Yvette’s personal favorite way to get those 2-3 litres of water in every day! So tasty, so easy, and the best part – very cost effective.  Oh, and boosts my performance and recovery (okay, there are two best parts)!   Slow Cooker Ginger Lemonade (click to download &/or print your recipe)     Did you […]

Hey there, fellow energy enthusiasts! Let’s talk about those pesky mid-afternoon energy lulls that seem to hit us like a ton of bricks. Ever wondered why you suddenly feel like you need a nap after lunch? Well, the evidence suggests that dehydration might be the sneaky culprit behind these energy dips!   The Mid-Afternoon Slump: […]

If you’ve been following BUILD Nutrition for awhile, this may not surprise… The best way to ensure adequate electrolyte status day-to-day is to eat a whole foods diet that has plenty of foods rich in electrolyte minerals. Yup, that’s right. You can EAT your electrolytes! Foods like potassium-rich bananas and oranges, magnesium-packed nuts and seeds, […]

Ditch the store-bought energy drinks that are chock-full of preservatives, artificial flavors, and refined sugars! Instead opt for what you can make at home yourself with natural ingredients that surpass the performance benefits of store bought.  It’s a WIN WIN! Need convincing? The evidence is in the nutritional values! Homemade Gatorade (click to download &/or […]

Looking for more ways to eat more veggies (when you don’t like veggies)? So you know that eating lots of veggies helps with weight loss, gut health, cardiovascular health, and like pretty much everything else!  Need a reminder, head on over to this blog. But what you really need is help with DOING it, right? […]

Looking for the best vegetables to eat for optimal weight loss? What if we told you that eating 3-4 cups of veggies every day could guarantee you’d rev up your metabolism and lose unwanted body fat?  Would you dive in to a bowl of kale everyday, even if you’re a die-hard veggie hater? Well… of […]

Searching for the secret to weight loss? If you’ve been following us here at Build for awhile, you’ve probably seen mention of insulin sensitivity as a contributing factor behind weight gain/inability to lose weight for some people.  While this may certainly be the case for some people who are struggling with their weight, we know […]

Summer is finally here, and what better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing and tasty salad? Salads are not only healthy and packed with nutrients, but they also offer a burst of flavors and textures that make them a perfect choice for a light and satisfying meal. Whether you’re looking for a […]

Has stress been preventing you from reaching your fitness goals? We’ve all heard about how stress plays some big crucial roles in how our bodies respond to our diet and training strategies. But if you’re anything like me, I need the science. What and HOW exactly does stress impact the body? We’re all about the […]

Oh the many ways to calculate your protein targets… Try googling it and you’ll get a few different answers.  That’s because there are, in fact, a few different methods.  There is no one universally agreed upon methodology.  Trying to decide which method you should follow is the tricky part, right?  I hear ya, and I’m […]