I know many people out there struggle on a day to day basis to get some vegetables in their diet. Now, don’t get me wrong, I myself hate vegetables, and casually/willingly manage to leave it out of my diet, but it is an important factor and it should be touched up upon.  So, What vegetables should i be eating? I have put together 5 great vegetables that can be combined with any dish. whether it be a sweet dish or savoury, it will blend in with anything you want!

These almost look like celery sticks, except they have a tint of green and some reddish areas on them.  These things are high in fiber and calcium.

These almost look like green onions. They are in fact from the same family as those. Its close with shallots, garlic and so forth, however this has a slightly milder taste. It is also very good for fiber and it is a great source of antioxidants.

I think it's safe to say that we all know what and where we can buy our eggplants from. any local grocery shop should carry these bad boys . Eggplants are usually good for having a healthy weight as well as making your nails, skin and hair healthier. to top if off, they are also very low in carbs.

I personally cannot stand beets. I do not like the smell or taste of them, but if and when I have it laying around in my house I do tend to use it. They are a good form of antioxidants, they can also be used as an anti-inflammatory and it can be used to detox your body. I know of some restaurants that actually use the bright color of this vegetable as food coloring.

I call this the confused vegetable, because it simply is. It’s a mix up of a cabbage and a turnip. It helps boost your immune system while providing great vitamin c as well as helps promote a healthy digestive system.

I'd like to touch on a brief category. Let's talk about dumbbells for a second. You don’t always have to use machines, in fact using dumbbells is a great way to keep your workout exciting, entertaining as well as keep you interested in the workout regiment that you have planned for yourself. Besides, learning to use dumbbells has great benefits.

We won't get into the exact details whether one is better than the other, because both forms are workout are just as good as each other, but we can look at some things that doing workouts with dumbbells will improve.

when talking about dumbbells, "strengthening your core" comes up often. This is true, when moving a dumbbell, you require the stability of your entire core/body to prevent the dumbbell from tipping over or falling to the side. Think about how much core you really use when doing a machine exercise? not much right?

Now, you might ask what exactly does "functional" mean? well, in regular terms, it simply means that it helps train your body for regular everyday activities. Meaning, that when you are doing one exercise, you are actually working more than one muscle, which is more beneficial to your body and can help more in your everyday tasks.

What do I mean by that? It's simple, I think we all have an arm or leg that is stronger than the other. for example my left hand is stronger than my right, and my right leg is stronger than my left. Now with dumbbell workouts, one side cant compensate for the other side as they are both individually supported. Getting in a good dumbbell exercise will help both sides of your body grow strength evenly.

With all that said, now that you are using dumbbells and using more muscles to lift the weight, it simply means that you are also burning more calories. You will also notice you are sweating a lot more when doing dumbbell exercises and that’s also because more muscles are being used to push/pull that weight.

With this comes core improvements, stability, more strength and overall stronger workouts. So go right ahead and give some dumbbells a try. Don’t be afraid! 

Food, something we all love! and I personally cannot stay away from. that is where my struggle comes from.  I got something we will all love! a soup that you don’t need an oven, a heater, a store or anything in that nature. pure no-cook 10 minute soup!

I mean we all know how to cook a bunch of meals that don’t involve the over or any heat like sandwiches or what not, but have you tried making a no cook soup? it probably does not sound to entertaining, but these are BOMB DOT COM! They are filling and darn refreshing for the hot days we have been having lately. The best part about all this is that you can have this soup ready to eat in a matter of seconds. Probably as long as it would take your over to heat up!

This soup was inspired by a Latin and spicy flavour. It is going to be filled with the protein you need, the healthy fats as well ton of fresh flavours you will enjoy in the summer, all in a total of 10 minutes! If you are looking to eat more, you can add a healthy sandwich to the side of this to keep you going!

It's so simple, take everything you got, put it in a high speed blender, and let it run until completely smooth. Taste it and add ingredients if you wish. Its ready to eat, or you can put it in the fridge to eat it chilled.

390 Calories
13.4 Grams of Protein
17 Grams of carbs
31.6 Grams of fat

Summer is slowly coming to an end. You are either heading back to school or not. Regardless it is a great time to start all over and put a some extra focus on becoming fit and living a healthier lifestyle!

growing up, everyone always saw the beginning of the new school year as a brand new start a good year! This meant that there was going to be new classrooms, brand new friends and of course brand new teachers that we have never met before in most cases.  For me, the only thing that did not change was the uniform. being able to wear the exact same uniforms made it easier for the first day of school because there was nobody to impress and everyone looked the EXACT SAME!

Now why am I talking about my school years? well the same thing happens at the gym. Give it a good thought for a second. Every night you go out, you put on that sexy dress or make sure you look good going out? no? Well, why shouldn't you do the same with your workout gear? They do say, it is easier to achieve success with a heavy and confident first step!

But the upside is that, there is no right way or wrong way to dress for working out! Regardless you want your gym bag to be filled with clothes that are flexible, leave you comfortable and on top of all make you look and feel good about yourself!

Here are some things to take into consideration when you are looking to make out your wardrobe for your upcoming workout.

you want to wear something that you are comfortable with wearing when going for a walk outside. If you can wear what you are comfortable with outside the gym, then the same will apply when you put it on to go inside the gym.

I tend to go to the gym 5-6 times a week. this means that I need to put aside at least 5-6 outfits to last my until the next cycle. Doing this not only keeps your prepared but it eliminates any excuses you may have to go to the gym.

Be sure you are comfortable in your clothes. Straight up,  if you are not comfortable u probably will not want to leave to head anywhere, never mind the gym! Wear clothes that feel light, breathable and are within your comfort zone!

I mean, we all wear shoes everywhere we go! but be sure you are wearing shoes based on the exercise you plan on doing. this can help with your comfort level, your form as well as prevent any injuries from occurring.

Overall, go out there, give yourself a little shopping spree and be sure to figure out and find something you will be comfortable in! It's not rocket science. But you do have to be comfortable to go to the gym, especially when there are so many individuals that are in shape. It can be intimidating and we will talk about that in our later articles!

Peace and Love!

Its Your Boy!

Ali Baba!