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Meat Eater to Vegan: How my Client Beat 435,000 Others & Won...
Boy oh boy, do I have a story for you! It all began one year ago. I was getting ready to speak at Veg Expo in Vancouver when Nina: a cute Asian chick rocking bright fuschia lipstick and an LA Dodgers...
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The Best Thing You Can Do for a Healthy Mind and Fit Body
I’ve been meaning to write this post for a long time. I’ve been wanting to write it because it’s such a recurring theme when training clients, talking to friends or other fitness competitors and even...
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Vegan Zoats (Zucchini Oatmeal) for Vegan Bodybuilders
I don’t know what rock I’ve been living under these past few months but apparently I’ve been missing out on one of the most popular, ridiculously healthy and ingenious competition diet meal ideas of...
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The Difference Between Hemp Seeds and Hemp Protein Powder
Alright guys, the time has come for me to discuss an issue that has been confusing health-conscious vegans everywhere. Today, I will be exploring the nitty gritty deets (how’s that for a relevant...
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Sweet Seitan Bread for Vegan Bodybuilders and Low Carb Dieters
Well kids, I’m pleased to report that I’ve recently trumped my original “sweet seitan” recipe (or “pleather muffins” as dad calls ’em) and am happy to share the recipe with you fine folks today. I’ll...
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The Mom Workout
It’s about damn time The Lowly Vegetarian aka my little, big sister Sarah contributes a new blog post, eh? Well today, we’re all in luck ’cause not only is she sharing her experience as a busy mom...
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Not Soy Free but Soy Good: Crustless Vegan Quiche with Tempeh Bacon
Like many fitness freaks, I too, follow many bikini pros & bodybuilders on social media. I fully admit that I like peeking into their online lives– some for recipe ideas or workout inspiration–...
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High Protein, Low Carb AND Low Fat Vegan Chocolate Smores Cookies
RANDOM SAM SHORKEY FACT OF THE DAY: Did you know that I used to work on a cruise ship? Yes, vegan friends! Many years ago, for six months of my young, then vegetarian life, I was paid (very little) to...
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Eating Pain: Can a Vegan Diet Improve Mental Health?
Well, I’ve toyed with posting this story for a while, vegan pals. I’ve been mildly apprehensive mostly because the subject matter is heavy compared to the fart jokes & protein powder recipes I...
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Mom’s Famous Canadian Maple Baked Beans – Original Recipe AND My Healthier...
Ever since I can remember, one of my all-time favourite, homecooked dishes has always been my mom’s maple baked beans. I love me some baked beans because a) mom’s are loaded with maple syrup and we...
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The Lowly Vegetarian: Hobbling Your Best Foot Forward
By Sarah Shorkey (Sam’s little big sis) We’ve all had our fair share of injuries that can throw off our game. And sometimes, despite our best efforts, life just nails you with a good ol’ fashioned...
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Almost Raw Carrot Cake Protein Balls
Well, there’s definitely no disputing that summer has finally passed (especially here in freezing cold Ontario, Canada.) My daisy duke denim cut-offs and white linen summer dresses have officially...
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My Mom and Hero: Nora Shorkey on Hunting Season
Today I’m both honoured and inspired to share a few words that my biggest hero wrote exactly one year ago today. As much as I love fall and of course, Halloween, I always dread November because I...
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Gluten-free Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Scones with Coconut Frosting
Ever have one of those days where you’re in a baking mood and feeling adventurous with your culinary skills only to discover that everything you make is just kinda “meh?” Well, today was one of those...
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