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Pucker up Raspberry Vinaigrette

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Punchy, pink, sour + sweet

This raspberry vinaigrette will make you grin like the Cheshire Cat. With its intense, tangy and sweet flavour it’s the perfect pairing to a mix greens salad with candies nuts and berries—and a sunny summer BBQ!

For athletes, raspberries are rich in nutrients that can help prevent free radicals (not the tubular kind of radical) from doing damage to your body and help you recover faster.

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50 Shades of Zesty: Warm Kale Salad

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Crispy, flavourful and crazy satisfying

I know what you boys are going to say, “Kale, Quinoa, Brussel Sprouts…c’mon that’ll taste like dirt, mixed with a freshly mowed lawn and wet dog”. I challenge you to try this, so I can prove you wrong!

Besides holding the coveted spot as the trendiest vegetable these days, did I mention, Kale is going to improve your sex life? —Yup. Kale will not only make you a rockstar in sport, but also between the sheets. Here are a few ways…

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You Can’t Beet Me Endurance Soup

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A soup for the top of the podium

Both hearty and light, this soup takes you through a tour of flavours and finishes with a punchy twist!

With the excitement of the Giro d’Italia, I have the perfect endurance soup for cyclists. With its vibrant the Maglia Rosa colour, this Beet Soup represents the motivation towards bigger goals and more difficult challenges. Did you know stamina boosting beets could help you exercise for up to 16% longer!

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No guts, no glory Vinaigrette

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Get ready to give your butterflies the one-two punch!

This almond butter & apple cider vinaigrette is sweet and savory with a little kick where it counts! Perfect for salads and buddha bowls or on top of roasted veggies.

Getting gutsy means running towards danger while others run away. Whether you’re facing your first fondo, lining up at the World Championships…or just preparing for a job interview, you’re going to need a healthy gut. Scientists suggest that your gut is your “body’s second brain” (guys, maybe your third!).

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