Each day we are bombarded with health and wellness “buzz” words including essential vitamins and trendy foods. In this section, we define what these words really mean, how they affect your body, and foods you can enjoy to benefit from them.
As a child from a Greek household, lentils were something that we always had growing up. If you recall the obsession with Windex in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), that was our family with lentils. No matter what the ailment – colds, broken bones, fatigue – a fresh pot of lentil soup was always there. […]
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The general rule about healthy eating is to include as many brightly coloured vegetables and fruits as possible. The problem is that eating foods with colour can leave some incredible superfoods behind. This week we are shining the Superfood spotlight on mushrooms. Despite their muted hue, mushrooms are full of essential nutrients and provide energy. Mushrooms […]
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When pressed for time and in need of a healthy lunch, many people gravitate toward easily available sushi and maki rolls. It is full of lean protein in the fish, and carbs in the rice, that fill you up and give you energy – not to mention you can eat it quickly without making a […]
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Ginger root has an incredible fragrant aroma and spicy flavour that is perfect for seasoning everything from soups, to grilled items, and even baking. While we love ginger for its depth in cooking, we are always looking for new applications because of its health benefits. Ginger promotes digestion and aids nutrient absorption in the body […]
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What is Teff? A few weeks ago while looking for healthy recipes, we stumbled across supermodel Karlie Kloss’ YouTube and a recipe for Peanut Butter Teff Flour Cookies – vegan and gluten free. We had never heard of Teff so, naturally, we did some digging, and discovered its Superfood qualities. Teff is a highly nutritious grain, roughly […]
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Here at Clean Workout, nothing gets us into the holiday spirit more than the smell of cinnamon filling a room. The sweet, warm aroma brings up so many memories and feels like a warm hug. What makes cinnamon super, however, is more than just its nostalgic effects – this little piece of bark is packed with health […]
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Cacao, the unprocessed form of chocolate, not only tastes great, but it incredibly healthy! Cacao nibs are the whole food that is ground down to make a powder that is added to milk, sugar and cocoa butter to create chocolate. Nibs provide a strong chocolate flavour with all the health benefits and can be added […]
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They may be small, but brussels sprouts are full of essential vitamins and nutrients to strengthen your immune system. What makes them super? Vitamin C: boost your immune system and maintain the health of your skin, teeth, and gums. Fiber: increase digestive health and reduce cholesterol. Folate: also known as folic acid, folate is most […]
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Known for its vibrant yellow colour, turmeric is the spice that gives yellow curries and ballpark mustard their signature hue. When fantastic colours appear in nature, we know that high levels of nutrients and antioxidants are packed inside. Fight Chronic Inflammation: Turmeric contains high levels of curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin. Curcumin […]
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Most people have a love/hate relationship with garlic: We love the way it makes our food taste – hands down it is the best part about humous – but we hate the smell of our breath after eating it. These humble little cloves are packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that play important roles in […]
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