Okay, so you probably don’t need the same amount of calories as an Olympic athlete at the top of their game – but it might be fun to check out the restaurants they swear by. We caught up with three Team Canada hopefuls to give us a taste of their carb-loading rituals, after-practice indulgences and tried-and-true restaurant picks. Read more.

Also this week, check out this recipe for a creamy and delicious butter chicken, which can be tweaked any way you want (don’t like chicken? Swap in browned meat, chickpeas or paneer instead). Read more.

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