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The Top 10 Detox foods for a clean meal plan

Most of my clients who I see for a fitness nutritional consultation will ask me “what is the perfect diet I should be on?  My response is quite simple; change your eating habits, choose foods that will help your body stay metabolic, keep you satisfied in between meals and help regulate blood glucose levels. I personally don’t like using the word ‘diet’. The word diet sounds a little discouraging, if you don’t have a plan of action in place.  You have to know the “Why. It is you are seeking change, which is your first step. Secondly look at what’s inside your fridge, take out any thing that is going to hinder your progress in gym or healthy life style.  Any sweets for the kids in the pantry get them out so they are not visible to the eye.  Who is in your social group?  Do...

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Summer is SO last season

Summer is SO last season, put away those bright corals and hot pinks and check out these rich colours for autumn.  OPI’s Touring America fall 2011 collection caught our eye with their trendy taupe and deep purple.  My personal favourite is HOWEL from the Wilde fall 2011 collection from Sparitual a vegan hand and foot care line free of DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde.  Whether you enjoy the glam colours or you opt for au natural, make sure you protect your hands and feet from the harsh weather ahead, just because we put the summer sandals away it shouldn’t be and excuse to neglect our hands and feet.  Here are some helpful hints: Look after your hands by moisturising every morning and night and throughout the day after immersing your hands in water. Once a week soak your fingertips...

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Is it the Greatest Year Ever?

Novak Djokovic is closing in on what most experts are calling the greatest tennis season ever. I believe if he goes on to win the season-ending tour championship – it will be the greatest year in the history of the sport. It has been on some levels unbelievable and incredible at the same time.  Rafael Nadal – on that final Monday inNew Yorkafter a crushing US Open loss – said this kind of year will never be repeated.  At times, Djokovic looked Herculean and immortal. Djokovic has been so good it’s almost unimaginable to be so dominant and so convincing in many of his 64 wins this year.  The competition is as deep as ever – to win 97 percent of his matches is so unlikely yet so impressive.  At this point there is no question he will win every conceivable “Sportsman of the Year”...

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How Beneficial are Omega-3s to Your Health

All fats are not created equal: Some are good (unsaturated), some are bad (saturated), and some are really terrible (trans fats). Among the good fats are omega-3 fatty acids, which offer a number of health benefits, including helping to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Omega-3s are called essential fatty acids because they are required by the body and must be obtained through food and supplements (the body can’t make them on its own). There are three types of omega-3s, each essential for optimal health. Two of them, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are found mainly in cold-water fish, such as herring, sardines and salmon. EPA and DHA are extremely effective at reducing inflammation and preventing the formation of blood clots, thus reducing the risk of...

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Was Serena Out of Line?

Before I delve deep into the heart of the major incident at the Women’s final on Sunday at the US Open let me state – conclusively – that Serena was going to lose the match regardless of how that controversial decision was handled.   Stosur was better.  Stosur outplayed Serena on the biggest stage in the biggest event and was clearly deserving of the victory. It was an upset of sweeping proportion, only the third title of Stosur's career. "I'm still kind of speechless," Stosur said more than an hour later. "I can't believe I won this tournament. I did believe I had a chance to win. Two wins over her in the past made me think it was possible.” For those that missed the electrifying moment during the first game of the second set here’s what happened: Serena had just cracked...

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US Open Should be a Classic

The biggest, richest sporting event in the United States kicks off in New York City on Monday, and it should be an instant classic.  The Men’s event has the entire buzz and should live up to its unbelievable hype. Djokovic, Nadal and Federer are rocks stars – playing in a city that never sleeps. These guys are so good – I’m not sure the average fan gets it!  The quality of the game is off the charts – this triad of superstars is hitting with unprecedented accuracy and pace.  Some of the shots they are pulling off make me wonder if they are indeed human! Most tennis fans are full of anticipation as this ‘ultra cool’ event is just hours from getting started.  Let me say it again – this event is bigger and better than the Superbowl and the stats back me up. The summer months...

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Scheduling Decision Mars Rogers Cup

I completely understand the decision to put Andre Agassi and Jim Courier – two tennis legends in their prime in the mid 90s and multiple grand slam winners - on centre court during the Saturday night session at the Rogers Cup.  I understand it – but I vehemently disagree with it.  The fans loved this ‘old timers’ match and were thoroughly riveted by the athleticism of these American icons.  But this match should never push the athletes of today to a ‘side’ court in favor of these Hall of Famers from yester-year. Wow – can these guys still play at a very high level – serving bombs in excess of 200km/hour, ripping forehand winners from extraordinary positions on the court and chasing down balls from different area codes. But that’s not the point – the WTA tour players ...

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Rogers Cup Should Adopt Grand Slam Format

As we get ready for a fantastic week of tennis in two of Canada’s premier cities at the same time; I’m not convinced it is the best way to showcase our wonderful events.  I know the pros and cons all to well, and nobody can convince me it is the right thing to do to satisfy our tennis starved fans from coast to coast. There have been many discussions on the subject over the past year and I guess only time will tell.  But call me skeptical – I think it will be over before we know it and we’ll be wishing we had another week.  There are far too many good players to see them simultaneously in 7 days of action. The world's best players aren't sold on having both the men's and women's events running at the same time in different places. While it's likely to increase the stature of...

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Are you getting the most nutrients out of you fruit and vegetable intake?

When it comes to getting enough nutrients in your diet, one bit of information is pretty clear-cut: Everybody should be eating 5-10 serving of fruit and vegetables daily. This includes a variety of all sorts of fruit and vegetables on the lower GL scale. Yet according to research, fruits and vegetables are less nutritious than they used to be dating back 50 years ago. We believe there are several reasons for this. One reason is that crops are growing in given spaces. This will result in a lower nutrient level. The crops are over harvested in the same location. The soil has been depleted of it s nutritional content, ranging from 5 to 40 percent, with similar declines in vitamins and protein levels. Poor farming practices are leading to sick plants, depleted soil, and a need to use higher and...

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