21 Day #HealthyAroma Challenge

Over the past few years as a food blogger, I have been very fortunate in having the opportunity to try restaurants around Toronto and attend media events on a weekly basis. I attend food events often, sometimes everyday of the week and it has led me to develop some unhealthy eating habits. On top of that, I recently came back from a trip to Asia, where I went a little crazy with all the delicious food and I gained 15 pounds. I run a Physiotherapy clinic (Good Physiotherapy) full time in addition to food blogging- a busy lifestyle that has taken a toll on my health. One of my goals this year is to improve my lifestyle through healthy eating and exercise.

I have enlisted some help from my friends at Aroma Espresso Bar to help me achieve this goal through the #healthyaroma Challenge. For the next 21 days, I will be eating 2 meals a day at Aroma Espresso Bar locations around Toronto. I will be exploring Aroma’s extensive salad menu and some of their healthy soup and sandwich items. My other meals and snacks will be left open for home cooking or watching what I eat at food events. As a Physiotherapist, I always preach active exercise, and I will be incorporating a progressive cardio and strength training program to my 21 day challenge. During this time, I will still be covering food in Toronto, but with a healthier focus. Follow me on Instagram (@goodfoodtoronto) and Snapchat (goodfoodtoronto) for daily updates! 


Check out Aroma’s full food menu and nutritional information here.

Longo's Corned Beef Sandwich

I’ve been lucky to have attended many Raptors games this year and deciding on what to eat before the game is always a struggle! Many are in a rush to make it for a 7 pm night game after work, but don’t want to get ripped off with Air Canada Centre food and beer pricing.  My friends, Hugh + Roger recommended the Signature Corned Beef sandwich from the Longo’s Supermarket at Maple Leaf Square.  For $5.99+tax, you get a huge sandwich, loaded with a very generous amount of hot freshly cut corned beef and your choice of mustard.  With tax, it comes out to less than $7, and it also comes with a big dill pickle + coleslaw!  You can also choose pastrami or turkey for the sandwich, but corned beef is always featured as a signature item and the meat was really juicy.  The Deli stops serving the sandwiches around 6:30-7 pm, so make sure you go early. This is a delicious pregame food option, close to ACC, that doesn't break your wallet.  It’s a nice surprise, especially when it costs more than $15 for 1 large beer at Leafs + Raptors games.   Definitely going to grab one of these sandwiches tonight before the Raptors take on James Harden, Dwight Howard, Jeremy Lin and the Houston Rockets tonight!

Longo's Supermarket at Maple Leaf Square

15 York Street

Toronto, ON, M5J 0A3 

(416) 366-1717