classic turkey burger that will be a family favourite....
Being Healthy At Work

Being Healthy At Work

by | Jun 1, 2016 | Health & Wellness

With the summer here, it’s time to embrace the weight loss challenge of picnics, meetings at a patio bar, and summer socials!  MCC has a special offer for all MCC members, turn your workplace into a healthy, lean, mean machine… While on any diet the key is...