Paradise Found
When Andrea Hannemann started seeing stories about the healing powers of plant-based diets several years ago, she didn’t believe them. “I thought it was staged, you know—to see someone who looked at t
Keeping Your Brain Healthy Can Be A Tasty Affair
Imagine being 90 (or 100) and having the sharp memory and cognitive skills of your younger self. It’s possible with a few lifestyle tweaks, some of which involve your taste buds. Yes, you can literall
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Let\'s be real here; 2020 wasn\'t an easy year. We\'ve been reminded of just how important it us to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, and to put an even bigger focus on our health than ever befo
COVID-19 and Canada’s Food System
When the COVID-19 crisis hit Canada in early 2020, Arzeena Hamir, owner of Amara Farms, a small organic fruit and vegetable farm in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, knew there would be tough time
Our Favorite Recipes of All Time
At alive HQ, we get top-notch recipe developers to dream up dozens of healthy recipes every year. Our team makes, photographs, and iterates the recipes before publishing them in this mag or one of its
What We Learned
My New Year’s resolution: to put 2020 firmly behind me (and maybe skip ahead to 2025 just to be safe). Yet, as I reflect on a turbulent year, there are moments of inspiration tangled up in the pile of
Rewilding Urban Spaces
Step outside. How wild is the landscape you’re in?
If you live in a city, you might think, “Not wild at all.” But look harder. There may be pockets of nature in your neighborhood, like an overgrown ga
Hors d’Oeuvres For All!
The holidays are a great time to entertain and celebrate with friends and loved ones. However, all too often our December schedule can fill up before we know it, leaving us to scour the grocery store
Home (or Near Home) for The Holidays
With travel restrictions still in place, a lot of people who usually jump on a plane for the holidays will be picking a nearby local destination instead this year. Renting a cottage or other property
A Sigh of Relief
One in four working Canadians describe most of their days as “quite a bit” or “extremely stressful.” And if this survey had been conducted in 2020, that statistic might have been a tad higher!
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