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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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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In recent years, specialty tea shops have been popping up all over. More and more people are flocking to tea as an alternative to the standard coffee jolt. Fortunately, tea is a natural superfood! Plus it tastes great and you can find a tea to suit your cravings for any time of day (ie: as a […]
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Shopping fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables makes all the difference in the world. When foods are at their peak of freshness, not only are you getting the best value for your money and tastiest flavour, your body benefits from serious nutrients! Right now we are still enjoying Blueberry season in Ontario – they can be found […]
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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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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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Oats are not one of the first things that comes to mind when you think of a delicious breakfast. Most people are probably scarred from offensive oatmeal experiences as children where they were served a hot pile of grey goop, or famous film scenes of flavourless gruel being spooned out to kids. Unfortunately for oats, the […]
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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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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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