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Laura Sugden

Laura Sugden

Laura Sugden is a seasoned lifestyle writer, an avid foodie, and outdoor enthusiast.
Allison Day, RHN

Allison Day, RHN

Allison Day is a cookbook author, recipe developer, food photographer, and nutritionist (RHN) with over 12 years’ experience in the world of food media.

Sarah Ban

Sarah Ban

Sarah Ban is a freelance digital journalist, copywriter and editor and the owner of Sarah Ban & Co., an editorial agency for beauty, health and wellness brands.

Michelle Hancock

Michelle Hancock

Michelle Hancock is a frequent contributor to alive.
Aurea Dempsey

Aurea Dempsey

Aurea Dempsey keeps a pulse on the latest in health, runs marathons and is a yogi.
Crystal Robbins

Crystal Robbins

Crystal Robbins is the content creator for DERMA E, the leading innovator in natural antioxidant skin care products.
Vanessa Annand

Vanessa Annand

Vanessa Annand is an alive editor and adventurous diner who loves finding new vegan haunts from Vancouver to Vienna.
Sara Panton

Sara Panton

Sara Panton is an entrepreneur and expert in essential oils. Her passion is helping women transform the simple moments of their days into experiences that elevate their well-being.
Karlene Karst, RD

Karlene Karst, RD

Karlene Karst, RD, is a registered dietician and author of The Metabolic Syndrome Program (Wiley, 2006) and co-author of Healthy Fats for Life (Wiley, 2004).
Joy McCarthy, RNCP, CNP

Joy McCarthy, RNCP, CNP

Joy McCarthy, RNCP, CNP, is a holistic nutritionist and best-selling author of Joyous Health and Joyous Detox (Penguin Canada, 2014 and 2016).
Sarah Landry

Sarah Landry

Sarah Landry is a 34-year-old Guelph, Ontario, mother of three awesome pre-teens. She shares truths about life, body inclusivity, and the joys of self-love on her Instagram (@TheBirdsPapaya) and blog (thebirdspapaya.com).
Alan C. Logan, ND

Alan C. Logan, ND

Alan C. Logan is a naturopathic doctor and independent researcher focusing on nutritional medicine and eco-therapy. His books include Your Brain on Nature (Wiley, 2012), and The Secret Life of Your Microbiome (New Society Publishers, 2017).
Meagan Waters

Meagan Waters

Holistic nutritionist and birth doula Meagan Waters creates honest conversation on her women’s health podcast, InBloom. inbloompodcast.com
Kimberly Parsons

Kimberly Parsons

Kimberly Parsons is a qualified naturopath, chef, entrepreneur and speaker. As The Yoga Chef, her mission is to teach people how to listen to their body’s daily signs and symptoms in order to find long-lasting, vibrant health and happiness.
Brendan Brazier

Brendan Brazier

Brendan is the co-founder of Vega and Pulp Culture, bestselling author of the Thrive book series, Venture Partner at Blue Horizon Ventures, and an Executive Producer of The Game Changers film. He’s also a former professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion. 

Bruce Nollert

Bruce Nollert

Bruce Nollert is a chef and consultant with ties to community and food security and is always ready to create different ways to eat plants and maximize their use.
Lisa Kilgour

Lisa Kilgour

Lisa Kilgour, RHN, is a specialist in digestion and the gut-brain connection. She knows, through her own experiences, how a healthier relationship with food can restore energy and elevate mood.