Creative al fresco recipes Eating outdoors can be one of the true pleasures of life. Whether in your backyard, on the beach, or in a park, make any outdoor cookout a delicious success that the whole family will enjoy with these creative al fresco recipes. Turkey Meatball Skewers with Cinnamon, Coriander, and Cumin Fragrant flavors..
Simple & spectacular summer recipes When it comes to cooking with sun-ripened garden crops, it’s best to keep it simple and let the flavor of your main ingredients shine. Garden-harvested foods are at their peak ripeness and will have more nutrients and flavor than store-bought fruits or vegetables that would have had to be picked..
Top tools for forgiveness and self-care Over the last few years, we’ve been severely challenged as a global society. While living through fear and uncertainty, we comforted each other with acts of kindness, and then kept plodding on toward the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. Redefining mental well-being The simplest definition of..
How inflammation is connected to brain health The complexities of the human brain can leave both a scientist and layperson a tad awestruck. Research is beginning to elucidate the fascinating repercussions of inflammation in the brain. What is inflammation? Inflammation is a finely tuned biological defence system designed to maintain the body’s equilibrium. When the..
Interest in e-assist riding picks up speed Rose Gardner was a few months shy of having a baby when she and her partner purchased an e-assist bike in the summer of 2018. The green form of transport opened up a whole new world of zooming around. “It was helpful in being able to continue biking..
Keep a clear head While we pay close attention to our body’s detox systems and work to support them through lifestyle choices, how many of us are thinking of detoxing our brains too? Here are some detox tips to help you keep a clear head. Your brain’s cleanup team It’s only been in the past..
Breaking down the basics of branched-chain amino acids BCAA supplements may be the talk of your gym, but are they all they’re cracked up to be? Before you make any decisions, go back to the BCAA basics. Here are 10 things you should know about BCAAs. 1. Needed by your body Getting their name from..
Myths and facts surrounding men’s emotional well-being “Mental health is inherently a taboo topic, and I think even more so with men,” says nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Josh Gitalis. He believes societal messaging depicting unattainable stoicism is partly to blame. This, in turn, makes it difficult for men to seek health-related help. “Unfortunately,” adds..
Go exploring with these make-ahead recipes Piling into the car and hitting the open road presents both challenges and delights. When planning your on-the-road menu, choose dishes that pack well or that get better as leftovers. Dig out your cooler and read on—it’s time to hit the road! Freeze-Ahead Breakfast Wraps Make these wraps anytime..
Exploring the social determinants of health Why are some people healthier than others? Yes, your genes play a big role. But there are other determinants of health that have nothing to do with your genetic makeup. Where you live, how you’re educated, and other societal influences are all important factors in our health. Find out..