2 cups fresh peashoot microgreens. ½ cup freshly grated parmesan. ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup chopped almonds, 2-3 garlic cloves chopped, ¼ tsp sea salt, Squeeze of fresh lemon, Dash of pepper. Combine all ingredients, except the cheese, and blend until coarsely chopped. Remove from blending container and combine with cheese. Make a double batch and save some for later by freezing in small plastic containers or in an ice cube tray (transfer to a freezer bag once frozen.)
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How to Boost Your Metabolism
Are you looking to kick-start your metabolism? Here are a few tips! 1. Build muscle. Your body always burns calories, even when you’re doing nothing. Your resting metabolic rate is much higher if you have muscle. 2. Keep drinking water. Your body needs water to process calories. If you are even mildly dehydrated, your metabolism may slow down. 3. Power up with protein. Your body burns many more calories digesting protein than it does with carbohydrates. As part of a balanced diet, replacing some carbs with lean, protein-rich foods can boost metabolism at mealtime.
Controlling Body Temperature
Did you know there are many benefits of inducing sweat regularly? In modern society, people are more dependent on an outside source controlling their body’s temperature – air conditioning. The sweat glands are the body’s natural thermal regulator. If you use them regularly, the body will be able to regulate the body’s temperature efficiently, and it can even generate more heat from inside – increasing metabolism. Japanese Thermal Therapy is a great way for someone with injuries or arthritis pain to experience perspiration without physical activity. It gently warms the body with a special stone, releasing far infrared rays and inducing sweat while easing joint pains, burning calories, and helping to detoxify.
Trust in a Matchmaker
Finding love can be a difficult task in today’s fast-paced society. Many people have resorted to the internet in attempts to find a meaningful relationship. Virtual dating can be a very daunting task with terribly mixed results. There are wonderful, quality, single people, of all ages in Manitoba who are at a loss as to where find love. A Matchmaker is often the answer. Matchmaking is an age-old profession that historically has brought love into peoples’ lives for centuries. An experienced Matchmaker hand picks and presents individuals who are suited to their clients often resulting in long lasting love.
Ride Don’t Hide!
Outdoor exercise is a great way to soak up the sun’s vitamin D, get your blood pumping, and reconnect with your community – all proven ways to boost your mental health. Need some motivation? Join Ride Don’t Hide, Canada’s largest bike ride for mental health! Two routes will take riders through Winnipeg’s beautiful streets. Ride Don’t Hide is for cyclists of all skill levels. Come ride with us to honour the recovery journeys of those living with mental illness and celebrate mental health! For details, visit: www.ridedonthide.com/mb/ride/winnipeg
Freddy Nkunzimana, NP
For over a decade, Freddy has had the opportunity to work as a travelling nurse all over Manitoba. This experience inspired him to seek further education, expand his scope of practice, and be part of the solution to Manitoba’s healthcare system issues. He has been an NP for 2 years, and in his practice, he provides primary care to individuals of all ages. He strives to provide evidence-based care while working with his patients to jointly come up with an individualized plan that not only produces the best health outcomes, but also is in agreement with their values and aspirations.
Natural Product Spotlight
Garden of Life Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein is the cleanest protein available having quadruple, third-party certifications saying so. Not only is it Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified, Organic Plant-Based Protein takes it to the next level for sport by being NSF Certified for Sport and Informed-Choice for Sport Certified. This ensures there are no banned athletic substances—just whole clean nutrients. This product is formulated to help your body recover faster, build and repair muscle and fuel your metabolism with Truly Clean multi-sourced plant-based protein and antioxidants. Support immune system health during training with 2 Billion CFU of Clinically Studied Probiotics.
We Do What We Know…
And if we develop the knowledge at an early age to be active and healthy, the benefits will last a lifetime. The benefits of children’s activities can begin as early as six months old. Having children participate with trained experts can provide them with age-specific skills that challenge them and build their confidence as they grow into their teens. With proper guidance, children can have fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, and flexibility, while developing social skills, confidence, and self-esteem. A child who feels good about him/herself has a jumpstart on the path to success!
Community Profile: Kelburn Estates
Kelburn Estates Mental Health & Addictions Recovery Centre is a private residential wellness centre on 45 beautiful acres along the red river, here in Manitoba. We pride ourselves in providing confidential and multi-disciplinary expertise for our guests to reclaim, develop, and sustain a meaningful life. A life free from the destructive mental health disease and related substance abuse. Our mission is to create and maintain a lasting relationship with our guests, families, and community service providers. At Kelburn Estates, we will walk with you on your journey to recovery.
Get Yourself Summer Ready
Summer is coming! Are you beach ready? Or do you need some help? Are you bloated, lethargic, and just not feeling your best? If you need a quick way to kick-start your summer transformation, then you are in luck. The Clean 9 is a nine-day plan that uses products like aloe vera and garcinia, along with an eating plan and some exercise, to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. By following the program, you will ‘clean’ your body and start looking and feeling so much better. Millions of people around the globe have already benefitted from the Clean 9. Will you be next?
Book Club: Metabolism Revolution
Bestselling author, leading health and wellness entrepreneur, celebrity nutritionist, and motivational speaker Haylie Pomroy has the answers. Drawing on her fundamental “food as medicine” techniques, she’s created the Metabolism Revolution diet, which strategically manipulates macronutrients to speed the body’s metabolic rate, a guaranteed way to kick start a stalled metabolism. Following the Metabolism Revolution plan, you will burn fat, build muscle, improve your skin, boost energy levels, and look and feel great—all while losing weight quickly and keeping it off for life.
