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Six Reasons to Get a Stand-Up Desk

By Rachel Richards

Guest blogger Rachel Richards sums up her experience of switching to a stand-up desk with a handy list of pros and cons.

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The Leftovers: “Stalkoli” Edition

Don’t throw out your broccoli stems! Check out these recipes and ideas for transforming them into something delicious, healthy, and less wasteful.

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AHAALiving.com’s Top Ten Sustainability Bloggers

AHAALiving.com likes to share awareness, so we’ve rounded up our favourite sustainability blogs from across Canada.

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Your Personal Health Entourage

By Kathleen Trotter

Harness the power of health buddies to boost your ability to achieve success in the gym, in the kitchen, and in life.

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DIY Lip Balm: For Silky Smooth Smoochers

Say goodbye to store-bought lip balms and their mystery ingredients with this pure and simple DIY recipe.

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Decreasing your carbon footprint: Beyond all-or-nothing solutions

By Sagan Morrow

AHAALiving.com guest blogger, Sagan Morrow, explores practical options for meat-eaters to reduce the carbon footprints and unsavoury ethics that come with meat consumption.

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Get Your Greenbelt On!

Although politicians and the public tend to support greenbelt initiatives and their expansion, greenbelts are continually at risk. Learn how you can support Greenbelts in your region.

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AHAALiving.com November Contest!

Share your eco-conscious, socially responsible, or DIY gift-giving story or tip and you could win a gift basket valued at over $400 CDN! 

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Caramel Apple Oatmeal

By Julie Pecarski

AHAALiving.com guest blogger kicks off November with a warm, sweet and cozy caramel apple oatmeal recipe made with steel cut oats.

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The Halloween Costume Conundrum

Instilling a sense of pride in homemade, re-useable, and re-wearable Halloween costumes starts early in life.

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Approaching Your Sport Mindfully

By Elizabeth Ewanchuk

AHAALiving.com guest blogger Elizabeth Ewanchuk on the power of integrating mindfulness meditation into sports training.

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From Endurance Training to Bikini Competition: My Plant-Fuelled Journey

Plant-fuelled bodies can be powerful, too. AHAALiving.com’s Malina Kaija shares her muscle-building (and baring) journey to a bikini competition.

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Can-Do Cauliflower

The mighty cauliflower is having a moment. Touted for its health benefits, it’s also incredibly versatile and can be swapped in as a key ingredient instead of flours, potatoes and other “beige coloured” fodder.

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Beet Berry Crème Smoothie

By Julie Pecarski

AHAALiving.com guest blogger Julie Pecarski shares her love for a smoothie made with a non-typical smoothie ingredient – beets! 

 

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Social Disturbance

AHAALiving.com’s Nicole Pointon is tired of seeing horrific domestic animal and wildlife abuse in her social media feeds, but she supports the organizations that post the content. What’s an animal lover to do?

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A Better Thanksgiving Dinner

How are you greening & cleaning your Thanksgiving dinner this year? We’ve pulled together  our favourite tips and recipes on ethical and healthful approach to the upcoming Canadian holiday.

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