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These recipe excerpts are from Cathy Katin-Grazzini’s new book, Love the Foods That Love the Planet. Reprinted with permission from Health Communications, Inc. Photography by Giordano Katin-Grazzini. Say goodbye to eco-unfriendly heavy pastry and laminated doughs that are loaded with butter and refined carbs. These delightful apple pastries are simply apples wrapped in a bit…

Spring has officially arrived, and that means it’s time to refresh—your skin, your beauty routine, and maybe even your entire vibe. Winter’s dry air and lack of sunshine may have left your complexion feeling a little dull, but now’s the perfect moment to swap out heavy creams and muted tones for lightweight hydration, fresh-faced radiance,…

This is a quick and easy meal full of powerful flavour that you can throw together in minutes from a handful of cupboard ingredients. The starring green is delicate baby bok choy which is lavished with ginger, chili, and crispy garlic, then braised just enough to make it tender with a bit of a bite.…

So You’re a control freak? Same. If you’ve ever found yourself rereading a text before hitting send, overanalyzing why someone didn’t invite you, or desperately trying to change someone’s mind about you—welcome to the club. We’ve all been there. But what if I told you that the secret to peace, happiness, and maybe even glowing…

Why does making friends as an adult feel so awkward? Between work, relationships, and just trying to keep life together, finding and maintaining meaningful friendships can feel like one more thing on the to-do list. But according to Erin Pash, MA, LMFT—a licensed therapist and CEO of Ellie Mental Health—friendships aren’t just nice to have;…

Get plenty of greens with this chicken salad, which gets a boost of green goodness via a peppery arugula dressing made with yogurt, lemon zest, and a hint of goat cheese. And because a classic chicken salad always needs a bit of crunch, there’s lots of green celery and some walnuts too. Serve it open-faced…

Turmeric has been the golden child of wellness for years. Whether it’s in your morning latte, your go-to supplement, or even your skincare routine, this powerhouse ingredient has earned a reputation for fighting inflammation, boosting immunity, and giving skin that coveted glow. But with new superfoods popping up every season—looking at you, sea moss and…

Since ancient times, humans have turned to Mother Earth to treat their ailments and illnesses. This kind of healthcare is far from obsolete: for example, 70 percent of India’s population live in rural areas where they continue to rely on traditional herbal medicines and practitioners. Meanwhile, people in the West continue to learn more about…

Kristin Olszewski isn’t just changing the way we drink wine—she’s redefining what it means to build a brand with purpose. As the founder of Nomadica, a collection of sommelier-curated, low-intervention wines in eco-conscious packaging, Kristin is on a mission to make exceptional, sustainable wines more accessible while challenging the industry’s outdated norms. But her impact…