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.

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

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Try these 10 home remedies for earaches to relieve the painful symptoms or prevent them from occurring altogether.

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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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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

Zinc is an important part of keeping your overall wellness in check. These zinc&#x2d;rich foods can help you up your intake.

potassium

More than just a cooking staple, olive oil can bring you health benefits like lowering blood pressure, supporting weight management, and more.

Olive Oil

It may sound radical, but deprivation and restriction are not required to transform your health, love your body, and glide through life with confidence and energy. It’s as simple as focusing on foods you can (and should) eat in abundance while crowding out foods that should be limited or eliminated.

Healthy Eating

The holidays are a time for joy and celebration; however, there is often stress associated with these events, particularly for older adults, their families, and their caregivers. Taking the time to make small incremental improvements in diet, exercise, and social connections is an evidence&#x2d;backed way to improve your resilience to these stressors.

Stress management

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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When it comes to eating well, packaging is critical. Lowering the risk that toxic packaging puts on your health means choosing cleaner alternatives

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Aspartame has been labeled “possibly carcinogenic.” Find out what the classification means and read about healthy alternatives.

Better Health

Support your body this cold and flu season with a variety of delicious immune&#x2d;boosting foods.

Immune System

What are the various factors that can affect overall health differently across regions—provinces, territories, and countries? We review the factors that make a difference and offer suggestions meant to empower individuals to mitigate them for the sake of their own health.

health

These tips will help you regain your energy after being sick without requiring a visit to the doctor or pharmacy.

Cold and Flu

Ask your doctor if walking is right for you. Side effects may include lower diabetes risks, better weight loss, and a stronger body.

How Walking Can Promote Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes

Learn about summer superfoods and some tips and tricks to help kids choose these foods for themselves.

Summer Superfoods for Families

children's nutrition

After the heady buzz of summer, autumn’s gentle onset offers an opportunity for us to reset—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Your Fall Reset Routine

Mindfulness

Many of us are searching for how to be happy. Happiness doesn't depend on luck, wealth, or circumstance. Follow these tips to create lasting happiness.

How To Be Happy - alive

Happiness

Switching to a plant&#x2d;based diet for health reasons is smart! Find out how to heal your body—including your digestive system—through a vegan diet.

Digestion

Earth Day is April 22. It’s a great time to turn over a new leaf for you and the planet by adopting these easy eco-friendly habits.

Healthy Habits

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11 Easy-Peasy Life Hacks for a Healthier 2017 | alive

Lifestyle Changes

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) causes no signs and symptoms and no complications. So how do you know if you're suffering from it?

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - alive

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

The gut and brain communicate in a complicated interplay. Micro-organisms in our gut not only affect our physical health, they can also affect our mood.

Gut and Brain Connection - alive

Probiotics

The chances of having a grumpy gut increase when you travel. Use these tips to keep your gut happy and avoid digestive problems while travelling.

Natural Ways to Avoid Digestive Problems While Travelling | alive

Travel Health

Tears, tantrums, throwing toys … bedtime can turn even the most peaceful home into a battleground. Use these essential tips for getting kids to sleep.

Getting Kids to Sleep: 5 Ways to End Bedtime Battles | alive

Healthy Kids

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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10 Plant-Based Foods Bursting with Healthy Fats

10 Simple Home Remedies for Earaches

The Top 10 Food Sources of Vitamin K

Top 10 Foods High in Zinc

10 High-Potassium Foods That Won’t Drive You Bananas

10 Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Eat More Plants

Stress and Your Aging Parents

10 Types of Toxic Food Packaging

Can Aspartame Cause Cancer?

15 Immune-Boosting Foods to Support Your Body Now

Canada’s Global Health Ranking

10 Ways to Regain Your Energy after Being Sick

Walk Your Way to Diabetes Prevention

Sunshine and Rainbows

Fall Back

Let's Get Happy

The Joy (And Health Benefits) Of Eating Vegan

8 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

New Year, New Life Hacks

Don’t Ignore Your Liver

Gut Feelings

Adventures of a Good Gut

5 Ways to End Bedtime Battles