Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Sunshine and Rainbows
The visual appeal of the summer harvest makes it easy to follow the familiar recommendation to “eat the rainbow.” Scarlet red peppers, deep green zucchinis, and jewel-toned eggplants are nourishing to our eyes, souls, and bodies. Summer dining offers casual ways to explore new foods. For kids who are cautious eaters, watermelon picnics, backyard barbecues,…
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Corn-Studded Cornbread with Saucy Tomatoes
This lightly sweet cornbread is less crumbly than traditional versions, which makes it easier to slice. The jammy tomato sauce as accompaniment is fit for the season. A wonderful side dish to serve alongside grilled meat or summer salad. Skin deep Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a carotenoid antioxidant shown to offer some…
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20 Super-Effective AI Prompts for Health
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already influencing how people manage their health—helping them plan workouts, create better meals, and improve sleep hygiene. But not all prompts are created equal. Here are some specific, actionable prompts you can try—each designed to help you get smarter about your health. Make a schedule If you’re trying to balance fitness,…
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Pesto Salmon Frittata
This simple, yet delicious, recipe is perfect to make ahead for a tasty picnic in the sun. The arugula pesto adds fresh flavour, with chunks of salmon adding substance to the frittata. It can also be served warm or at room temperature. Skin deep Fatty in a good way, salmon is a great source of…
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Let’s Talk About Sex
Do you remember your sex ed experience? Maybe it was an awkward conversation at school, with the boys and girls separated into different rooms. Maybe it was an uncomfortable “the birds and the bees” talk with your parents. Or maybe you learned too much one day while surfing the web with a friend—yikes! Thankfully, there…
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Thai Inspired Chicken Noodle Watermelon Salad
This refreshing noodle salad fit for a sultry summer night may become your new favourite way to luxuriate in watermelon. The flavourful sweet-sour watermelon sauce is the perfect foil for the slippery noodles and crunchy vegetables. Alternate cooking methods include oven roasting or pan frying. If you want to fire up the flavour a bit,…
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Ice Cream, Then and Now
This month, we’re celebrating alive’s 50th anniversary with frozen treats, including ice cream! Did you know that the August 1975 issue of alive also contained recipes for homemade ice cream? Back then, our editors were concerned about the lack of labelling in commercial products that allowed many additives to slip unnoticed into everyone’s favourite treat.…
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The Summer Laser That Delivers Major Glow—With Only One Day of Downtime
If you’ve ever been told to steer clear of lasers in the summer, meet the treatment rewriting the rules. Moxi Light—JECT’s bespoke spin on the cult-favorite Moxi laser—offers all the glow-boosting, skin-smoothing benefits you love, with a recovery time so short you could book it on Monday and hit the beach by Friday. Unlike most…
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Internal SPF? The Best Herbs and Superfoods for Sun Protection from Within
You still need sunscreen, we’ll say that up front. But there’s a growing body of research (and herbal wisdom) that says what you eat and drink can help protect your skin, too. While no supplement or smoothie will replace your broad-spectrum SPF, certain nutrients and plant compounds have been shown to support skin health, reduce…
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The Risk Talk: Why Every Kid Needs One
Risk-taking is all too often framed as reckless, or even deadly. But in childhood and adolescence, the right kinds of risks are essential. From trying out for the soccer team to raising a hand in class, strategic risk-taking builds confidence and mental well-being. Western society has grown increasingly fearful of letting kids fall and fail.…