When it comes to seasonal produce, we tend to dream of warm summer months filled with fresh berries and tempting peaches. However, the cooler temperatures of autumn also mark prime harvesting time for a number of delicious superfoods. If you’re aiming for a more balanced diet this fall, take advantage …

Photo: raw_manda on Instagram What is it? The raw food diet, also known as raw foodism, is a diet which involves eating primarily or exclusively unprocessed and uncooked foods. The motivation behind the raw food diet stems from the belief that heating food removes its nutrients and natural enzymes. This …

Photo: teklapoem on Instagram What is it? Developed by researchers at Rush University Medical Center, the MIND diet refers to a pattern of eating that is said to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent. MIND stands for Mediterranean / Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, …

Photo: dybrkr on Instagram  On a chilly October day at 7 a.m. on Toronto’s Richmond Street, the sidewalk was empty save for the odd George Brown student heading to an early morning class or a drowsy dog owner taking their pet out for a pre-work walk. It was a quiet, typical …

It’s no secret that chia seeds provide ample nutritional benefits. Though small in size, this superfood is packed with fibre, Omega-3 fats, proteins, vitamins and calcium. The seeds are harvested from a flowering plant known as Salvia hispanica. Though a seemingly recent health craze, this anti-oxidant packed food actually has …

As work deadlines and holiday preparations loom ahead, it can be difficult to take the time to properly look after your health. Yet as temperatures continue to drop, contracting the flu is a serious worry at this time of the year. While the flu vaccine is often touted as an effective way to combat the …

Photo: mediterranean_garden16 on Instagram If you have yet to take advantage of the plenitude of fresh pomegranates in your local supermarket, perhaps it’s time you reconsidered. It’s true that pomegranates are notoriously difficult to manage, considering the tedious seeding and peeling the fruit require. Yet the pomegranate seed holds a number …

Having a healthy lifestyle can be difficult. Let’s face it, with work, family, and the occasional recreational activity taking up most of our time, finding time to fit in a little physical activity isn’t easy. And when you do have time, preparing for it takes up more time that you …

If you’ve been sporting loosely wavy or straight tresses all summer long, the arrival of Fall 2016 will allow you to switch up your hair texture for playful ringlets. On the season’s runways, beautifully texturized curls brought a hint of body and volume to autumn’s key hair looks. If you’re …

Photo: selenagomez on Instagram  With autumn 2016 in full swing, it’s officially time to swap your icy platinum locks for a more seasonally appropriate hair colour. As the skies darken and the weather gradually becomes chilly, beachy strands are quickly being replaced by richer tones. For the season ahead, honey blonde …