Most average Joes know that we need vitamins and minerals, but don’t know how much, whether or not we’re getting enough, and how useful purchasing supplements would be. And can you blame us? The information to help answer these questions…
Struggling with the sniffles? If you’re like me, I always manage to catch an annual cold. It usually sneaks up on me when I’m stressed or busy. This was especially the case in university. Whenever I’d get sick (which was…
Although it does bring about some positive changes (sweater weather!), the transition from summer to fall also ushers in cold season. The good news is that there's one simple thing you can do to help ensure you don't get sick,…
Most people know about collagen. Many add it to their blended coffees for extra frothiness, or to their smoothies for a subtle nutrient boost. What many don’t know is that collagen can come from different sources and that there are…
You may think of microgreens as the sprout-type plants that Instagram food bloggers add to their salads “for the ‘gram”, but they’re much more than aesthetics. Read on to find out why farmers markets, food bloggers, and famous chefs are…
Is apple cider vinegar really all that it’s cracked up to be? In recent years, wellness sites, food bloggers, and health gurus alike swear by the stuff with claims like clear skin, weight loss, and improved digestion. But are these…
Here at Blush Lane, we care about food and where it comes from. That includes our Meat and Seafood program. When sourcing new farms, we take many aspects into consideration. These include: Our Sustainable Meat Program Humanely and ethically sourced…
Your underarms may not be the first body part you think of when you're considering doing a cleanse. Juice cleanse? Maybe. Armpit cleanse? Crickets. But if you are considering switching to a natural deodorant, you may want to rethink your…
Staying upbeat during the winter can be tough. For almost all of us Canadians, we’re vitamin D deprived (aka “happiness” vitamin deprived). Personally, seasonal affective “disorder” really impacts me, so I’ve prioritized some habits to ensure I stay motivated during…
You’ve probably read about it in a recent recipe or on your favourite food blogger’s feed. No, it’s not a new superfood that’s popped up on the market (we’re looking at you, charcoal). We’re talking about taking your smoothies to…