Nutrition & Wellness
From learning about the health benefits of turmeric to staying up-to-date with the latest superfood trends, discover the best diet tips to improve your health.
Karbon could be Canada’s first carbon negative brewery
Traditional beer brewing uses lots of water and energy. We have shared stories of many green breweries like Swinkels Family Brewery in the Netherlands, which uses sustainable iron fuel energy to brew their beer. Today we bring you another innovative company that is striving to become the first Read More...
Hungry before bed? Here are 4 sleep-inducing snacks
There’s nothing wrong with eating a snack before bed. It’s much better if you satisfy that peckish feeling rather than ignoring it and laying in bed counting down the hours to breakfast. That said, not all snacks will help prime your body for a good night’s sleep, such as sugary snacks. To Read More...
Over 500,000 people have pledged to try a vegan diet this January
Scientists have long stressed that having a plant-based diet is one of the most impactful things an individual can do to fight climate change. That’s why we’re happy to see that a record number of people have pledged to try a vegan diet this January, as part of the Veganuary challenge. The Read More...
Chinese fast food chain swaps all chicken eggs with plant-based versions
In China, a fast-food chain called Dicos is embracing plant-based ingredients in a very different fashion to restaurants in America. At a fast-food restaurant like Burger King, for example, a plant-based burger is sold as an alternative to the animal version, but ultimately, customers can choose Read More...
These 17 foods will help protect you from stress
Food is our friend. It brings us joy, nourishes our souls, and even has the power to relieve stress. At a time where we could all do with a little less stress, here are 18 stress-relieving foods and beverages to add to your diet. Matcha powder: Matcha is a potent green tea powder that is rich Read More...
9 Tips for anyone starting their own garden this year
Spring is just around the corner which means it’s once again time to start thinking about planting your home garden. If you have a little extra time on your hands and space in your yard, starting a fruitful home garden is easier than you think. Here are some tips on creating a thriving garden Read More...
This plant-based shrimp feels and tastes like the real thing
With the likes of Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods setting the ground for vegan meat alternatives, a new player on the market now wants to make the plant-based food sector more versatile — by bringing shrimp-less shrimp to people’s tables. Developed by startup New Wave Foods, the plant-based Read More...
Quercetin: Eat these foods to up your intake of this potent antioxidant
While most of us are aware that we need to include important vitamins and minerals in our diet such as vitamin C and zinc, there is a lesser-known compound that doesn’t get the attention it deserves: quercetin. If you aren’t familiar with quercetin, it belongs to a group of plant compounds Read More...
Why boosting brain health should really be your New Year’s resolution
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, oftentimes people believe they will be happier if they changed the way their body looks through weight loss or muscle-building. This might actually be the case in some instances, but the reality is that changing the way you look is by no means a guarantee Read More...
How to cook using your old Christmas tree
The early days of January are the time of year where we start seeing old Christmas trees lying on the side of the road, but if you have yet to toss out your old tree, Julia Georgallis has a recommendation for you: try eating it! In her new book titled How to Eat Your Christmas Tree, Georgallis Read More...