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Over the years we were told that fat isn’t good for us, that it makes us fat, and it can contribute to cardiovascular diseases. And so we cut down on it or switched to low-fat and fat-free products. But was this shift the healthier option? Well, the opposite is the truth. Eating the right kinds […]

Yes, you read it right!  Over the years, carbohydrates have gotten a bad reputation. There's this misconception that “carbohydrates make you fat”, especially due to some low-carb diets such as Atkins or Paleo diet. These kinds of diets can maybe work for a short period of time, but can rarely be sustained. Going ‘low-carb’ is […]

Healing from sports injuries takes time and it is not only unpleasant physically but also mentally. For people who look for any excuse not to exercise, injury can be a heaven. But for the rest of us who love to move this recovery period can be a hell. We count on exercise to release our […]

Do you think you know all the facts about getting fit? Are you killing it at the gym and watching what you eat but not seeing any results? You may be surprised to learn how many things that we believe are facts are actually a fiction. Nowadays, we do have a great access to information […]

Let's talk sugar - in 1776 people consumed around 4 pounds of sugar per year. This number had grown to 20 pounds by 1850 and 120 pounds by 1994. Today, we are consuming almost 160 pounds of sugar every year! What is sugar? Sugar is empty calories without essential micronutrients. Sugar calories may actually be […]

Chocolate… and healthy? ? YES, you read it right! Cacao — that is used to make chocolate is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Everyone one loves chocolate, if you say you don't - people would stare at you as if you were from another planet. Most of us chocolate lovers have a particular go-to-favourite type of […]

Losing weight can be hard for most people. In most cases it is due to lack of information. Often it’s the little changes that make the big difference! ?? So we are here to help! Our best 7 food swaps to save you some precious calories that you are unknowingly wasting. Cutting just 50 calories per […]

Yes, you probably did hear about the importance of eating breakfast in the morning. But what is equally important is WHAT you eat for breakfast. We at TRANSFORM PT also believe that healthy breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It can set you up with a great nutrient and energy filled start […]