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
Produced from fermented soybeans, tempeh is thought to have originated in Indonesia. It lends itself to a variety of tasty (and healthy) vegetarian dishes.Pronounced “tem-pay,” this traditional Indone
Watermelon is a healthy snack that will keep you hydrated all summer long!A friend of mine is very pregnant, and she has been obsessed with watermelon for the past few weeks. When I say obsessed, I me
July is National Ice Cream Month, so celebrate with these tips and recipes from alive.In 1984 former president Ronald Reagan declared July National Ice Cream Month—a month to be celebrated with \"appro
When the temperature soars, nothing quenches us quicker than a cool summer treat. Try making your own ice pops, a fruit sorbet or smoothie, or coffee granita.Nothing signals the lazy, hazy dog days of
Also known as \"wheat meat\", this wheat gluten product dates back to ancient China. Discover its modern-day versatility in a variety of tasty vegetarian recipes.If there is such a thing as a chameleon
A recent survey revealed the most common excuses women have for not making healthier food choices.Have you sworn to eat healthier, but ended up caving while you were out with your girlfriends? Did you
