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Kitchen Corner: Jicama
Jicama is slowly and stealthily creeping up on the yam ready to steal its glory. But, are we ready to welcome it into our hearts?A jicama! Excuse you.Jicama seems to be cropping up in healthy foodie h
Your Guide to Virtual Workouts, Meditation and More
If you’re stuck at home, it’s easy to feel stressed or even depressed. And when those feelings hit, it’s common to find comfort in junk food and TV as you sink deeper into that divot you’ve been
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A daily walking routine can benefit your mental and physical health in addition to helping with weight loss. However, if you find yourself doing the same thing day after day, it can easily make
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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
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During a recent curbside conversation with my neighbour, Shawna, she mentioned that she had been busy with her annual spring cleaning blitz.During a recent curbside conversation with my neighbour, Sha
Should You Try Stoplight Foods For Weight Loss?
There are many ways you might decide what to eat when you’re trying to lose weight: You could read nutrition labels and count calories, follow a points system, or stick to a diet that tells you
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Rethink Your Skin Care Routine
Your skin absorbs up to 64 percent of what you put on it. Put your skin on a diet of natural skin care treatments to avoid taking toxins in through the skin.Just like your body and the foods you put i
Health from a Herbalist
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Pretty Party Feet
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Clear Blemishes Naturally
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Rejuvenate Winter Skin
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It\'s now been 17 years since I adopted a plant-based diet. The rewards in performance and vitality have been a significant asset to my profession. However, the first few months of eating this way were
Kitchen Corner: Sweets for Your Sweets
This weeks Kitchen Corner rounds up the most swoon-worthy desserts around that are also good for you.What says “I love you” better than something homemade?Whether your Valentine is your lover, your f
Should You Wear a Face Mask While Walking Outside?
To protect yourself and others from the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone who goes out in public to do essential thin
New Beauty Trends
Are you up on the latest beauty trends? Natural skin care products are going head to head with conventional cosmetics\' BB and CC cremes, facial serums, and oils.Think natural products can’t compete wi
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It’s mid-December, and the holiday season is in full effect. Many of us are making plans to spend time with loved ones, whether via virtual dates or small family gatherings, and checking off sho
Enjoy the Ride
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Right now, advertisements for fad diets are everywhere, promising quick results if you overhaul your diet and take drastic action for a few weeks. Real talk: It’s a trap. Shed pounds too quickly
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\"\"A bowl -- well actually two - of Special K a day just might keep unwanted pounds away. See more weight loss tips pictu
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Fresh, delicious, dairy-free, homemade milk is quick, easy, and awesome. We promise.Smoothies, oatmeal, morning coffee, sauces, and yes, even the occasional dessert, milk is a daily, sometimes hourly
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Organic and Biodynamic Farming
As a savvy consumer, you’re probably seeking out healthier foods. Eco-friendly agriculture—such as flourishing organic and fertile biodynamic farms—provides healthier foods while protecting the natura
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Brush Up!
Are your makeup brushes harbouring bugs? Are those sponges looking suspect? Great makeup starts with clean beauty products and tools. We use cosmetics to take care of ourselves, but we also need to ta
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Among the supplements lining grocery store shelves, you’ve likely come across fish oil. Thanks to its high content of omega-3 fatty acids (found in the diet via fatty fish) for centuries, resear
Homegrown Savoury and Sweet
In spring and summer, we enjoy the wealth of herbal diversity at our local produce market. Planting our own herbal gardens will not only provide us with fresh fodder for our summer meals but will also
Facing the Night
When it comes to makeup, it\'s easier than you think to transform a neutral daytime palette into something chic and sultry for a night on the town. The rules for day still apply, but with a twist.When