Showing posts with label Wellness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wellness. Show all posts

Sunday, 10 August 2014

Saturday August 9th 2014 - Belfountain Conservation Area

Yesterday morning I attended Yoga in the Park at the Belfountain Conservation Area. There were only 8 people in the class plus a great instructor. We were on a field right beside the waterfall - no extra calming soundtrack was needed. Because it was so early, there was still dew on the grass, and no one was around! We practiced Hatha Flow yoga, which was relaxing but I'm definitely feeling the work out today. "Yoga In The Park" was held by the Credit Valley Conservation and luckily they have a few more classes this season that I look forward to attending. 
After the class me and some family members had a picnic and went on a hike! Below are some photos that I took during the day. 

Belfountain actually translates to "Belle" meaning beautiful and "Fountaine" to mean the clear spring that flowed when the town was named.   

There is a beautiful swing bridge located near the centre of the park

Down some steep steps and under the bridge is this extremely cool cave.


Facing my fear of heights and crossing the swing bridge!

The waterfall is actually a part of the dam
We went on the Gorge Loop which was about .6 km. 




On our way back we stopped for ice cream at this shop right outside the park!
I got Coconut Island and it was delish. Perfect end to a great day.

Saturday, 26 April 2014

Build-a-Smoothie

I love breakfast smoothies. They are a great way to get in all of your nutrients for they day ahead. In addition to that they are quick and easy! Below is the formula to make any green smoothie, 2 of my favourite recipes and some things to keep in mind!

Every green smoothie that I make has a base of :
  • Leafy Greens
  • Banana
  • Seed (Chia or Flax)
  • Additional Fruit or Veggies
  • Protein Powder
  • Liquid (Almond Milk, Water, Coconut Water) I usually add enough to cover the leafy green
Berry Green Smoothie

  • Kale
  • Banana
  • Chia Seeds
  • Frozen 4-Berry Mix
  • Protein Powder
  • Water
Zen Green Smoothie
      
  • Kale
  • Banana
  • Chia (Not too much)
  • Apple
  • Protein Powder
  • Water
Notes for your smoothie:
  • Drink the whole thing within half an hour. Most of the nutrients will be gone after that
  • I have a vitamix and although it's heavy duty I still like to slice and dice everything before I put it in, just so it lasts longer
  • Leave the seeds in your fruits and veggies. For example I didn't remove the core of my apple because that where a lot of the healthy nutrients are
Enjoy everyone! What are your favourite green smoothies? Comment below