Afraid you're not getting enough fruit today? Try Sun-Rype "fruitsource"!

2 servings of fruit in 37g, wow!

Food hotspot in Ottawa: Jugo Juice!

This company founded by a francophone couple is worth checking out, if you can afford the price!

Go to their website for more!

INGREDIENT OF THE MONTH: Goji Berry, also known as the Wolfberry

Sounds like something out of Pokemon, doesn’t it? This controversial berry has been a cherished fruit in Chinese and Tibetan medicines for centuries. The little berry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre. Can also (allegedly) help prevent breast cancer.

“Hailed as the newest superfood, goji, a Himalayan berry, has inspired a surge of interest for its use in treating diabetes, hypertension, malaria, fever, cancer and other ailments. Gram for gram, goji berries pack more vitamin C than some oranges and more beta-carotene than carrots. Unfortunately, though, there isn't enough evidence yet to confirm the health claims, since we only have testimonials and animal studies to go by. And goji berries and goji juice are costly.

Dietary uses: Goji berries are similar in taste to raisins but more tart. They can be eaten raw or cooked and are a tasty addition to tea, soup and hot cereal.” – Canadianliving.com

Products:

·      Natierra’s Raw, Organic Goji Berries (sometimes found at Winners),

·      Also used in wines and teas

Please note:

Safety issues

Two published case reports described elderly women who experienced increased bleeding, expressed as an elevated INR, after drinking quantities of wolfberry tea.

Further in vitro testing revealed that the tea inhibited warfarin metabolism, providing evidence for possible interaction between warfarin and undefined wolfberry phytochemicals.

Atropine, a toxic alkaloid found in other members of the Solanaceae family, occurs naturally in wolfberry fruit. The atropine concentrations of berries from China and Thailand are variable, with a maximum content of 19 ppb, below the likely toxic amount.

Find out more about the Goji berry and its controversies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfberry.

SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIES: MATCHA MONSOON

Pure matcha green tea powder, vanilla soymilk and vanilla frozen yogurt.

Source: Booster Juice.

Choices in ingredients:

-       You can find the matcha at specialized tea stores (you can also get Booster Juice's premium blend),

-       Vanilla frozen yogurt: get something organic (preferably),

-       Also, consider adding Goji berries and/or whey protein powder to really get you energized."

Teen moms, get ready to go back to school with these fantastic Old Navy sales!

Source: tosh.0 blog

This teenage mother trend is clearly important enough to cause a new fashion line. What is happening to sexual health education in the U.S.?

Tell us what you think!

SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIES: POMEGRANATE PASSION

Pomegranate, strawberries, raspberries and vanilla frozen yogurt.

Source: Booster Juice.

Choices in ingredients:

•         Consider getting the fruits frozen (e.g.: Europe’s best),
•         Vanilla frozen yogurt: get something organic (preferably),
•         Also, consider adding Goji berries and/or whey protein powder to really get you energized.

4 dance-inspired workout moves from Tré Armstrong

1. Hip Swings with the Beat

Works: Arm, abs, calves, thighs

Start at standing with arms by sides. Step feet apart and bend knees slightly. Swing hips and arms to left shifting weigh onto left leg (A). Hold one second.  Then swing hips and arms to right with the rhythm of your workout music (B). Hold one second. Swing hips between the two sides for three minutes—or the length of your favourite tune.

2. Dynamic Shoulder Rolls

Works: Works front and back of shoulders, abs

Start at standing with arms by sides. Step right leg forward, bending left knee. Roll shoulders forward and up (A). Hold for three seconds. Bonus: Tighten abs for an added “crunch.” Roll shoulders back and down (B). Hold for three seconds. Repeat for thee minutes, or one workout tune.

3. Firm Your Booty Leg Lifts

Works: Glutes, abs, shoulders

Get on the floor on elbows and knees (A). (Though Tré has her head up so we can catch her amazing smile, it’s best to keep your neck straight and facing toward the floor—but do keep the smile!) Lift left leg up, keeping your foot flexed and squeezing your glutes, hold for two seconds (B). Return to starting position. Do 15 to 20 reps. Switch legs.

4. Stretch and Reach for the Sky

Works: Calves, thighs

Start at standing with arms by sides. Step right leg back, while bending left knee and swinging right arm up and left arm back (A). You should feel a stretch in your right calf. Hold two seconds. Bring right leg forward, bend knee and stand on left toes (B). Hold for two seconds. You should feel a stretch in your left thigh and calf. Bonus: Helps improve balance. Do 8 to 10 reps. Switch sides.

Source: Best Health