Coping With Anxiety
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress, something that everyone deals with; let’s review some methods for managing it.
Mango Tuna Tartare
Combining the sweetness of mango with a touch of heat, this tuna tartare is sublime.
Nicholas Umali
Nicholas shares his story of persevering through stage 4 cancer and how he views his diagnosis as a blessing that's given him a new perspective on life.
Chinese Cucumber Salad
Served as a cold appetizer in Chinese cuisine, this crunchy and refreshing dish has the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and sweet flavors.
Staying Fit While Traveling
Here is a comprehensive guide to help you stay fit and feel your best, regardless of where your travels may take you.
Mark Opauszky
Mark Opauszky shares his story of unbelievable resilience in his fight against necrotizing fasciitis.
Hidden Gems
A collection of constantly changing hidden gems, incorporating EDM, Hip Hop and more, curated by More Than Our Story.
Cauliflower Fried Rice
A quick and easy, delicious, low-carb, low-calorie recipe that tastes so good you won’t believe it!
Understanding Macronutrients
Macronutrients provide the energy necessary for our bodies to function and grow, each playing a unique role in our overall health and well-being.
The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Hydration plays a crucial role in maintaining bodily functions, boosting physical and mental performance, and promoting overall well-being.
Embracing You Podcast: Daniel Hight
Our founder Daniel Hight joins Eric Pothen on his Embracing You podcast to share his story about his renewed fitness journey and his perception of his body.
Still Here
With the summer ending, I reflect upon recent personal, physical and mental adversities my family and I have had to endure, and look forward to a new year.
Trip Hopping
Some constantly changing vintage trip hop inspired jams to keep you laid back, curated by More Than Our Story.
Triathlon Tips: The Run – Running Farther
Running longer distances involves a combination of physical conditioning and mental fortitude, along with a strategic approach.
Dr. Caesar Lim
Dr. Caesar Lim talks about his podcast The Capable Dads, where he and his co-hosts discuss topics related to fatherhood in an open and honest way.
Triathlon Tips: The Run – Running Faster
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or just looking to run faster, here are some key strategies to help you unlock your true speed.
Spicy Tomato Chutney
Looking for something uniquely spicy, delicious, aromatic and fresh? Look no further than our spicy tomato chutney.
Chili Crisp
Made from a spicy, umami blend of chilis, oil, garlic, nuts and peppercorns - chili crisp is one topper you’re not going to want to miss out on.
Eric Pothen
Eric shares his story from struggling with an eating disorder, to coaching people to help heal their relationship with food and their bodies.
Triathlon Tips: The Bike – Getting Race Ready
You’re bike training is all done, you just need to show up and perform, but that's easier said than done. Let’s breakdown how to get race ready.
Soy Wrap Cones
Traditional sushi cones have evolved, with soy wraps emerging as a new, popular and versatile twist on the traditional form.
Blackened Shrimp and Grits
This recipe is inspired by the traditional southern dish. The combination of juicy, spicy shrimp and cheesy grits will blow your mind.
Kicking Cajun Seasoning
Cajun seasoning is a robust, versatile and flavorful blend of spices commonly used in Cajun cuisine to add heat and flavor to dishes.
Triathlon Tips: The Bike – Unlocking Your Speed
Unlocking your speed on the bike involves a combination of physical training, technique, and dedication. Here are some tips to help you get faster.
Triathlon Tips: The Bike – The Mental Game
Mental preparation is an important training component for triathlons. Here are some strategies to enhance your mental toughness and focus on the bike.
Ryan Stark
Ryan shares his love of being creative, debunks some of the myths surrounding diabetes, and about what it's like living with this condition.
Triathlon Tips: The Bike – Choosing The Right Bike
Choosing the right bike for your triathlon journey depends on numerous factors, let's breakdown some of the considerations.
Interview: I Have Cancer, Cancer Doesn’t Have Me
Our founder Daniel Hight is interviewed by Dr. George Ackerman for Together For Sharon on how he navigates life with his cancer diagnosis.
Dr. George Ackerman
Dr. George Ackerman advocates for increased awareness of Parkinson's disease in memory of his late mother who passed from this terrible affliction.
Healthy Creativity
Art is more than just a celebration of creativity - it’s a testament to the enduring power of creativity to inspire, educate, heal, and unite us.
Steve Veasey
Steve Veasey candidly discusses his life, his epilepsy, and how his journey has brought him back full circle to his first love - illustration.
Help Hope Bloom
Every 3 minutes someone in Canada hears the words “you have cancer" and their lives are forever changed. Donate this Daffodil Month and help hope bloom.
Miso Marinated Grilled Pineapple
This recipe is so good! Perfect as a snack, side or even dessert. The miso transforms the already incredible flavor of grilled pineapple to new heights.
Triathlon Tips: The Swim – Dryland Training
Getting better at swimming isn’t just an aquatic endeavor - strength, endurance, and flexibility can all be improved through dryland training.
Kevin Culliney
Kevin Culliney advocates for cancer awareness and seeking out second opinions and alternatives. He shares his remarkable story of survival, from diagnosis with stage IV cancer.
Raw Beet Salad
A delicious raw beet salad packed with antioxidants and compounds beneficial to heart and brain-health that may even help fight cancer.
Navigating Life With Epilepsy
This post sheds light on the reality of navigating life with epilepsy, the toll it takes and explores coping mechanisms to empower yourself and others.
Triathlon Tips: The Swim – Leave The Pool
Open water swimming, often considered the purest form of the sport, offers a unique and exhilarating experience for swimmers of all levels.
Danielle Patrice
Danielle shares her incredible story of survival against domestic violence and how she now advocates and champions for those who have lost their own voice and agency to this evil.
Triathlon Tips: The Swim – Don’t Go It Alone
You're not alone. Finding a great coach and team to train with is one of the most important things you can do to improve your swimming.
Triathlon Tips: Overview
Each month we focus on one aspect of the three disciplines, swimming, biking and running, and provide updates on our race season along the way.
Nicholas Whitaker
After his layoff, Nicholas Whitaker co-founded the Changing Work Collective, become a life and career coach and devoted himself to improving workplaces, leaders and work culture.
Carol Schulte
Carol shares how her struggles with mental health led to her founding The Brave Initiative and become the bravest version of herself.
Needs Improvement Podcast: Daniel Hight
Our founder Daniel Hight joins Nicholas Whitaker on his Needs Improvement podcast to share his thoughts on the impact of physical health on mental wellbeing.
Doing Plant-Based Right
Plant-based diets are not just the newest trend; it's a conscious shift towards a lifestyle that nurtures our bodies and respects the planet.
Purple Sweet Potato and Leek Soup
This dish brings the type of drama you want to the table, plus it’s rich in antioxidants, boosts the immune system and helps protect against cancer.
Holiday Pumpkin Soup
This soup is perfect for the season - warm and comforting with a hint of nutmeg. It’s also easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time and warmed up when your guests are ready
Brandon Throop
Brandon shares his story, from his diagnosis with non-Hodgkin lymphoma to his aggressive treatment and current remission from the disease. He also talks about his fundraising.
Next Level Tuna Salad Sandwich
This recipe turns something considered boring and uninspired - a tuna salad sandwich - into one of the best meals we’ve ever had!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toum, Tapenade and Balsamic
It’s hard to hate on this healthy cruciferous recipe. Each of the ingredients hit their own unique notes to compose a symphony of flavors!
Embracing Life With Cancer
Learn how to embrace each day and live a happy life while faced with the challenges that come along with a cancer diagnosis.
A Gift In Disguise
Daniel Hight realizes that given the choice about his brain cancer diagnosis he would not want to change a thing.
Message From The Founder
Daniel Hight introduces More Than Our Story and talks about his reasons for founding the company as a result of his brain cancer diagnosis.
Timelapse & Facts
Follow along on a one-way trip to Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, where I received radiation and chemotherapy treatment for brain cancer.
Shrimp: Healthy Or Not?
Shrimp are a great source of lean protein, low in calories and high in nutrients, however like most foods there are health considerations... so let’s dive in.
Tantalizing Tapenade
This tapenade recipe is so good it will keep you coming back and looking for new ways to enjoy it, and trust us the possibilities are endless.
Roasted Cauliflower with Aleppo and Za’atar
This spicy, flavorful, gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly dish is perfect as a plant-based side or shines brightly as the main star.
Bob Knuckey
Bob Knuckey, 75-year-young, endurance athlete extraordinaire became a 2-time, age-group IRONMAN world champion this year in Nice, France.
Health Nuts
Nuts are a great source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that provide a whole host of health benefits.
Za’atar Spice Blend
Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend used widely throughout the Middle East, that pairs with anything: dips, breads, vegetables, and meats.
Icelandic Cod with Japchae
This meal comes together effortlessly as the fusion and extension of two existing MTOS recipes: Herb and Aleppo Seafood Seasoning and Plant-Based Japchae. Enjoy!
Herb and Aleppo Seafood Seasoning
This is delicate yet punchy seafood seasoning was created in the MTOS test kitchen. It combines herb forenotes with spicy, citrusy backnotes.
Homemade Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is a healthy, easy to make snack, perfect for anytime, that provides an energy boost before or during longer workouts.
Stephen Glaus
Stephen shares his story of grit and determination of how he battles multiple sclerosis and his journey to becoming a three time IRONMAN.
Which Sports Watch Is Right For You?
I recently purchased a multi-sport watch to help my training for my recent Ironman. I loved it so much I wanted to write this article.
Pattypan with Feta, Mint and Chili
This recipe is quick, easy and so good it’s all you’ll want to eat, it’s also filling enough to work as a main.
Sumac Roasted Rutabaga
This Middle Eastern inspired recipe contains three heart healthy, antioxidant rich ingredients: rutabaga, sumac and garlic.
Ruthie Sloan
Ruthie shares her story of courage and determination as she balances motherhood, trail running, and getting diagnosed with cancer during COVID.
Homemade Sports Drinks
Today we’re going to take a look at electrolytes, what they do, and how you can make your own (and a lot cheaper) homemade electrolyte-based sports drinks.
Hip Hop Classics
Classic hip hop to bring you back, curated by More Than Our Story.
Eric Duplain
Eric Duplain defines generosity, kindness and selflessness, and possesses the sheer determination and talent to master whatever he sets his mind to.
Why I Love Triathlon
How triathlon helps maintain my positivity, gives me a sense of accomplishment, a supportive community, and has helped me come to terms with my illness.
Tips To Keeping Active
24 hours, where do they go? We never seem to have enough time to stay in shape. Here are some great tips to help you find time to keep active.
Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is a delicious honey native to New Zealand, renowned for its healing properties and incredible health benefits.
Ponzu Sesame Salmon and Spicy, Roasted Vegetables
This ponzu sesame salmon recipe is hands down the greatest dish I have ever created. Trust me – I break out this recipe when we have guests.
Choosing The Right Running Shoe
Choosing the right running shoe can be difficult, this guide will help simplify many of your choices and considerations.
Jalapeño Honey Cornbread
You've got to try this incredibly easy and tasty, sweet and spicy, gluten-free, jalapeño honey cornbread recipe.
Spicy Seared Tuna Salad
Quick, easy, and tastier than you can imagine. The key to this salad is the cooled, seared tuna laid upon the sweet, savory and spicy salad.
Work It Out
Get your heart racing with these energizing songs compiled in this ever changing workout playlist.
Cranberry Pistachio Rack of Lamb
Looking for a crowd pleasing main dish? Look no further than this delicious cranberry and pistachio rack of lamb.
Kieren O’Hanlon
Kieren opens up about his health challenges, and how he is still perfecting the balance of being a loving husband, father and his well-being.
Korean Dumplings
Check out our incredibly quick and delicious Korean dumpling recipe - it was so easy, my six-year-old son took the lead.
Immunity Booster Shots
Keep yourself healthy with these inexpensive, quick and easy, immunity booster shots made with everyday ingredients.
Choosing The Right Bike For You
Bikes have been around for a long time, but the sheer number of specialized bikes has exploded recently, which begs the question: “How do I go about choosing the right bike?”
Uptempo Happy
Please the crowd with this constantly changing playlist of happy, uptempo songs curated by More Than Our Story.
The Hidden Health Benefits of Houseplants
Houseplants are having their moment. Together we will explore the hobby of caring for houseplants, and the hidden health benefits associated.
Moving Beyond Grief
We all handle grief and loss differently, thankfully there are strategies that help us navigate these tough times, and move us beyond grief.
Braised Cabbage and Onions
Braised Cabbage and Onions Total Time: 90 Minutes Serves: 6 Plant-Based Table of Contents Inspiration This spicy, warming and comforting winter dish will steal your heart and quick
Greg Robertson
Greg Robertson shares about his enthusiasm for triathlon, his ambassadorship for the Somersault race series and his goals for 2023 and beyond.
Soulful Grooves
Enjoy good food and drink along with even better friends with this inspired, constantly changing dinner playlist.
Homemade ‘Pepper Pot’ Hot Sauce
My dad has been making homemade hot sauce for years that is so damn hot, tasty, and easy to make - he simply calls it 'pepper pot'.
Beating The Winter Blues
If you’ve ever had to shovel your driveway in the cold, dark winter months, chances are you’ve experienced some form of seasonal depression.
Choosing The Right Bike Trainer
Whether you’re training for an event or keeping active indoors there’s a trainer for you. Learn how to go about choosing the right one.
Roasted Vegetable Soup
An absolute beauty! This delicious, spicy, plant-based soup will warm your soul from the inside and scorch your tongue on the outside.
Caldo Verde
Caldo Verde - a hearty, traditional Portuguese green soup bursting with flavor and full of cancer fighting ingredients like kale and garlic.
Setting Yourself Up For Triathlon Success
Learn about some of the variables and strategies to consider when choosing the right race to set yourself up for triathlon success.
Plant-Based Onion and Mushroom Soup
This plant-based recipe is filled with vitamins and nutrients and may even helps reduce the risk from certain types of cancer.
Spicy Turkey and Shishito Pepper Ragu
This spicy turkey and shishito Pepper ragù is a revelation - spicy, garlicky, and so flavorful you won’t believe it.
What Should I Eat Before, During and After Workouts?
Carbohydrates, protein, and fats: A macronutrient-based guide to working out. What to eat, and when, to get the most out of your body.
Ryan Grant Little
Ryan Grant Little shares his story from serial entrepreneur to angel investor and food tech ambassador. He also talks about his ongoing charitable and humanitarian efforts.
Ultimate Bodyweight Workout Guide
Lose weight, build muscle and improve your cardio and mood with quick bodyweight workouts you can do anywhere, anytime.
Fennel, Beet and Endive Salad
Unique, refreshing and unbelievably tasty, this salad is more than a crowd pleaser, it's full of cancer fighting ingredients.
All About Aphasia
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to the regions of the brain that control language expression and comprehension.
Coconut French Toast
Here's a delicious, crispy coconut-crusted French toast recipe that's sure to knock your socks off! Don't forget the real maple syrup!
Popped Sorghum
With the same nutty smell and fluffy texture, if you love popcorn, you’re going to love popped sorghum. Its tiny size is so adorable you’re going to want to incorporate this in
Joe Tolles
Joe Tolles is a semi-retired, professional hockey player, CrossFit gym owner/operator, organ donor, and inspiration to others.
Jillian Best
Jillian Best shares her inspiring journey from liver transplant recipient to becoming a world record holding swimmer and the first transplant recipient to swim across Lake Ontario.
Chill Vibes
Unwind with this constantly changing, curated playlist of chillout vibes.
Drum & Bass
Hypnotic, rhythm-fueled beats and memorizing vocals make this curated playlist one not to miss.
Ras El Hanout
Ras El Hanout,”head of shop”, is a North African spice blend of the best spices the seller has to offer.
Ultimate Pesto Guide
Create your own pesto recipes today, with your freshest ingredients, with our Ultimate Guide To Pesto Recipes!
Choosing The Right Vinegar
This guide will help you when it comes to choosing the right vinegar, because having the right vinegar on hand can elevate any dish.
Olive Oil Poached Mediterranean Grouper
A fantastic Mediterranean inspired dish, this one is sure to please, my wife will be the first one to tell you.
The Health Benefits of Rutabaga
The Health Benefits of Rutabaga Table of Contents The Incredible Rutabaga Rutabaga, also known as Swedish turnip, wax turnip, swede or neep, is a cold-hearty root vegetable in the
How Often Should I Run?
Want to start running? Want to run more? This article will help answers some of your questions, and give you some pointers along the way.
Multifaceted Health
Health is more than physical. It encompasses all areas of our lives. If your physical health is not at its best there are other ways to maintain your overall health.
Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society supports all people with all cancers throughout the entire cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship.
World Wildlife Fund Canada
WWF Canada is the country’s largest conservation organization, dedicated to conservation and protection of the natural environment.
Center For Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH is leader in setting standards for care, research, education and social change, for addiction and mental health.
Pesto and Champagne Vinegar Dressing
Pesto makes a fantastic salad dressing or condiment, but adding a splash of champagne vinegar really kicks it up!
Eating To Beat Cancer
Dieting can have a major impact on your health, including propensity for certain cancers. Help prevent and beat cancer with this healthy eating guide.
Michelle de Clair
Michelle juggles many roles with pride: mother, wife, volunteer, her career; yet she maintains a humble, quiet resiliency, as a daily reminder of the dangers of COVID-19.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Ras El Hanout and Manuka
Warming butternut squash recipe with a North African twist.