Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Embracing Healthy Aging
As we journey through life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the myriad minor age-related ailments that seem to crop up as we get older. Many of us may accept these issues as part and parcel of the aging process. However, fostering resilience and taking preventive steps can help us manage and even prevent these…
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Seeing Red Never Felt So Good: Meet My Skincare MVP
If you’ve been scrolling through your social media feeds lately, you might have noticed an uptick in buzz about red light therapy. It’s one of those trends that’s more than just a pretty face—literally. Curious to see if it lives up to the hype, I decided to give the Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask…
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Our Post-Summer Skin Repair Hit List: 5 Items Our Editors Are Loving This Week
SUMMER IS AN INCREDIBLE TIME to maximize your energy, take a break from work to travel, catch some serious, SPF-protected rays, and spend time with friends while watching the sunset at 8pm. However, after three-to-four months of fun-induced wear-and-tear, your skin is likely feeling a little differently. Long-term sun exposure, endless application of SPF, raging…
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Exosomes, The Next Big Thing in Skin Rejuvenation (and Why You’ll Love It!)
Curious about exosomes and why they’re becoming the hottest topic in skincare? These tiny, powerful messengers have long been known for their role in cellular communication and healing, but now they’re gaining attention for their potential to boost skin health and rejuvenation. We spoke with Plated enthusiast and board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Mary Lupo, to break…
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Strawberry Mango Basil Sorbet
Nothing reminds me of summer more than this combination of sweet strawberries, tropical mangoes, tart limes, and savoury basil. Fruit is nutrient dense, and mangoes are packed with vitamins A, B6, C, E, and K, as well as copper and magnesium. Not only is this simple sorbet a refreshing way to end a meal, it’s…
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Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
Good salads are all about matching seasonal vegetables with a distinct dressing. This delicious salad combines the freshness of spinach and the earthiness of mushrooms with the vibrant creaminess of a homemade Green Goddess dressing. Some Green Goddess recipes call for anchovy, but this one is vegetarian, courtesy of my family. I love the creamy,…
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Bison and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Allowed to range freely and eat grass, rather than grain, bison have less fat than their cow counterparts, and their meat is less marbled than beef, meaning that fat is easier to opt in or out of. My family’s bison and black bean stuffed peppers contain lean, ground bison and high fibre black beans, creating…
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The Importance of a Non-Toxic Mattress (+ Rituals for a Good Night’s Rest)
Excluding the Studio, Kids mattresses, and ancillary products. Offer can be stacked on top of any current on-site discounts We spend a third of our lives in bed, so it’s safe to say that where we sleep should be as healthy as possible. But did you know that many traditional mattresses are filled with chemicals…
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Harvest Wild Rice Pilaf
My sister-in-law introduced us to this authentic wild rice recipe years ago, and it quickly became one of our favourites. It combines the earthy, nutty flavours of wild rice with a fresh mix of vegetables and a savoury hit of back bacon. Higher in fibre and lower in calories than traditional rice grains, wild rice…