These health studies of 2015 highlight some of the more interesting findings that may directly impact your health and well-being.

The Year in Review: Health Studies of 2015 - alive

Research

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

Health

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

Food

In her new book, farmer&#x2d;turned&#x2d;author Angela Tedesco shares the genesis and benefits of supporting local food movements

Farm to Table

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

Lifestyle

Foraging can transform the way you see the world around you—plus, it’s a free source of vitamin-rich foods, and it can improve your mental health.

Foraging: Why You Should Explore Wild Flavours | alive

outdoors

Preventing diabetes starts at home. The food habits we instill in our children can shape their health for years to come.

Preventing Diabetes - alive

Diabetes

The rates of autoimmune diseases are rising. New research pinpoints specific things you can do to prevent and manage autoimmune health concerns.

Managing Autoimmune Health Concerns

autoimmune disease

Even if you don’t think you have the space … here’s how to take growing your own healthy edibles to new heights with a living wall.

How to Grow Your Very Own Gorgeous Living Wall | alive

Houseplants

Enjoy all the classic Christmas treats you love—cookies, chocolate, pies—without all the refined sugar. These recipes make healthy holiday baking a (ginger-scented) breeze.

18 Easy Recipes for Healthy Holiday Baking

Holidays

Don’t settle for hotdogs when venturing into the wild. Primal meets gourmet with these healthy camping recipes that will elevate your outdoor adventures.

Healthy Camping Recipes to Fuel Your Outdoor Adventures | alive

Camping Food

Making a lunch every day can be a chore, but eating it shouldn’t be! These healthy work lunches will perk you up when the clock strikes noon.

Healthy Eating

Got hunger? Whatever your hangry brood is craving, any one of these delicious make&#x2d;ahead nibbles will satisfy their snack attack with nutritious side benefits. They may even earn you the Snack Master crown!

Sweet and savoury, beauty&#x2d;boosting fruit recipes offer a gentler approach to detoxing with a focus on abundance and flavour.

Organic and biodynamic farming practices are kind to the planet. They produce healthier soil, avoid the use of pesticides, and care for livestock humanely.

Organic Agriculture

Gut Health

Type 2 diabetes is a global epidemic that's often portrayed as chronic and degenerative. But it's possible to thrive with diabetes.

How to Thrive With Diabetes (Yes, It's Totally Possible) | alive

Blood Sugar

These black and orange foods go together perfectly. Halloween inspired these pairings, but these healthy recipes can be served any night of the week.

Black and Orange Foods Inspired by Halloween

Halloween

We’re trying out some traditional bread recipes from around the world. Make better breads—with a healthy twist of ancient grains.

9 Bread Recipes You Knead to Make Immediately | alive

Bread Recipes

A fiber&#x2d;rich diet is important for a happy and healthy body. Look out for these signs you’re not getting enough fiber

healthy living

This September 22 marks the autumnal equinox and the beginning of fall, a good time to bring balance to your life. Here are some tips to help you prepare.

Finding Balance During the Autumnal Equinox

Mental Health

These sweet and savory toast recipes are healthy, delicious, and made without avocados.

vegetables

2015: The Year in Review

Gather round

Growing Local on Turtle Farm

Wild Things

Dodging Diabetes

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Living Walls

18 Easy Recipes for Healthy Holiday Baking

Outdoor Eats

15 Healthy Work Lunches You’ll Actually Look Forward To

Smart Snacking

Beauty Fruits

Organic and Biodynamic Farming

Balanced Eating: The Cleanse You Can Stay on Forever

A Gut Feeling about Body Weight

Balance in Motion

Naturopathic Medicine Meets Oncology

Spooky Colours, Spectacular Taste

New Breads

7 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Fiber

Finding Balance at the Autumnal Equinox

Chicken Noodle Soup Shines Again

10 Healthy Toast Recipes for Lunch

Nut + Seed Butters