Increasingly, we’re turning to botanicals to address our health concerns, be it through foods, drinks, or supplements. Discover how the marketing measures up to the science and what to be aware of when looking for safe and effective plant remedies.

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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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Nine healthy and surprising superfoods to help strengthen your immune system.

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A lot of hype surrounds antioxidants. They’re touted as disease fighters and memory protectors and even the antidote to aging. But what are antioxidants? Why are they important? And what are the most antioxidant&#x2d;rich foods? Read on!

The Top 10 Antioxidant&#x2d;Rich Foods (Plus How to Use Them) | alive

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Antioxidants. You’ve heard the word—and read it—countless times. But if you were asked to define it, how far would you get? Find out what antioxidants are, how they work, and—most importantly—where you can find them.

Antioxidants: Here's What You Need to Know About Them | alive

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Why do the colour red and heart health just seem to go together so well? Because when it comes to what you eat, rich red foods can bless you not only with deliciousness, but also with a healthy heart. Eat your heart out!

15 Red Foods That Are Loaded with Heart&#x2d;Healthy Nutrients | alive

Eat Red!

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Grilled,Red,Snapper,With,Burnt,Butter,,Capers,,Tomato,And,Lemon

One,Piece,Of,Baked,Salmon,Grilled,Pepper,Lemon,And,Salt

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Shredded,Red,Cabbage,In,Clay,Bowl,On,Black,Background.,Vegetarian

Heap,Of,Red,Lentils,And,Parsley,In,A,Bowl,On

Raw,Potato

Slices,Of,Watermelons,On,Cutting,Board

Uncooked,Dry,Red,Beans,In,A,Wooden,Bowl,And,Vegetables

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This A to Z covers all the buzz-worthy wellness trends you'll want to include in your pursuit of better health. Welcome to our abecedary!

Wellness Trends You Need to Know: An A to Z | alive

Trends A-Z

These superfood soups aren’t your average combos of noodles and broth. They’re warming bowls of goodness ready to soothe your soul after a long day.

Superfood Soups for the Soul That Will Warm You Right Up | alive

Curried Apple and Butternut Squash Sou

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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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Chocolate is amazing, but there's no way it's a health food, right? You might be surprised by the science-backed health benefits of dark chocolate.

Ask the Experts: Are the Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate Legit? | alive

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Ask the Experts

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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From quinoa risotto to wild rice custard, these delicious, nutritious, Canadian superfood recipes are sure to please.

5 Canadian Superfood Recipes

Wild Rice with Lentil Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Delicious low-GI recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds

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Strengthen your defences this winter

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The history behind these favourites

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Dark foods are nutritional good guys

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From greens to nuts & beyond

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Give Your Immune System a Boost with Antioxidants

Antioxidants—What’s the Buzz?

Red Foods to Keep Your Heart Happy

Wellness Trends A to Z

Superfood Soups For the Soul

Ask the Experts

7 Reasons to Eat More Hemp Hearts

Cooking with Canadian Superfoods

Cooking with Diabetes Superfoods

5 Overlooked Superfoods

Cancer Fighting Foods

Cooking with Diabetes Superfoods

Why You Should Adopt Sardines into Your Diet

10 Everyday Superfoods

Superfood Spotlight: Cocoa Nibs

10 Immune-Boosting Superfoods

10 Indigenous Superfoods

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