Fresh Starts
Barbara Goodman, Editorial Director
It’s spring! After a long Canadian winter, we get excited about warmer weather and welcome the new, fresh beginnings of spring. Whether you have a unique ritual or are looking to try something new, our writers have put together incredible ideas and tips to inspire you.
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Hair envy
Avoid the top 5 deadly haircare sins
Does your hair look dull, lifeless and unmanageable? Does it have an annoying habit of losing its style by 3 p.m.? If so, you are not alone.
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Partner up
6 steps & 15 minutes to a better body
Looking for a sure fire way to motivate yourself to get into peak fitness for spring? Well here it is – partner up!

Laughing for 15 minutes burns up to 50 calories on its own, so keep your humour as you do these exercises!
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Confessions of a celiac
The bright side of gluten-free living
When I was a teenager, I was far from a picture of health. I suffered with chronic diarrhea, severe abdominal pain and bloating, weight loss and fatigue. My skin was pale, covered with eczema and bruised easily.
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Shoe smarts
Tech-savvy shoemakers are proving that style and comfort can go hand in hand
Shoes, shoes, beautiful shoes! It seems we can’t get enough of them. Usually, women are quick to sacrifice comfort for great style, choosing those irresistible high heels that wreak havoc on our feet over ‘sensible’ (read ‘style-less’) shoes. Until now.
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Water, water everywhere
Whether washing with it, drinking it or swimming in it, we don’t want contaminants in our water. Chlorine isn’t a perfect solution: at minimum it can cause irritation and at worst has been linked to cancer. And with discarded plastic creating islands as large as the province of Quebec in our oceans, bottled water has proven to be a dangerous experiment.
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Fresh & local From farm to table
Grilled Lamb Chops ‘Gremolata’ with Parsley Root Purée and Blueberry Jus
Basil Pesto Crusted Sea Bass with Charred Cherry Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Bocconcini, Basil, Aged Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil
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