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Heart-Healthy Treats
Olive oil has long been known to be a healthy component of the Mediterranean diet. But did you know that you can use heart-healthy olive oil instead of butter in a variety of baked goods from cakes to
A Better Bouquet of Blooming Organics
Good for you. You\'ve decided to eat organic foods, as locally grown as possible. You have started your own organic backyard or balcony garden. You only drive your car when biking, walking, busing, or
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Pucker Up
Beauty-essential lipsticks contain five types of ingredients: emollients that prevent moisture loss and soften the lips; pigments; preservatives; antiseptics; and emulsifiers that hold these other ing
Complexion Tips
The foods we eat play a role in how our skin looks. Nutrients in food can help support skin, allowing it to glow with beauty. It\'s true: we really are what we eat!The foods we eat play a role in how o
Canada’s Green Energy Future
Fossil fuel extraction and dependence are both major contributors to climate change. Did you know that Canada has many alternative, clean, and renewable options? Discover alternative energy sources de
Volumetrics Diet: What You Need to Know
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10 Nature-Filled Urban Walking Trails in the U.S.
When you think of an urban environment, greenery, waterfronts and serene landscapes are probably the last things that come to mind. Fortunately, cities across the U.S. are increasingly making an
Why Calorie Counting Is a Complex Formula
Consuming foods that supply calories is essential for supplying the body with energy to perform the basic functions of life such as keeping a heart beating and everything up to and including run
Wildlife Wednesday: Golden Lion Tamarin
These squirrel-sized monkeys may not be big, but they certainly get your attention! On this Wildlife Wednesday, we learn about the golden lion tamarin.These squirrel-sized vine swingers may not be the
Are Resolutions Just Another Form of Procrastination?
New Year’s resolutions are infamously difficult to stick with long term. In fact, more than half of us give up on our goals before January 31, one survey shows.
This is where pre-resolutions, or
7 Time-Saving Tips for Keeping an Accurate Food Journal
Keeping a food journal is a tried-and-true weight-loss strategy. By logging everything you eat and drink, you learn more about healthy eating and are better able to create a calorie deficit (sli
7 Hot Weather Weight-Loss Hacks, According to an RD
Often, the search for weight-loss hacks begins right before summer arrives in anticipation of beach season. But warm weather months are also the perfect time to get started or revamp your weight
FOOD
4 Kettlebell Mistakes You Might Be Making
Using kettlebells is a one-way ticket to feeling like a superhero in the gym. Kettlebell swings are the building blocks of a legit workout. They’re also pretty easy to do incorrectly.
“Kettlebel
Get a Walking Workout Without Leaving Your House
It’s no secret walking can be an excellent way to get in shape and shed a few inches from your waistline. Unfortunately, getting a walk in isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Whether it’s a hec
Is Lectin-free the New Gluten-free?
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Kitchen Corner: Water – how much we need and how to drink it
What helps with metabolism, digestion, clear skin, focus, and organ detoxification? Water. Yep, just water.Okay foodies and kitchen gadget junkies, water isn’t the most glamorous and inspirational Kit
3 Ways to Tighten Loose Skin After Weight Loss
Shedding pounds takes dedication, patience and persistence — especially if you’re going about it in a safe and sustainable way. That’s why losing even 1 pound is a success. However, losing 5–10%
8 Ways to Change Your Set Point Weight
If you ever feel like your body hovers around a certain number on the scale — no matter how much you clean up your diet or ramp up your workouts — it’s not all in your head. When it comes to wei
8 Reasons You’re Hungry All the Time
It can be easy to view hunger as a bad thing — and while it’s certainly an inconvenient feeling — it’s as innate as the need to yawn or go to the bathroom. In fact, hunger is a crucial biologica
Chocolate
We all love it, but how healthy is chocolate, really? We explore the health pros and cons of this delicious treat.Chocolate has been called the food of the gods, though we tend to think of it more as
5 Medical Issues That Can Cause Weight Gain
As everyone who’s worked to lose weight knows, it can take a while to see momentum, particularly if you’re making sure to lose at a steady pace. But what about if you feel stuck in the same plac
How the Paleo Diet Works
\"\"Grilled sirloin and vegetable kabobs doesn\'t seem much like diet food. But if you\'re on the Paleo Diet, it\'s common fa
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Nutrition Extras to Boost Mental and Physical Performance
We can agree eating a diet focused on whole-food macronutrients as the foundation is paramount. No magic supplement can replace the importance and benefits of this dietary foundation. However, w
Cannabis Cosmetics
Hempseed (Cannabis sativa L.) is one of the healthiest, nontoxic, and abundant sources of oil. Beauty products made from organic, cold-pressed hempseed oil are great for skin, scalp, nails, and hair b
Beauty Foods
The age-old expression \"you are what you eat\" is true when it comes to your complexion. Keep reading to discover the best foods for your skin.The foods you ingest affect not only the health of your in
What’s the Worst Fad Diet Ever?
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Skin Care Solutions
From acne to wrinkles, every age has its unique set of skin challenges. Thankfully, we can get glowing skin at any age.Countless teenagers dream of acne-free complexions, while 40-year-olds might crin
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Spooky Colours, Spectacular Taste
Orange is the new black, and black is the new orange in our recipes that feature these Halloween-inspired food colour combos. Black cats. Orange pumpkins. Black and orange are undeniably the colour sc
SCIENCE
How to Enhance Your Workouts With Virtual Reality
Just as technology has changed the way we work, consume content and keep in touch with our friends, tech-based innovations have modified the way we exercise. These days, you can livestream class
Now Is The Perfect Time to Start a Mobility Practice
Whether you foam roll during workout warmups or do neck circles whenever you feel a bit of extra tightness, you likely already do some mobility work. But most people don’t make mobility exercise
Science Says: Endurance Exercise Helps Counteract Sitting
For years, we’ve heard warnings about living a sedentary lifestyle, including dire statements that “sitting is the new smoking.” Unfortunately, for many people, sitting occupies the majority of
Wildlife Wednesday: Holly
Thats right - on this Wildlife Wednesday, were learning about that plant whose boughs we used to deck the halls: holly.We’ve seen the cards and heard (and sung) the carols about this prickly and pre