News: Hot peppers help promote a healthy heart
How hot do you like it? Your food, that is. If you’re a fan of hot and spicy chili peppers,
News: Chocolate helps you stay…slim!
I love chocolate, and definitely crave it at certain times, but I try not to eat it too often for
Meatless Monday: Best-Ever Tofu & Veggie Stirfry
If you’re looking for an idea for a nutritious meatless supper (whether on Monday or any day), try my tried
Nutrition: Yes, please pass the popcorn!
It used to be a Saturday night ritual: Popping a big bowl of popcorn and curling up on the sofa
News: Could eating red meat make you happier?
According to a new Australian study, red meat may actually be good for your mental health. (Ironic considering other studies
Event: Reduce your water footprint on World Water Day
How much water do you use in a day? From the moment you get up, water is necessary for you
News: Israel passes controversial law banning underweight models
Israel has made headlines with a controversial new law that prohibits the hire and use of any model to be
5 solutions for strong and healthy nails
Are your nails prone to breakage? Here are five common nail issues and how to fix them
Beauty tips: Skin Spring Cleaning
I love masks and (gentle) scrubs. I find they really make my skin glow, and I especially like them heading
The pros and cons of the long-lasting manicure
New polish techniques and products'such as Axxium and Shellac'are all the buzz. Writer Diane Peters tries out some of the...
News: Guys, your fatty diet could be harming your sperm
We already know that a healthy diet is an important factor in a woman’s fertility. Now, new research published in
News: Who in the world lives the longest?
The life expectancy of the world’s total population currently sits at 67.59 years. But which parts of the world are
Beauty: Skincare specifically for your age
I recently tried out the Radiance skincare line from Stages of Beauty. The anti-aging products are formulated by age to
Beauty tips from Canadian celebrities
We asked 11 Canadian celebrities: How do you get ready for a night out when 'you don't have the benefit...
News: Prescribing heroin more cost-effective in treating addiction
A new study has found prescribing heroin to be more cost-effective in treating addiction than methadone, according to cbc.ca. Participants
News: Celebs take to the catwalk for The Heart Truth Fashion Show
Last night I had the opportunity to attend The Heart Truth Fashion Show – and it’s befitting that the event
5 post-winter skin savers
Is your complexion reeling from winter's drying effects? Experts explain how to quench even the most moisture-sapped skin
News: Disney closes anti-obesity exhibit after criticism for shaming overweight kids
Disney recently ran a trial exhibit at it’s Epcot Center, called Habit Heroes, in which animated characters named "Will Power"
Meatless Monday: Curried Mung Bean Stew
You can make this filling vegetarian stew with any type of bean. I used mung beans that I’d soaked from
Nutrition: The joy of lentils
The fun thing with writing about food and nutrition is attending events that feature some of my favourite chefs. Last
Debate: Should yoga be a competitive Olympic sport?
I admit it: During yoga class my mind often wanders, and I catch myself checking out the postures others have
Do you need a BB cream?
Curious about this new beauty product? BB creams have been appearing on drugstore and department store shelves everywhere. Find out...
Meatless Monday: Mushroom Pappardelle
Does this look delicious or what? And it’s so easy. I love to use mushrooms in vegetarian dishes because not
Nutrition: An orange a day may keep a stroke away
Actually, it doesn’t have to be an orange, eating citrus fruits in general may lower women’s risk of ischemic’blood clot-related’strokes
Beauty trend: Red gloss
I’ve always wanted to try a red lip but alas, I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to
Event: Reebok CrossFit takes over Toronto’s Dundas Square
"The Sport of Fitness Has Arrived" according to Reebok. I was at Toronto’s Yonge and Dundas Square earlier to witness
Event: Dance to Conquer Cancer with Richard Simmons
If you’re looking for a fun fitness event to try this weekend, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation is holding a
News: Declare today a "No Diet" day for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
How many times in your life have you been on a diet? If you’re anything like the average woman (or
Nutrition: Add an apple to your February day
The folks at BC Tree Fruits let us know that February is Apple Month in British Columbia. But this seemed