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

Spiced Black Quinoa and Du Puy Lentil Pilaf with Cumin-Ginger Vinaigrette

Pilaf is a term liberally used to simply mean “grains cooked in broth.” There are usually onions, garlic, and spices involved, and the grains are often sautéed in butter or oil before being simmered i

Warm Potato Salad with Blueberries, Pumpkin Seeds, and Lemon Yogurt Dressing

This delicious meal-in-a-bowl is a bright spin on a potato salad favourite. We folded in crisp romaine and paired it with blueberries, noted for their health-giving deliciousness. Drizzled with a fres

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.

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The Best Natural Strategies for Boosting Testosterone

Aging brings about all sorts of physical changes, some of which can affect the ability to have or enjoy sex. For men, while age might affect sexuality, there are ways to support sexual health and func

Active Indoor Boredom Busters

When kids are stuck inside, it’s difficult to keep them amused and active. Try some of these boredom busters that quash the dreaded cries of “I’m bored” and boost the body and mind at the same time.Th

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

The Spirit of Giving

Choose meaningful gifts for your family and friends this holiday season. Sustainable, healthy, and eco-friendly options are available at your natural health retailer\'s.It’s that time of year again—tim

Saving Our Food From Extinction

A personal journey of saving ancient apples in the Lost Orchard When it comes to the produce we eat, variety is more than the spice of life. It’s the key to a healthy, resilient, and sustainable food

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

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Top 6 Sodium Culprits

We all know salty chips are loaded with sodium. But how about that innocent-looking can of soup in your pantry? Take a closer peek at its nutrition label, and you might find that it’s loaded with sodi

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

Vegan Tempeh Bolognese

With savoury, crumbled tempeh and a rich tomato sauce, this could quickly become your go-to plant-based pasta sauce. If you’re using wine, pick something good enough to drink with dinner, whatever tha

Respect Your Elderberries

Viruses beware! We all love snacking on different types of berries so we can benefit from their wonderful health effects, but have you ever considered the magic of elderberries?What’s so great about e

Top 10 European Christmas Markets

Forget your local high street this Christmas and make your way to one of Europes fabulous Christmas markets. Mingle with the locals and meander through the festive stalls, tippling on mulled wine whil

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
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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

The stately homes of Northamptonshire – plus a surprise or two

When the sunny days of summer greet Englands green and pleasant lands its time to check out whats on offer. In particular, Northamptonshire, a smudge of land in the East Midlands just an hour or so fr

Can you stay COVID safe when you fly?

Would you board a flight at this time? There are diehard travellers who would maybe on business or just because their pre-booked flight is still operating and they wont get a refund. Also Read: Consta

Why you must make Alcudia your next holiday stop in Mallorca

Just because the lush, seafront city of Alcudia is a mere 24 square miles (60 square kilometres) that has no bearing on how much this lovely port and ancient city on the islands nether region, can off

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A 5-day school lunch plan your kids will love!

This 5-day lunch plan is filled with healthy snacks that your kids will adore. Day 1 Dips: mashed avocado sprinkled with hemp hearts and lime juice; hummus Crackers for dipping Sliced crunchy veggies

Celebrating Grandfathers

Grandfathers are important people. Recent research shows that grandfathering helps support grandchildren as they grow and develop.Have you celebrated your grandfather lately? If we’re lucky, we have t

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

Birding

Birding is an easy, inexpensive family activity that requires almost no equipment beyond a pair of binoculars, some comfortable shoes, and a field guide.If you have ever been enraptured by the wild ca

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.

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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

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

Pomegranate and Fennel Elixir

Ingredients1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened pomegranate juice 1 Gala apple, cored 1/2 cup (125 mL) roughly chopped fennel bulb 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lime juice Sparkling waterDirectionsIn blender, combine togeth

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

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake with Maple Cream

This cake is not too sweet, not too rich, but still offers all the comfort (hello, maple syrup and warming spices) you want when finishing off a festive meal. Plus, there is no refined sugar in sight.

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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Women around the world are struggling with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, one of the most common autoimmune diseases, a group of nearly 100 diseases first recognized only 50 years ago. Left feeling exhauste

The Wonders Of Hyaluronic Acid

Have you heard of hyaluronic acid? You’re likely familiar with the term, since this star ingredient is included in everything from skin creams to joint supplements. However, you may not know exactly w

Expert Advice: How to Support Your Immune System

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world are feeling anxious and full of questions about staying healthy. Washing your hands and keeping your distance from others is the absolute best way

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

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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Keepin’ It Hot with Fire Cider Vinegar

Fire cider is a powerful botanical concoction that combines a host of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients marinated for several weeks in ACV. It can be used as a potent cold and flu buster

Get Well, Not High

We wanted to share a sneak peak at some exciting content coming in the January 2020 issue of alive magazine. In this issue, the Canadian Health Food Association tells us why natural health industry ex

Breakfast Cinnamon-Baked Apples with Star Anise, Cranberries, and Sunflower Seeds

Star anise adds an exotic sweetness to the dish, which also works as a healthy dessert. You can use any kind of apple for this recipe and adjust the amount of cranberries to balance the apples’ sweetn

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

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

Plant-Based Eggplant Lasagna with Chickpeas, Marinara, and Tofu-Cashew Ricotta

You might never want to go back to regular lasagna after this plant-based version. The creamy tofu-cashew ricotta with lemon zest is the perfect foil to juicy eggplant cooked with a minimal amount of

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