Extraordinary Health Magazine EH Magazine VOl 34 | Page 48

Eat Right, Play Hockey, Help Others Dan Mannes/Detroit Red Wings Justin Inspire & Juli Excellence e Abdelkader by Kelly Merritt When you’re Justin Abdelkader, health is a vital component in playing for the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings. Fortunately, Justin and his wife Julie have become model citizens in the healthy food game. Julie is on her way to certification as an Integrative Health Coach while Justin pays close attention to what he eats and how it impacts his game. Between careers and promoting Justin’s children’s book, Justin and Julie stay busy. Both are ardent fans of Garden of Life ® products as part of their ongoing effort to stick with a health program that works. We caught up with this enterprising couple to find out how they make it look so easy. 46 Vol 34 • Extraordinary Health ™