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Picky Little Eaters

Got a picky eater at home? You’re not alone. Selective eating – especially among young children – is a common problem that many families find themselves faced with. However, while some parents see this...

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Spice up your food for a longer life!

Crack out the chili peppers – a new study from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) suggests that eating greater amounts of spicy food may actually lengthen your life. The large-scale survey, which...

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Looking to Boost your Running Speed?

If you want to go faster, run shorter. “Cut your overall weekly distance by 10 per cent,” says John Stanton, author of Running Room’s Book on Running. Replace this distance with hill and speed work....

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Beekman 1802

When New Yorkers Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge purchased historic Beekman 1802 in 2007 they had no idea it would launch one of the fastest growing lifestyle brands in the country. Located in...

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Mass Extinctions Can Accelerate Evolution

New research on robots that was modeled after real-life disasters such as the one that killed off the dinosaurs has found that species evolve more quickly and efficiently when threatened by extinction....

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Damon Runyan

The Toronto-based actor talks about giving up bread, trying chicken feet and why he uses litres and litres of olive oil. Occupation: An actor who has played Coach Carson from Degrassi: The Next...

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Drink to Weight Loss

According to research out of the University of Birmingham, drinking half a litre of water 30 minutes before a main meal may be the secret to weight loss. Over the course of the 12-week study, obese...

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Could Forskolin Work for You?

There has been a lot of talk recently about the amazing weight loss effects of Forskolin. Watch this video and see if it could work for you. Sponsored Post

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Upcoming Ingredients: Cannabis (Hemp) Oil

“There’s a reason CNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta stated: “It’s time for a marijuana revolution.” People’s attitudes are changing when it comes to marijuana. For the first time ever,...

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Oatmeal-Raisin Cookie Dough Balls

Looking for a healthy lunchbox treat? Try this great alternative to packaged snacks. Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 tbsp. extra virgin coconut oil, melted ¼ cup maple syrup ½ cup pitted dates...

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Asparagus Fries with Parmesan Cheese

Looking for a healthy snack the whole family will love? Try this cool take on fries. Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt ¾ cup freshly grated Parme­san cheese...

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

This September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month will be celebrated across America. With prostate cancer becoming one of the most serious health problems in the United States, raised knowledge about the...

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Eat Mediterranean for a Younger, Healthier Brain

An estimated 47 million globally have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is projected to triple by 2050. While there is no cure, new studies have found that the way we eat can help keep our brains...

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Processed Meats are the New Cigarettes

Most of us know that bacon isn’t exactly health food, but a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, sausage and luncheon meat have been...

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Quit Smoking and Add Years to your Life

Smoking is responsible for 25 per cent of deaths between age 35 and 69 and smokers die, on average, a decade earlier than their non-smoking peers. The good news is that quitting at any time will add...

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Drink to your Health

A Harvard University study of more than 400,000 people found that those who drank two to six cups of coffee daily were at less risk of dying from diabetes, heart disease, respiratory disease, and other...

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VIVA Super $200 Giveaway

Win this $200 Winter Skincare package from NOW Solutions. It contains Wintergreen oil to help relief pain, and it can also promote a healthy scalp and hair roots. Clear the Air Essential Oil Blend,...

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Golden Girl Giada De Laurentiis

Giada De Laurentiis talks about her early passion for cooking, her love of chocolate, and maintaining a positive state of mind. By Bonnie Siegler Photography by Elisabeth Caren Giada De Laurentiis...

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Michelle Beadle Struts Her Stuff

The ESPN reporter talks about her lifelong love of sports and playing with the boys BY BONNIE SIEGLER Photography by Blake Little Growing up in a house full of females, a young Michelle Beadle played...

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Thyroid Troubles

Add natural options to your treatment BY ROCHELLE FERNANDES, MSc., ND (cand) Your thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, produces hormones, which control virtually every organ in your body...

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Create Your Perfect Kitchen

Renovating your eating space? Here are some trendy ideas to spruce up your kitchen with style. BY MELISSA DAVIS As we saw all the 2016 trends roll out the past few months, so too did the baffling...

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Think Yourself Thin

Don’t judge the way you look. Love the woman in the mirror. Here’s how. BY NATHALIE PLAMONDON-THOMAS Exercise to some women is difficult and eating healthy is an even bigger challenge. Furthermore,...

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Spring into Fit Living

A new season means it’s time to change your workout routine By Lisa Cantkier, Holistic Nutritionist With spring and new beginnings in the air, now is a great time to get fit and have fun. Indoors or...

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Veggielicious

The 5th annual Veggielicious is making waves with some seriously delicious participants. From May 6-22, over 40 restaurants, cafés, and bakeries will feature a prix-fixe menu and great deals on vegan...

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Viva Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? We’re here to help. Read on to find out what to get for each of the lovely ladies on your list. Perla Formentini’s Abelie Flat Keep your mom looking...

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