Vegetarians and vegans can sometimes struggle to get all the nutrients their bodies need, especially when one of the major sources of the essential fatty acid omega-3 is fishVegetarians and vegans can
Hotel breakfast buffets are the enemy of your waistline—and your general healthHotel breakfast buffets are the enemy of your waistline—and your general health. Muffins, breads, cookies, bagels,
Adding green superfoods rich in phytonutrients to delicious smoothies will sneak nutrition into picky eaters diets.It’s a rare child who digs into the vegetables on their plate with vigour. Picky eat
If weight loss was a colour, it would be greenIf weight loss was a colour, it would be green. It’s no coincidence that green vegetables factor heavily in most weight and health maintenance programs.Fr
More growers and manufacturers are recognizing the importance of consumer confidence that their products are GMO free. The Non-GMO Project provides verification.With the latest certification of a non-
July 3 is Eat Beans Day. To celebrate this bean-tastic day, why not try out one of these tasty alive recipes?Beans, beans, the magical fruit, the more you eat the … better you feel! Okay, so it’s not
Keep an eye out for the following Canadian-grown fruits at your local farmers markets and natural foods grocers.Throughout the year we often get our fruit from out of the country. No, we don’t litera
This Superfood Spotlight we talk about the health benefits of spirulina and chlorella.You don’t have to be an editor at alive to know that superfoods are all the rage right now. Whether they’re in you
This Meatless Monday make a meat-free bento box with Asian-inspired alive recipes.If you’re a fan of Japanese food like I am, you’ve probably ordered a bento box at one time or another, or at least ha
Whole grains are versatile, packed with nutrients, and they taste amazing - breakfast, lunch, and dinner.A healthy vegetarian diet contains the following components: water; fresh fruits and vegetables
