Meals you’ll love for the month of love This assortment of healthy and beautiful dishes covers diverse dietary preferences so that no one is left out—a true display of love. The passion behind these recipes will surely leave you falling head over heels! Smoked Salmon Carpaccio This beautiful starter speaks to one’s heart. With a..
Healthy blood flow, explained The circulatory system is a closed loop that starts and ends with the heart. While that sounds simple enough, it’s actually a highly intricate network composed of approximately 60,000 miles of blood vessels. The purpose of circulation The body’s muscles, tissues, and organs require a continuous replenishment of oxygen, nutrients, and..
Find the light in the darkness The loss of a social connection such as a partner, friend—or a pet—hurts. Studies show that this sense of a lost connection can even cause physical pain. Laura Devlin, registered psychological associate, says that it’s often helpful to see the loss you’re going through as a type of death…
… and why should you consider adding it to your life? In 2020 the World Health Organization’s global Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour acknowledged that “all activity counts” and removed the stipulation that activity should be accumulated in 10-minute bouts. VILPA, short for vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity, describes a way of thinking about movement..
The sunshine vitamin and our cardiovascular health The celebrated “sunshine vitamin,” otherwise known as vitamin D, is commonly praised for its ability to support overall bone strength and immune function, but emerging research also continues to illuminate its benefits related to heart health. “Traditionally, [vitamin D] is known as something that’s good for the bones,..
Delicious (and nutritious!) white foods There’s no need to shy away from white foods. Not only are many white foods nutritional powerhouses but they are also widely available. These five recipes are full of vital nutrients, versatile in their presentation, delicious, and easily accessible in wintertime. They will help you rediscover white foods in ways..
How to make better New Year’s resolutions Is resolution-setting a thing of the past? No way. Don’t give up on setting New Year’s resolutions. But this year, do it the right way! Push goals “Push goals are the ones you have to push yourself to do; for example, going to the gym after work,” says..
The basics and beyond Daily living exposes us and our environment to an increasing number of foreign chemicals and byproducts, often called xenobiotics. But our body is equipped with a complex system of detoxification processes that work to expel these foreign substances. Supporting this amazing system is key to good health. What are xenobiotics? The..
Find success … and time to enjoy it Years ago, I observed that life should come with an owner’s manual, and that I didn’t get mine! It felt as if I was dropped into a game and was supposed to figure it out on my own. Eventually, I discovered that I was not alone in..
Follow through on your healthy living goals A healthy lifestyle is an accumulation of small actions that add up to vitality and longevity. Sometimes we know what changes we need to make in our lives but have a hard time getting around to doing them. And sometimes we know we need changes but aren’t clear..