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Welcome to summer! With longer days and hotter temperatures, people are more inclined to walk or ride their bike to reach a specific destination. While doing the former one day, I realized how out of shape and unhealthy I’ve become. With a rigorous schedule (which always manages to find room for patio dates and parties), it’s difficult to exercise daily and eat right. I could barely walk three blocks without breaking a sweat!

I’m certain that if I’m feeling this way, others are also. In This issue we’re focusing on health and beauty as both are quite related. We chose to feature new Universal signee, Nirvana as she’s a hot singer and dancer who makes staying fit her number one priority. For those who opt to achieve their best body- the new way as opposed to the old fashioned way- writer, Sahar Talebi, digs deeper into the trend of non-invasive surgeries. And lastly, we’ve featured a ton of beauty products for any budget! So get healthy and be beautiful (not just this summer, but all year long)!

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Share your health and beauty secrets with me at [email protected]!

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29 Fashion: The season’s must have items that you can wear with everything!

10 Music: Juno-Award winning rapper, Shad schools us

40 Feature: Clean eating, how to eat what you love the healthy way

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ALBUM REVIEWSALBUM REVIEWS Lady Gaga is back with yet another hit album, Born This Way. But don’t expect the ever controversial pop star to tone down her subject matter or lyricism for the masses- as she does quite the opposite. With the release of the infectious, second single, Judas, Lady Gaga faced harsh criticism for her choice of subject matter and its relation to Christianity. This album shows how heavily influenced Gaga is by Madonna and the late 80s/early 90s era, as with songs such as Born this Way, Americano and Marry the Night drawing parallels to Madonna’s catalogue. This album creates an easy rock feel, as Gaga also channels country music. Although this is not Gaga’s best album at this point in her career, it does however, depict her true artistry and creativity. Album favourites include Bloody Mary, Americano, and The Edge of Glory.

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Jenny from the block is back! Jennifer "J. Lo" Lopez proves that she is still a heavy weight in the industry, even after a lengthy hiatus, with the release of her latest album, Love?. What makes this album so special is that she returns to her dance music roots. Not only is this a dance record but it is also urban, pop and heavily influenced by Jennifer's Puerto Rican background. You can play Love? in your car, on a road trip, at the club or even while cleaning the house, as it instantly makes you want to sing along and get up and dance. Album favourites include "On The Floor" featuring Pitbull, "Good Hit", "Papi", "(What Is) Love?".

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Electronic/house music veteran is back with a new album, Electroman. Benny Benassi, the real Electroman, hits us with a smash album. With features from Chris Brown, Kelis, Gary Go, T-Pain and Jean Baptiste, this is one of Benny’s most diverse albums. Remaining true to his sound, Benny produces and mixes the entire record. Album favourites include “Beautiful People” ft Chris Brown, “Electroman” featuring T-Pain, “My House” featuring Jean Baptiste and “Spaceship”.

Benny Benassi - Electroman

On June 28th, Beyoncé drops her most anticipated album yet, 4. For the upcoming album, we have been given sneak peeks with the release of “1+1” on American Idol, “Best I Never Had” and the chart topping single, “Girls (Run the World)”. But we must remember that Beyoncé never disappoints her fans as her albums are well executed, have great production and even better vocals. 4 is currently available for pre-order on iTunes. And on June 28th, make sure you visit your local record store or head online to purchase Bey’s new album. I know I will.

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Shad, more than just a rapperWARNING: Listening to Shad’s acclaimed album TSOL may give you that head-swimming feeling you get when you’ve just ingested a lot of information. There’s politics: “I never laughed and cried at the same time/ until I heard a church pray for the death of Obama/ and wondered if they knew they share that prayer with Osama/ blasphemy and karma, the comedy of drama”; and power: “Same things that float your boat can capsize it/ tell the snakes they can take a hike like gas prices/ no such things as half-way crooks or half righteous/ those who have eyes should act like it.” He also juxtaposes pop culture: “Love, I get so lost/ lost as Matthew Fox” with planetary imagery, and while his album implores the listener to bring their awareness upon the many hypocrisies of past and current events, it’s never short on punch lines: “Should’ve left the cell at home/ we’re breaking up/ can’t hear what she’s saying/ but I get the tone.”

TSOL is a must-listen. Besides beating out Drake for Best Rap Record at this year’s Juno Awards, and being shortlisted for the 2010 Polaris Prize, the album not

only grooves from start to finish with top-notch production and special guest appearances, it also has that special something—that consciousness-probing something.

His fans have come to expect a certain transparency evident on the 2005 DIY debut, When This is Over (written and recorded while he was a business student at Wilfred Laurier University and funded by winnings from a radio station contest),

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I try to push my courage as much as I can. I think that’s good for me and good for whoever’s listening,” he says.

Shad still cites the artists he listened to in high school as some of his biggest influences—Common, Black Thought, Outkast, Eminem, and Ras Kass to name a few. “Eminem’s first verse on ‘Renegade’ is up there— it’s just so perfect. Common on that Roots track from Things Fall Apart, and Jay-Z’s verse on Coldplay’s ‘Lost’ remix is super dope to me,” he says of specific lyrics that have profoundly touched him. “Outside of music, my main influences are all the regular things—friends, family, life experiences, etc. I’d add my spiritual life to that list too – some of the imagery and metaphors that describe love and truth that I engage with also inspire my imagination and influence my work.”

“I would love to see less celebrity culture or worship around music,” he says, although he is steadily gaining recognition himself as he continues to study for his Masters in Liberal Arts at B.C.’s Simon Fraser University.

and his second album, The Old Prince, also shortlisted for the Polaris in 2008. Shad, who was born in Kenya to Rwandan parents before relocating to London, ON, included a haunting track about his mother’s experience in the Rwandan genocide on When This is Over, and regularly peppers his raps with self-deprecating humour:

“I hope I ain’t boring y’all rappin’ ‘bout rap/ But the only thing I love more than rappin’ is nappin’/ And I know nobody want to hear me rap about that.” He admits that honesty can be frightening: “It’s a tricky thing because I don’t want my raps to sound like whiny journal entries but I also don’t want to lie or not share things that I should because of fear.

“I wouldn’t really call myself a scholar but there are things outside of music that I’m interested in and different avenues for sharing ideas that I’ve started exploring a bit. I’m giving a lecture next month; I started blogging a bit for the Vancouver Sun. I’m not sure if I’ll be much good at either of those but it’s fun trying them out,” he says.

And Shad’s future plans? “Writing, hangin’ in Vancouver, enjoying summer!”

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1. OPI-“TEENAGE DREAM” (PINK GLITTER) $12 CDN Most Hair Salons From the Katy Perry collection, specially made for OPI, “Teenage Dream” is a flirty, sparkle-filled pink shade that will look great for a picnic date or club hopping downtown. 2. REVLON’S SCENTED “OCEAN BREEZE” (TEAL GREEN) $5.29 CDN Wal-MartFruity scent when it dries! One of the shades from Revlon’s ‘Scented’ collec-tion, this nail enamel will make any outfit pop and make your hand look great! Did we mention that it smells like fruit when it dries?!

3. M.A.C “MISCHIEVOUS MINT” (LIGHTGREEN)$13 CAD NY M.A.C The name says it all! This nail colour may just get you into some trouble. Soft yet bold, this shade by M.A.C is a great accent to any look for the summer.

4. SEPHORA BY OPI “SLUSHIED” FROM THE GLEE COL-LECTION (OPAQUE TURQUOISE BLUE) $12 CDN Taken from the ‘glee’ collection for Sephora, this pop-out blue nail colour will add excitement to your hands and will have everyone asking where you got that colour!

Now that summer’s here, it’s time to revamp our wardrobes and our

nail polish collection ladies! Here’s our top 11 nail colours for this

season’s hottest looks.

5. ESSIE “FIFTH AVENUE” (ROUGE RED) $12 CDN Shoppers Drug Mart This fire red has the sass and the class to make your summer outfits look crazy, sexy, cool! You can’t go wrong with a classic red nail.

6. SALLY HANSEN’S INSTA-DRI “LIVELY LILAC” (LILAC PURPLE) $6.50 CDN Wal-Mart Soft, cute, and great with any colour combination. A definite must-have for your nail polish collection!

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7. SALLY HANSON’S COMPLETE SALON MANICURE “YELLOW KITTY” (LIGHT YELLOW) $6.50 CDN Wal-Mart This light yellow is playful, enticing and a great addition to that summer dress or polka dot bikini you’ve been dying to wear since the winter! 8. RIMMEL’S “PORTOBELLO” (SUNSHINE PINK) $4 CDN Wal-Mart Rimmel’s given us nail enamel that we can rock for weeks on end! Drying in 60 seconds, it gives us just enough time for it to dry before our date shows up!

9. DEBRA LIPPMAN’S “DIAMOND AND PEARLS” (FRESH WATER PEARL COLOUR) $15 CDN www.lippmancollection.com This soft gold is the finishing touch to give your outfit that big bang it’s missing! You won’t help but want to flash your hands whenever you can with this colour!

10. CHINA GLAZE’S “LIFE PRESERVER” (SUNSHINE ORANGE) $6 CDN Sally Beauty Supply Add some sunshine to your life with this warm shade from China Glaze. This nail colour will make your vacation outfits look even more exciting!

11 ZOYA’S “DITA” (BRUISED CHERRY) $8 CDN www.zoya.com Organic, free of toluene, formaldehyde, DBP (phthalates) and camphor our organic choice for the summer is this shimmer plum. Great for day wear at the office or wine-tasting on the weekend! Did we mention it’s Canadian.

SEPHORA BY OPI’S 1. “ONLY GOLD FOR ME”, 2. “SPARKLE ME SILVER.”

$12 CDN Sephora These three top coats are absolutely fabulous and a must-have for

your nail polish collection! With one simple top coat over any nail colour, it gives your nails that extra pizzazz it was missing. The best part is it’ll look like you just left the nail salon! Great buy for the girly-girl nail lovers.

CHINA GLAZE’S CRACKLE COLLECTION 1. “CRUSHED CANDY”-BABY BLUE” 2. “LIGHTENING BOLT”-WHITE, 3. “CRACKED CONCRETE”- GREY, 4. “FAULT LINE”-DARK PURPLE

$7 CDN Sally Beauty Supply This collection of cracked nail enamel will give your nails that extra spunk it may be missing with just a regular paint job. Cracking in different ways with every brushstroke, this top coat will have your nails on celebrity status!

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20A new season equals new reasons to revamp your make-up bag! Here’s

20 make-up and skincare selections that will keep you looking radiant all

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1. Cover Girl Natural Luxe Foundation. $13.97

2. Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain and Balm

in“Passion”. $8.97

3. Rimmel London Match Perfection

Concealer. $6.98

4. L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Colour Intense

“Intense Fuchsia” Lipstick. 10$

5. Maybelline False lash glam mascara. $8

6. Annabelle Leopard Bronzer: Jungle Bell.

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7. Smashbox O-Gloss Intuitive Lip Gloss. $22

8. Cover Girl Cheekers “Rose Silk” Blush. $6

9. MAC “Playing Koi” Lipstick. $16.50

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10. Guerlain Rouge Automatique “Fluer De Feu”

Lipstick. $35

11. L’Oreal One Sweep Eyeshadow. $11

12. NARS Blue Bayou Eyeliner. $27

13. Clarins Lisse Minute Autobronzant Instant Smooth Self Tanning Crème. $32.50

14. Fresh Sugar Face Polish. $55 (Sephora)

15. Victoria Secret Limited-edition Luminous Cheek & Face Highlighter. $14USD

16. Clinique Super City Block Oil-Free Face Protector SPF40. $18

17. Make Up Forever HD Invisible Cover Concealer $28. (Sephora)

18. Covergirl “Beloved” Lip Liner. $7

19. Buxom Blue Noir Mascara. $18

20. Bare Escentuals High Shine Eyecolour. $16 USD

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Summer Hair for 2011Now that summer’s here, it’s time to let loose and try

something new with your do! Whether your hair is long, medium or short in length, we’ve got the sexiest trends in hair for the summer.

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A stylish look that can be worn with any outfit for any event. You can braid it around like a hair-band, braid the ends out like Ashley, or braid it up into a bun like Anne. The braid will definitely set the trend whether, you’re on vacation on the islands, or attending the cottage for the long weekend.

Sometimes shorter is better! No matter how you like to rock your hair, there are many things you can do with a pixie. Whether you rock bangs like Kelis, slicked back hair like Hayden, or even a faux hawk like Pink, the short look is great for those who prefer easy-to-maintain hair during the summer heat.

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A look you can never go wrong with for the excitement the summer brings. Opt for tight curls like Rihanna by using a small barrelled curling wand. If you enjoy romantic loose curls like Amanda, flexi-rods are your tools of choice. To get Beyoncé’s infamous curls, using curlers or a ¾ inch curling iron will do the trick!

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Easy to create, and great with any summer outfit, all you need for this look is a bit of hair spray and a hair tie. Use pomade or hair spray to get rid of fly-aways and be red-carpet ready like Vanessa, downtown cool like Shanae, or romantic-night ready like Hilary in a matter of minutes!! By far, one of my favourite do’s for the summer!

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With beautiful weather, outdoor fun, and weekend getaways, the arrival of summer also brings freedom from style restrictions due to winter weather; quickly giving way to vibrant outfits and nights out on the town.

By: Sahar Talebi

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If you thought the only things to eliminate were wrinkles, redness, blotches of discolouration, and vascular lesions, think again! Fresh and rejuvenated skin is definitely a common goal for those undergoing treatments, but now you can say good-bye to cellulite, flabby skin, stretch marks, and even unwanted fat in as little as 2 to 6 sessions without any surgery!

With the recent increase in demand for non-invasive cosmetic procedures, cosmetic clinics everywhere have began to heavily invest in new technologies and treatments targeting problem areas without having patients undergo major surgery and recovery time. “Our clients’ overall health and appearance is a primary concern for them, and our goal is to satisfy our clients’ needs as best as possible— quickly, effectively, and with close to no down time,” states Leyla Derysavi, the top aesthetician and Director of Leyla Medical Cosmetics Laser- one of the city’s leading aesthetic laser facilities.

Cosmetic laser equipments generally work at a number of different wavelengths, targeting problem areas

by either an intense laser beam or several small beams of infrared light in order to achieve the most effective results with virtually no negative consequences to the areas treated. Most machines have a number of different hand-pieces that target a specific problem throughout the body. Digging deeper in the world of non-surgical cosmetic procedures would inevitably bring us to one of the more recent— and perhaps exciting— innovations at our disposal to assist with our possible summer goals. The use of ultrasound energy to literally melt away pockets of fat on the abdominal area, thighs, and flanks, means unwanted fat cells are gone painlessly,

and on average, in as quickly as three treatments. If you’re thinking this kind of procedure will cost you an arm and a leg, you’ll be happy to know that prices range from $100 to over $1000 per session/package, depending on equipment used, the type of treatment, as well as the problem areas targeted; and in many cases, financing is available to eligible clients.

Remember, while these treatments could get you several steps closer to rocking that skin tight Chloé dress, or give you the confidence to go shirtless during beach volleyball with the fellas, it is important to understand that there may still be some risks involved. The key is to be informed prior to undergoing a session. Always ensure that the procedure is being performed by a laser technician specialist under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. Finally, be sure to attend a consultation session before your first treatment to determine whether this is the right decision for you. Above all, make your health and well-being your number one priority for not only this coming summer, but always. After all, you can only look as good as you feel.

But since nothing good comes easy, working flowery fabrics, wearing Grecian dresses, paper-thin tanks, rolled-up denims and those super fitted Ralph Lauren classic polos, present the burden of having to look up to par. As it happens, fabulous summer trends tend to be unforgiving on the body, highlighting all sorts of bumps and marks you’d much rather keep hidden.

Naturally, many of us tend to feel a bit anxious about the few pounds we may have put on during the winter season. With big winter jackets, snow pants, and unflattering wool sweaters thrown to the back of the closet for the next few months, getting rid of love handles, blotchy skin, and unwanted pounds where it counts, find their way on the very top of our to-do lists. Luckily, aside from the good old traditional diets, gym work outs, and spray tans, there are numerous options made available to us. Some are more traditional and others are modernized just in time for summer to help kick start our “beach ready” journeys. Amongst one of the most reliable and affordable options— laser and wave treatments.

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Photographed by Mathew WilsonMake-up by Amy Beth Duclos for judyinc.comHair by Earl Simpson for TRESemmé Hair Care/judyinc.com (Earl used"Tres Mousse" & "Smooth Lisse No-Frizz Shine Spray" in all looks)Digital Retouching by Caroline McIntyreModels: Julia C(blond) for Elmer Olsen Model Management Dana L(brunette) for Corestone Models, and Cait D(red) for Elite Model Management

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Chanel Vitalumiere FoundationM.A.C Eyeshdow in Coppering

Make-up Forever Lipstick

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M.A.C Strobe CreamChanel Vitalumiere FoundationChristian Dior BlushM.A.C Lipstick in Pretty

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Chanel Vitalumiere FoundationM.A.C Fluid Line in Black TrackChristian Dior Lipstick in Celebrity Red

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This summer, shop smarter and buy items that will work with what you’ve already got in your closet, or what you like here! Versatility is key!

SHOP THIS WAY

Jumpsuit, H&M $80

Purse, Banana Republic $250

Shoes, French Connection $138

Blazer, Aritzia $225

Earrings, Banana Republic $250

Bracelet, Banana Republic $20

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DateEarrings, Banana Republic $45

Bracelet, Banana Republic $49.50

Purse, Michael Kors $270

Shoes, Jimmy Choo $750

Shoes, Old Navy $16.50

Sunglasses, Oliver Peoples $315

Purse, Lanvin $690

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Work

Top, French Connection, $98

Belt, Zara $20

Pants, French Connection $158

Purse, Zara $110

Sweater, Old Navy $29.50

Shoes, Zara $49

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Sunglasses, Mango $30

Ring, Mango $25

Jeans, Old Navy $30

Shoes, Zara $99

Weekend

Skirt, T by Alexander Wang $110

Cuff, Mango $30

Purse, Zara $109

Shoes, Zara $99

Earring, Banana Republic 29.50

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WorkNecklace, Banana Republic $69.50

Purse, Gucci $2,300

Necklace, House of Harlow $80

Sweater, French Connection $138

Shoes, Aldo $100

Purse, Banana Republic $98

Shoes, Christian Louboutin $695

Necklace, Nordstrom, $68.00

Ring, Yves Saint Laurent, $250

Dress, French Connection, $158

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Dress, French Connection, $158

WeekendHat, French Connection, $48

Scarf, The Gap, $30

Shoes, Banana Republic, $59.50

Purse, French Connection, $88

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POOLSIDE FABNow that the warm weather's here, look hot while kicking it poolside in these accessories!

Gold Bandeau bikini, Old Navy 19.50 each

Burgundy bikini, H&M 29.50

White bikini, H&M 29.50

Sunglasses, Ray Ban 189.00

Sunglasses, Mango 35.00

Wedge Sandal, Sam Edelman 189.50

Floral Tote, Marc Jacobs 235.00

Fedora, Banana Republic $49.00

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FindingnirvanaBy: Courtney Roberts

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and also by making sure I spend as much of my free time with my loved ones.

For new Universal recording artist, Nirvana Savoury–whose name signifies reaching a place of happiness with no suffering–individuality and presence are what make her captivating in an industry imploded with several “out-there artists.” Deriving from a family history in the arts, her first label experience being part of the successful Canadian trio, X-quisite, Nirvana has refreshed her sound and is ready to re-introduce it to the world. Her new sound fuses Pop, Dance and Electro genres.

As a solo artist Nirvana has worked with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Midi Mafia, and Grammy nominated Bob Sinclair. She’s shared the stage with Rock ‘N’ Roll hall of famer inductee, Dave Mason and played at the historic Carnegie Hall, not to mention receiving acclamation from the New York Post.

After a lengthy hiatus, Nirvana, is making new music and rocking a body that would make many envious. Her Chinese-Jamaican mother, a trained dancer passed on her impeccable talent that makes Nirvana a triple threat.

Outspoken and authentic, Nirvana shows no qualms about embracing her new music, body and sexuality and is ready to bear it all for the world to see. Her singles, “Lipstick Lover” and “Throb” are evidence of this. Nirvana makes health and beauty seem effortless, but it involves a tough regimen. She shares her tips with us:

You have impeccable skin and a great body, how do you maintain it?

I dance 3-4 days a week and use the Core workout by P90X. My morning starts with a 30 min run/vocal workout. I find a field close by and run while singing my songs and ABCs. I'm obsessed with staying in shape. I refuse to let cellulite to show up on these thighs

What are your eating habits like?

Eating habits are very strict these days. I’m working towards becoming a vegetarian because overall, it’s a better way to live. Contrary to popular belief, your body produces protein on its own from eating raw fruits and veggies, however, there’s nothing like a juicy tender chicken breast from time to time!

As for my skin: WATER, WATER, WATER!!

Follow Nirvana on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nsavoury

What is your daily schedule like?

Each day is different. These days I’m in 4-hour dance rehearsals working on my stage performance. After rehearsals, I’m on the phone and answering emails pertaining to my business.

How do you create balance in your life?

I wake up each day giving thanks for life. Each day is a Blessing, and being in this business is a bonus. I find balance appreciating everything good, bad and ugly that comes into my life, and also by making sure I spend as much of my free time with my loved ones.

Are there any bad health habits, you’re trying to combat now?

I’m a sucker for Malbec [laughs] PM

I find balance appreciating everything good, bad and ugly that comes into my life,

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By: Courtney Roberts

*Yoga Tree Downtown is located at 140 Spadina Unit A201 (Corner of Spadina and Ricmond)

For more information and class schedules, visit: http://www.yogatree.ca/

Apart from eating right, getting enough exercise is key to maintaining one’s health. If intense cardio and weight lifting isn’t your thing, yoga or pilates may be a better option. For beginners, don’t be fooled, yoga is still intense and takes patience; but the rewards are great. I recently attended the opening of the Yoga Tree Downtown location and it was quite the experience. The spacious studio boasts spa like amenities and art from local artists displayed throughout. Founders, Jason Lu and Debbie Fung, gave us some tips to embarking on your yoga journey and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

What are some of the features of the Yoga Tree downtown?

Debbie: Apart from just offering yoga, we try to make it a bit more spa-like so people can actually enjoy all the amenities. For instance, we have a beverage bar so you can enjoy a sip of tea at the end of your session. We also have showers and lockers for comfort.

Jason: Even the soap we offer, is designed by us and has no parabens or sulphates. After you do a hot yoga workout, your pores are open so you’re not putting all that dirt back into your skin.

For someone who has never done yoga before, what classes would you recommend?

Jason: For someone who has never done yoga, we recommend the Hatha Flow classes or the gentle Hatha classes. They have a bit of flow so you don’t get uncomfortable holding some of the poses in the beginning and you still get the foundation [of the yoga practice.]

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What are 5 health tips you live by?

• Doing sun salutations every morning to get the blood pumping• Whatever you eat requires energy to break down so make sure you eat properly• Drink lots of water• Get a lot of sleep• 99 per cent of all illnesses come from stress so it’s important to remain calm and relaxed.

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What’s In That?By Courtney Roberts

Lately everywhere I turn, whether in articles, on TV or online, I see the same headlines: "Lose weight fast! Eat more! Weigh Less! Your summer Diet plan," etc. Not only has the world become preoccupied with eating less calories, we don't seem to care what we eat- as long as the manufacturers tell us we won’t gain weight by eating it.

Calorie-phobes will usually chew gum that’s 90 calories, or eat a small pack of cookies that’s 120, without knowing what’s in it. So often, we disregard the ingredients that are in the food we consume. Society has become accustomed to trusting what’s on supermarket shelves and believing the misconception that because it’s not greasy fast food, it’s better for us. Well, consider yourself fooled.

I love sweets, but instead of baking them from scratch, I often opt for store bought. Big mistake. When I brought them home, I performed my usual habit as of late and looked at the ingredients listed on the package. You can imagine my surprise when I saw sodium-aluminum phosphate listed as an ingredient. I immediately wondered what an organic metal would be doing in cookies? It just didn’t make sense.

Evidently not enough people have been asking similar questions about what’s in the food highly marketed to us. Either that or we’ve been silenced.

Have you ever wondered why high glucose-fructose, corn syrup and aspartame is in almost everything we eat?

Fructose is commonly found in sweeteners like sugar, high fructose corn syrup and honey. If you’re someone who loves soft drinks, you may want to curb that habit. They contain caffeine, sugar and sugar substitutes. They can also contain artificial coloring, flavouring, and preservatives. This sugar ends up being stored as fat in the body, which results in weight gain an increase of heart disease and cancer. Diet soft drinks are no better, as they contain artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, or saccharin. Such sweeteners have been linked to cancer, obesity and osteoporosis. Your best bet is to drink water and natural juices.

“Such sweeteners have been linked to cancer, obesity and osteoporosis. Your best bet is to drink water and natural juices.”According to Clean Eating Online, A recent study at the University of Colorado found that people who consume more than 74 grams of fructose a day had an 87% higher risk of high blood pressure.

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I didn’t until this year and it’s startling when you find out all the unnatural ingredients that go into the food we love.

Due to globalization and the global demand for food, manufacturers have to make more food at a faster rate, which will last longer, hence the need for preservatives and chemicals.

A non-profit group called the Environmental Working Group (EWG) created a list of fruits and vegetables and ranked them from most to least contaminated with pesticides.

According to EWG, the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables are:

• Apples• Sweet bell peppers • Celery• Nectarines• Strawberries• Cherries• Lettuce• Grapes• Pears• Spinach• Potatoes

While eating fruits and vegetables is important, consuming pesticides isn’t. One solution is to buy organic. Yes, it’s more expensive, however, you can’t put a price on your health. If you can’t afford to buy everything organic, buy what you consume most of from your local farm or the organic section of your grocery store. This way you consume less pesticide, (which prove to have adverse affects over an extended period of time) save money, and consider your health.

“Due to globalization and the global demand for food, manufacturers have to make more food at a faster rate, which will last longer, hence the need for preservatives and chemicals.”

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French Toast

Ingredients

6 egg whites1 cup skim milkź tsp. cinnamonź tsp. nutmeg1 tbsp. olive oil6 slices whole wheat French bread cut into 4 (4 inch) pieces

Thai Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted peanuts1 ½ tbsp. garlic powder1 ½ tsp. ground ginger½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast1 lemon

Preparation Combine egg whites, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow bowl. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides of bread pieces in egg mixture. Cooking in batches, place bread pieces in a skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with syrup. Makes 6 servings.

Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grind peanuts in a food processor until finely ground. In a small bowl, combine peanuts, garlic powder, and ginger. Place chicken on a cookie sheet and squeeze juice from lemon on top. Roll chicken in peanut mixture until well coated. Bake chicken in oven for 25 minutes or until no longer pink.

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Fish Tacos

Ingredients

1 tsp. olive oil5 oz. mahi mahi or tilapia, cut into 1 inch pieces½ tbsp. southwest chipotle seasoingsea salt2 tbsp. red taco sauce2 tsp. low fat mayonnaise2 corn tortillas½ cup finely shredded lettuce2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro¼ cup salsa

Preparation Pour olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan and place over medium high heat. Season fish with chipotle seasoning, salt and transfer to the hot pan. Cook fish, turning occasionally, for about 5-6 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk taco sauce and mayonnaise in a small bowl until well combined. Remove fish from pan and place in another small bowl. Cover to keep warm. Place one tortilla in the pan. When the bottom is warm, flip over. Once both sides are warm, transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining tortilla. Spread ½ of taco sauce mixture onto center of each tortilla. Add equal portions of fish, lettuce, cilantro and salsa to each. Fold each tortilla in half to form a taco.

*All recipes courtesy of cleaneatingonline.com

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