What Is Strong?

Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing. Unknown

For those expecting to see a post about strength levels in the gym this article may leave you disappointed. Instead this post is about strength in all walks of life We sometimes forget that strength encompasses the mind and body and where the mind leads to body will follow.

Last week when watching the new Saucony What is Strong ad campaign it got me thinking about what strength is and how we can implement it into everyday life.

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Seasonal produce 101

Buying in season: do you do it? You should. If youre at the grocery store picking up peaches from Peru instead of honing in on the local goodness, keep reading.Choosing produce in season a great option, not just for supporting farmers, but also because they taste better and are much cheaper.

Sometimes, this isnt easy. In the winter, for example, we dont always have much to choose from, so this is when we want to take advantage of the goodness we have now, in the summer months, and make them last even longer.

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Pre-pregnancy diet affects the health of future offspring

Poor maternal diet before conception can result in offspring with reduced birth weights and increased risk of developing type II diabetes and obesity. This work, which is being presented at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Conference in Glasgow on Saturday the 2nd of July, used an animal model to illustrate the importance of maternal diet even before pregnancy begins.

During the study mice that were fed a low protein diet for ten weeks before conception (but had a normal diet during pregnancy) gave birth to offspring that had lower birth weights, showed catch-up growth after weaning and increased insulin sensitivity.

These effects combined can lead to problems later in life.

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Happy Canada Day and 4th of July!

To the majority of our readers, it is a holiday weekend, one that celebrates the birth of Canada on July 1st, and the the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on the 4th.

But I only have three things on my mind: fireworks, food, and family and friends.

So how are you enjoying your long weekend?

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Perhaps you need some weekend recipes to get you started? Read more here for some homemade guacamole, corn chips, stuffed zucchini, and marinade ideas.

While youre at it, check out our twist on a classic broccoli salad as a great side dish.

And you can never saw no to grilled corn on the cob.

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