Brendan is the co-founder of Vega and Pulp Culture, bestselling author of the Thrive book series, Venture Partner at Blue Horizon Ventures, and an Executive Producer of The Game Changers film. He’s also a former professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion.

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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Smart food choices can help protect you from heart attack and stroke. Check out these 10 delicious options that can help lower your cholesterol.

Laura Newton is a writer and editor based in BC's Sea to Sky Country.

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

Food

What makes magical food (think unicorn toast) so alluring? One of the masterminds behind the trend shares her thoughts and a magical smoothie bowl recipe.

Why Magical Food Is Everywhere (and How to Make It Healthy) | alive

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Looking for a stellar way to get in the spirit of Earth Day? Serve up these vibrant green recipes that are as delicious as they are fetching to the eye.

5 Gorgeous Green Recipes You'll Want to Make on Earth Day | alive

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).

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

Health

Nisha Vora is a former Harvard-educated lawyer who now works in food and makes beautiful vegan creations.

Healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert to turn healthy eating into a habit and something you enjoy. Next Gen Natural column by Michelle von Hahn.

Michelle von Hahn loves living a healthy lifestyle and will often be found cooking and baking recipes, which can be viewed on her Healthy Num Num blog and Instagram page (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthynumnumblog/">@healthynumnumblog</a>).

Recipes

A lot of hype surrounds antioxidants. They’re touted as disease fighters and memory protectors and even the antidote to aging. But what are antioxidants? Why are they important? And what are the most antioxidant&#x2d;rich foods? Read on!

The Top 10 Antioxidant&#x2d;Rich Foods (Plus How to Use Them) | alive

Angela Wallace from Eat Right Feel Right is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and family food expert who specializes in family nutrition and fitness. <a href="http://www.instagram.com/eatright_rd">instagram.com/eatright_rd</a>

Superfoods

Debunking the latest TikTok health and wellness trends.

Social Media

Father's Day is commonly overlooked. Show your dad some love and appreciation with food, drink, activities, and more on June 21st.

Fats are essential for the human body to function, but some types are healthier than others. Get creative with these 10 plant&#x2d;based foods for a diet rich in healthy fats.

Erin Jackson is a writer and editor based in Vancouver, BC.

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If dairy isn’t on the menu for you, there’s still plenty of great food sources to get this crucial nutrient. Check out these 10 non&#x2d;dairy foods that can help you get all the calcium you need.

Calcium

Vitamin K plays a crucial role in your body (your blood wouldn’t be able to clot without it). Check out these 10 food sources of this valuable nutrient.

Vitamin K

As a dietitian with millions of fans, McKel Hill offers stripped-down approach to wellness. Here's how she stays healthy while getting so much done.

10 Revealing Questions With Nutrition Stripped Founder McKel Hill | alive

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

Nutrition

You’ve heard of macronutrients and micronutrients. Now, there’s a newly defined category that could be just as important for well-being, one that sits right in between: mesonutrients.

Gail Johnson is an award-winning digital, print, and broadcast journalist based in Vancouver. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gailjohnsonvancouver">@gailjohnsonvancouver</a>

Ever memorized facts through song or worked through a math problem with a hands&#x2d;on activity? Then you’ve tapped into the power of multimodal enrichment. Dive into the possibilities—present and future—of multimodal learning.

Carimé Lane is a Toronto-based freelance writer and lawyer.

Adult Learning

Author Sara Panton dives into all the ways we can use essential oils for self-care—including to cultivate a sense of home.

Sara Panton is an entrepreneur and expert in essential oils. Her passion is helping women transform the simple moments of their days into experiences that elevate their well-being.

Essential Oils

Book Review

Margaret Littman is a journalist, stand-up paddler, author and lover of all things Nashville.

No, CBD-infused vegan eats and drinks aren’t going to make you high. But they may provide a therapeutic effect, and they’ll ensure you’re savoring the most on-trend ingredient of the year.

This A to Z covers all the buzz-worthy wellness trends you'll want to include in your pursuit of better health. Welcome to our abecedary!

Wellness Trends You Need to Know: An A to Z | alive

Melissa Carr, DrTCM, RAc, is a doctor of TCM with a focus on pain and injury management and workplace wellness.

Yoga

Lenore Newman is a food expert, author of  (ECW Press, 2019), and Canada Research Chair in Food Security and Environment at the University of the Fraser Valley.

Fitness tech helps you work smart, not hard. Discover the latest products and apps that can help you get the most from your workout.

Find the Fitness Tech That's Right for You

Brendan Rolfe, BA, DipA, is an advocate for functional movement and work/life balance in Penticton, BC, where he strives to bring healthy lifestyle choices to every household.

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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

Yoga retreats are an excellent way to kick-start a new practice or dig deeper into an established one. Choose from one of these unique yoga adventures.

Choose Your Own Canadian Yoga Adventure | alive

Nikki Bayley is a Vancouver-based award-winning food, drink, and travel writer who regularly contributes to newspapers and magazines around the world, including the Globe and Mail and National Geographic Traveller.

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The Magical Food Trend

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My laws of bliss

6 Healthy and Easy Recipes for Every Meal

Give Your Immune System a Boost with Antioxidants

Is That TikTok Wellness Trend Actually Good for You?

8 Healthy Ways To Make The Most Of This Father's Day

10 Plant-Based Foods Bursting with Healthy Fats

10 Dairy-Free Foods That Are High in Calcium

The Top 10 Food Sources of Vitamin K

Nutritionist, Stripped

Mesonutrients: The Next Big Nutritional Thing?

Learning with All Your Senses

Smells like Home

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The Ultimate Guide to Cooking with CBD

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Roasted Jewel Yam Cakes with Blackberry Salsa

Choose Your Own Yoga Adventure