health

It’s said that there are over 100 different types of bread around the globe, some predating modern society. But what are the healthiest types of bread? Homemade bread? Bakery fresh bread? Store-bought bread? The source of the bread is almost as important as the type of bread itself when it comes to health. Certain bread […]

As we enter the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, only one thing is certain — we won’t be returning to the same routines and lifestyles as before. Over the past two years, we’ve undergone drastic changes in the way we live, the way we connect and the way we work.  Remote work increases flexibility, […]

Microplastics are everywhere, from Mount Everest to the Arctic, from dinner plates to baby diapers. But is this ubiquitous pollution actually a danger for human health? A new study from the University of Tel Aviv presents solid evidence that it is. The researchers found that ocean microplastics act as a “magnet”

Metabolism describes all the chemical reactions going on in your body that keep it alive and functioning. It refers to the cellular process that changes food into energy, and particular proteins in the body control these chemical reactions. The word metabolism can get easily confused with the term metabolic rate, the amount of calories you […]

Super Bowl LVI is coming up fast on February 13, and this annual event is often centered around the snacks. But most of the time, if you’re a vegan walking into a watch party, you’ll see tables full of meat- and cheese-laden snacks. Watching the big game doesn’t have to be a carnivorous affair, though. There are plenty of plant-based snacks and finger foods that everybody, vegan or not, will enjoy.

Whether you’ve been a strict vegan for years or you’re just testing the waters, it can be hard to come up with innovative meals that taste delicious without butter, cheese, or meat. You could certainly scroll through social media or search the depths of Google to find new recipes, but there’s something special about learning in a hands-on way. That’s where cooking classes come in.

Health care providers in four Canadian provinces — British Columbia (BC), Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario — can now prescribe time in nature, and even a Parks Canada Discovery Pass, to their patients to help improve their physical and mental health through the country’s national nature prescription program, A Prescription for Nature (PaRx). The passes are being offered through a partnership between Parks Canada and the British Columbia Parks Foundation.

Salt has been used across the world for centuries as both a culinary seasoning and currency. Salt processing dates back to 6,000 BC in Romania. A 62-mile medieval route called the Old Salt Route stretches across Germany, where the salt trade became an empire. Some salt mining locations have also been used for centuries, and […]