It’s universally accepted that humans can taste five dominant basic flavors: sweet, salty, savory (umami), sour, and, of course, bitter. While salty or sweet are pleasing to our taste buds, bitter foods like grapefruit or broccoli with their unmis...
Ah, the holidays —a time to gather with loved ones, reflect on what makes us feel grateful, and stuff our faces with rich, fatty, glorious food. (We’re pretty sure the word “piehole” has its origins in this holiday.)
No shade if you overindulge th...
VEGAN SPANAKOPITA – GREEK GREENS & WILD HERB PIE
I absolutely love a good spanakopita, but I was surprised to learn that I didn’t know it as well as I thought! Spanakopita and other savoury pies tend to be crowd favourites, and while pastry ca...
Chai tea (masala chai) from India and boba (bubble) tea from Taiwan are two of Asia’s most beloved sweetened milky tea beverages. Their popularity has spread throughout the world and for good reason - they’re insanely delicious.
For the best of b...
Friends, it’s happening. Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 6 at 2 a.m. Unless you live in Hawaii or Arizona, that means you’ll be setting your clocks back one hour when you go to bed on the evening of the 5th. In other words, it’s gon...
Alaffia is an award-winning company based in Olympia, WA with deep roots in West Africa. They make skin, hair, and beauty care products using all natural, handcrafted, traditional West African ingredients. They were founded by Prairie Rose Hyde an...
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Made with citrus, ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and omega rich Udo’s Oil 3-6-9 Blend from Flora, these immune “shots” are bursting with powerful nutrients that can help support your immune system and act as a ...
A lot of people reach for elderberry at the first sign of an immune challenge, or even take it on the regular to fend off the nasties once the weather turns cold. We’re big fans of the stuff ourselves. But in recent years, there’s been some concer...
Fall has arrived! Time to get out your sweaters and fuzzy socks, shop for apples and pears at the farmers’ market, and take walks as fallen leaves crunch underfoot. It’s also an ideal time for a cleanse.
Many herbalists recommend cleansing four ti...
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Iron is a big deal when it comes to energy production in the body. But this essential trace mineral is also important when it comes to the health of our hair, skin, and nails. Why? The reason lies within the...
Udo's Oil Recipe: Healthy Nutty Banana Cream Protein Shake
A healthy spin on the flavours of a creamy and delicious banana cream pie, this probiotic rich, protein rich shake is free of refined sugar and also has a boost of plant-based omega-3s fro...
Level Up Your Cognitive Powers with Efalex® Kids Brain Booster
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The Efamol® name comes from ‘EFA molecule’. They have been a leader in scientific research and manufacturing of essential fatty acid supplements for over 40 years ...
