Category: Lifestyle Blog
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A Latte with Benefits: The Mood-Boosting, Antioxidant-Packed Sip You Need
We love Anima Mundi for their herbal alchemy—if you’ve been reading The Chalkboard Mag, you already know we feature their recipes quite often. This dreamy layered latte is yet another reason why. With rich, bold coffee floating between two creamy layers, it’s a feast for the eyes and the senses. But beyond its gorgeous gradient,…
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Crossing the Digital Divide
From GPS to online banking, technology has forever changed the way we interact with the world around us. As teens and young adults embrace the digital age with open arms, older adults are lagging behind. In 2023, 76 percent of seniors reported owning a smartphone, compared with 97 percent of the younger generation. While technology…
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5 Ways For Overwhelmed High-Performers To Reset And Gain Control
High-performers are naturally adept at getting things done. They thrive as leaders and managers, navigating challenges with agility and expertise. Yet, in a fast-paced world of constant connectivity, back-to-back meetings, and little time for breaks, even the most accomplished professionals can feel like they’re losing control—or worse, burning out. In The Choice Is Yours: A…
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Herby Mustard Roasted Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Ranch Chips
This rustic chicken sandwich is loaded with flavour and nutrients, paired with crispy homemade chips for a satisfying, age-defying meal. Juicy herb-roasted chicken, tangy mustard, and crispy ranch-seasoned chips—everything you could want in a homey, comforting sandwich!
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Social Media Comparison
The more Aditi Subramaniam scrolled, the worse she felt. Whether she encountered a job promotion announcement on LinkedIn or a post about a lavish vacation on Instagram, years of browsing the pristine, embellished lives of social media users caused her to criticize her life. After numerous failed attempts at ghosting her profiles, her negative feelings…
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Asparagus Recoup Soup with Crispy Croûtons
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. Here’s a delicious way to salvage the tough, woody ends of asparagus spears. They make an exquisitely flavored velvety soup that whips up in minutes. We garnish it…
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10 Morning Must-Tries for a Stronger Immune System
Move over, cough syrup. Give cold and flu season the cold shoulder by sprucing up your morning routine! By adding these tasks to your daily to-do list, you can help strengthen your body’s natural defense system and head into your week sniffle-free. Stop hitting snooze Trust us—we know it’s tempting. But hitting snooze and oversleeping…
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Creamy Cauliflower and White Bean Soup with Rosemary Sourdough Croutons and Parmesan Tuile
A bowl of comfort, this creamy soup pairs nutty, slightly sweet cauliflower and meaty white beans with golden croutons and crunchy Parmesan crisps. This soup is loaded with skin-loving nutrients and is finished with a crispy Parmesan tuile for a rich, savoury crunch.
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Forever Young: The Art of Delaying Time
Time keeps moving forward, and while we can’t turn back the clock, maybe we can “slow it down” a bit. Biological age assesses the vitality of your cells, offering insights beyond the measured years on a calendar. You can help nudge your body’s internal timekeeper to adopt a more relaxed pace, ensuring your cells and…
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Smoky Lentil and Herb Galette with Zesty Side Salad
Earthy lentils, fresh herbs, and creamy goat cheese come together in this irresistible galette that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This rustic galette and zesty side salad, rich in fibre and minerals, are designed to nourish from the inside out—comfort food that loves you back.