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kattancock

kattancock

female from Toronto

Kat Tancock is web and communities editor at Best Health magazine. When she's not busy editing besthealthmag.ca, she runs, climbs, takes yoga and ballet classes and searches out the yummiest and healthiest food in the city.

I'm a member of Fit & Healthy, Eco-Friendly and Foodies

Toronto rock climbing gyms

Interested in climbing, but don't know where to start? Grab your funnest friends and check out one of these local climbing gyms for an introduction to the sport.

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places including:

  1. Boulderz Climbing Centre
  2. Rock Oasis
  3. Joe Rockheads Climbing Gym
  4. Toronto Climbing Academy

My favourite yoga studios

After many years of studying yoga, I've developed a set of criteria for a studio I'll come back to: friendly, welcoming staff; a serene practice space with plenty of props; a convenient location; and, of course, teachers who know what they're doing, treat students with respect and create fulfilling classes. Here are a few of my faves in Toronto.

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places including:

  1. Tula West
  2. Yoga Space
  3. Moksha Yoga North York
  4. Octopus Garden
  5. Yoga Plus

Great spots for a great smoothie

Smoothies have become super popular, but what in one place is a healthy snack or even meal is a mis-named milkshake in another. If healthy's what you're after, always check the ingredients (you don't need sugar, ice cream or even frozen yogurt) and try these downtown hot spots for a fix.

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places including:

  1. Liquid Nutrition
  2. Saving Gigi
  3. Lettieri
  4. Fresh By Juice For Life
  5. Live Organic Food Bar

Healthy lunches near Yonge and Bloor

The Yonge and Bloor neighbourhood has an almost European quality in the sense that there are lots of hidden-away gems on side streets (and underground). I'm still discovering the area but these are some of my new favourite lunch spots.

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places including:

  1. Camros Organic Eatery
  2. Shogun Japanese Restaurant
  3. Le Pain Quotidien
  4. Le Gourmand
  5. Mela

Healthy meals for Mother's Day

Sunday is Mother's Day, and what she really wants is your time. Take Mom out for a healthy brunch or lunch this weekend and she'll be ever so proud of your excellent judgement. (Flowers earn bonus points.)

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places including:

  1. Le Pain Quotidien
  2. Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar, Restaurant
  3. Fressen Restaurant
  4. Czehoski
  5. Senator Restaurant

Best places to shop local

Eating local may seem impossible when you shop at big-name supermarkets, but pick the right places to shop and you'll be surprised at what you find. And you don't have to visit the farmers' market (although it's a good place to start) - there are several grocery stores in Toronto that specialize in local, too. It's worth the effort for your taste buds and for your health.

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places including:

  1. Karma Food Co-Op Inc
  2. Green Barn Farmers' Market
  3. Fiesta Farms
  4. Dufferin Grove Park
  5. Big Carrot Natural Food Market

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