River’s birth story | Kara Lydon

River’s birth story | Kara Lydon

A fast, furious, embodied and empowering birth – sharing River’s birth story in its entirety! Let me start off with a little back story for context. On Friday, December 27th, at 30 weeks pregnant, I found out I had gestational diabetes. I was shocked, confused, angry, sad, in denial, scared…As someone who has worked really…

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Food Safety and Cultivated Meat 

Food Safety and Cultivated Meat 

What are the direct health implications of making clean meat—that is, meat without animals? In a 1932 article in Popular Mechanics entitled “Fifty Years Hence,” Winston Churchill predicted that we would one day “escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately under…

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How to Recreate our French Country Stone Backsplash

If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a sun-drenched kitchen in the French countryside—where rustic charm meets timeless elegance—this one’s for you! Here’s how to recreate our French country stone backsplash in your own home. Welcome to Montigny Manor, our family’s home build that was truly a labour of love: even though we weren’t the……

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5 JSHealth Italian-Inspired Recipes – JSHealth

5 JSHealth Italian-Inspired Recipes – JSHealth

Dreaming of a European summer? There is something so magical about sun-drenched afternoons on the Amalfi Coast, salty sea air, and long, lazy lunches under olive trees. That’s exactly the feeling these Italian-inspired recipes deliver in every bite. Italian cuisine holds a special place in my heart. I adore the way it celebrates simplicity. All…

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Tips For Sustained Energy Throughout the Day

Tips For Sustained Energy Throughout the Day

Skip the double shots of espresso and sugary snacks. These are the keys to maintaining energy without crashing. We all chase consistent energy to power us through the day. But often, the pursuit of this energy leads to counterproductive body stress, sugar and extra caffeine. The key to maintaining sustained energy lies in your diet….

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How to Grow French Garden Lilacs

If you’ve ever stepped outside on a spring morning and caught that soft, nostalgic scent of lilacs on the breeze… you know. Lilacs aren’t just flowers—they’re memories. They remind us of grandparents’ gardens, warm spring days, and slowing down to take in something beautiful. Here’s how to grow French garden lilacs. Whether you’re growing your……

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How Many Exposures Does it Take?

How Many Exposures Does it Take?

As a pediatric Registered Dietitian, I get asked this all the time about feeding picky kids: “How many times do I need to offer a food before my child will eat it?” Or, someone might say, “It takes 8 exposures for a child to accept a new food, but I tried that, and it didn’t…

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