Clara has spent the better part of the past decade inside a research lab getting her PhD Degree and working as a Postdoctoral Fellow. The fact that she has kept fitness, specifically field hockey, a priority with her demanding academic schedule makes her “Our Inspiration.” Age: 29 Occupation: Postdoctoral Fellow Preferred Exercise: Hockey; or any competitive […]
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Sardines have unjustly earned a bad reputation as an oily, overly-salted canned fish that sit at the back of the pantry gathering dust. What you may not know is that sardines are one of the healthiest and, when prepared correctly, one of the most delicious fish available. Sardines grow quickly, which means they contain very […]
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We all know that we need protein in our diets – it keeps you feeling full, it helps build muscle, and it gives you energy. But how does it do all of this? What is Protein? Protein is an essential “building block” for all living organisms (not just humans – they are essential in plants, too. How […]
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We have teamed up with DeannaDickins.com to bring you another simple, delicious and healthy recipe. This time, it is a superfood-packed interpretation of take out stir fried noodles – Spicy Kale & Buckwheat Stir Fry. We have loaded this up with chilli, ginger, shallots and garlic to pack in lots of flavour without calories, and are […]
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For some, coconut oil has an acquired taste (after all, it tastes exactly the way most sunscreens smell). We, however, cannot get enough of it! The Clean Workout team uses coconut oil for its multitude of Health Benefits and Beauty Tricks. It is versatile, nutritious and delicious! This is what makes coconut oil a true superfood. […]
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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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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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