Helena McMurdo is a writer, food stylist, and photographer based in Vancouver.

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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. 

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When it comes to nutrition, taste, and sustainability, how does potato milk compare to other varieties of plant&#x2d;based milk?

Patience Lister is a professional writer specializing in food science, nutrition, and natural health products.

Potatoes

Many people grow up without life skills that are not only practical but also important for sustainable living. If we know how to repair a hole in a sweater, we won’t toss it in the landfill. If we know how to preserve some bruised fruit, we won’t trash it. Relearn forgotten life skills; everyone will benefit.

Leah Payne is a writer, author, and editor based in Vancouver, BC. She is the author of <a href="https://www.orcabook.com/Get-Outside-P7924">Get Outside!</a> and <a href="https://www.orcabook.com/Less-Is-More">Less is More</a>. (Headshot credit: Notting Hill Photography). 
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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

Sure, packaged foods make cooking easy—but they're usually not that healthy. Here are seven classics (think instant oatmeal) made into DIY recipes.

DIY Recipes: 7 Packaged Foods You Can Make Healthier at Home | 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).

Fill your kettle. Grab your favourite teacup or teapot. Blend a few key ingredients. Now … warm yourself with a healthy DIY herbal tea.

6 DIY Herbal Tea Recipes With Bonus Health Benefits | alive

Cara McKenna is a writer living on Vancouver Island.

If you’re looking for fresh eggs straight from a happy, healthy chicken, there’s no better option than raising your own backyard chickens.

The Unofficial Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens | alive

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

Backyard Chickens

Learn how to make your own kombucha with tips from a pro—and bring this fermented tea's many health benefits into your daily life.

How to Make Your Own Kombucha at Home | alive

Sarah Ramsden is a nutritionist and personal coach on Vancouver Island. She’s the creator of Fearless Fermentation, and the pioneer of Post Recovery Coaching.

Fermented Foods

Want to know how to make your own cheese? It's surprisingly easy. Discover how to whip up two types of fresh, delicious cheese—quark and queso fresco.

How to Make Your Own Cheese + Healthy Cheese Recipes | alive

Valerie Lugonja, BEd, is a retired educator, blogger, new gramsy, and global traveller writing to promote cooking and eating delicious, nutritious Canadian food.

cheese

If you've ever wondered how to make your own stock, you’ll go crazy for these homemade broth and stock recipes—they couldn’t be easier.

How to Make Your Own Stock and Broth: 3 No-Stress Versions | alive

Looking for the best in nourishing skin care? Close your beauty cabinet and open your pantry! This DIY honey face mask will leave your skin glowing.

Skin-Smoothing Avocado & Honey Face Mask | Alive Magazine

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Try our 9 uses for tea tree oil to find out why we think everybody should have this antibacterial and anti-inflammatory oil in their cabinets.

9 Best Uses for Tea Tree Oil | alive

Courtney Marie Span has a passion for alternative and plant medicine, writing, anthropology, and First Nations studies.

Healthy Homes

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

Health

Fun ways to reduce your festive footprint

Laura Sugden is a seasoned lifestyle writer, an avid foodie, and outdoor enthusiast.

Environmental Concerns

Family comes first. We equip you with the tools to create a holistically healthy family now, and for generations to come.

Family

Holiday Gift Giving

Christina Dennis is a lifestyle blogger and mom of three. She lives near Edmonton and enjoys crafting and doing activities with her children.

DIY

Not-So-Secret Sauce

Blueberry Balsamic Sauce

Ginger Miso Cashew Sauce

Honey Habanero Hot Sauce

Tarragon Yogurt Dressing

Potato Milk: Is It Worth Making the Switch?

Skill Building for Sustainability and Resilience

Scratch Batch

Warming Teas

Backyard Chickens

Brew Your Own Kombucha

Cheese Making at Home

Stock Options

Nourishing Honey Face Mask

9 Best Uses for Tea Tree Oil

Eco-Conscious Christmas Crafting

Love Bites

Dyeing Easter Eggs...Naturally