Category: Lifestyle Blog
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How to Make the Mineral Mocktail of Your Dreams
Ready to elevate your wellness journey? Cosmic Tonic – A Guide to Herbal Infusions, Mineral Mocktails, and Healing Elixirs by Kristin Dahl and Jamie Michelle, delves into the vibrant world of herbal concoctions, blending traditional knowledge with modern wellness practices. This book is your companion for exploring a variety of recipes, from soothing infusions to energizing…
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Vinos, Listen Up—Here’s How to Pick the Healthiest Wines (Plus, a Few of Our Favorites)
In the wellness community, we often go all-or-nothing on alcohol, claiming it’s either completely harmless (translation: we need our five o’clock glass of rosé) or the devil on your shoulder negating all your other health attempts. The reality is somewhere in the middle. Alcohol can also make social events, relaxation, and creativity easier—but you also…
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Embrace August’s Bounty
August is bursting onto the scene like a summer carnival, bringing with it a riot of colours and flavours. From plump tomatoes that practically beg to be eaten to peaches, crisp cucumbers, and peppers that snap with freshness, August offers a full-bodied feast for the senses. Grab a peach or dive into a pile of…
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Crunchy Cabbage and Kale Salad with Thai Dressing
There’s slaw that most of us are familiar with and then there’s our Crunchy Cabbage and Kale Salad that puts an entirely new spin on what a cabbage and kale salad should taste like. A great stand-alone dish, this can also be served with grilled meats or seafood. What is ponzu sauce? A citrus-flavoured…
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From Namaste to Soulmate: Practical Steps to a Conscious Relationship
In a world where swiping left and right has become the norm, finding a relationship that truly resonates on a deeper level can feel like a rare gem. Enter the concept of a conscious relationship—one that’s all about being mindful, intentional, and genuinely connected with your partner. To dive into this idea, we caught up…
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Roasted Salmon with Tomato and Peach Salad
When show-off tomatoes and cling-free peaches are in season, this combo salad ticks all the boxes. The flavour combination coupled with fresh mozza cheese and the salty tang of olives shows summer at its finest. Serving tips It’s best to leave salmon out at room temperature for up to 30 minutes to remove the chill…
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5 Things Our Editors Are Loving This Week: The Drinkable Sachet Edition
OUR WEEKLY BREAKDOWN of everything in our editors’ pantries, go-bags, bathroom cabinets, and wellness spaces that we’re obsessing over at the moment. AGENT NATEUR CALM (BEAUTY) | At this point, fangirling over Agent Nateur feels like one of our favorite pastimes, but we have many reasons to continue our gushing hobby. Their most recent launch,…
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Colourful and Crispy Poke Bowls
There’s nothing tastier than slightly salted seafood paired with crisp veggies for the perfect umami combo on a hot summer day. That’s the beauty of poke. And it’s such an easy dish to prepare. What was once predominantly eaten in restaurants is now often being prepared at home. DIY sriracha mayo Some people love to…
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Roasted Summer Vegetable Salad on Charred Romaine
These summer vegetables are a win-win. With a drizzle of the freshest extra-virgin olive oil and a well-aged balsamic, it’s about as close to the flavours of Italy as you can get. Why char fresh lettuce? Charring romaine adds a lovely smoky flavour to this dish. Alternatively, serve vegetables spooned into fresh radicchio leaves for…
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Food for Kids
Children can be pretty resilient, but they’re up against a formidable foe. The effects of heavily processed foods on children’s nutrition and health are increasingly hard to ignore, and that’s led many parents to fret about what their kids are eating, both at school and at home, and the impact it’s having on their present…