Essential Fatty Acids
They’re Called “Essential” Fatty Acids For a Reason
Eating multiple servings of cold-water fish a week or a diet high in leafy greens, nuts and plant oils is a great way to get omega-3. However, it can sometimes be challenging to maintain an omega-3 rich diet and that’s where the convenience of an omega-3 supplements can help you maintain good health.
If you’re a […]
Make Fish Oil your New Go-To!
Taking excellent care of yourself takes work. You exercise, eat well, drink lots of water, take a probiotic, a multivitamin and get plenty of rest. But is taking a daily essential fatty acid supplement on your list? If it isn’t already, it should be.
Omega-3 fatty acids are classified as “essential” because the human body cannot […]
1,2,3s + Turmeric MCTs
MCTs Made Easy and Organic
Good fats are vital to good health, impacting the metabolism, brain health, weight loss and more. It can be difficult to stay on track when back to school hits but luckily, getting adequate MCTs has never been easier! With medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) supplements, you can add healthy fat to your diet […]
Lecithin – our body’s personal emulsifier
In 1845 a unique substance was discovered by French chemist Theodore Gobley in egg yolk. He called this molecule lecithin after the Greek word Lekithos for egg yolk. Lecithin went on to become a widely used substance in the food industry due to its prized ability to act as an emulsifier. Lecithin can also be […]
Glutamine, the amino you never knew you needed
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body, and it’s involved in many processes. We now refer to Glutamine as conditionally essential because there are many situations where the needs of the body are greater than its ability to produce it. This is why supplementation can be a wise consideration.
Glutamine is not new […]
Fish oils deliver an ocean of health benefits
Over the past couple of decades, omega-3 fatty acids have gained popularity as a natural health supplement to support men’s health. Well known for cardioprotective properties, the fatty acids EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid) from fish oil deliver several health benefits.
There’s no denying the research that supports the use of omega-3’s for […]
Nourishing Resilient Children
We all want our kids to feel their best, thrive in school and be well nourished. But some days are hectic and getting your child to eat their green veggies (or any vegetable at all for that matter) can be a challenge. Whether you have a picky eater or a child who eats everything you […]
Black Seed Oil, the great little seed
Black Seed, also sometimes called Black Cumin Seed, dates back 5000 years as a medicinal mainstay, today 200 medical studies reveal its therapeutic uses.
Anecdotally, it’s been said to “cure everything except for death!” And the research is starting to back that up; studies show that this versatile oil can regulate the immune system, benefit blood […]
Love the flavour, live the benefits
Omega-3 is an essential nutrient and is an important component of every cell in our body. Unfortunately, the body cannot produce this nutrient and therefore it must be obtained from our diet. Omega-3s, namely EPA and DHA, found in fatty, cold-water fish such as sardines, anchovies, and mackerel, are polyunsaturated fats. Omega-3s have been found […]
Brain and body wellness for vegetarians
Omega-3 fatty acids are a hot topic these days – and for good reason! Omega-3 fats are found throughout the cellular membranes of our bodies and research suggests they can positively impact many aspects of our wellbeing including heart and brain health. However, since our bodies don’t produce omega-3 naturally, we can only acquire it […]