Healthy, easy, and delicious gingerbread energy bites are the perfect holiday dessert recipe.

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Choosing local and purpose&#x2d;driven brands that strive to be kind to our environment or crafting your own unique gifts that sidestep waste are great ways to keep the joy in the season. We’ve rounded up some sustainable gift&#x2d;giving inspiration for everyone on your list. Check out these ideas.

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Protect our planet better. Sustainability is the foundation of natural health. We teach you how to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, one step at a time, because a healthier planet means a healthier you.

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Some turn to indulgent treats to manage holiday stress, but our fitness advent calendar will help you beat stress *and* keep you fit and healthy!

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Tempting treats are everywhere over the holidays. Satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar crash by whipping up some healthy holiday smoothies instead!

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Science has done a pretty good job of examining how we behave when we get together—and of finding ways to make our festive gatherings healthier.

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Stress-busting workouts are essential during the holidays. Try this quick Christmas workout—it takes just 10 minutes—to soothe your inner Grinch.

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The holidays are a chance to spend time with all your favourite people, exchanging hugs, kisses ... and germs. Here's your action plan to avoid getting sick.

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Holiday meals from around the world don’t always include turkey. Surprise your guests with a show-stopping entrée inspired by global food traditions.

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Irene McGuinness is a writer, recipe developer, food stylist for numerous magazines and corporations, and alumna of the Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University

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