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Chilli
On a cold day there is nothing more comforting than the aroma of Mexican-inspired chilli welcoming you into the kitchen. Not only is chilli con carne and its vegetarian counterpart a comfort food—simp
#2013alive: How Does Your Garden Grow?
For week 3 of #2013alive, were getting our hands dirty. Its time to check in with the alive staff and find out - how does your garden grow?This week for our 12 Months of Wellness, we’re getting our
#2013alive: Connect with Nature: Visit a Local Park
Its easy to connect with nature! Visit a local park and enjoy the great outdoors.This month our 12 Months of Wellness goal is to connect with nature. And what easier way to make that connection than
Fitness
4 Benefits of Going Uphill
Want to make your workouts — and quite possibly your whole world — better? Go for a hike. It’s not only an easy way to rev your heart rate while being friendly to your joints (Read: low impact),
Go Nuts
Nuts are chock full of heart-healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They add a distinctive flavour to salads, soups, and other autumn recipes.Once shunned for their notorious fat levels,
Food Guilt Is a Waste of Time—and It’s Sabotaging Your Weight-Loss Goals
Indulging in delicious treats is good. Indulging in food guilt about it is the exact opposite. You might know the feeling: That sinking pit in your stomach after having a donut, cheeseburger, or
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