#SuperfoodSunday : The Benefits of Tea Part 4 : Herbal Teas

Herbal Teas can be quite powerful if you know how to use them. They are made up of any blend of herbs, flowers, plants, roots, nuts, fruits or vegetables, without any actual tea present (Curious about other tea? Learn more about Black Tea, Matcha Tea and Rooibos). Although herbal teas do not contain tea or […]

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#SuperfoodSunday : The Benefits of Tea Part 3 : Rooibos

As tea lovers, we at CleanWorkout drink it every day – any and every type, hot or cold, sweetened or plain… it is a natural habit for us. One day Justin and I were enjoying our iced DAVIDsTEA lattes and wondered about the actual health benefits of our favourite drinks. Over the past few weeks we […]

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Justin’s Guide to Healthy Eating

This guide is intended to further your knowledge on eating well, and to help you lose weight while staying healthy. Maybe you are well on your way to being quite fit, and you just want to see yourself be a bit leaner. Maybe you are just starting out on your journey, but you are concerned […]

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#SuperfoodSunday : The Benefits of Tea Part 2 : Matcha

Matcha green tea is featured everywhere from health food stores to ice cream shops and even bakeries. Characterized by its vibrant yet earthy green hue, matcha products are actually made with the ground leaf of the Camellia Sinesis plant instead of the steeped liquor. Since it is from the same plant as Black Tea, it has […]

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#OurInspiration : Joanna Marie Nicholson

The more we learn about Joanna, the more we are in awe over everything she has done and continues to achieve. She fearlessly embraces new challenges with a smile – a lesson to all of us that anything is possible with a strong mindset. Joanna, you are #OurInspiration! Age: 31 Occupation: Communications Manager Preferred Exercise: While I […]

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#SuperfoodSunday : Celebrating the Avocado

Avocados seem to be the fruit (yes, fruit!) that people either love or love to hate.  However, this versatile fruit has a wealth of nutritional and health benefits, and an endless amount of ways to incorporate it into your diet.   The key to enjoying avocado is consuming it at its peak ripeness.  When purchasing avocados, look for […]

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VIDEO CleanRecipes: Japanese Balance Bowls

We can all use a little more balance in our lives. Between hectic schedules of work, play and the gym, it is easy to run out of time for healthy eating. These simple and delicious Balance Bowls, inspired by traditional Japanese flavours, are the perfect vegan lunch or dinner for a busy week. Mix up the vegetables and pickles […]

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#OurInspiration : Clara Cho, PhD

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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#SuperfoodSunday : Yolo with Yogurt

Yogurt has always been a staple ingredient in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and East Asian diets. Greek yogurt, most notably, has been strained longer and contains more protein and vitamins as a result. If you are not already incorporating yogurt into your regular menu, it is a great ingredient to start experimenting with. It has a mild tang […]

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#SuperfoodSunday : Super Sardines

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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