Conscious Celebrations

This holiday season, let’s rethink consumption  The holidays are notorious for excess and overconsumption. It’s not just bad news for the planet, though: this excess also creates stress, both emotiona

Mindfulness Education

School is often stressful for kids. Fortunately, our little ones can benefit from practising mindfulness during the school day.Being in the moment. Practising mindfulness. Staying present. We’ve heard

Smoky Tempeh and Confetti Millet

Tempeh is a delicious plant-based protein powerhouse that marries well with any recipe. It’s meaty, firm, and almost nutty in flavour. It is versatile and lends itself well to any marinade. We’ve give

Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar (Burma): The ultimate island escape?

Credit: David van DriesscheSitting on a teakwood chair on the upper deck of the converted cargo boat, photographic location scout David van Driessche knew the ropes. “We are about to sail out of mobil

Addressing Kids’ Emotional Issues

Are you concerned about your child\'s emotional well-being or mood swings? Homeopathic remedies may offer a natural way to treat mild behaviour problems in kids.Is your child moody? Is she aggressive o

Kung Pow Eggplant “Meatballs”

Meatballs at a party are always a hit, and these hors d’oeuvres are sure to disappear fast. The eggplant in these vegetarian delights add the “meatiness” reminiscent of their more traditional cousins.

PB&J Overnight Oatmeal

Tasting like everyone’s favourite schoolyard sandwich, this hearty porridge will surely find a very special place in your daybreak food-hungry heart. It’s full of blood sugar-regulating soluble fibre,

Study Session

Homework doesn\'t have to be an ongoing battle with your kids. Try our 10 homework tips to make your children\'s study experience a more pleasant one.Along with the books and the lunch bags, heading bac

Overweight and Underactive

Back to school is a great time to combat childhood obesity. Exercise, good nutrition, and a back-up vitamin plan help kids embrace a healthy, active lifestyle.Children today face unique challenges to

Fresh Facial Cleansers

Facial cleansing has taken a turn away from harsh face washes, in favour of gentle natural cleansers. Learn how to include cleansing oils, lotions, balms, and waters in your facial routine.While many

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Tropical Avocado Tart with Coconut Crust

Anchored by a fragrant coconut crust, holding a citrusy avocado filling, and garnished with colourful tropical fruits, this make-ahead, show-stopping (and healthy!) dessert is ideal for summer enterta

Cooking with Kids

Want to get your kids enthused about healthy eating? Let them help out in the kitchen. Our kid-friendly recipes will turn your children into junior sous chefs.Cooking is a great way to get kids invest

Harness the Healing Power of Colour

“The effects of colour fly under our awareness radar,” says professor Andrew Elliot, a lead researcher in the field of colour psychology. Whether you know it or not, you (and even some animals!) are a

3 virtual tours of Venice in all her romantic glory – “La Serenissima”

Grand Canal, VeniceIts been a turbulent time for Venice in the last year. This charming holiday hotspot much loved for its romantic gondolas, compelling culture and historical architecture attracted t

Your Pre- and Mid-Workout Nutrition Guide

Most of us will never need to eat that much. But endurance sports, whether you’re running a marathon or a 5K, do require a different approach to nutrition, starting with doubling your carbohydrate int

Paragliding over Interlaken, Switzerland

Paragliding over Interlaken during winter (c) Mike Kaufmann“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will alwa
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Check out the travel technology packed into the smart carry-on bag

Las Vega is full of bright lights and in January full of bright sparks too. We visited the CES technology show this year and bring you this round-up of smart bags. Prepare to raise an eyebrow at the s

5 Best Sleeper Trains in Europe

There is an unassailable romance about travelling by sleeper trains in Europe. They call to mind the grand rail journeys of the past: Paul Theroux on the Iron Rooster or Kerouac’s drifters jumping fre

Bergamo, Lombardy: Six months on from the COVID 19 lockdown

Before the virus hit northern Italy the prosperous city of Bergamo was enjoying a tourist boom. Its airport (Orio del Serio, branded as Milan Bergamo) is Ryanairs biggest Italian hub, serving around 9

Mountain Food in Megève, France

The Toquisimes Food Festival is held in the village of Megève in Frances Savoie region famous mostly as a ski resort every October and is a showcase for local producers. For three days the sports co

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Grow Kids’ Appreciation for Local Food

Did you know that being in a garden can change how kids see healthy eating? And getting their hands dirty could help protect our rapidly shrinking farms? Here’s why.If you ate today, you can thank Can

3 generations of healing

Recovery from an eating disorder can be many things: scary, stressful, empowering. For the Ferguson family, this tumultuous time was also a catalyst, instigating a ripple effect of health and healing.

Study Session

Homework doesn\'t have to be an ongoing battle with your kids. Try our 10 homework tips to make your children\'s study experience a more pleasant one.Along with the books and the lunch bags, heading bac

Pencils, Erasers, and Eye Exams

As a child grows, so do the child\'s eyes. Now\'s the time to get an annual eye exam to determine any potential vision problems.New clothes, fresh school supplies, and a fridge full of healthy ingredien

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

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Nuts About Seed and Citrus Bread

The sunflower seeds and citrus in this delicious bread recipe are both excellent for immune health. Couple them with oats and it’s also a satisfying breakfast loaf. Serve with apple butter and assorte

Smoky Eggplant-Mushroom Dip with Lentils

This Middle Eastern-inspired grilled eggplant dip (moutabal) gets an infusion of umami flavour courtesy of mushroom powder. Powdered lion’s mane, reishi, and cordyceps are good options. Use ripped pie

Lost Feast

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives, many of us are turning to home cooking for health and entertainment. I’m working on my thin-crust pizza, and many of my friends are calling me at odd hours

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

Glazed Bumbleberry Pie in Coconut Hazelnut Crust with Lemon Yogurt Drizzle

This delightful tart is filled to the brim with “bumbleberries.” Not to mislead, though: there is no such thing as a bumbleberry. It’s actually a mixture of fruits and berries that some suggest origin

Health

Fasting and You

If you take medication or have a medical condition that relies on regularity in food intake, fasting may not be for you. For those who are otherwise healthy, here are a few things to consider when dec

The 7 Best Immune-Boosting Supplements

We’ve compiled a list of the perfect supplements to stock up on so you can keep your system running smoothly.With COVID-19 becoming a larger and more worrisome epidemic across the globe, keeping your

Quercetin: It could be your immune system’s new BFF

All about quercetin, the super supplement!Wait, what is quercetin? Quercetin isn’t a health supplement that’s widely known, and many would find it hard to say (hot tip: it’s pronounced like kwur-seh-t

Beauty Series Part 1

It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy—or it should be. Here are some simple strategies to enjoy the sunshine and keep your skin safe and beautiful. Eat your sunscreen… Your summer skin strategy shou

Power Up Your Brain

When we think of staying healthy, most of us consider the importance of keeping our bodies fit, but we may not give our brain a second thought. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple things you can d

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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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“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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