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10 Foods to Boost Your Daily Dose of Vitamins

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Another great article on the Canadian Living website! This time, writer Heather Camlot takes a look at how taking supplements only to ensure a good daily dose of vitamins doesn’t quite cut it. The natural way is the way to …

Transforming the ‘Salty Six’ in your Diet

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Salt has an impact on a lot more than just blood pressure. Take a look at your wrinkles… Salt may play a heavy part. Weak bones… Salt may be sucking them dry and brittle. Take a look at this article …

Are Supplements a Good Idea?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Rob Dickson

I have recently been getting a lot of questions regarding supplements and whether or not people that workout should be taking a supplement to improve their health or performance. The market is so saturated with supplements nowadays and there are …

Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Eating

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Lack of time, how to choose, price… There are many reasons people give to explain why they are avoiding making healthy eating choices. Health Canada has a great website with loads of information about healthy eating, including overcoming barriers to …

YMCA Stampedin’ Around

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

A stompin’ good time was had by YMCA staff and volunteers on Saturday at the Ismaili Muslim Stampede Breakfast. Super turnout from the community and lots of smiling new faces. What fun for YMCA to be part of this great event. …

CBC & YMCA Stampede Bfasts

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

A massive kudos to CBC Calgary & Ken Lima-Coelho, CBC Calgary Sr. Communications Officer and one of the volunteers on YMCA Calgary’s Board of Directors, for an amazing CBC Stampede Breakfast this morning! ‘Don Cherry’, Alison Redford, Nenshi, Calgary Stamps and …

After Running: Foods to Refuel

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In an article on the Discovery Fit & Health website, Writer Kevin P. Allen takes a look at great food choices for after a run: Not all workouts are created equal. A short run, say a two-miler, doesn’t require much, …

Nutrition Tip: July 2012

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Pam Ruhland

In the first two months of our nutrition tips the topics of vegetables and protein were discussed. For this month, let’s move on to the macronutrient that causes, arguably, the most controversy: fats. Dietary fat is an essential part of …

Superfruits or Super Myth?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

In a recent article on the Los Angeles Times online, writer Karen Ravn takes a look at whether or not superfruits really are a great as people tout. “Over the years, a lot of produce has been given the “super” …

Eating Green: For You & the Earth

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Did you know you can make a positive change for the environment through your eating choices? Eating green can be taken to various levels of impact. Here are eight steps you can take to help the earth while also improving your health: …