Last year, researchers completed the first-ever in-depth study to analyze how Canadian children’s diets ranked against Health Canada’s newest nutritional recommendations. The results reveal that we have work to do. With growing research highlighting how a child’s early eating habits affect their health for years down the road, here’s what you need to know. The … Continued
By Neil Zevnik
Chum Bites You might not immediately perceive a connection between healthy fruit gummies and endangered species conservation, but it made perfect sense to Ben Bartley, creator of Chum Fruit Bites. His passion for creating healthy snacks for his kids was matched by his devotion to alerting the world to the perils faced by endangered species. … Continued
After more than two years of navigating a new world where safety, belonging, and community were no longer guaranteed, people are ready to heal. Experts believe that self-isolation and quarantine in particular contributed to increased feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression during COVID-19. One reason for this was a lack of social connection, which according … Continued
While some people turn to plant-based diets for health reasons, not everyone comes to embrace a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle for the same reason. Just ask award-winning vegan chef, Mark Reinfeld. “There are three different doorways that people go in if you ask them why they eat plant-based, and the doors all go into same … Continued
By Leah Payne
Quick—what’s your favourite summer activity? Maybe it’s something active, such as hiking in the forest, or maybe you love taking it easy on the beach at the seashore. Maybe you spend your summers in the garden or at a campsite. Whatever it is, there’s a way to make it more eco-friendly, while also having a … Continued