How to get 4 food groups in one meal
Spinach and Shrimp Risotto Makes 4 servings Prep. Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Description: Four food groups in one easy dish. The Arborio rice and milk combine for a lovely, creamy...
View ArticleA healthy protein-rich breakfast option
Surprise your family with a new hot breakfast cereal. Couscous is quick to make and the tropical twist and tangy yogurt topping willsurely brightenupeveryone’s morning. Tropical Breakfast Couscous...
View ArticleLow-cal Maple Berry Dessert
Maple Berry Rice Pudding Makes 4 servings Prep. Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 mL) milk 1/3 cup (75 mL) short-grain (Arborio) rice 2...
View ArticleLast chance to experience Spa Week
Badly in need of a mani/pedi now that the warmer weather has arrived? (We’re already thinking about beach body prep.) Good thing it’s Spa Week here in Toronto (April 15-21), and the timing couldn’t be...
View ArticleWinners, Marshalls team up for 2014 Fitness Forecast
For better or worse, in Lycra or in sweats, every decade experiences its own exercise trends. Sometimes those trends turn into long-lasting fitness empires, other times, they turn out to be fads that...
View ArticleSpring workout switch-up
The promise of warm sunny days ahead means it’s time to get your body beach-ready, whatever your method of choice. If you’re tired of yoga, pilates, spin classes or cardio, an ESSENTRICS class could be...
View ArticleYoga Be brings balance to Bay Street
Location, location, location. The real estate mantra was top of mind when Bay Street lawyer Laura Baron decided to make good on an idea that had been rattling around in her head for years. The yoga...
View ArticleCanadian skincare companies unite for worthy cause
The Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund and nearly a dozen of the country’s leading all-natural skincare and cosmetics companies are giving Canadians another way to help women dealing with breast...
View Article4 instant immune boosters
It’s easy to get run down with a busy lifestyle, which is why making these quick (but effective) changes can add up to keeping illness and stress at bay before cold and flu season hits. From how to get...
View Article5 little-known stress busters
Stress can show itself in many ways. Depending on how your body reacts, you may have digestive issues, headaches, experience skin breakouts or cold sore flare-ups, since stress wears down your immune...
View ArticleHow to stay active in cold weather
Freezing temps and less sunlight can make it hard to uncouple from the couch. Resist the urge to stay in with these outdoor activities and tips for avoiding exercise injuries in the colder months. Warm...
View ArticleFYI about your VYI: What you need to know to feel better fast
You’ve been through this before and you’re looking for quick, convenient solutions. The good news is, you’re not alone. In fact, 75 per cent of women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at some...
View ArticleStylish workout gear
Thanks to the whole ath-leisure trend, it’s now acceptable to go directly from a spin class to a brunch date without an elaborate wardrobe change and Kardashian-level makeup contouring. From Löle’s...
View ArticleConfessions of a first-time juice cleanser
First things first, we aren’t ones for juice cleanses: we really like solid food. But there’s no denying that the last month of 2014 was a blur of indulgent outings and giving our body a break from all...
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