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Our dietary choices play a big role in our overall well-being. And, as scientists learn more about the interactions of diet with our body, it’s increasingly clear that our food intake also plays a significant role in the health and aging of our skin. “You are what you eat,” is more than a popular slogan,…

Protein is key to a well-balanced diet—but has the current hype outpaced actual needs? Many fitness influencers promote getting anywhere from 100 to 200 grams of protein a day (or more), but that might not be right for you. To separate fact from fad, we’re answering common questions and sharing easy ways to add protein…

Soup need not be relegated to the colder months. This satisfying plant-based Italian-inspired minestrone is packed with colourful summer-fresh veggies to give your skin a helping hand. If farro is unavailable, the soup can be made with other whole grains, including wheat berries, spelt, or even oat groats. Skin deep Adding Mediterranean-influenced dishes, like minestrone,…

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you’ve likely experienced pain, numbness, or tingling in your hand. This nerve condition affects up to 5 percent of the population and is three times more common in women than men. Fortunately, some simple exercises can help ease the discomfort. [callout] Before you begin Try to perform a few…

Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Labor Day weekend might mark the end of summer Fridays, but it also comes with a silver lining: some of the best beauty sales of the…

Anyone interested in eating more plant-based meals will appreciate this recipe for its simplicity and satisfying flavour. And it’s full of nutrition that will bestow numerous skin benefits. If you wish, you can serve this dish taco-style with the tofu mixture stuffed into corn tortillas.  Skin deep Think of colourful vegetables as an edible fountain…

We’ve all picked up a “life-changing” habit or two, only to abandon it a few weeks later. But every once in a while, you find a ritual so grounding, it becomes part of who you are. That’s exactly what happened for Mona Sharma, globally recognized nutritionist, entrepreneur, and corporate wellness strategist. After recovering from two…

Kids: meet the plants, our oldest sources of medicine. Plants: meet the kids, our littlest humans—voracious learners who occasionally suffer from coughs, stomach aches, and racing minds that keep them up at night. May the two of you have a long and happy friendship. [callout] Changing with the times In the 50 years since alive’s…

What if your workout didn’t demand more grit but more intuition? That’s the approach Julie Cartwright champions as president of Pvolve, the fitness method disrupting the go-hard-or-go-home mentality with a science-backed, strength-driven alternative that actually honors how women move and feel. After nearly two decades in entertainment marketing, Julie pivoted into wellness with a clear…