Category: Lifestyle Blog
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In The Kitchen With Meshach Rojas Of About This Much: On Sweet Potato Avocado Toast + Creamy (Healthy) Desserts
the first time I heard meshach rojas’ voice, I wondered if I had finally found my favorite food lullaby station. With a voice as smooth as organic, grass-fed butter, Rojas—the brilliant mind and hands behind @AboutThisMuch (TikTok + Instagram)—is a true whole foods advocate and artisan. He has managed to take imbue a health-forward take…
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Supporting Your Body’s Detox Processes
Daily living exposes us and our environment to an increasing number of foreign chemicals and byproducts, often called xenobiotics. But our body is equipped with a complex system of detoxification processes that work to expel these foreign substances. Supporting this amazing system is key to good health. What are xenobiotics? The term xenobiotics includes a…
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Encountering Wellness Roadblocks?
A healthy lifestyle is an accumulation of small actions that add up to vitality and longevity. Sometimes we know what changes we need to make in our lives but have a hard time getting around to doing them. And sometimes we know we need changes but aren’t clear about what to do. Here are some…
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Banh MI Salad
This recipe leaves out the crusty bread that a traditional banh mi sandwich includes, but we promise you the flavour is not lacking. It hits all the Vietnamese flavour profiles you’re expecting in this classic dish, including sweet, spicy, and sour with a punch of umami. Prep ahead! This recipe is perfect made ahead and…
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Takeout, but Better!
Takeout night is a popular concept among busy families. These days, though, rising prices and increased health awareness mean people are opting to make their own meals at home more often. Try these whole food, nutritious takes on traditional takeout favourites so you can indulge those cravings and skip the guilt. These forgiving recipes make…
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Learning How to Glow
The process of working through an eating disorder is unique to every individual. Though the root cause is unknown, it’s believed that genetics and/or biology may play a role in the development of disordered eating. Family history, stress, mental health challenges, a pattern of dieting and starvation, and a history of weight bullying could increase…
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Butter Bean Tacos with Baked Coleslaw
These finger-licking tacos are sure to be a Friday-night favourite or staple on taco Tuesdays. Butter beans are loaded with protein and lend a perfect creamy texture to these tacos. Baking the coleslaw adds a fun twist to this classic staple accompaniment. Serving the coleslaw right from the oven will be just the crunch these…
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This Hamptons-Inspired Plum + Citrus Galette Recipe Will Brighten Your Spring Palate
WHEN ASHLEY COX started Springs Salt, a cottage bakery run out of her home in Springs, East Hampton one year ago, she could never have imagined that her love for authentic salt harvesting and the pure enjoyment of food would have led to such high demand for her seasonally stunning baked goods. From addictive granola…
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Indoor Air Detox
In the winter, we spend 90 percent of our day indoors, where the air can be as much as 100 times more polluted than outdoor air. That spells trouble for one of your most important organs: your lungs. Thankfully, improving your lung health and detoxing the air in your home is simple and doesn’t have…
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Fried Quinoa
A take on traditional Chinese-style fried rice, this fried quinoa version is packed with protein and bursting with vibrant veggies. Add some extras or stick to these healthy ingredients for takeout style you won’t soon forget. Swap out pork for ground chicken or make it plant-based by choosing a meatless ground variety. Day old? Day…