Who doesn’t love snapping off a piece of aloe vera for a sunburn, or bagging up some lavender as a drawer-freshener? Many of us are interested in opting for natural remedies when possible. Often, simple, natural life hacks help us…
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…
During the holidays, sleep is one of those things that can get put on the back burner. You’re busy staying up late drinking mulled wine, spending time with loved ones, and frantically sorting out last-minute gifts while everyone’s asleep. While…
Did you know SPUD has a banned ingredients list? If you're wondering why the answer is simple. At SPUD, we care about what you eat. We know that healthy, real food is important to you, and it’s important to…
When we go about our lives trying to take in as many veggies as can, it's a magical realization to discover that we can use vegetables in place of something we used to label as a ‘treat’. Behold, the…
Those who keep on top of food trends have probably encountered ‘food bowls’ already, but as they’re popularity is predicted to flourish this year, you’ll probably be seeing a whole lot more of them in 2017. What are food bowls?…
Especially after an indulgent December, the beginning of the new year often feels like the time to reassess your eating routine, and reset your health intentions for the coming months. However, when setting new year’s resolutions, remember to go easy…
Anybody else leave Christmas dinner with a grumbling food baby at the pit of their stomach? There are certain flavour rituals that have become so ingrained in our Christmas traditions that to go without them seems unthinkable. However, leaving the dinner table…
What’s better than a hot, relaxing bath at the end of the day? A hot, relaxing bath with detoxifying benefits—and maybe with Mariah Carey belting ‘Vision of Love’ in the background. Many of us take baths to wind down…
We all know that a healthy, filling smoothie in the morning is what keeps us energized through the day. But a delicious, aromatic coffee is what actually gets us going in the first place. So if you’re having both already,…
