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My Blue Print Nutrition Tip of the day- Foods you thought were good for you….NOT! Part 2

Yesterday we brought up enhanced water and granola bars…foods you thought were good and are not!

Part two of some other food myths!

Protein bars. Protein bars don’t fall far from the granola-bar-tree. They are often ultra-high in calories and sugar. Instead opt for a high-density protein like a chicken breast or hard boiled egg.

Low Fat Foods. Think twice before skipping the fat or choosing the “low fat” option. While cutting some fat, like unhealthy trans fats, could help weight loss, we may miss out on some big benefits from healthy fats, like omega-3 fats, which aid in weigh loss, boost cognitive brain function and reduce inflammation. Not to mention when the fat is removed from any food, it is usually replaced with sugar or carbs.

CFL Combine Blog Dillon Guy

My conclusion to the first phase of my training and preparation for the upcoming CFL combine and season. I feel that this would be a good time to check in and share my progress through this blog.

I am roughly two months out of ACL surgery and I can honestly say that I feel great and am always pushing myself to go above and beyond the ” Norm” . To define what the “Norm” means , the best way to describe it is by simply doing what is expected. There is nothing wrong with doing the norm, if you’re content with just being average. Personally I never am ok with the thought of being just average and when I look at the “Norm” I see it as a barrier that can be broken through. For example just being 7 weeks out of surgery I began to deadlift which consisted of 6 sets of 5 to 8 reps at the weight of 365. Now keep in mind that The staff here kept a close eye on each rep to ensure that I kept great form and to cut me off at any sign of compensation in the left leg. To do this I must have incredible discipline in your nutrition and in the recovery process . Think of your body as a high end luxury sports car. To drive it the car requires supreme gas not the standard unleaded 87 gas. The human body is no different, as you cannot possibly expect to perform at a high level if you put crap in your body. At Sst they put a huge emphasis on your nutrition because of the great importance it has on the athletes performance and recovery .

My Blue Print Nutrition Tip of the day- Foods you thought were good for you….NOT! Part 1!

Each day clients comment in and say I eat healthy…we ask them to write down what they eat daily….to their surprise- more then 60% of their food are NOT as good as they think!

Part 1

Enhanced water. With so many flavoured waters on the market a fruit flavoured water might seem like a great way to up your daily water intake. So many of these flavoured water options are filled with artificial sweeteners and even sugar, adding calories where you least expect it. Instead opt for the real stuff and add real fruit to enhance the flavour.

Granola and granola bars. Granola is so often touted as a healthy food, think yogurt and granola, sounds healthy. Granola and granola bars are both calorically dense and often contain a ton of sugar. You may as well eat a chocolate bar, enough said.

Part 2 tmrw!

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My Blue Print Nutrition Tip of the day- The Benefits of Vitamin C

VITAMIN C (ascorbic acid) is a water–soluble essential nutrient we must obtain from our diet. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, disarming free radicals & preventing damage in the environment both inside & outside the cells. Consuming a diet rich in Vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer, helps protect against free radical damage, regenerate Vitamin E supplies, & improve iron absorption.

A diet deficient in this powerful vitamin can result in cardiovascular disease, joint diseases, cataracts, dry eyes, hair loss, anemia, bleeding gums, bone fragility & delayed wound healing.

Contrary to popular belief, the best sources of Vitamin C are not just citrus fruits.

The top 10 best sources of Vitamin C:

Bell peppers

Parsley

Broccoli

Strawberries

Cauliflower

Lemons

Romaine lettuce

Brussels sprouts

Papaya

Kale

Super Bowl Recipe!!

SWEET POTATO CHIPS

INGREDIENTS

1 peeled, very thinly sliced sweet potato

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Cumin

Paprika

Coarse sea salt

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl toss sweet potato with oil and season with cumin, paprika, and salt. Arrange in single layer on a cookie sheet and bake, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

My Blue Print Nutrition Tip of the day- How can Bees help you?

Health Benefits of Bee Pollen

Bee Pollen is considered one of nature’s most perfect foods as it contains nearly all nutrients required by humans. Bee-gathered pollens are rich in proteins (nearly 40%), free amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12; vitamins A, C & E, carotenoids, folic acid and rutin; minerals, including magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, silica, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine & manganese. Bee Pollen also contains a full range of amino acids & is a more concentrated form of protein than any other food (more than any animal source). As if that weren’t enough, Bee Pollen also contains digestive enzymes, fatty acids & a full range of phytonutrients! All that contained in tiny little golden orbs.

· Energy enhancer: the full range of nutrients make it a great energy enhancer that can keep you going all day

· Skin soother: the amino acids and vitamins protect the skin & aid in the regeneration of cells

· Respiratory Function: the high quantity of antioxidants have an anti-inflammatory effect on the tissues of the lungs

· Digestive System: contains enzymes that aid in digestion

· Immune System booster: pollen is good for the intestinal flora and thereby supports the immune system

· Infertility problems: bee pollen stimulates & restores ovarian function, may be used to assist in accelerating pregnancy.

My Blue Print Nutrition tip of the day….Heart issues???? Try this!

Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinol 10, was discovered in the 1950’s as a naturally-occurring compound produced by the human body that is responsible for basic cell function and disease prevention.

In addition to maintaining basic cell function, CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant, which is responsible for fighting free radicals in the body. Free radicals cause physical disease and premature aging by destroying living cells.

As the body ages, natural CoQ10 levels decrease by as much as seventy percent. Supplementation of this natural enzyme is recommended for patients with heart-related conditions such as:

Congestive Heart Failure, arrhythmia, heart attack, angina, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, mitral valve prolapse, coronary heart disease.

The antioxidant power of CoQ10 also makes it an excellent natural anti-aging solution. Free radicals are destroyed, energy and vitality is increased and cells are brought back to a stable, healthy condition that might have been lost during mid-life.

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QB Canada Announcement

As the #1 ranked QB camp in Canada we are always striving to be the best and develop our QBs

With this in mind, QB Canada is happy to announce that Will Finch has joined our staff of QB coaches

Will has been with QB Canada since grade 7 and has had an illustrious career at Western University

Unfortunately, Will had to retire last week but he is excited to join our QB Canada Staff and help find the NEXT GREAT CANADIAN QB

Will , Coach Mike and the Big Dawg will be coaching at QB Canada’s Winter camp starting Monday February 1st 2016

There are only 6 spots left in the # 1 rated QB camp…Please contact us ASAP

Please email larry@sstcanada.com to register or act now

REGISTER HERE

Have a Great SST DAY from Will , Mike and Larry!

CFL combine blog- Dillon Guy–ACL recovery–ahead of schedule!

Looking back to the first time I put on football pads I have had two goals I wanted to reach. The first was achieving a scholarship to play college football in the states and the second was to play football at the professional level. Over the past 5 years I achieved my first goal; playing college football for the University of Buffalo. I now look towards the goal of playing football in the CFL. During my journey, I will be using this blog throughout my training, leading up to the combine and training camp.

Having played college football in the states, they’re a lot of factors that I have walked away with; one of them being the mindset of training. With that being said, theirs only one place where i know I can train at that shares that same mindset. When I was going into my senior year of high school i trained at SST’s Hamilton location . There training made me physically and mentally prepared to not only play college football in the states, but to thrive in that atmosphere.

When I was presented the opportunity to once again train at SST ,with Larry ,who is a top calibre strength coach, I knew that it would be the perfect situation.

Since Monday I have been on a daily routine that consists of multiple session of training . This was approached with the mentality of pushing your body to its full potential and breaking through barriers that may present itself. After the training sessions I began a treatment session where the people of Proactive Athlete take care of the body and help it recover. With the first week now over , I am already looking forward to starting back up on the Monday .

Dillon Guy

U of Buffalo

CFL Combine Blog- Mercer Timmis

With almost 7 weeks left until the combine my training has really started to ramp up. Time management has been key in order to fit in all my lifts and running workouts with my school schedule. My nutrition has been a huge component to my combine prep and I have made sure to fit in 6 meals a day all of which only contain chicken, fish, vegetables and nuts. The purpose for this is to lean out and I have to consume copious amounts so that I can maintain my weight. My new set of programs have been demanding and are helping me feel more and more explosive. Larry’s programs are very unique and every day my legs or upper body is sore. It has been a combination of exercises with significant volume along with tempo and other strictly for speed.

Mercer E Timmis

Haskayne School of Business ’17

Risk Management: Insurance and Finance