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Athletic Performance/ Breakfast/ Recipes/ Smoothies/ Vegan

Feelin’ Unbeleafable Morning Drink

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Nobody puts baby spinach in the corner!

I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I’m with you.

In order to feel healthy, energized, and happy, we need to ensure we make smart food and lifestyle choices. A healthy breakfast can offer improved concentration, better mental and physical performance, and contribute greatly to your general well-being. In addition to a plethora of nutritional benefits, this morning drink provides a big dose of water to support your daily hydration needs.

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Bowls/ Plant-Based/ Recipes/ Vegan

So Yummy, Says Me Bowl

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Hungry? Open Sesame!

This is a flavourful, filling, and super easy buddha bowl composed of roasted yam, cauliflower, broccoli, and crispy kale, topped with sesame-ginger drizzle on a bed of quinoa. A healthy and super satisfying plant-based meal packed with fibre vitamins A, K, and C, as well as copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, and calcium—the So Yummy Says Me Bowl is a tasty powerhouse of fuel for your adventures! Continue Reading…

Bowls/ Breakfast/ Recipes

Falling for You Breakfast Bowl

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I have fillings for you

These cold winter mornings might make you want to stay under the covers, but I have the perfect warm, comforting and tasty breakfast bowl to tuck into. With a hint of pumpkin pie flavour, and plethora of nutrients, you’ll be jonsing to load up your backcountry gear and set off for the pow!

Nutritionally very dense, this recipes has a good dose of protein from quinoa flakes, while the pumpkin, flax and chia provides vitamins, minerals and fibre. Continue Reading…

Bars/ Breakfast/ Recipes/ Snacks/ Vegan

Small & Mighty Performance Bites

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Cashew at the finish line!

Okay, so cashews aren’t actually nuts, but that was kinda funny right? …*crickets*

Nuts are nutritional powerhouses loaded with good fat, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals to keep you fueled. These Mighty Bites are a recipe of concentrated energy that deliver around 160 to 200 calories per small handful, making them a perfect on-the-go snack. Just remember, because nuts are healthy doesn’t mean you can eat as many as you want. Not all nuts are created equal either. You should be buying raw, organic, un-salted nuts.  Continue Reading…