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This winter stew has a thin, light broth that’s full of rich flavour sure to warm you up on a chilly day.

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To truly experience health from a holistic perspective, you must incorporate seven dimensions of wellness into your life. This is how you do it.

What are the 7 Dimensions of Wellness?

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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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Adopting new daily habits to prevent cancer is easier than it seems. From drinking coffee to looking on the bright side, simple changes have big payoffs.

Cancer

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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Many people grow up without life skills that are not only practical but also important for sustainable living. If we know how to repair a hole in a sweater, we won’t toss it in the landfill. If we know how to preserve some bruised fruit, we won’t trash it. Relearn forgotten life skills; everyone will benefit.

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Follow these quick tips for perfect results when cooking dried legumes.

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These hearty chops are ample and satisfying, and just one is a plentiful serving per person.

Roasted Venison Rack with Cozy Spices

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This hearty dish brings together the best of both potato gratin and seafood casserole.

sustainable seafood

Aromatic spices quickly come together in a nutty and mild vegan curry, deliciously rich in flavour and creamy perfection.

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Composting helps to keep food waste out of landfills. By composting food waste at home, we can create a rich natural fertilizer that's good for the garden.

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The Acorn adds a dash of creativity and a pinch of punk rock to every dish, including these two veggie-focused creations.

2 Vegetable-Forward Recipes from The Acorn Restaurant | alive

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Reduce holiday food waste while honoring the season. From planning to leftovers, these tips help you create joyful, eco&#x2d;friendly meals.

Reduce Holiday Food Waste Sustainably

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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.

Sustainability

Coconut milk adds a creamy richness to this vegan take on a traditional saag paneer.

Juicy and mildly spiced chicken is the perfect flatbread topper to complement the vibrant and delicious, sweet and spicy layers of flavours.

Tandoori Chicken Flatbread

Healthy Eating

This fresh and simple dish (with a beer dressing!) is perfect for late spring and early summer. A quickly seared tuna loin is melt-in-your-mouth juicy, can be cooked in minutes, and goes a very long way.

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Multipurpose Garlicky Broth

Elk Meatball and Wild Mushroom Stew

7 Dimensions of Wellness

Daily Habits to Prevent Cancer

Skill Building for Sustainability and Resilience

Top 10 Tips for Cooking Dried Legumes

Roasted Venison Rack with Cloves, Juniper, Allspice, and Star Anise

Smoked Mackerel Gratin

Red Pepper and Chickpea Korma Curry

Sleep On It

Dishing Up the Dirt About Compost

Veggie-Centric Dishes from The Acorn

Mindful Decadence

Savour the Celebration, Skip the Waste

Brussels Sprout and Spinach Saag Tofu “Paneer”

Tandoori Chicken Flatbread with Cilantro Lime Crema

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Pomegranate Chicken with Warm Kisir

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Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwiches with Asparagus and Spring Microgreens

Grilled Tuna with Orange, Fennel, and Citrus Beer Dressing

Ancho Tomato Baked Feta

Creamy Alfredo with Sugar Snap Peas