5 Ways to Grow Through Grief

Grief and loss are unavoidable—even for children. Learning healthy ways to respond to pain is essential for a happy life. These actionable tips will help you and your family build a foundation of resi

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

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

Warming Emerald Green Soup

Filling up on green foods is an excellent way to boost your immunity. In our soup that’s chock full of brilliant antioxidant-loaded vegetables and nutrients, a hit of fiery cayenne is just the ticket
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Is Becoming Vegan Hard to Stomach?

If you’ve switched to vegan but plants are feeling more like wild animals in your belly, don’t give up! Sometimes dietary change is like going to the gym—you just need to build up your digestive stren

10 sensational hotel baths with a view

With designer bathrooms quickly becoming a highly lusted-after interior design trend, the worlds most luxurious hotels have unveiled their own bath time eye candy. Imagine sinking into some bubbles lo

Avocado and Salmon Cocktails

With a blend of puckery grapefruit, peppery chives, and a hit of smoked salmon, this little starter brings a flavour explosion to the taste buds. Easy to assemble, serve it on a bed of spicy arugula f

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

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

A Cure For Wellness

Wellness is a growing phenomenon that pushes people to make choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. With more people practising wellness, consideration must be given to the ways in which privile

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Noodle Baskets

There is no better way to get kids to eat than by getting them involved in making their own food. This kid-friendly hors d’oeuvre will even have adults getting in on the fun and building their own mas

Who’s the Boss?

Teaching your children responsibility is one of the backbones of parenting. Why, then, is it so difficult to know how much is too much, and how soon is too soon? Sometimes the hardest thing for an adu

Growing Kids’ Green Thumbs

Gardening with kids can sow the seeds of a lifelong love of plants, the earth, and nature\'s wonders. As well as sharing an outdoor activity, you can teach your child about environmental stewardship.Ma

The Secret Life of Fungi

There is more than meets the eye As a human being, when you think of something that is “like you,” what do you imagine? In 2000, Dr. Michael Hathaway, professor of anthropology at Simon Fraser Univers

Rooted In Vitality

Fixed as they are, deep in the soil, plants can’t run from a threat. Instead, they’re left to their own devices to protect themselves from pathogens, parasites, herbivores, and the environment—and the

7 Natural Beauty Essentials

Discover these natural beauty essentials for healthy, glowing skin. Although witch hazel and apple cider vinegar may sound old-fashioned, these basic skin care products are not only good for you, they
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Explore underwater wrecks using virtual reality at Heritage Malta’s new online museum

One of the most exciting underwater experiences you can have is to explore sunken wrecks in the wide expanse of the world’s seas and oceans. Its a fascinating window into our collective past and a dra

Travel Guide: 48 hours in Luxembourg – The Grand Duchy

March 2020 signals free transport for all in Europe’s richest country The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. This tiny landlocked country, sandwiched between France, Belgium and Germany, is surrounded by rol

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

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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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Don\'t let fall weather keep you and the kids indoors. There are a variety of fun family-friendly fall activities that are easy on the pocketbook.The hot, hazy days of summer may be over, but cooler te

Do Picky Eaters Rule Your Mealtime?

Does your child only ever want to eat a few types of foods? Perhaps it’s grilled cheese, or peanut butter and toast. Do they refuse to try anything new? If mealtime is a struggle in your home, you’re

Stressed

Are your kids stressed? Are you stressed? As parents, we can teach our children how to cope with stress by learning how to deal with it ourselves.What are the best ways to help our children cope with

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

Supporting Caregivers During the Holidays

The holidays are no break for those who care for a loved one with an illness. Here are some ways to make caregivers\' seasons brighter.’Tis the season of family gatherings. Most of us are busy with add

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Keeping The Tradition Alive

Exploring Indigenous cuisine in Canada It’s impossible to tell this story without first acknowledging the state of the country—and the world for that matter. At the time of writing this, there are mor

Delicious Chia Fruit Jam

No berry story is complete without a reminder about how to make easy jam in minutes. Chia Fruit Jam to the rescue. The rich berry taste isn’t trivialized by massive amounts of sugar, thanks to the chi

Dairy-Free Wild Mushroom and Tarragon Risotto

This lightened-up version of the comforting Italian dish calls for wild mushrooms instead of heaps of cream, butter, and cheese. The mushrooms add a gourmet touch without extra weight for your holiday

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.

Citrusy Roasted Carrot Soup

Perfectly sweet, and a tad fiery, this offbeat soup is a great way to kick off a celebratory meal. Roasting the main ingredients instead of using the traditional simmering method deepens the flavour a

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Let’s Talk About Periods

I have a secret: once a month I menstruate. Although that’s not really a secret, is it? So why does our culture make us feel that periods need to be hidden? We hide our period products when we walk to

Love is in the Air

People often talk about how “love is in the air.” Research shows this might be true—literally! When you enter a room, your body releases sexual chemicals that tell others about you. What scents are yo

Staying Sane When Your World’s Upside Down

Note: this article is sponsored content from our friends at Natural Factors. As we have been navigating the new normal during the past few months, many of us are looking for ways to reduce our daily s

Top 10 Men’s Health Supplements

Guys, listen up! Just like certain nutrients are extra important for women, some are key for men. Even if you eat a perfect diet, chances are you’re missing out on one or more of these essential nutri

Make It A Family Affair

Type 2 diabetes was almost nonexistent among children three decades ago, affecting primarily adults 45 and older. Nowadays there is a worrying increase in cases among young people. What happened betwe

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