Category: Lifestyle Blog

“GLP-1 medicines” that include semaglutide (for example, Ozempic or Wegovy) are becoming household names, reshaping the landscape of weight loss and weight management. While they can be effective tools for supporting metabolic health, new research reveals a growing nutritional concern: some users are falling short on vital nutrients, potentially compromising their health in an effort…

We talk a lot about gut health and skin health, but rarely about the health of our homes. Yet the products we use to clean our spaces affect everything from air quality to how our bodies feel day to day. Many “non toxic” cleaners sound reassuring, but behind the labels are vague claims and formulas…

In this delicious way to use up leftover New Year’s Eve smoked salmon, one of salmon’s best friends, asparagus, is happy to help bring the veg to this rich and vibrant chowder. The chowder’s naturally thick texture comes from potatoes, forgoing the usual heavy cream. Finished with a generous helping of herbs, it’s full of…

“New year, new you.” We hear it every January. Yet many of us find ourselves repeating this mantra only to abandon our resolutions come February; fear not. If you’re ready to focus on wasting less and improving your health—and the planet’s—we’re here to help you kick off goals that stick. Why bother? Annual waste in…

January rolls around with a lot of pressure. Everywhere you look, there are messages telling you to reset harder, restrict more, wake up earlier, and overhaul your entire life in thirty days. For many people, that approach feels motivating for about a week before it becomes exhausting or discouraging. I have never believed that real…

If you have ever brushed past creatine on a supplement shelf thinking not my thing, you are not alone. For years, creatine belonged to the guys. The protein shake crowd, heavy lifting, and locker room energy. It never quite felt welcoming or relevant to the way most women think about wellness. Here is the plot…

Many large corporations get outsized media attention for their mixed efforts to go green, while countless modest nonprofits that are wholly devoted to making the world a better place―some that may be in your own backyard―are making a huge environmental impact. Punching above their weight “Small charities make a vast difference in support of countless…

This soup takes a shortcut to flavour by adding ginger, garlic, and a dash of heat to your favourite vegetable stock. It’s further enriched with mushrooms, soy sauce, and a dash of peanut butter for a rich broth that’s poured over prepared vegetables, in this case edamame, bok choy, carrots, and green onion. Feel free…

The simplicity of this soup, which comes together in about 20 minutes, belies its sophisticated flavour. After building a solid flavour base from a standard mirepoix of carrots, onions, and celery, the chickpeas are simmered in vegetable broth until the vegetables are tender. A heap of healthy greens with a dash of zingy, bright flavour,…

Registered dietitians Vanessa Rissetto and Tamar Samuels understand there are barriers when it comes to dietary care and access to professional guidance. Whether it’s financial constraints or a lack of nearby clinicians, finding a trusted dietitian can be difficult. With these pain points in mind, Rissetto and Samuels co-founded Culina Health—a virtual nutrition counseling platform…