Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Women
Beginning December 15, 2023, federally regulated employers, private or public, have been required to supply menstrual hygiene products to employees who need them at their workplace. It’s a small step forward in acknowledging women’s presence in the workplace, the extra costs associated with being a woman, and addressing menstruation stigma. But it’s a step, nonetheless.…
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Spinach and Egg Roulade with Pico de Gallo
There are many variations of the roulade, which is basically a filled and rolled omelette. Our roulade encases whipped tofu and spinach, with the option of smoked salmon, and coupled with a delicious pico de gallo, it’s a lunchtime winner. Make-ahead tips To make ahead, prepare pico de gallo, drain and chop spinach, and whip…
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French Lentil & Beet Salad with Garlicky Walnuts
Boiled green lentils tossed with crunchy carrots and a biting Dijon dressing is an iconic French side dish to eat alongside a piece of poached salmon or chicken. But it often looks like a stodgy brown mess. This recipe dresses up those drab legumes with all the colors of the spring rainbow: pink radishes, green…
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Clock’s Ticking. Your Perfect Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift with Compartés Mother’s Day Collection
Ah, Mother’s Day—That special time of year when we scramble around, trying to show the most important women in our lives just how much they mean to us. And isn’t it just the way that despite the days marked and circled on our calendars, we find ourselves searching for that perfect gift at the eleventh…
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Habits for Healing
There are certain fundamental steps that are needed to reach any goals. Most of us know these things, but a reminder is sometimes necessary to get us back on track. These essential strategies—eating a healthy diet rich in colourful produce; exercising; getting plenty of sleep; drinking plenty of pure water; reducing harmful foods such as…
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Spring Salmon and Herbed New Potato Salad
This fresh dish embraces all of the freshness of the season, especially when not accompanied by a cloying cream sauce. Presentation is as simple—and beautiful—as artfully arranging the salad on a large shallow platter. But it can be equally visually charming arranged on single serving dishes. Protein option Looking to substitute another protein for salmon…
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How One Biohacking Expert Uses Magnesium To Achieve Optimal Wellbeing + Best Magnesium for Biohacking
Brittany Ford is not just familiar with biohacking; she’s a trailblazer in blending it with functional medicine to foster holistic health. Beyond her credentials, Brittany brings to the table a deeply personal understanding of the wellness journey, having triumphed over her own battles with Leaky Gut Syndrome, Candida, parasites, dysbiosis, and the complexities of PCOS,…
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Rest and Repeat
In today’s fast-paced society, it’s no secret that many of us emphasize the value of “doing” and diminish the significance of downtime—a mindset that often extends into pregnancy. Expectant moms (myself included, with a second on the way) are frequently burdened by the anxiety of wondering how we’re going to manage what we once did:…
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Spring Berry and Farro Salad with Crisped Prosciutto
This delicious salad of fresh in-season strawberries, farro, almonds, feta, and crisped prosciutto bathed in a honey and Dijon dressing is much more than just eye candy. It’s a perfect entrée for impressing a lunch gathering among friends. Flavourful farro Farro is a nutty grain that adds great texture and flavour to any number of…
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Crispy Rice with Spicy Beet Tartare
I thought there was nothing more delicious than a spicy tuna roll until the day I tasted that delicious filling perched atop a piece of crispy rice. Usually, I try to keep things simple, but this is one of those moments that is worth the extra effort—and it’s nothing to be intimidated by. As a…