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Box Breathing
Feeling stressed or anxious? You need to try Box Breathing. This simple technique can have you feeling relaxed in no time.
Healthy Habits Bingo Challenge
This is a win win win win challenge and the rules are easy. You donate money in order to receive your bingo card full of healthy habit challenges. Immediately 50% of that donation is allocated to purchasing food for the Burlington Food Bank. The other 50% is allocated to purchasing gift cards for a local restaurant that you then have a chance to win at the end of the challenge.
Tex Mex Stuffed Squash
As the weather gets colder my desire for comfort foods increases and this recipe hits the spot. It is so filling but at the same time I still feel like I am doing something good for my body since it is loaded with vitamin A rich squash, protein packed beef and fibre rich beans. I have recently discovered buttercup squash and loved it for this recipe as it has less moisture than some other squashes and so it is still quite firm once it is cooked and therefore holds its own in this flavour filled dish.
Mobility vs Flexibility
Most people think that mobility and flexibility are one and the same, when in fact they are two very different concepts. Knowing the difference between them can help you in your quest to become a better “mover”.
Riddle Me This…
I enjoy a good riddle, but even moreso, one that comes with a life lesson. What is: A prison you feel safe in, yet never quite happy. Whenever you try to leave, it only grows bigger.Answer: Your comfort zone You know you are in your comfort zone when you feel safe,...
Dijon Baked Salmon
I love salmon, its loaded with healthy for your brain fats and plenty of muscle maintaining protein. There are so many easy ways to prepare it but since I discovered how amazing it is with dijon mustard, this recipe has become our new favourite way to cook it at home. The flavour is off the charts and it stays moist and delicious.