December 2020

As Dufferin has moved into Red Zone Covid-19 restriction, I feel the additional burden and stress this adds like a heavy grey cloud cover settling in over us. As the new and ever-changing rules seem to be more and more restrictive, it can be difficult to stay positive and keep on track (with nutrition, AND everything else in your life) especially at an already busy...

Today is mindful Monday, it is also the Monday where Dufferin shifts into Red zone. If you are like me, you are most likely sick and tired of hearing about COVID-19 and the on-going restrictions. You may feel frustrated, sad, and overwhelmed. Today on CBC, the guest speaker spoke about the underlying mental health pandemic. This mental health pandemic is not being acknowledged- or the...

  1 1/2 cupsPlain Coconut Milk 1/2 Avocado 2 tbsps  Cocoa Powder 1 tbsp Maple Syrup 2 tsps Peppermint Extract (or one drop essential oil) 1 cup Baby Spinach 1 tbsp Ground Flax Seeds 1/2 cup Chocolate Protein Powder 2 cups of Ice Cubes  Add all ingredients, except ice to the blender, blend until smooth. Add ice and continue to blend until smooth.   ...

Did you know that Towne Fitness has their very own in-house nutritionist? Rachel Murray has been part of the Towne Fitness Team since January 2019 and is both a Registered Nurse and Holistic Nutritionist with additional training in Nutrition for Athletes.  Starting this month, we’ve decided to dedicate Thursday of each week to really focus on Nutrition. Look for Fun Facts, Healthy Tips and other Nutrition...