Serves 6.

Jennifer Danter is a freelance food writer and food stylist.

Food is medicine. It all starts here. We create recipes with functional, whole organic ingredients that nourish your body and feed your soul. 

Food

Serves 4.

Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).

Give rutabaga a place in your french fry repertoire. It’s firm and holds its shape when baked, plus it provides a slightly sweet and savoury flavour.

Serves 6

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

Allison Day, RHN, is a nutritionist, blogger, and cookbook author. Check out her cookbooks, <a href="http://amzn.to/2kjWPpb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Whole Bowls</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2kjW5k1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purely Pumpkin</a> (Skyhorse Publishing, 2016).

Serves 4

Summer Salads

Kenny Bodanis is the author of the book, <a href="http://amzn.to/2wGRRZV">What Do I Do While You’re Pregnant?</a> (2015).

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

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Award-winning food and travel writer Naomi Tomky uses her unrelenting enthusiasm to propel herself around the world. Follow her on Twitter (<a href="https://www.twitter.com/gastrognome" target="blank">@gastrognome</a>) and on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gastrognome" target="_blank">@the_gastrognome</a>).

The managing editor, digital, at alive, Colleen likes baking healthy(ish) desserts and cooking up a good pun.

Family comes first. We equip you with the tools to create a holistically healthy family now, and for generations to come.

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Makes 12 tortillas.

Lawren Moneta is a chef, food stylist, and recipe developer.

Makes 3 cups / Ready in 30 minutes 

Nina is the Group Vice President of Publishing and Operations at alive. Her spare time is spent enjoying the many pleasures that life in Vancouver has to offer with her daughters.

Learn how to make your own kombucha with tips from a pro—and bring this fermented tea's many health benefits into your daily life.

How to Make Your Own Kombucha at Home | alive

Sarah Ramsden is a nutritionist and personal coach on Vancouver Island. She’s the creator of Fearless Fermentation, and the pioneer of Post Recovery Coaching.

Fermented Foods

Lisa Petty, PhD, is a health advocate, writer, and educator who aspires to be the healthiest possible version of her human self.

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Natural is the way. We bring you credible approaches to preventative health, holistic treatments, and supportive supplements.

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Chelsea Gough is a Vancouver-based recipe developer, stylist, and proud mom of two girls. She is a lover of good food, good times, and beautiful spaces. rawstylebychels@gmail.com
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What better way to embrace the winter chill than by serving up some truly Canadian fish recipes? Canadian lake fish are nutritious and delicious.

5 Fish Recipes Worthy of Your Ice Fishing Catches | alive

Ice Fishing

How do you preserve your beauty routine during the hot, humid days of summer? Learn how to use light summer makeup to achieve a natural glow.

How to Achieve a Light Summer Makeup Look—Naturally | alive

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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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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Mushroom Wild Rice Egg Cakes

Rutabaga Fries with Greens and Pea Pesto

Sweet Potato Minestrone with White Beans, Orecchiette, and Spinach

Halloumi Lentil Fattoush Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

Falling Into a New Routine

Behold: A vegan empire

The 11-Year Old CEO

Chill out

Fresh Whole Grain Tortillas

Maple Chipotle Chicken Fajitas

Mushroom Gravy

Brew Your Own Kombucha

Sun Exposure: A Before-and-After Guide

Cedar Planked Maple Miso Salmon

Barley Stuffing

Wildlife Wednesday: Amur Tiger

Go (Ice) Fish

A Light Touch

Sustainable and Beautiful

Golden Hummus

Kale and Walnut Pesto

Vegetable Ceviche

Rutabaga Gnocchi with Saffron Lemon Salmon