Naturally Healthy Nails

A host of health issues can cause nail problems. Learn what your nails may be saying about you!Having beautiful, well-kept nails can make us feel well groomed and polished. Conversely, when they’re da

Embrace Your Natural Beauty

It’s an exciting time in the world of natural beauty, with people everywhere flaunting what makes them unique. Here’s why embracing our natural beauty—so-called “flaws” and all—is possible and powerfu

Time Management Toolkit for Families

There’s no way to perfectly organize your life so that everything goes off without a hitch. But there are some time-tested tricks you can use to set yourself up for success and increase the odds of th

The Brain and the Heart

Have you ever found yourself saying—and meaning it—something like, “I know it in my heart of hearts” or “deep down in my heart”? At times, our hearts are full of love or grief … or is it the brain whe

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Foods for Radiant Skin

The age-old expression \"you are what you eat\" is true; especially for your complexion. Try these foods for healthy skin and incorporate them into your diet.The age-old expression “you are what you eat

The Lunch Bunch

Packing your own lunch means saving money, eating healthy, and even losing weight. Try these delicious recipes!When you’re away from home and you forgot to bring along the brown bag, it’s all too easy

How To Get Along With Your Isolation Partner—and Yourself

Let’s set the scene. I live in a cozy East Vancouver house with four other roommates. That’s five bedrooms, one bathroom, one kitchen. That may sound like a nightmare to some, but it has usually worke

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

Supplement Backup for Women

A woman\'s nutritional needs change with her age. Supplements can ensure women get the nutrients they need no matter what their age.Over a woman’s lifetime, her health concerns and nutrient needs can v

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

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Beauty Essentials

Have you used essential oils in your skin care regimen lately? Tap into the wisdom of the ancients and learn the value of essential oils in helping to maintain your youthful and vibrant glow. For thou

Chocolate-Nut Parfait Toast

Creamy, silky, and intensely chocolatey, this DIY almond butter is an enticing spread for an upgrade to your morning toast. The almond butter will last for several days at room temperature or in the r

Teaching Kids to Cook—and Care – Additional Resources

Get your family involved Here are some organizations across Canada that will give your kids valuable experience helping high-needs communities access nutritious food. Kids Cook To Care, Toronto Volunt

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

Fabulous Fibre

Fabulous fibre is actually the cell wall of edible plants, and it comes in two forms—soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre can be dissolved in water; as it passes through our digestive tract it a

Seeing Ethical Meat Through an Indigenous Lens

Just outside of Vancouver, the waters of the Capilano River lap at the shore as the river empties into the sea. A woman has trekked here from the opposite end of the city. She kneels, releasing a hand
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Product review: M4U 8 noise cancelling headphones

When you want to block out outside noise and listen to music as you would in your sitting room, PSB, the manufacturers of the MFU 8 headphones say their RoomFeel technology delivers just that. The M4

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

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

15 hot new hotel openings in the USA

A myriad of hotels is due to open throughout 2020 in the US ranging from ultra-luxurious new spa hotels in New York City to glamping retreats on the doorstep of America’s most beautiful national parks

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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

Are Your Children Mentally Prepped?

When it comes to the well-being of our children, there isn’t much we wouldn’t do. We deliberate over what we feed them, where it comes from, and how it’s prepared. We consider how much exercise, scree

Aren’t Your Kids Sweet Enough Already?

Why do children love sugar so much? It’s all biology’s fault. As young, growing, and somewhat vulnerable individuals, their bodies have a preprogrammed mechanism to help ensure energy prioritization 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

Go to the Market

Bring the kids food shopping at the farmers’ market for an opportunity to learn about where fresh food comes from, how it’s grown, and what it takes to cook a nutritious dinner (they actually want to

Food

Green Goddess Soup with Cashew-Turmeric Drizzle

Beyond its nutritional cachet, moringa powder lends this soup, which manages to be simple yet refined at once, a vegetal flavour that plays well with the creamy, slightly astringent turmeric sauce. Ma

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

Saffron Chicken with Dried Apricots and Chickpeas

This warm and satisfying dish pays homage to slow-cooked North African tagines, but comes together in no time, combining sweet apricots with savoury and tender vegetables, legumes, and chicken. As wit

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.

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

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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

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

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

The Cold, The Flu, and The Gut

A healthy gut microbiome may be your best immune defense Cold and flu season might be dreadful, so we’re going to have our probiotics at the ready! We’re covering our bases when it comes to prevention

Health Experts Say: Stay Healthy!

With the whole world clamouring for information during the rapid spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, the global public health community has been echoing a message familiar to all propone

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Back-to-School Aromatherapy Essentials

This back-to-school season, don’t just stock up on books and other supplies; add essential oils to help enhance your learning experience. Aromatherapy is not just great for boosting memory, but it may

Young, Wild and Free

The first rule of Play Club is that you do not talk about Play Club. The second rule? There are no rules. Children need wild, unstructured nature play. Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know.

The rise of vaping

With the dangers of nicotine having been firmly established over the years, fewer Canadian teens have been taking up tobacco. Now, however, there’s a disturbing related trend: more youth are vaping. T

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.

This Is What Happens When You Become a Dad

Think you’ve figured life out? Think you know how to be productive on a few hours of sleep? Becoming a new dad will make you question everything. Here’s how to embrace the joys and challenges that com

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

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