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(905) 373-0541
Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
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(613) 475-4338
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• Reduce Stress Mixed Berries .....................................................1/2 cup
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natural weight-management support.
You are not alone.
Our weight and physical condition can have a major Managing blood sugar levels – The mineral
impact on our overall health. Being overweight or obese chromium can help the body metabolize carbohydrates
is associated with many health-related conditions. The and fats while providing support for healthy glucose
risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high metabolism.6 Healthy glucose management results in
blood pressure, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease and glucose being turned into cellular energy with assistance
various cancers all increase in the upper BMI (Body Mass of the hormone insulin, a process often difficult for those
Index) levels.1,2,3 These related conditions have become so who are overweight.
prevalent that there is now even a medical term to describe Digestive support – Fibres, both soluble and
the range of symptoms: Metabolic Syndrome. insoluble, can help the digestive flow. Soluble fibre forms
Over 23% of Canadians over 18 are classified as obese, a gel in the digestive tract when combined with liquid.
with another 36% considered overweight.4 If you are one This gel traps substances related to high cholesterol and
of those struggling with weight-related challenges - you are prevents sugar absorption. Inulin, a plant polymer, is a
not alone. But what can be done? useful soluble fiber that slows stomach-emptying for a
feeling of fullness, while its prebiotic attributes increase
Two key factors in weight management are diet and
good intestinal flora which help with regularity. Insoluble
exercise. Eating a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits,
fibre bulks stool, hastening its passage through the
fibres and lean meats, while avoiding sugar and fat-laden
intestinal tract, preventing constipation. Nopal (prickly
convenience foods are key to reducing weight. Combating
pear cactus), is an example of an insoluble fibre.
today’s increasingly sedentary lifestyles by getting physical
exercise through activities such as walking, running,
swimming or sports will increase the body’s metabolism, Talk to your natural health retailer
allowing it to work off calories.
about a program that can help you.
As you take steps to bring your weight back to healthy
levels, you might consider a program of natural 1. Health Canada. Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults
supplements to support an increased metabolism, assist (Catalogue H49-179) Ottawa: Health Canada, 2003.
in managing blood sugar levels and provide digestive 2. Canadian Institute for Health Information. Improving the Health of Canadians.
Ottawa: Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2004.
support, to increase your chances of success. 3. Gilmore J. Body mass index and health. Health Reports (Statistics Canada,
Catalogue 82-003) 1999; 11(1): 31-43.
Boosting metabolism – Green tea extracts
4. Statistics Canada. Adult obesity in Canada: Measured height and weight.
containing the flavonoid EGCG (epigallocatechin Michael Tjepkema.
gallate) and caffeine-containing herbs such as guarana 5. Health Canada. NHPD Compendium of Monographs. Green Tea Extracts.
have been shown to assist in weight management when 6. Health Canada. NHPD Compendium of Monograph. Chromium.
used in a program of reduced caloric intake and increased
physical activity.5
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With so many green If relying on coffee and so-called ‘energy
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Its unique formula gives you a full serving of
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A healthy way to start your day!
Morning Rise & Shine is a unique mineral-enhanced all natural lemon-aloe
drink. Holistic Pharmacist RoseMarie Pierce, B.Sc.Pharm, formulated this
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cleansing lemon, healing aloe and ph balancing alkaline minerals. Use it first thing
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clean, fresh, and vegan.
One serving of Morning Rise & Shine (8.4g) contains the equivalent of the juice
of ½ lemon (1.5 tbsp) and 30 ml of aloe vera juice. This easy to mix powder is
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Improved digestion = Improved health
The key to good health is proper digestion. Digestive enzymes help ensure the proper breakdown of food so that it can
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Support a healthy
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Total Lung Therapy works to Support is like
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Packs-a-punch
raspberry-almond
smoothie
Ingredients:
• 2 cups Almond Breeze® Original
• 1 12-ounce package frozen raspberries
• 2 medium bananas, cut into chunks
• 2-3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 12 fresh raspberries (optional)
• 8 whole blanched almonds (optional)
Direction:
Combine Almond Breeze® Original, frozen raspberries,
bananas, honey and almond extract in a blender; whirl
until smooth. Pour into 4 tall glasses and garnish with
fresh raspberries and whole almonds if desired.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories .......................228 *Total Alpha-Tocopherol
Fat ...............................3g Equivalents Courtesy
Saturated.....................0.74g of the Almond Board
Monounsaturated........5.8g of California. Copyright
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Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® is an all natural Carb.............................51g Growers. All rights
non-dairy beverage made from real almonds, Protein .........................3g reserved.
making it a great alternative to milk, rice or soy Cholesterol .................. 0mg
beverages. Smooth, creamy and great tasting, Fiber ............................ 7g
Almond Breeze® is now available in Calcium ....................... 69mg
Sweetened or Unsweetened. Magnesium ................. 83mg
Sodium ........................ 111mg
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Potassium ................... 501mg
Vitamin E ..................... 5.2mg*
Preserving
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Proudly Canadian for 20 organic fruit spreads in Parry
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Taste ‘The Stash
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Stash Tea takes great
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All natural,
Healthy Hemp
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Delicious nutty flavour,
As passionate as Raincoast shelled hemp seeds are
Trading is about bringing a nutritious garnish to
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nature’s Path Mesa Sunrise
black bean casserole
Ingredients:
• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans
• 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 c. frozen corn
• 1 c. pimento-stuffed olives, drained and sliced crosswise
• 1 tbs. olive oil
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt (add less if using salted beans)
• 3 c. Nature’s Path® Mesa Sunrise cereal
• 2 packed c. (4 oz.) coarsely grated jalapeno jack cheese
Direction:
1. Place rack in middle and preheat oven to 375F. Lightly
oil a large rectangular casserole about 2 inches high.
2. In a bowl, combine beans (with liquid), tomatoes (with
liquid), corn, olives, oil, chili, oregano, and salt to taste.
3. Evenly distribute 1 c. Mesa Sunrise on bottom of dish.
Layer about 1/3 of bean mixture on top. Sprinkle 1/2 c.
cheese on beans. Make two more layers of cereal, bean
mixture, & cheese. Cover tightly with foil and bake for Eat well. Do good.™
10 minutes. Nature’s Path, Canada’s #1 Brand for Natural and
4. Remove foil. Continue baking until center is hot and Organic Cold Cereals, is ensuring you eat well by
casserole is bubbly, about 5 minutes more. Let sit 5 using only organic whole grains and ingredients;
minutes. Cut into large squares or scoop up with a and is doing good by packaging some of your
large spoon, and serve hot. favourite cereals in an economy-sized clear
environmentally sensitive bag called, EcoPac.
This recipe was created especially for Nature’s Path®
by Lorna Sass, the award-winning
cookbook author of Whole Grains,
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• Save 437 tons of paper board every year • Save 826,542 gallons of water each year
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A nutritional smart start
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The misconception of 3 square meals providing all of our a nutritionally deficient state. While a condition like scurvy
daily nutritional needs is becoming less and less accepted. (extreme Vitamin C deficiency) is no longer a concern for
While it may have been the case a few decades ago, it the modern diet, it presents an example of the significance
certainly is not the case today. of each and every nutrient and their necessity to health.
Everything the body requires to function is obtained directly In response to our intricate needs, supplementing with a
from what we consume, including air, water, vitamins, comprehensive multivitamin formula in support of a well
minerals, enzymes, carbohydrates, protein and fat. Each chosen diet makes obvious sense. However, consider the
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processes that take place in the body. These range from and a young, active woman are very different, so should
combating infection and repairing tissue to burning fat. The multivitamin formulas be different.
problem is, we just aren’t getting enough.
Look for multivitamins with individualized formulas in order
The declining nutrient content of our farmlands, current food to support the varying nutritional requirements created by
processing methods, increasing age, gender and activity level. By understanding what our
levels of environmental bodies need, we are better able to achieve the vibrant
pollution, and high stress health that we all desire so much.
levels all work together
to leave our bodies in
Use fitness to Although the importance of plant-based whole food nutrition
cannot be overstressed, there’s another key to your lifelong
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vitality that’s just as important: living an active life.
Fitness through regular activity produces tangible benefits that
mental &
contribute to your overall well-being—there’s an unmistakable
connection between activity and vitality. If you’re not active—or
if physical activity is more a cycle of binge-and-neglect than a
physical consistent part of your life—you have the opportunity to unlock
a whole new dimension for yourself. Imagine being well-rested
and energetic, prepared for—and able to shine through—all
strength the stresses that life will toss your way. Combining whole food
nutrition and regular activity makes all this easily possible.
for life
Finding an activity you love and making it part of your life is
rewarding on its own, but there are plenty of other perks to
active living, all of which make life more enjoyable. Aside from the
obvious benefits of an active life—like becoming physically stronger,
losing unwanted weight, having more endurance and improving
cardiovascular health—here are some lesser-known perks:
• Improve mental health
(Exercise reactivates your mind-body connection, putting you back
in touch with your creativity and problem-solving abilities, ultimately
improving mental clarity)
• Beat the signs of aging
(Activity increases your rate of cellular regeneration—literally helping
you grow a younger body)
• Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and type-2 diabetes
(Obesity has an inverse relationship to physical activity)
If you’re trying to incorporate activity and whole food nutrition in a way that will fit
your life so well it finally sticks, you can find simple, actionable tips and insights
to help you achieve long-term health and enhance performance by checking out
Thrive in 30 (www.thrivein30.com), Brendan Brazier’s free, 30-day, 12-lesson online
wellness program.
Brendan Brazier is a professional Ironman triathlete, bestselling author, and
formulator of Vega. His latest book, Thrive Fitness (Penguin, 2009) is now available.
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