6 Tips for Choosing a Natural Sunscreen

Every summer shopping list should include a natural sunscreen. Find out how to choose a product that best suits your needs.Can you feel it? Summer is just around the corner! In between booking your be

Being A Helpful Helper

Do you know someone with cancer? Most Canadians do. A 2019 report shows that half of us will develop cancer in our lifetime.This sobering statistic highlights the importance of giving compassionate an

Warming Moroccan Turkey Stew

It’s a given that a delicious bowl of stew hits the mark on a cold November night. This warming stew has a fiery kick with the hidden cayenne in the spice mix. A little extra simmering will soften the

Detox Salad with Tofu Mayo

This colourful winter salad is a delicious stand-alone dish or can compliment any menu. In the case of an entirely plant-based meal, pair it with our Smoky Tempeh over a bed of Confetti Millet.Versati

Rearing Resilience

Parents, does it ever feel like hardly a week—or day—goes by without a tantrum or raised voice in your house? Does parenting feel stressful—too stressful? As a family, are you struggling with how to c

Butternut Squash Steak

Vegetable steaks have become very popular lately and for good reason. They’re a perfectly comforting meal during chilly winter days. This recipe takes advantage of lentils and their abundance of folic

Supplement Your Day

The buzz around manuka honey Known for its antibacterial and antiviral components, New Zealand’s most famous honey has long been used as a traditional medicine for healing wounds. But it’s useful (and

Sweet Buckwheat Crepes

The filling options for these sweet crepes are endless, from sliced fruit to melted chocolate to sweetened chestnuts and beyond. Keep things kid-friendly with a simple drizzle of maple syrup. Or marin

Butternut Squash Steak

Vegetable steaks have become very popular lately and for good reason. They’re a perfectly comforting meal during chilly winter days. This recipe takes advantage of lentils and their abundance of folic

What’s it like to be a tourist in Israel during the pandemic?

The tiny Mediterranean country of Israel keeps popping up in the daily Covid news right now as pioneers of the vaccine rollout during a national lockdown. The borders are closed, indeed the airport is

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Mashed Potato Tempeh Pie

Stealth add-ins such as miso and soy sauce add umami depth to this plant-based riff on shepherd’s pie that is sure to leave everyone around the table searching for the like button—even the most devout

Gardening’s Good for What Ails You

Wouldn’t it be sweet if a single activity could improve mental and physical health, boost quality of life, cost next to nothing, and be a downright pleasure to boot? The humble act of gardening, it se

alive’s 12 Months of Wellness: Sign Up Now

Let’s be real here; 2020 wasn’t an easy year. We’ve been reminded of just how important it us to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, and to put an even bigger focus on our health than ever befo

Winter Hair Care

Don\'t hide your hair under a toque! This winter take a natural approach to treat split ends, frizzy hair, dandruff, and other winter hair problems.It’s nice to make our hair look and feel fabulous dur

Best Hair Practices

Understanding your hair and scalp type will help you customize a natural routine to keep your hair healthy and shiny.Many of us feel that our hair is a key part of our identity—or at the very least, a

Personal Care From Nature

We take great care of our health by eating right, sleeping well, and exercising. But sometimes this care doesn’t extend to some of our everyday products. Here’s why we should pay more attention to the
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10 of the best places to see Britain’s Autumn colours 2020

Summer may be losing its bloom and as it does so Autumn brings its own natural palette to Britain’s forests, arboretums, parks and gardens. 2020 is the year of the staycation, and from late September

A tour of Naxos the largest of the Cyclades, Greece

I’m heading for Naxos, supposedly the island where Dionysus, the god of wine and fun was born. It’s the largest of the Cyclades and probably the most fertile due to rain clouds forming on its mountain

How we got married by a penguin in Antarctica

We found ourselves on a bright sunny Tuesday morning in a Zodiac boat, being delayed by three humpback whales on our way to say our vows. I’ll be honest; this was not my idea. We had booked a wedding

Road Trip to Hucking, Franking & “Fucking” by Camper Van in Austria – despite COVID-19

We had heard that Austria was going to be a tricky beast to get into because of COVID, but the potential embarrassment of being turned away from the border because we were from England was not enough

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Am I Pretty Or Ugly?

Children as young as five years old are unhappy with their body image, and some six-year-old girls want to look \"sexy.\" What can parents do to counteract the destructive messages that kids receive thr

4 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

If holiday stress is a regular part of your Christmas, learn how to dial it down with some simple strategies. Less really can be more.It’s upon us! The season of too much to do and too little time. We

6 Ways to Help Busy Kids Thrive

Busy kids can be a challenge—but you can help them thrive. Read on to learn how nutrition and leisure time can affect your child\'s energy levels.Children have personalities of their own. Some kids lov

Kids’ Nutrition

Iron, vitamin A, calcium, and magnesium are important nutrients for kids\' health. While we may associate nutrient deficiencies with developing countries, even some Canadian kids aren\'t getting enough

Build a Better Lunch

Lunchtime doesn\'t have to be boring. Use leftovers to make a healthy lunch your kids will love.The verdict is in: leftovers are the number one choice when it comes to convenience for kids’ lunches, bu

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Mocha Quinoa Bowl

Though quinoa is highly nutritious, a lot of people are rather meh when it comes to its grassy flavour. But when disguised as a brownie-esque breakfast bowl with a caffeine-fuelled edge, quinoa become

Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Pomegranate Molasses

There’s a hint of heat to these baked sweet potato fries. But don’t worry! The spice is muted by baking, leaving just a tingle on your tongue. If you’re concerned about the heat level, serve the haris

Indian Spiced Yam Jackets

The brilliant orange of sweet potatoes blended with black beans and Indian spices create a perfect warming dish for January. But its tremendous eye appeal provides more than just looks. The flavour an

Smoky Fire-Roasted Tomato and Bean Soup

This soup is an easy fix for any occasion. The beauty of it is that you can easily substitute a few items without compromising on flavour. Can’t find fire-roasted tomatoes? Add a generous pinch of smo

Black Forest Granola

It’s too obvious, but we’ll say it anyway: this deep chocolate granola with crunchy nuts and sweet-tart cherries is so crave-worthy, portion control will take strong willpower. If ever granola could b

Health

6 Natural Aids for Sleep

Some natural products benefit healthy sleep through a number of different actions. Here are our top 6 recommendations:Melatonin – signals sleep onset in the brain Magnesium – muscle and nervous system

Immunity Series, Part 1: This Is What Happens When a Virus Invades Your Immune System

With the whole world clamoring for information during the rapid spread of COVID-19, the global public health community is echoing a message familiar to anyone who’s big into natural health (that’s you

A Gut Feeling about Body Weight

You’re unlikely to hear a brass fanfare when you reach for the carrot sticks instead of the cookies, nor wild applause when you lace up your shoes for an evening walk instead of collapsing onto the co

What Is the Endocannabinoid System?

The history of cannabis use is a long one, stretching as far back as 5,000 years. It’s one of the first plants to have been used as a medicine, but it was also used recreationally and for religious ce

What You Need to Know About Manuka Honey’s Immunity Benefits

What’s the buzz? Honey is one of nature’s most amazing gifts. This sweet, syrupy nectar made by hundreds of busy little bees has a wide variety of different uses, from creating beeswax and helping sta

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The Hormone Dance

From puberty to menopause and beyond, women are kept on their toes in an ever-changing dance with their hormones. Sometimes hormones can make you feel lousy—but you aren’t powerless. You simply have t

What Is the Endocannabinoid System?

The history of cannabis use is a long one, stretching as far back as 5,000 years. It’s one of the first plants to have been used as a medicine, but it was also used recreationally and for religious ce

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Body positivity has swept the nation. Self-acceptance of our bodies, even if we don’t match cultural size ideals, has evolved into a massive movement. Instead of obsessing over “imperfections,” social

Go With Your Gut to Cut the Cravings

“Listen to your body” is good advice for the most part—when your body wants something perfectly reasonable, like a brisk walk. But other times, it can be problematic: what if your body is unmistakably

Improve Your Health at the Cellular Level

The word “cell,” derived from the Latin for cella or “small room,” describes the tiny biological structures from which all life is built. The human body consists of trillions of cells in total and hun

Diabetes 101

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada. Yet it also seems to be one of the most poorly understood, with people’s knowledge of risk factors and complications being surprisingly l

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