eVitality Voices: The Blog
2018: Glow & Get It!
So, because masks are so popular right now we’re seeing a huge boom in fad masks that get weirder and weirder so that they can stand out from the pack. Foaming/bubble clay masks might make you look like a hilarious Pixar version of a cloud-person, but do they actually do anything for your skin?
The Review: The *Good* Kind of Vaping
Each month we'll bring you honest & personal reviews on all sorts of health, beauty and wellness products. In The Review this month, we're talking about Kalaya Naturals Breathe Easy.
How to Become a Morning Person
To a night owl the sheer idea of peppy, ready-to-take-on-the-world morning people is enough to induce a physical cringe. But let's face it, waking up in a non-groggy state allows us to be productive and to get stuff done! If you've ever enjoyed a sleep-in only to awake to the realization that half your day is already gone...
What to Avoid at the Holiday Buffet
It's that time of year again: Christmas cookies are aplenty, holiday cocktails are abound. We often allow ourselves some indulgences during the holiday season, which is fine, good even! Treat yourself and enjoy! But, all good things in moderation, ya hear?
Winter Workouts: Why the Chilly Outdoor Air is Good for Us
When the temperatures drop and our nose hairs freeze within minutes of leaving the house, it can be difficult to find the motivation to get outside and exercise. But, as we'll outline below, outdoor winter workouts are really good for us. Keep these tidbits in mind when you're on the couch dreading the thought...
Raid your Pantry: The Many Uses of Baking Soda
Many of us use baking soda in our home-baked goods, or we leave an open container of it in the fridge to reduce any off-putting odours. But baking soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate, or bicoarbonate of soda) is a do-it-all powder...
Boost Your Immunity this Flu Season
No one likes to be sick. (Well actually, that's not true. It can be good to be sick, but only in the context of: 'oh dude, that thing you did was totally sick! Right on! Radical!'). What we mean is the kind of sick where we feel generally miserable, have a blocked nose, sore throat, nauseousness, and all of the other dreadful symptoms that come with having a cold and/or flu.
A Guide to Seeds (for humans, not birds)
Granola, salad, muffins, spreads on toast: a lot of food is made yummier and more nutritious by adding nuts and nut-based products. But so many people have nut allergies with serious consequences if they ingest or come in contact with nuts. So what are we to do in this world filled with nut-free zones?
'Healthy' Foods You Should Avoid
At eVitality we’re big believers in eating natural, good-for-you foods. Food is fuel, and it has the potential to be delicious AND nutritious. The following are examples of foods that seem like they'd be good additions to a healthy diet, and we’re not faulting you for thinking as such, but we are going to rain on your parade and tell you that they aren’t so great...
Phytonutrients: How Colourful is Your Dinner?
Is your supper 50 shades of beige? Is it all green, like a rabbit's feast? Neither one of these options is ideal, when prepping your meals you want to incorporate a rainbow if ingredients! This is because non-processed, naturally grown foods get their colour from phytonutrients, which are naturally occurring sources of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties...
