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This Roasted Asparagus recipe is an easy way to get this popular spring vegetable on the table at dinner time. Seasoned simply with just olive oil, salt and pepper and roasted to perfection in the oven.Click here to Pin this easy Roasted Asparagus recipe! You know it’s spring when you see bunches of asparagus popping up everywhere at the grocery store. After a long season of winter squashes and sweet potatoes (with all due respect), it’s one of my favorite sights to see in the produce section. I always associate asparagus as an Easter side dish, and rightfully so since growing…

Many people believe must engage in nonstop workouts to shed pounds. This common misconception leads to burnout and poor results. Rest days are more than a break from exercise—they are an essential component of an effective weight-loss strategy. Explore why rest days are important for weight loss, and add them to your routine to improve your overall health. The Science Behind Rest Days and Weight Loss Rest days might seem counterintuitive to your weight-loss workout plan, but they play a pivotal role in achieving your goals. During workouts, your muscles experience tiny tears. Rest days allow these muscles to repair…

This article is a guide about aerial yoga clothing and contains tips for what to wear when using your yoga hammock, silks or yoga swing. Aerial yoga is a type of yoga performed on a fabric hammock, also known as yoga silks, a yoga swing or yoga trapeze. It’s intended to encourage more participation in challenging poses, and offers an alternative approach to other types of yoga.When it comes to aerial yoga clothing, there are quite a few important things to consider. You won’t just want yoga pants that are comfortable and affordable—you’ll also want pants that breathe well and…

In the fitness class Jessie Syfko created for a nationwide gym chain, exercisers wear weighted vests that add a challenge to their workouts. “People start to realize how good it feels to work just a little bit harder and a little bit smarter” without actually changing what they’re doing, said Syfko, senior vice president for Life Time gyms. Weighted vests are increasingly showing up in fitness classes and on jogging tracks, touted by social media influencers as a way to keep bones healthy, improve performance, and even accelerate weight loss. They are exactly what they sound like – vests that…

Conditioning is the process of introducing, accustoming, training, and tolerating new physical characteristics or states; broadly speaking, conditioning is making those seeking to be more fit, BETTER! In this 3-part series, we review: Part 1: The Essentials of Good Conditioning Part 2: Getting Technical: Tying Fitness Goals to Conditioning Approaches & Metrics Part 3: Part 3: Drilldown on Strategies for Training Energy Systems PART #1: The Essentials of Good Conditioning By Leo Shveyd, Co-Owner of Advanced Wellness  Tip #1: Make Your Approach to Improving Conditioning Specific to YOU So, you want to get in better condition? Before you get to…

    It’s “Tasty Tuesday”, where every week we bring you new, fresh, local, healthy recipes and food tips. Find out what is in season, and what will keep you fuelled during and after your work outs!   I had some frozen spot prawns leftover from the last spot prawn season that I wanted to put to use, and these fun little stacks would be great for appetizers for a late summer dinner, or hors d’oeuvres at a bbq…you know, when we can do that again!Ideally we’d have been snacking on these during this past long weekend, but perfect them now…

Marriage and Family Therapist – Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of life challenges. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person’s lived experience into the therapy space. I have extensive experience supporting individuals in […] The post Kelly Ferguson, MMFT appeared first on A Little Nutrition – Winnipeg Nutrition Dietitian + Therapy Services.

If you thought pancakes couldn’t be part of a detox, think again. These bright green stacks get their glow from spinach and matcha, blended with hearty oats for fibre and slow energy release. A dollop of roasted coconut “whipped cream” makes them feel indulgent, but every bite works hard for your health. This recipe was originally published in the January 2026 issue of alive magazine.

Recently updated on November 15th, 2025 at 10:11 pm CBD oil is everywhere these days – in health shops, on social media, and even at your local chemist. And for good reason: many people use it to help them relax, sleep better, or simply feel more balanced. But CBD isn’t only found in oil form. There are also gummies, capsules, tinctures… and even CBD flowers (hemp buds). So what exactly are CBD flowers, are they legal, and how do they compare to CBD oil? Let’s take a closer look. So… is CBD flower actually legal? It depends where you live.…

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I wish my shoulders popped just a little more,” you’re in the right place. The front raise is one of those deceptively simple moves that can turn flat, unimpressive shoulders into boulder-like delts that stand out in any T-shirt. It’s not just about looking good (though that’s a huge bonus). Strong anterior deltoids — the muscle group targeted by the front raise — help you lift, push, and carry better in everyday life. Whether you’re hoisting a suitcase overhead, carrying groceries, or pressing a barbell, your front delts are quietly doing…