Spring’s Flowers

Looking to spice up your springtime meals? Why not try adding a sprinkle of edible flowers to your recipe repertoire? While it may seem a bit “far out” to be eating flowers, you probably have already

Mother Nature’s Air Purifiers

Fight airborne toxins in your home by growing certain types of indoor plants.With winter fast approaching, we will be spending more and more time indoors. This is a perfect time to consider some speci

Chicken Noodle Soup Shines Again

Why it’s time for comfort and health to be reunited Chicken soup has played a role in food traditions around the world for millennia. From Asia to the Middle East to North America, the smell of a simm

Nacho Pizza

Nachos meet pizza. Pizza meet nachos. All your favourite nacho flavours are piled onto a warm, oversized tortilla, proof that pizza night can play by the nutritional rules. If serving leftovers, leave

Feel free again in one of these overlooked English beauty spots

England has some spectacular open spaces where social distancing comes naturally. Go ahead and become one with nature once again at one of these less well-known spots for a get-away-from-it-all, natur

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

Why You Should Try Oil Pulling (and How to Do It)

Google “oil pulling,” and you’ll find countless testimonials by people who are hooked on this natural mouthwash.You’ve probably heard of oil pulling: an ancient Ayurvedic technique that involves swish

Sesame Seed Crusted Salmon

Sesame seeds add a nutritious crunch to buttery salmon and prove a weeknight meal can bring some gastro magic. Can’t find wild salmon? Rainbow trout or arctic char are good swaps.Going plant based?  T

Matters of the Heart

Men and women experience heart attacks in unique ways. The stories of two heart attack survivors demonstrate just how different the experience can be and why paying attention to what our bodies are te

Skin Care

Children are especially sensitive to the chemicals found in personal care products. Reduce kids’ chemical exposure by using organic skin care products. Wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, dull skin—just bec

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Why Gibraltar Rocks

Gibraltar has a most unusual status at the moment as it is one of few destinations that have no coronavirus-related restrictions for UK travellers either way. Add to that that several airlines have di

Chocolate Cheesecake Crepes

Beyond its fanciful presentation, one reason to love this impressive-looking recipe is that it’s surprisingly easy to make. Prepare the crepes, sauce, and filling a day or two in advance, and then sim

7 Bread Recipes To Make Under Quarantine

What is it about bread that makes it so satisfying to bake? Maybe it’s the scientific precision that’s needed—to get every measurement and mixture exactly right for the perfect loaf. Or maybe it’s bec

Grilled Greens with Warm Blackberries in White Balsamic Dressing

The fusion of sweet, salty, and tart is an explosion of the senses. When prolific blackberries are in season, there is an unlimited collection of dessert recipes. We’ve taken this to a new level by ma

Water and Our Skin!

What does water have to do with skin? A ton, as it turns out! Our skin is awash in water—30 percent water, in fact—and keeping it there can help make our complexions healthy and happy. Water and our s

Rejuvenate Your Skin

Harsh, freezing weather outside - and dry conditions inside - it\'s time to implement an evening skin care routine to protect skin from the ravages of winter.Cold winds, freezing temperatures, and dry
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Italy: Parma – why this city will be on everybody’s lips in 2021

The city of Parma, famous for its ham (prosciutto) and cheese, is situated between the Adriatic sea and Tuscany. It is one of the largest cities in the north of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna an

12 Best Beaches – one for every month of the year

There’s a beach for everyone: from the stunning sands of Latin America, to the beautiful British coast, onwards to the Mediterranean’s best beach, and then down to a Pacific island paradise. 1JANUARY

It’s not too late to book an extravagant New Year’s Eve experience in London

Still at a loose end for New Years Eve? Check out these sometimes debauched suggestions in London: Spend New Years Eve in an Igloo Snow Globe Experience a winter pop up with the cosiest bar on the riv

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

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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

A Green Halloween

Halloween can come with some creepy chemicals. Help your little ghouls and goblins have an eco-friendly Halloween.Halloween is a fun-filled and exciting holiday that many young families take part in e

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

Thanks a Brunch!

Start Mother\'s Day with these delicious and nutritious brunch recipes made with love.Every mother likes to be pampered on her special day in May. And what better way to celebrate Mom (or any other won

5 Tips to Encourage Kids to Eat their Veggies

You can lead a kid to veggies, but can you make him eat?Who hasn’t struggled getting their child to eat a balanced diet? It’s a common problem that many parents are faced with. No more hiding! Veggies

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Colourful Roasted Veggies and Lentils with Crisped Kale and Creamy Vegan Mayo

The contrast of colour makes this an eye-appealing meal for all ages. With slightly crisped lentils, kale, and nuts, it delivers on all textures as well. Topped with a creamy, lemony mayo, it’s pucker

Sesame Seed Crusted Salmon

Sesame seeds add a nutritious crunch to buttery salmon and prove a weeknight meal can bring some gastro magic. Can’t find wild salmon? Rainbow trout or arctic char are good swaps.Going plant based?  T

Chocolate Cheesecake Crepes

Beyond its fanciful presentation, one reason to love this impressive-looking recipe is that it’s surprisingly easy to make. Prepare the crepes, sauce, and filling a day or two in advance, and then sim

Herby Flax Parmesan Scones

These savoury scones, made with flaxseed powder to lend a nutty taste, are screaming for a smear of butter to be the perfect sidekick for a bowl of steamy soup or chili. Instead of thyme, you could su

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

Health

Bring on the Greens!

Leafy greens offer a powerful combination of vitamins and minerals, as well as phytonutrients that act as antioxidants, inflammation fighters, and overall health boosters. There are countless reasons

Health Gap Harms Women

From politics and film to business and science, women are routinely underrepresented. There’s another sphere in which female representation is lacking, and it’s one that threatens women’s well-being a

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

Feeling Stressed?

We tend to think of stress as a modern malady, but you’d better believe that the pharaohs of ancient Egypt and the emperors of Rome suffered their fair share of anxious moments.* The herbs ancient civ

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

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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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