Serving individual mini meatloaves is easily a family favourite.

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

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Serves 2.

Marie White is an author and facilitator. Her work centers on community building, plant medicine, and climate care. Find her on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marie___white/">@marie___white</a>).

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).

These brown rice morning bowls are a high-fibre, nutrient-dense alternative to oatmeal. Making a big batch on Sunday to carry you through the workweek.

Serves 5.

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).

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Serves 4

One-sheet-pan dinners allow you to make a healthy meal in 30 minutes or less. Plus cleanup is a breeze when you've only dirtied up one pan.

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If you’ve been suffering from neck and shoulder tightness, these simple exercises for tech neck will help your muscles relax in no time.

Gina Kelly is a freelance writer and editor located in New Jersey, US. She is a certified health coach and writes about health and wellness.

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Joshua Duvauchelle is a regular alive contributor and certified personal trainer.

A close community can give our children a sense of belonging, help them develop key social and emotional skills, and provide them with support as they grow. As parents and caregivers, we can help our children find their communities and foster these key connections.

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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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Joshua Duvauchelle is a certified personal trainer and regular alive contributor.

Isabela Vera is an independent consultant, PhD candidate, and writer focused on sustainable food systems.

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Serves 12

Making ice cream at home allows you to nix artificial ingredients and get creative with the flavouring process, with recipes that are delicious and different.

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

Ice Cream

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Makes 18 mini cups

Healthy Snacks

These cookies are the heartiest, most complete, yet delicious cookies you will ever eat, no matter the name.

Makes 14 cookies

Karlene Karst, RD, is a registered dietician and author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2nf28nI" target="_blank">The Metabolic Syndrome Program</a> (Wiley, 2006) and co-author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2lEyxHL" target="_blank">Healthy Fats for Life</a> (Wiley, 2004).

Book Review

Serves 4 to 6

Sara Eve Alarie is a yoga teacher who practises yoga in Canmore, Alberta. She enjoys teaching yoga to adults, children, and families.

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Serves 12.

Hayley Stobbs is a registered nutritional consultant practitioner (RNCP), home cook, and student of traditional Chinese medicine.

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