Pumpkins, squashes, apples, and root vegetables are in season
They are so versatile, and you can do quite a lot with them. If you really are unsure what to do with them you can prepare them for the freezer and portion them off so you can use them when you are ready.
Pumpkins….mm muffins, loaves, and soups are what I have been making the most. I bake the pumpkin and once cooled I scrape out the flesh right to the skin. If your recipes call for a can of pumpkin, it is equivalent to about 1.5 cups of fresh pumpkin. Read More→
Berry season is here and there are so many to choose from. Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are the main ones, but there are also salmonberries, huckleberries, and blackberries. Many of them you can find out in the wild and save yourself a fair amount of money. Berries are a very healthy food that we should all be consuming regularly. They are high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. Berries help reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and oxidative stress.
Berries can be costly in the winter months, so may hear people say they cannot afford them. To avoid the high costs I suggest, picking them local in the summer, that way you can store up enough in your freezer to get you through the winter months. If you don’t pick enough of then buy them frozen at the grocery store as they will cost less. Here in BC you can find salmon, thimble, and blackberries out in the wild. My family and I do our best to pick as many blackberries as we can so we can store up for the winter its a fun family outing.
The best ways I like using them are on top of oatmeal, eating them raw, and adding them to smoothies.
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MaryAnna Robbins CSEP-CPT, OFC RHEP – Group Exercise, Resistance Trainer, Yoga Fitness, Pilates Mat Fitness
When the pandemic began, I got eager and planted a variety of vegetables, we made gardens, started most of our seeds indoors got busy. Due to where we live between the birds and the deer, they found it all. We were not successful. Part of me wants to try again, and part of me says stick with herbs and flowers. For those of you that want to try and do a few easy things here are a few of my tips.
I believe in following an 80/20 rule for my eating. As like most things I think it is important that 80 percent of the time my eating habits are on track with about 20 percent of them for the indulgences or just having one of those days. Here I will offer my best nutritional tips that help me feel my best. If you are wanting to tackle your eating and find out more about calories, and how much of what you should be eating etc. I recommend you make an appointment with a registered nutritionist or dietician in your local area. Our sister company 12 Weeks To Wellness has certified coaches and dieticians that can assist.Read More→
For most of us in BC this recent flood events have affected us in some way. Maybe you weren’t affected directly, but you have seen the store shelves bare or the lineups at the gas station and you have had to adjust accordingly. As we all sit tight hoping this won’t be long term, I think it is important to be smart and prepare for the unknown of this crisis. Meatless dinners, conserving gas, meal planning, using reusable water bottles are just a few ways you can help things go a little further in your household. Read More→
It’s hard to believe that in only a few weeks we will be back to the morning school routines. When I hear the PNE ad on the radio, I know that is my cue to start thinking about all things school. We just made a list of anything else we want to do before summer comes to an end.
We have all become very adaptable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by wearing masks, including while exercising at your workplace fitness centre.
While we are not training you for the Olympics, we are still staying on top of the latest information on high-intensity exercise. According to an article published March 9, 2021; the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, recommends that you SHOULD wear a mask while exercising indoors, even during high-intensity training. The article states that performance is not affected by wearing a mask during exercise. Read More→
A nutritious diet and plenty of exercise can undoubtedly promote good health, but what about the daily habits you practice at home? From your everyday routine to getting the proper sleep, there are several things you can do to promote and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. It’s said that good habits begin at home, and this is absolutely true whether it relates to your career, your relationships, or your physical health. Read on to discover some things you can do to start practicing smarter, healthier habits while at home.
With the start of the school year, like many others, you are probably feeling some different emotions as your children return to the classroom. As a mother, I will put my hand up first to say, I have a lot of mixed emotions and quite a few questions. And as a health and fitness professional, the questions that first come to my mind are: Read More→
They are so versatile, and you can do quite a lot with them. If you really are unsure what to do with them you can prepare them for the freezer and portion them off so you can use them when you are ready. 
