Category: Lifestyle Blog
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A Mini Guide to the Magic of Herbal Simples
Jamie Michelle and Kristin Dahl, both known for their expertise in herbalism and holistic wellness, have teamed up to create Comic Tonic – A Guide to Herbal Infusions, Mineral Mocktails, and Healing Elixirs. In this beautifully crafted guide, they share their passion for natural health through an array of recipes and practices designed to enhance…
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Build Better Breakfasts
As we dive into another busy season when focus is on staying healthy during the accompanying cold and flu onslaught, we’ve curated a lineup of recipes brimming with immune-boosting superfoods. From the vibrant kick of vitamin C-packed citrus to the comforting embrace of warm spices, each of our “better breakfast” dishes is crafted to nourish…
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A Climate Revolution
Long before she reclaimed the term “environmentalist” at 19, Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru spent her childhood with her elbows in the dirt, gardening alongside her mother and grandmother in Northeastern Connecticut’s Quiet Corner region. Gatheru is the child of Kenyan immigrants whose ancestry includes farmers along the maternal and paternal lines as far back as oral…
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Spinach Egg Wrap Omelette with Spiced Squash
Wrap up your morning with this savoury and satisfying Spinach Omelette with Spiced Squash, filled with vitamins A, C, K, and folate. This dish offers a range of health benefits due to its contents’ unique nutritional properties and bioactive compounds. It’s also a great way to incorporate vegetables into your breakfast routine! Easy-peasy freeze For…
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Purple Berry Protein Breakfast Muffins
These vibrant muffins are not only visually appealing, but they also make a nutritious breakfast option. Packed with berries, oats, and protein powder, they provide a wholesome start to your day. No almond flour—no problem If you don’t have almond flour in your pantry, but you do have some raw, blanched almonds, you can easily…
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Bring the Outdoors In!
Navigate the changing seasons and enjoy the beauty of nature year-round by filling your indoor spaces with plants. They’re good for your health and happiness! It’s that time of year again, when the long, warm days of summer and endless hours spent outside begin to fade and the season transitions into decreased daylight, cooler temperatures,…
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Citrusy Green Tea Smoothie Bowl
Green tea and citrus each offer several health benefits, and, when consumed together, they enhance each other’s positive effects. Start your day with a burst of antioxidants, protein, and vitamins in this refreshing smoothie bowl. It’s a delicious way to support your immune system first thing in the morning. Fibre boost Add 1 Tbsp (15…
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The Upside of Food Upcycling
A whopping 58 percent of all food produced in Canada is lost or wasted every year. A third of those 35.5 million metric tonnes of wasted food could be rescued. Innovative Canadians are making a difference, working to eliminate food waste, protect the environment, and feed our communities—all through the power of upcycling. What’s up…
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Mediterranean Bliss: Suzy’s Easy Halloumi & Tomato Pesto Recipe
Looking for a super tasty, feel-good dish that’s as easy as it is delicious? Suzy Karadsheh, the Egyptian-born New York Times bestselling queen behind The Mediterranean Dish on Instagram, is here to save the day! In her latest upcoming cookbook, The Mediterranean Dish: Simply Dinner, Suzy shares a mouthwatering Rainbow Grape Tomatoes and Halloumi with…
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Medicinal Chicken Pho
Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup. Its broth gives off a heady, spiced fragrance that makes you feel taken care of. This comforting and nourishing pho combines the healing power of high-protein chicken broth packed with gelatin, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. It’s an ideal choice for supporting immunity and healing from the inside out…