Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Dave Asprey’s 2025 Biohacking Checklist for Your Body, Brain, and Habits
When it comes to biohacking, Dave Asprey isn’t just in the conversation—he’s leading it. As the father of biohacking and a regular contributor here at The Chalkboard Mag, Dave has spent years perfecting the art (and science) of upgrading the body, brain, and habits for peak performance. If anyone knows how to transform your 2025…
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Sweet New Year!
As we step into a new year with fresh health goals, why not sweeten the journey with nourishing, plant-based desserts that taste indulgent but keep you on track? This January, we’re focusing on detoxing and enhancing performance by embracing natural ingredients that fuel our bodies and satisfy our cravings. These delicious recipes are free from…
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Sesame Miso Chocolate Bark
Break into this savoury-sweet chocolate bark, each piece a perfect blend of winter warmth and crunch. Break off a piece and reward yourself with the rich flavours of sesame miso—sweet, salty, and complex, it’s a winter delight that’s both comforting and sophisticated with every bite. Preserving the crunch For the crispiest bark, store it in…
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Fudgiest Sweet Potato Brownies
For a nourishing winter treat, indulge in the richest, fudgiest brownies―surprisingly made with sweet potatoes. These ultra-fudgy sweet potato brownies are naturally sweetened and deeply chocolatey. They’re the perfect treat when you need a little winter indulgence without the guilt. Maximum fudge-factor To get ultra-fudgy brownies, make sure not to overbake. The centre should still…
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Your Guide to Outsmart Aging and Turn Back Time Like a Pro
You know that saying, age is just a number. Imagine keeping your pep in your step, waking up refreshed (instead of resembling a zombie), and radiating vitality that makes people wonder if you’ve discovered the fountain of youth. Aging? Sure, but science shows there are ways to support our cells and help us feel better…
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Calabrian Chiles + Whipped Ricotta = Appetizer Perfection
There’s something magical about a “perfect bite” of food—the kind that makes everyone stop mid-bite and say, “Wait, what is this?” This recipe from A Couple Cooks delivers just that: creamy ricotta, sweet fruit, spicy honey, and crusty bread that somehow come together to taste like a tiny masterpiece. Trust us, these won’t last long…
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Spiced Baked Apple Tarts
Pop this tart into your mouth and bite into all the flavour of winter, without the guilt. Packed with fresh apples and warming spices, they’re like a delicious slice of winter wrapped in a flaky, naturally sweetened shell. Ultimate flaky, buttery pastry For the flakiest pastry, keep your vegan butter as cold as possible, and…
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Bye Bye BPA: How to Upgrade Your Kitchen Game
Plastic might have ruled the kitchen for decades, but here’s the tea: it’s time to break up. BPA and other harmful chemicals found in plastics don’t just cling to your leftovers—they sneak into your food, your drinks, and ultimately, your body. Yikes, right? Microwaving in plastic? A recipe for disaster. Storing hot soup in a…
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Dairy-Free Ice Cream Bars
Relive a childhood favourite with this vegan ice cream bar—pure comfort in every bite. It’s a dilly of a bar! Savour this cozy nostalgia, reimagined for winter. Creamy coconut milk, a dash of cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, and raw coconut sugar make this vegan twist the perfect fireside companion. Perfect chocolate shell To get a…
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Metabolic Flexibility
Partners in Health Your body is amazingly flexible. Maybe not in a touch-your-toes-from-standing kind of way, but deep inside at the cellular level. This metabolic flexibility enables your body to fuel itself using different kinds of macronutrients such as carbohydrates or fats. This ability was especially important when humans’ food sources were unpredictable, but it…