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This protein-heavy, plant-only sweet bread is great for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Sweet potato provides natural sweetness, while peanut butter adds richness to each slice. Serve with your favourite jam or jelly, or even a smear of cream cheese. Substitutions You can make this recipe gluten-free by using all-purpose, gluten-free flour. And use rice…

We’ve known Alison Carroll for years. First as an olive oil wunderkind, then as the highly creative mind behind swoon-worthy lifestyle brand, Wonder Valley. Pore over Alison’s gorgeous Wonder Valley products, then find a few of her favorites, from The Creative Act to a spa mention we can’t wait to book ourselves (cedar enzymes!). My…

Surprise yourself with a rich and creamy, lemon-forward cottage cheese cheesecake that is much higher in protein than classic versions. A nut-based crust brings healthy fats to the dish and additional satiating protein. Serve it with berry sauce for a beautiful sweet tang and visual appeal. No springform pan? You can also make the cake…

February is known as the month of love—and we’re surrounded by it everywhere we look! Whether you’re being showered with affection from family or loved ones or basking in a little self-care this year, this season demands appreciation! What we’re embracing the most? Foods that are for our hearts and from the heart. In our…

Derived from renewable sources, bioplastics are transforming how we look at plastics, particularly within the healthcare sector. With a significant impact on everything from medical instruments to packaging, bioplastics are helping to redefine the healthcare industry, while simultaneously addressing environmental concerns. Though there are challenges to overcome before bioplastics can fully function as the go-to…

Here’s a beautiful red-on-red salad. It has a great crunchy texture full of nutritional boosts for cardio health. From savoury to sweet, its guaranteed to be a favourite.  Radicchio redux A great base for so many salads, radicchio adds just a hint of bitterness to make sweeter and more savoury flavours pop. If champagne vinegar…

At just 24 years old, Wesley Hamilton found an untapped strength in his family and himself when he was suddenly disabled. Now, through his nonprofit, Disabled But Not Really, he’s showing the disabled community that through fitness, nutrition, and wellness, those with limitations can thrive, not just survive. Growing up, Wesley Hamilton didn’t let himself…

There is a beautiful confluence of flavours in this delightful heart-healthy dish. A bit of West meets East with buffalo and coconut flavours married with red peppers. Served over Israeli couscous, it’s a world of deliciousness in a single healthy dish. What is Israeli couscous? More of a pasta than a grain, Israeli couscous is…