Blog - Shaina Falcone Fitness

Peanut Butter Granola

Posted on: May 1, 2023

This peanut butter granola is my sons’ favourite granola we’ve ever made. It’s crunchy, a little sweet, and very nutty (just like my kids!). If you’re not peanut butter fiends […]

What’s the Best Calorie Burning Workout?

Posted on: March 28, 2023

What’s the best calorie burning workout? Trick question; there isn’t one, or rather, if there is, it doesn’t really matter. The idea of exercising to burn off what you ate […]

Fave High Protein Smoothie

Posted on: March 3, 2023

This high protein smoothie is my favourite smoothie and I make it pretty much every day, to help me hit my daily protein target. I haven’t gotten bored of it […]

Winter Fattoush Salad

Posted on: January 23, 2023

I’m calling this a winter fattoush salad because I use cabbage in place of lettuce, which, in Nova Scotia, is generally pretty sad in the winter. Using cabbage in place […]

Creamy Cauliflower Gratin

Posted on: December 9, 2022

This creamy cauliflower gratin may just make you a cauliflower convert. Cauliflower gratin hits a lot of marks for me: high fibre, high in vitamin C, high in antioxidants. This […]

Ditching Alcohol Changed my Life (and no, I wasn’t an alcoholic)

Posted on: December 9, 2022

Ditching alcohol changed my life for the better…and no, I wasn’t an alcoholic. The problem I had with alcohol was the way it made me feel. It took me a […]

My Powder Brow Experience

Posted on: November 2, 2022

I’m a powder brow convert… and here’s why! For years I have had sad, thin excuses for eyebrows, and thought there was nothing I could do about it. I would […]

Creamy Garlic Salad Dressing

Posted on: October 19, 2022

This creamy garlic dressing is so flavourful and silky – without having any cream in it! One of the best healthy eating hacks is to make your own salad dressings. […]

Buttercup Squash Soup

Posted on: October 7, 2022

This buttercup squash soup is the answer to a chilly autumn evening. A little spicy, a lot warming, and so comforting. This soup is my new fave for fall. It’s […]

Healthy Blueberry Muffins

Posted on: September 9, 2022

These healthy blueberry muffins got the thumbs up from all family members in my household. My benchmark for deciding whether I’ll share a recipe here is whether my pickiest eater […]

Chocolate Brown Rice Crispy Squares

Posted on: August 8, 2022

These Chocolate Brown Rice Crispy Squares were created because I needed a gluten-free, nut-free treat to make for my kids’ treat day at sailing camp. And it had to be […]

Vegan Strawberry Popsicles

Posted on: July 13, 2022

These vegan strawberry popsicles have been on a constant rotation in our house this summer. They are perfect if you want a creamy summer treat that’s dairy-free. You can feel […]

Simple Kale Salad

Posted on: July 8, 2022

This simple kale salad is a summer staple on busy days. It’s so easy, takes minutes to put together, and is full of flavour. The best part is that it’s […]

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Posted on: June 7, 2022

This quinoa tabbouleh salad is my ideal summer salad. It’s fresh and flavourful, and it’s a complete meal! This salad is high in protein, fibre, and high in yumminess (I […]

5 Tips to Stop Night Time Snacking

Posted on: March 27, 2022

When clients first come to see me, many seek ideas to stop night time snacking. We should eat when we are genuinely hungry. Period. But are you snacking at night […]

Understanding Nutrition Labels to Empower Yourself

Posted on: March 3, 2022

I often get DMs from clients asking if a certain protein bar, cereal, salad dressing, etc is healthy. As a consumer, it can be hard to know what products are […]

Five Tips for Prioritizing Wellness (all year long!)

Posted on: December 1, 2021

These five tips for prioritizing wellness help me feel good all year long. I would love for you to put your health first and practice healthy habits all year long too […]

Why I love my Booty Kicker Barre + FREE Workout!

Posted on: November 21, 2021

I’ve had some questions about the portable Booty Kicker barre I use in my workout videos, so today I’m sharing why I love my Booty Kicker barre for home workouts. […]

Healthy Kimchi Fried Rice

Posted on: October 26, 2021

This healthy kimchi fried rice is everything I love in a meal: veggies, fibre, protein, probiotics, and so much flavour. I love food. Eating can be a joyful experience, especially […]

Healthy Autumn Kale Salad

Posted on: October 12, 2021

It’s no secret that I love kale. So of course I love kale salad. This healthy Autumn Kale Salad is at the top of my “things I love right now” […]

There is no “Best Exercise” for Flat Abs

Posted on: August 23, 2021

Don’t be fooled by the myth that certain abdominal exercises will give you “flat abs.”

Whole Grain Summer Berry Crisp

Posted on: August 16, 2021

A delicious whole grain, high fibre berry crisp made with fresh summer berries!

Easy Black Bean Brown Rice Casserole

Posted on: May 24, 2021

This easy-to-make, healthy Black Bean Brown Rice Casserole is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

My Top Five Feel-Good Healthy Habits

Posted on: February 17, 2021

I’m sharing my top 5 daily habits that help me feel my best!

Secretly Healthy Homemade Granola Bars for Kids

Posted on: February 2, 2021

Healthy granola bars high in fibre – a filling snack for kids (and adults)!

White Bean, Leek, & Sausage Soup

Posted on: October 14, 2020

Hearty, full of healthy fibre and kid-approved fall soup!

Healthy Lunchbox Makeover!

Posted on: September 4, 2019

How Can We Make Our Kids’ Lunches Healthier? And while we’re at it, can we teach our kids to enjoy healthy eating? I say, YES, we can! Kids (heck, adults, […]

Our Kids’ Lunches Are Flunking! Let’s Create a Healthier Next Generation

Posted on: March 8, 2019

There’s no rule that says kids only like junk food, and no rule that says healthy food won’t taste good to kids. I’m trying to create a healthier next generation of eaters! Will you join me?

Homemade Vegan Chocolates

Posted on: February 7, 2019

So, homemade chocolates. I’d say I just make these for special occasions, but I’d be lying. I make these alllllll the time. They’re delish. And they’re vegan, and dairy-free! Not […]

Is Sugar Bad For You? Part 3: Sweeteners

Posted on: November 30, 2018

Are sugars bad for you? We’ll look at the healthiest sweetener options for baking.

Is Sugar Bad For You? Part 2: Glycemically Balanced Eating

Posted on: November 19, 2018

In my last post, Is Sugar Bad For You?, I basically investigated whether sugar was bad for you: and the short answer was YESSSSS! To see the reasons why, […]

Is Sugar Bad For You?

Posted on: June 15, 2018

Sugar is a hot topic. How bad is it? Are some types of sugars better than others? I often get asked by clients which type of sugar is the healthiest. And, […]

Staying Healthy on Your All-Inclusive Vacation

Posted on: May 18, 2018

Ahhhh, vacation… For me vacation is warm weather, turquoise tropical seas, a beach chair, a good book, having my people with me and not having a set schedule. (Although I’m […]

My WHY – Finding & Keeping Motivation

Posted on: April 27, 2018

It’s easy to look at fitness trainers and think we’ve always been fit and healthy; but this is often not the case, and many of us have had to overcome […]

Trying to Lose Weight? Say Buh Bye To Your Scale.

Posted on: March 27, 2018

It might sound crazy, but if you want to become healthier, or even lose weight, you may want to think about putting away your scale. FOREVER. I get it. I […]