Nutrition What You Need to Know About the Health Benefits of Collagen April 15, 2025 / April 15, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto Collagen is a key component in bones, skin, muscles, and other body parts. It may help improve skin health, relieve joint pain, and prevent bone loss, among other things. Collagen is a protein. Your body makes it, and it’s important for healthy joints, skin, bones, muscles, and more. But as you age — just when […] Read more » Collagen MOVATI Nutrition
Nutrition Overnight Oats February 27, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto Mornings can be hectic, but a delicious and nutritious breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. Overnight oats are the ultimate meal-prep hack—wholesome, satisfying, and ready to grab straight from the fridge. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, flavor-packed breakfast that keeps you fueled for the day ahead. Whether you prefer […] Read more » Healthy Recipe MOVATI MOVATI Nutrition
Fitness Nutrition The Facts on Fasted Workouts February 24, 2025 / February 25, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto Pros and Cons of Weight Training on an Empty Stomach Is it possible to exercise while fasting? This is a common question for those who fast during Ramadan and abstain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset each day. Commonly, we believe that food gives us energy and therefore it will be difficult to […] Read more » Fasted Fasted Workouts MOVATI Nutrition
Nutrition Gourmet Mushroom Risotto January 29, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto 6 Servings 45 Minutes Ingredients 2 cups Baby Bella (crimini) mushrooms, sliced 1 clove garlic, diced 2 cups arborio rice 1 tsp olive oil 3 tsp butter 2 shallots, minced 1 cup white wine 8 cups fat free vegetable stock or broth, or chicken stock kosher salt and pepper 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese […] Read more » Gourmet MOVATI Nutrition Mushroom Risotto
Nutrition Are Your Food Cravings Controlling Your Life? November 1, 2024 by Anthony Cozzetto Cravings, often intense and specific desires for certain foods, can significantly challenge weight management and healthy eating efforts. These urges are frequently driven by emotional, psychological, and physiological factors. For instance, stress and hormonal imbalances can trigger cravings for high-sugar or high-fat foods as the body seeks quick sources of comfort and energy. Nutritional deficiencies, […] Read more » MOVATI Nutrition
Nutrition MEET LUCAS OUR “SHAKE MASTER” AT MOVATI NEPEAN September 24, 2024 / September 26, 2024 by Anthony Cozzetto Lucas, a Member Experience Associate at our Nepean club, is thrilled to have his Apple Crisp Protein Shake offered at ALL MOVATI locations and we’re excited to feature it during the month of October. It’s the perfect fall treat after a great workout. From the shake master himself: Working at MOVATI for the past 6 […] Read more » Healthy Lifestyle Healthy Recipe MOVATI Cafe MOVATI Nutrition
Nutrition Turkey Rolls with Cranberry Sauce September 22, 2024 / September 26, 2024 by Anthony Cozzetto 4 Servings 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients 1 ½ Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 cups Baby Spinach 907 grams Turkey Breast ½ cup Goat Cheese (crumbled) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) ½ cup Vegetable Broth 2 cups Frozen Cranberries (diced) 1 Navel Orange (juiced) 1 tbsp Raw Honey Twine […] Read more » Healthy Lifestyle Healthy Recipe MOVATI Nutrition
Nutrition Coconut Chocolate Bars Recipe September 19, 2024 / September 26, 2024 by rpadmin 12 servings, 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut ½ cup Canned Coconut Milk 1 tbsp Maple Syrup 3 tbsps Coconut Oil (divided) 100 grams Dark Chocolate Directions: Line a small baking sheet or plate with parchment paper. Add the shredded coconut, coconut milk, maple syrup, and 2/3 of the coconut […] Read more »
Nutrition Back to School Snack & Dinner Ideas August 18, 2024 / August 23, 2024 by Anthony Cozzetto With kids going back to school in the next couple of weeks and schedules filling up with activities and obligations, having go-to snacks and meals the kids love and are easy to make becomes even more essential. Here are some easy, kid-friendly ideas for you to try in your littles’ lunches and for fast dinners. […] Read more » Healthy Lifestyle Healthy Recipe MOVATI Nutrition
Nutrition 6 POWERFUL PRE- AND POST-RUN SNACK RECIPES August 10, 2024 / August 23, 2024 by Anthony Cozzetto How we fuel our bodies has a direct correlation to how we perform as athletes. Here are 6 powerful pre- and post-run snack recipes. Fueling around runs can be tricky. Energy levels need to be optimal, and digestion needs to be on point to help ensure the run goes well. Nutritionally, a pre- and post-run […] Read more » Healthy Lifestyle Healthy Recipe MOVATI Nutrition