Nov 25 2024
Long before frankincense appeared in essential-oil bottles, diffuser blends, and modern perfumes, it traveled across deserts and seas as one of the ancient world’s most valued aromatic materials. The story begins with an unassuming group of trees growing in some of the driest landscapes on Earth. Cut the bark of a Boswellia tree and a …
Jun 29 2024
Practicing yoga on the beach sounds almost effortlessly peaceful: bare feet in the sand, the sound of waves nearby, warm sunlight, and a wide horizon instead of four studio walls. The setting can make a familiar practice feel completely different, but sand also changes the way your body moves and balances, while sun, heat, wind, …
Jun 06 2024
This chili relies upon the flavorful combination of hearty whole grain sorghum, black beans, corn, peppers, onions, celery and seasonings. One way to boost your disease protection is to infuse your diet with more healthy, wholesome whole grains like sorghum. This ancient, nutrient-rich whole grain is a nutritional powerhouse and also happens to be gluten-free! …
May 30 2024
Swimming faster is not only about working harder. In fact, many swimmers improve more by reducing drag, refining technique, and moving through the water more efficiently than by simply increasing effort. Good swimming depends on body position, breathing, timing, stroke mechanics, turns, and the ability to maintain form as fatigue builds. Whether you swim for …
May 09 2024
Most parents have sleepless nights, hectic mornings and laundry that doesn’t get folded. Cutting corners where you can means spending more time with family. But, serving quick, nutritious, home-cooked meals will improve your family’s health and your budget. Here, Tori Wesszer, foodie and registered dietitian, shares her tips and meal ideas to make busy mornings …
Mar 07 2024
Trade up from white pasta to nutritious spaghetti squash While we all want to make healthy food choices, it can be tough and time consuming to identify the best ingredients. Fortunately, making one or two changes can have a big impact on the nutritional value of a dish. “Swapping an ingredient or two in a …
Mar 06 2024
DIY shower steamers are an easy way to add fragrance to an everyday shower. They work a little like bath bombs, but instead of going into a tub, they sit on the shower floor and slowly fizz as water reaches them, releasing essential-oil aroma into the warm, steamy air. The best shower steamers are simple. …
Feb 27 2024
Getting a healthy dinner on the table doesn’t have to be intimidating or time-consuming. Here, Tori Wesszer, registered dietitian and blogger at Fraiche Nutrition, shares one of her go-to meals that’s sure to become a weeknight favourite. Honey Orange Glazed Salmon with Orange Almond Couscous Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes …
Feb 20 2024
by Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, The Plant-Powered Dietitian Lavender is not only fragrant and pretty—it is edible. Lavender can offer a floral, herbal taste and aroma to many recipes, such as this delicately spiced beverage. Filled with chai tea, coffee, soymilk, dried lavender flowers and just a touch of agave, you can enjoy this relaxing beverage as a much …
Feb 04 2024
Warm, creamy, and fragrant with turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger, golden milk is the kind of simple drink that feels especially good on a cool evening. It takes only a few minutes to make on the stovetop, fills the kitchen with the aroma of warming spices, and can be prepared with either dairy or plant-based milk. …
