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Eating for Women’s Hormones

Being a woman is a journey of continuous transformation, with the ebb and flow of our hormones during our nubile years, the joys and aches of growing life, and the promotion into our wisdom era. And...

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Bold Beauty

Even as we age, we change, and a growing number of white and grey strands appear—a stark reminder of our mortality, but also of our resilience, strength, and growth. Here we explore the beauty of...

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Life after Menopause

When it comes to menopause, Sara McKinley, 55, never looks back. “It’s the most liberating thing,” she says. After “years of painful, heavy, and irregular periods, and the stress about having to stock...

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10 Clever Workout Tips for Busy People

With a new year comes an even busier schedule. That project you said you’d circle back to next year? That after-school activity your child wants to take up? That endlessly postponed get-together with...

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Chilled Velvety Bisque with Jalapeno Verde Swirl

A creamy cold soup, perfect for a sunny May lunch, most vichyssoise recipes are made with chicken stock and plenty of cream. This one is totally vegan, with tofu giving it exceptional creaminess....

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Rest and Repeat

In today’s fast-paced society, it’s no secret that many of us emphasize the value of “doing” and diminish the significance of downtime—a mindset that often extends into pregnancy. Expectant moms...

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Habits for Healing

There are certain fundamental steps that are needed to reach any goals. Most of us know these things, but a reminder is sometimes necessary to get us back on track. These essential strategies—eating a...

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Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Women

Beginning December 15, 2023, federally regulated employers, private or public, have been required to supply menstrual hygiene products to employees who need them at their workplace. It’s a small step...

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Epic Homesteading: How to Live Sustainably in Urban Spaces

Kevin Espiritu’s homesteading journey began with a simple desire—to grow his own food and reclaim a connection to the land. Armed with determination and a willingness to learn, he transformed a modest...

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Innovation for Good: Clean Eatz

Evonne and Don Varady moved from Illinois to North Carolina in 2013, looking to find a new way forward in life. With nothing but determination and a passion for health and community, they founded the...

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Hollywood Balancing Act

A self-described “multi-head,” Peter Jang has been pushing boundaries in Hollywood for over a decade as an actor, stuntman, screenwriter, and director. With recent big wins for his short film Mask,...

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Cultivating Sustainability

The work Elijah Goerzen does as a farmer conjures times past. His Deep Roots Farm, set in Maple Ridge, BC, is small by modern Canadian farming standards. The eight-acre parcel near Vancouver is worked...

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The Surprising Benefits of Hydration

Six out of 10 Canadians feel regularly dehydrated, according to recent surveys, and the summer heat increases your risks of dehydration. But there’s more to staying hydrated than simply drinking tap...

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Bros Need Bros

When you were younger, chances are you had more friends than you knew what to do with. Through school, sports, clubs, and common interests, you gravitated to people with similar interests, and they...

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Bridging the Gap

Stark gender differences exist in seeking out both physical and mental health care. Understanding how and why these gender differences exist and how professionals and policymakers can better identify...

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A Voice for the Land

Imagine spending summer days at your own lakeside cottage, far from the nerve-fraying city, soaking up birdsong, the croaking of frogs, and gentle rustling of trees. Yet what if, in doing so, you...

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No Proof

Over the past few years, there’s been a notable shift in the alcoholic beverage industry, one that has seen a significant rise in the popularity of nonalcoholic drinks. Why the new breed of buzz-free...

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Cacio E Pepe Grilled Caesar Salad

Elevate your summer dining experience with a healthy twist on a classic appetizer. This grilled cacio e pepe (“cheese and pepper” in Italian) Caesar salad lends its savoury and peppery flavours to...

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Gluten-Free Focaccia Meat Sandwich

Transport your taste buds to a sun-soaked picnic with this irresistible gluten-free focaccia sandwich. As we embrace the warmth of summer, there’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly...

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Italian Pasta Salad

Elevate your summer gatherings with this Italian pasta salad. Bursting with Mediterranean flavours and vibrant colours, this refreshing dish is a celebration of seasonal produce. Perfect for picnics,...

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