There was a time in my life when I didn’t have the best relationship with food. I struggled hard with inconsistent eating habits. Some days I’d eat less, while others, I’d eat more (um, way more). Healthy balance is so much easier said than done! It’s not that you don’t know the information — it’s […]

Smelling something extra funky during your kickass workout? We’re talking way worse than your average B.O. It may be you, but if it’s smelling like ammonia or bleach near the end of your workout, that’s definitely not a good sign. Smelling ammonia after a brutal workout can be an indicator of burning off stored protein […]

Here are our top three hacks to stay consistent with sticking to your meal plan all week long! I used to stick to my good nutrition intentions all week (well, Monday to Thursday) and then Friday would come and I’d binge all weekend. I’d tell myself that “this is balance”. If you can relate, keep […]

Dessert for breakfast?  Yes please!   OMG another recipe that says BUILD Nutrition all over it! We are all about making your macro-friendly, healthy food taste A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, and this recipe was created with our clients in mind 😁 When you love what you’re eating, you’ll be more likely to eat it.  Am I right?! Healthy, […]

Q: Is TOO much protein bad for you? A: Oh the big debate! Reports over the years have suggested that too much is bad for your kidneys or liver. But what does the science say? We pass the torch on this one to our friends at Precision Nutrition, who explain it best! “It’s the difference between […]

Sadly many store bought protein bars are nothing more than refined sugar laden candy bars with some protein added (womp womp sorry). Solution: make your own at home with this super easy no-bake recipe!   No Bake Pumpkin Protein Bars  (click to download &/or print your recipe)   All of our recipes include nutrition and […]

Hey CrossFit and fitness warriors! Ready to supercharge your weight loss journey? Here are some science-backed reasons why upping your protein game can be a game-changer for shedding those extra pounds:   Metabolic Boost: Protein has a higher thermic effect compared to fats and carbs. This means your body burns more calories digesting and processing […]

Boost your beans!   Feb. 22/23: I was having my last meal (of my trip to Africa) at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya waiting for our ride to the airport after the most amazing one-month adventure of my life!  Volunteer work with Biosphere Expeditions followed by two weeks of luxury safaris – AMAZING! What wasn’t […]

If you’re tired of the same old same old chicken, you’re gonna love this super easy way to bring new life and flavour to your favorite love-to-hate clean protein!   Orange Chicken (click to download &/or print your recipe)     Love our recipes? Check out the Lunchbox Game, where we dish out entire Recipe […]

Cleaning: A Great Way to Fill Your Fitness Buckets! One of my LEAST favorite things to do is clean my house. I’m just not very good at it. Now don’t get me wrong, I LOVE having everything tidy and organized. But I’ve always thought there’s a million other things that I could be doing with my […]