December is well on its way and youâve probably already noticed the plethora of candy cane flavored this and spiced eggnog that. None of which have many health benefits to go along with their sweetness. We took it upon ourselves to find a treat fit for the season, but just as fit for your digestion […]
Exploring the Healing Power of Food with Mandeep Hunter
Food is very powerful. It has the power to prevent the most prevalent diseases plaguing North America, heal many chronic conditions and can even reverse some of them. I am referring to nutrient dense, unrefined whole foods, primarily from the plant kingdom. Vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts/seeds, whole grains/pseudo grains and a small quantity of animal […]
Hot Curry Vegetable Soup
This winter has been cold, very cold. And itâs far from being over (our apologies to those in denial). Before you cave and break any of your healthy resolutions over a bubbling pot of cheese fondue, we bring you our answer to that seemingly unbeatable chill: a very Hot Curry Vegetable Soup, adapted from Tara […]
Banana Chia Pudding
Chia seed is highly nutritional and packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, minerals, and antioxidants. Ideal for detoxifying the body and clearing the digestive tract, it is also a complete source of protein. Chia nourishes the brain, hair, skin, and organs. Another great thing about this wonder seed is that itâs so easy to prepare, […]
DOSE Tips and tricks: alternatives for daily used chemicals
Have you ever considered substituting your household and cosmetic products for a more natural and environmentally friendly alternative? A sustainable option not only for the planet, but also for your own health. For the most part, commercial products contain unpronounceable ingredients, each one more harmful than the next. So why not replace them with items […]
Ginger: Why You Should Trust Your Roots
Crucial in any true apothecaryâs and epicureanâs pantry, this effective stimulant, antioxidant and physical cleanser is surely underestimated in everyday cooking. So why add a few sparkling here and there? Here are few benefits you can get from ginger (its delicious tastiness put aside) : Glowing skin They say you are what you eat. With […]
Q&A with Marc Langevin of the Club de Course les Courailleux
Over the last few years, running has experienced a pretty important spike in popularity, one that doesnât seem to be loosing any momentum. With no gym membership, no expensive equipment, and no specific location required, this probably shouldnât come as a shock. Even fashion is up to speed with certain brands designing running gear thatâs […]
DOSE Cocktails
We asked our skilled friend Aaron Ward, to come up with some nice cocktail ideas to impress your guests over the holidays. The best part is that each one is made with one of our organic cold-pressed juice: Zest or Taxi. Plus, we have included one of our favorite mocktail recipe. We have prepared the perfect mixologist […]
LITTLE-KNOWN WAYS TO REPLACE YOUR COFFEE IN THE MORNING
For those who follow a healthy lifestyle, it is often very difficult to quit drinking coffee on a day-to-day basis. Coffee is frequently seen as our morning savior or our best friend of the mid-afternoon. But is it really good for you? In fact, when used too often or in excessive amount, the coffee you […]
ALL FOR MELONS â FIRST EDITION ?
ââGen, that is just pure sexism.â ⌠Is what one of my friends said to me, in shock, when I told her how, in an important meeting, a potential investor had asked my male partner (in front of me): âIs Gen any good?â Itâs also worth noting he never once looked at me when I […]