Muscle and Joint Blog

28th
Jun

Recipe Of The Month: Indian Style Okra!

One of our family’s favourite dishes is Indian style okra. Okra, also known as lady finger, is a great ingredient with many health benefits, such as: Contains potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, folic acid and calcium Low in calories. One cup of okra contains about 200 calories Has a high density fiber content Can help…

28th
Jun

How To Prevent Back Pain When Lifting

If hitting the gym is on your to-do list this year, then you may be ready for some heavy lifting. You may already know to bend your knees to lift with ease, but you also need to keep your back straight! Studies show that the most common injuries among weightlifters are to the spine, shoulders and knees. A neutral spine — with 3 natural curves in your neck, upper back and…

28th
Jun

Why Does It Feel Good To Stretch In The Morning?

Ever wonder why it feels so good to stretch in the morning? What exactly are you doing that is helping your body? Let’s explore: Improved Muscle and Joint Flexibility: Sleeping 6 to 8 hours in the same position causes your muscles and joints to stiffen up during the night. Stretching allows the muscles to be…

31st
May

Why We Switched From Butter To Ghee

Recently in our home we made the switch from butter to ghee. I remember living in Pakistan, ghee was the common choice among the locals. I always assumed it was because of the taste, but interestingly enough it is becoming a more popular health choice. This struck me as odd as I always assumed fat…

31st
May

Recipe of the Month! Middle-Eastern Lentil Soup

This dish is a great source of energy, it is easy to make and delicious. If you forgot to pack a lunch, lentil soup from many of the local middle-eastern restaurants makes a great healthy lunch replacment. It is also a great source of energy post workout. Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2…

31st
May

Netflix Movie To Watch – That Sugar Film

We all know sugar is bad for us, but why? This movie is a great look into the amount of sugar that is hidden in our daily diet. Nearly 80% of the food in the grocery store contains sugar. Spotting sugar in the ingredient list is harder than ever. On the right is a list of common…

29th
Apr

Moroccan-Spiced Fish and Couscous

The Moroccan spices, fresh orange and yogurt give a nice lift to simple fish and couscous. 4 servings / 30 min Prep 15 min / Cook 15 min The Moroccan spices, fresh orange and yogurt give a lift to simple fish and couscous. You’ll be amazed at the nice texture and flavour you get by…

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