Wellness blog

This year, staying healthy has been on everyone’s mind, to say the least. But what can you really do to help your body fight infections?

As it turns out, there are plenty of simple, everyday actions you can take to strengthen your immune system. Unsurprisingly, most of these behaviors are habits that doctors frequently suggest to boost your overall health and wellbeing as well.

Has your snack game been a little ho-hum lately? It can be easy to fall into a snack rut, eating the same unsatisfying foods week after week. 

However, there is no reason snack time can’t be full of variety, fun, and nutrition. If you’re searching for some new snack ideas the whole family will enjoy, we’re here to help. These are some of our favorite healthy, natural snack choices.

Bored with the same old workout? If you’re in an exercise rut, it might be time to switch up your routine.

To help you out, we’ve pulled together a list of some of the top workout trends of the moment. The pandemic may have thrown a wrench in exercise routines, but it can’t stop you from finding innovative ways to get your sweat on. Whatever your workout style, there is something new and fun here for you to try.

Kardish Health Food Centre, Ottawa’s largest health food retailer, today announced that they have discontinued the use of single-use plastic bags for a compostable alternative made of potato starch. Kardish hopes this will encourage more natural health companies to offer more environmentally-friendly options. 

At this time of year, we all have go-to comfort foods to help us survive the chilly weather and shorter days. 

But it’s not always easy to enjoy your favorite comfort foods while also maintaining a healthy diet. If you’re looking for more healthy options this winter, here are some comforting—but surprisingly nutritious—meal ideas to warm up your body and your soul.

We all know that we need to be getting more exercise, but it’s not always easy to fit it in. On hectic days, there often isn’t time to add a complete workout that includes strength training and cardio. The good news? There are plenty of ways to integrate activity naturally into your day—without changing into workout gear and heading to the gym.