For thousands of years, we’ve been drinking milk from cows. Milk, cream, butter, yogurt, and cheese were defined as the only dietary sources of calcium growing up. Dairy was the main food source and a staple for many families. After all, our parents were simply following the advice given generation ... Continue Reading

A healthy gut is key to overall health and we all know that heavy, sluggish feeling indicating our digestion is a little (or a lot!) out of balance. In fact, we've shared about ways to improve digestion in adults, so you can feel lighter and say adios to a gurgling, ... Continue Reading

Most people admit that they would love to feel a little happier in their everyday life. With so much pressure on us in relation to work, chores, and running a household, it's not surprise that you may struggle with your mood, and that's completely okay - you're only human after ... Continue Reading

Boosting Your Parent Superpowers You’ve got superpowers! Little one cries and you crumble like a chewy chocolate chip cookie. Off you run to magically make a beloved stuffed animal reappear or heal a pinched finger with a kiss. In the eyes of our kids, parents have superpowers. And, you can boost ... Continue Reading

You can’t deny that there’s real beauty in those Winter wonderland days, where everything is covered in a dusting of white, fluffy snow and the silence is calm and serene. Of course the coldest, most beautiful days are often the ones most brutal for our skin and dry skin is ... Continue Reading

Studies suggest that one out of every three adults have prediabetes. In fact, 29.1 million people in the United States alone suffer from Type 2 diabetes. Another 8 million may have it, but just don’t know yet. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you may think you’re in for a lifetime ... Continue Reading

With the temperatures still at a comfortable level, it’s hard to believe that the flu season is around the corner. But all you need to do is notice the lengthening shadows and the dark creeping in a little earlier, along with the slowly changing colours of the leaves to know ... Continue Reading

This was my third summer self-learning organic gardening. Though the physical work required surpassed my expectations, it has been deeply gratifying. It has also been eye-opening to the wonders of nature from what started as, a patch of wild, deep-rooted grass and weeds.  My favourite part is eating the tender, young ... Continue Reading

The great thing about picnics is that they are just as fun to have inside as they are in the great outdoors! Whether you set up a blanket in your living room or a local park, picnics are a nice change from eating at the table. The next time you pack ... Continue Reading

With the glorious weather we have been experiencing, you may find yourself naturally more active and drawn to outdoor activities from slow walks in nature to more intense adrenaline filled adventures. Why reserve your summer activities for the weekend and spend your work week training indoors at the gym when you ... Continue Reading