by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic & Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – Fish contain beneficial oils called polyunsaturated fats (PUFA’s or Omega 3 oils) that our bodies need to survive, making them an important part of our diet. We have difficulty making these fats on our own, so they are called “essential” fatty acids. […]
The Natural Path: Fish Oils – Three Important Reasons to Have PUFA’s
by Lara Gladych – Seaside Magazine wants to live up to our slogan of being “the voice of the Saanich Peninsula,” so, in every issue, we’ll be asking people to answer a question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and across the diverse neighbourhoods that form our community. International Earth Day is April 22, and
Word on the Street: Your Green Practises
by Tina Kelly, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea – Thar she blows! Perched on a Norfolk Island cliff edge, we spotted a humpback whale. To my right was Merv, a lifelong resident of this small South Pacific island and our volunteer assistant for the afternoon. Our task at hand was to scan the sea,
Salish Sea News: Return of the Giants
by Laura Waters, Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts – As the days get longer, I start to spend more time in my garden, looking for signs that my perennials and bulbs are returning. I love this time of year when everything starts to wake up; I get such enjoyment in reaping the rewards of yesterday’s
Island Dish: Fresh Basil Pesto
by Jo Barnes – The Victoria International Airport is a busy place where people come and go as daily flights arrive and depart. Travellers move with determination to make connections or wait anxiously for loved ones to arrive. Airports are places of joy and sadness, departures and reunions. Everyone has a story, and it’s
