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Consider this a hefty one-bowl meal with minimum fuss and maximum taste: proof that straightforward and simple can also be delicious and satisfying. You can also add dollops of sour cream. If you want fewer carbs, it’s possible to omit the rice. Hot stuff Consider canned chipotle peppers your answer for infusing meals with a…

This is basically a warm hug in a bowl—a simple stew that celebrates the flavours of the season. With nourishing ingredients and minimal effort in the kitchen, this meal tastes best with a big hunk of sourdough for dunking and good company to share it with. If desired, you can swap out the turkey sausage…

Choosing a restaurant for dinner out with family and friends has become increasingly more challenging, considering how many of us have acquired growing lists of foods we can no longer stomach. So, it’s not surprising that the prevalence of food allergy and intolerance is on the rise in urbanized countries, now affecting one in five…

Tahini adds richness to the broth of this satisfying plant-based stew that’s perfect for any nippy night. If possible, prepare this stew a day or two in advance of serving, as the flavours only get better with time. Each bowl is also a rich source of fibre to help bolster digestive health. Look for za’atar…

Years ago, when Millenial Pink reigned supreme, our team longed to deviate from the pink-out that was happening across the web. We wanted something slightly more natural, soft, laid-back, but still of-the-moment. We latched on to what we called ‘Millenial Peach’, an earthier version of the ubiquitous color that defined the time; a warm, soft…

Some of us find the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health outcomes enthralling and are excited about its potential to improve the human experience. Others are cautious, at minimum, or hold a dystopian view of the future in which humans have lost control of technology. There is room for both positions—and now is…

Fat, protein, and carbs—the big three macronutrients have all had their turn being vilified throughout diet culture (from problematic phrases such as “all fats are unhealthy” and “watch your carbs” to misguided rhetoric about protein being the only way to build muscle). Yet this powerful triad of nutrients, in tandem with essential vitamins and minerals,…