healthy eating

A farmer holds their harvest: eggplant, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, beets, and more vegetables are pictured
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Don’t give up on seasonal produce

Yasmin Hassan January 22, 2025

Seasonal eating entails consuming foods that are naturally grown and harvested during their peak season in a specific region. This approach to food emphasizes eating ripe, locally sourced produce, which is often better for the environment and for your appetite! While globalized farming has accustomed us to the convenience of accessing any produce year round, buying imported goods comes at the expense of nutrition, flavour, and environmental health.  Imported produce emits large amounts of carbon emissions due to the long distance transportation and special care for storage that it most often needs. As Agriculture Canada reports, “In 2019, the top…

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a photo of a home crafted poke bowl.
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Low maintenance fitness and nutrition tips for a balanced lifestyle

Hailey Miller September 28, 2023

As a health-conscious individual, I’ve always been passionate about fitness and nutrition. Being a full-time university student with a busy schedule, I know first-hand the challenges of setting aside time to make homemade meals that are nutritious, while staying within…

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Illustration of a diverse group of people of different abilities working out.
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Fitness for first-timers

Natalie Cooke January 19, 2023

New year, new you! As you step into the gym this January, you’ll see many people at different points of their fitness journey: from old-timers, to people on day one, and those starting fresh on a newly inspired journey. Regardless…

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