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).

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

Serves 6.

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).

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

Food

Serves 2

Chelsea Gough is a Vancouver-based recipe developer, stylist, and proud mom of two girls. She is a lover of good food, good times, and beautiful spaces. rawstylebychels@gmail.com
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Protecting our waterways

Bev Yaworski is a writer who has worked for an organic food company and an environmental agency.

Sustainability Initiatives

Despite the range of ages and experiences with ADHD, one thing is shared: ADHD is often mis&#x2d; or poorly understood. What’s more, it highlights larger racial and gender inequities. Why does ADHD seem so prevalent? And why does it feel so unequal?

Deena Kara Shaffer, PhD, is a learning specialist and lecturer at Ryerson University, co-creator of the Thriving in Action initiative, and owner of Awakened Learning, resilience-based educational coaching and consulting.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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

Health

Wondering how you’ll continue to balance the budget alongside the rapidly rising cost of living?

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

Grow Your Own Food

Serves 4.

In The CBD Kitchen, Leah Vanderveldt explains why you may want to enjoy CBD-infused eats at different times of day.

Hiking, golf, and water sports expose us to the sun's harmful rays. Choose the best sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun damage.

Protect Your Eyes from the Sun

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

Eye Health

Have a safe beach day

Josie Padro is a Vancouver health and lifestyles writer.

Sun Safety

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

Video

This cloudlike dessert gives ice cream a run for its money. A tangy mousse is topped with strawberry jam and garnished with (surprise!) black pepper.

Serves 4 | Ready in 1 hour

Love food truck fare? Look no further. These healthy food truck recipes are surprisingly easy to whip up in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Healthy Food Truck Recipes You Can Make in Your Own Home | alive

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

Food Trucks

Serves 4

This cloudlike mousse comes together in under an hour and gives ice cream a run for its money.

Desserts

Make gift giving stress free this year. Our tips for selecting and wrapping holiday gifts for everyone on your list will help you look forward to this cherished tradition, in a sustainable and joyful way.

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>).

Holidays

Rather than deep frying, I bake these and add lots of hemp seeds for the crust to make them extra rich in protein, fibre, and healthy fats.

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

Nina is the Group Vice President of Publishing and Operations at alive. Her spare time is spent enjoying the many pleasures that life in Vancouver has to offer with her daughters.

Whether you compete professionally or just want to go harder in the gym, learn how to fuel your workout from world-class Olympic athletes.

Fitness

Ever dreamed of living on a farm, growing veggies, with cows leaning over a fence? Get a taste of the farm life with these garden to table recipes.

Growing a Dream: 8 Garden to Table Recipes | alive

Dinner Recipes

Serves 2 / Ready in 1 hour

We’ve created a week’s worth of yummy and wholesome lunchbox ideas that are easy to prep and won’t break the bank.

Joy McCarthy, RNCP, CNP, is a holistic nutritionist and best-selling author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2GOYVFh" target="_blank">Joyous Health</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2EZwbsS" target="_blank">Joyous Detox</a> (Penguin Canada, 2014 and 2016).

meatless monday

Detox your drinks

Tuna Salad Bean Cups

Rainbow Nourish Bowls

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

Females in Focus

The Cost of Living and Your Health

Steak Taco Salad with Avocado Crema

Your CBD Schedule

Protect Those Peepers!

Sun Protection

My laws of bliss

alive Gives Back

Lemon Yogurt Mousse with Homemade Jam

Street Food Chic

Grilled French Toast with Vanilla Scented Yogurt

Lemon Yogurt Mousse with Homemade Jam

Creating Space with Mindful Gift Giving

Crispy Panko Hemp Halibut

Creamy Alfredo with Sugar Snap Peas

Fuel Your Workout Like the World's Best Athletes

Growing a Dream

Teri Poke Bowl

Forbidden Rice Salad with Curry Tofu

5 lunchbox ideas