Nutrition tips to fuel your work-out!
By Ellen McDonell, ND and Julie Ennis, PhD. Don’t I need more carbs? Do I need sports drinks or electrolyte replacement? What about beet root juice, and coffee… I heard those improve athletic performance? Photo by Geronimo Giqueaux on Unsplash We hate to break it to you, but for most people nutrition doesn’t need to change to compensate…
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Finding the time and energy to exercise
By Ellen McDonell, ND and Julie Ennis, PhD. Tips for making exercise happen! “I just don’t have the time or energy to exercise…” This phrase is familiar to most health care providers who discuss exercise with their patients. This is not a bad excuse, particularly in the oncology setting where an estimated 20-50% of patients experience…
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Tips for training to run or walk through the Ottawa winter
By Julie Ennis, PhD, Research Fellow and Dr. Ellen Conte ND As the temperature drops and snow fills the streets, the temptation to cozy up at home on the couch is often stronger than ever. Cold weather and slushy streets may seem like a roadblock for your running and walking training; but with proper planning,…
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