What does your ticker really need to stay healthy? Have you seen that meme where one avocado person is walking away in tears from the other avocado, who proclaims, “I said you’re the good kind of fat!” Part of what makes the joke funny is the truth of our own confusion about fats and what’s … Continued
Knowing your skin type is one of those things many of us second-guess:Am I oily or normal-combination? Am I normal or dry? Or is it just winter? The skin is an incredible and involved organ (in fact, the body’s largest organ). We often don’t realize it, but our complexion can give us a lot of … Continued
So you want to try going plant-based, but not sure what to do about the kids? The good news is that feeding kids satiating plant-based foods they’ll love is 100% possible and not nearly as tricky as one might think. Of course, loads of kid favourites are just naturally plant-based… apple sauce, PB&J sandwiches and … Continued
Have you ever said to yourself “I shouldn’t be hungry right now!?!?”. When you said this to yourself did you add loads of judgment? With a great big “shouldn’t”, like your body is wrong for wanting more food? You’re not alone in this. The dieting industry has done something really amazing—they’ve made us question our … Continued
Did you know that many brain issues stem from gut issues? Did you also know that people with poor gut health often suffer from poor brain health? It’s not uncommon for people dealing with food intolerances, IBS, bloating or constipation to also experience brain fog, anxiety, memory issues or mental fatigue. But why is that?It … Continued
When you unroll your yoga mat, sprinkle turmeric in your latte, or soothe your sniffles with ginger tea, do you know you are participating in Ayurveda, a holistic healing system that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago? Because Ayurveda is still relatively unknown in Canada, we spent time with Ayurvedic practitioner, Director of … Continued
January 1st is often met with people ‘bearing’ it all by taking a jump into freezing waters for the polar bear plunge, but many are prolonging the tradition and adding plunges into their daily lives. While hydrotherapy and cryotherapy (cold therepy) have been around for centuries, cold therapy has recently regained popularity, with many people … Continued
We cooked up and shared some truly delicious recipes this year. Excuse us as we run to stock up and re-cook ALL of them again because mmmmmm the memories have made us hungry.
Maybe you’ve already been leaning toward plant-based eating for a while—opting for a big dollop of hummus in your wrap instead of lunch meat, and boosting your signature pasta sauce with carrot shreds instead of beef. Maybe you’re thinking more about how what’s on your plate impacts your health and your environmental footprint. Or maybe … Continued
