Category: Lifestyle Blog
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How to Get Your Kid to Ask for Greens (Hint: It Tastes Like Chocolate)
Why Are Kids so good at avoiding greens? If parenting were a sport, sneaking greens into your kid’s diet would be the gold medal event. You’d be up against world-class competitors with superhuman abilities to detect a microscopic fleck of spinach from across the room. Seriously, how do they do it? One second, you’re blending…
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Dairy-Free Spicy Nacho “Cheese” Dip
This tasty dish feeds a crowd, is dairy free, and is packed with healthy vegetables and lots of spicy flavor. Added to a base of roasted butternut squash, the soaked overnight cashews lend a rich creaminess. Hints of smoky flavor and layers of spice come from roasted poblano peppers, smoked paprika, and fresh jalapenos, while…
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The Dangers of Artificial Blue Light: Fact or Fiction?
Within my household, there’s no greater point of debate than the appropriate screen brightness level of digital devices. My obsession with reducing the intensity to a notch above darkness seems to cause my partner physical pain, as the action is often met with intense squinting and a groan. In my defence, my vigilance is likely…
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Kale, Mushroom Sweet Potato Bites
These mini-pizzas are the perfect two-bite cocktail appetizer, and a savory sweet potato crust makes them completely gluten free. The crust is bound together with parmesan, hemp hearts, almond flour, and egg, which also helps deliver a punch of protein. The garlicky kale and mushrooms, with just a pinch of chili flakes and a final…
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Season’s Eatings
The passing of the seasons brings a shift in the weather—and our eating habits, too. Understanding how factors like light exposure, mood, and temperature drive our eating habits could explain some of our behaviours and may be key to unlocking solutions to our not-so-healthy choices. What’s light got to do with it? Despite intuitive ideas…
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Navigating Narcissism: The Ultimate Guide to Thriving and Self-Protection
Life can be challenging enough on its own, but when you find yourself entangled with a narcissist—whether in personal relationships or professional settings—the complexity multiplies exponentially. The constant emotional drain, manipulation, and criticism can leave even the strongest individuals feeling depleted and questioning their self-worth. But there’s hope. With the right strategies and mindset, you…
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Understanding Ikigai: The Japanese Philosophy for a Fulfilling Life
Have you ever felt a gnawing sense of emptiness despite ticking off achievements or wondered late at night, “Is this all there is to life?” If so, you’re not alone. The quest for purpose and fulfillment is a universal human pursuit, leading many to explore philosophies that promise clarity and direction. One concept, in particular,…
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From Self-Care to Altruism: Mastering the Power of Compassion
Compassion is a profound emotional response that connects us to others—a genuine desire for their well-being and a willingness to alleviate suffering. At its core, however, compassion begins within us, through self-compassion. Self-compassion is far more than an indulgence—it’s a powerful cornerstone for building personal resilience and extending authentic compassion to others, creating a foundation…
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Love Bombing: How to Recognize and Stop Emotional Manipulation
Imagine being swept off your feet by a whirlwind romance, only to discover it’s a calculated tactic of manipulation. This is the essence of love bombing, a phenomenon gaining increasing attention in the world of relationships. Love bombing is a manipulative strategy where someone overwhelms their partner with excessive affection, attention, and adoration, often with…
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Celebrate Diversity
Canada’s identity is a mosaic of vibrant cultural traditions, especially during the winter holiday season. Our national identity is steeped in the civic ideal of multiculturalism, which the government defines as the commitment to ensuring that every citizen can preserve their cultural identity, take pride in their ancestry, and feel a sense of belonging. In…