Genetic editing of existing crops can, potentially, help us grow food in an increasingly challenging climate. However, there are risks associated with the process itself and concerns about the impact on the food system, farmers, and consumers.

The realities and implications of gene-edited seeds in Canada (Ginta)

Protect our planet better. Sustainability is the foundation of natural health. We teach you how to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, one step at a time, because a healthier planet means a healthier you.

Sustainability

What’s the hype about hemp? This mighty little seed packs a big punch when it comes to health. Learn more about the benefits of hemp hearts.

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Whether you use it as ground meal in your muffin recipe or its oil in your smoothie, you’ll reap the remarkable health benefits of flaxseed.

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If we want a food system that’s clean, fair, and sustainable, then we can’t leave seeds out of it. Learn the surprising, often&#x2d;forgotten importance of these little carriers of life, along with ways you can exercise seed sovereignty yourself.

Seed sovereignty - Skrypnek

Although most of us don’t take part in seed saving, we can still benefit from the dedicated heirloom seed savers across the country who are passionate about the preservation of a healthy and diverse seed bank.

Seed Saving: Meet 3 Inspiring Savers of Seeds | alive

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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. 

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Sesame seeds might not be as trendy as chia or flax, but they have huge health benefits. Dig into these sesame seed recipes for lunch, dinner, and dessert.

4 Sesame Seed Recipes That Will Make You Forget All About Chia | alive

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Turkey Breast Cutlets with Sesame Gremolata

Chicken and Prawn Sesame Wontons

Sesame Apricot Blondies

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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Did you know that hemp hearts contain more protein than flax or chia? Here are some more reasons why they’re great.

7 Reasons to Eat More Hemp Hearts

Hemp hearts

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Seeds are the original superfoods. Cooking with superseeds adds a nutritional punch to any meal or snack. And these recipes are also allergy-friendly.

Super Bowls with Poppy Seed Crusted Tofu

A nutritious addition to autumn recipes

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EFAs from the rainforest

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A close-up on the legendary seed

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Big benefits in small packages

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Ripe, juicy, watermelon

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Vegetable power lowers cholesterol and more

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Seeds

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Coast-to-Coast Seed Saving

Warm Up to Sesame

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Cooking with Superseeds

Pumpkin Seeds

Seeds of Omega-3 for Vegans

Open Sesame

Seeds as Superfood

Genetic Roulette

The Magic Seed

The Green Whale of Summer

Staying Smart 5

Correcting Skin Imperfections

Nuts and Seeds

Let's Do Lunch

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