If your going to use Supplements….

I am not big on pills, supplements or vitamins. However, there are those times when our body just need an extra boost to get through a bad cold, a bout of low energy or giving our bones a little strength. So when this is the case, your supplements should be sourced from whole foods and better yet raw ingredients. When I discovered Garden of Life’s Vitamin Code raw line, I tested it out, asked my questions and felt comfortable enough that  I had something that I could recommend and stand behind. I don’t “push pills” in my practice, I am a true foodie, and food always comes first. Even when I do consultations! I always provide a whole food meal plan and then make some supplement based suggestions based on what people are going through. This usually includes extra dose of pure vitamin C, iron or B- complex.  But other than that it is always a well rounded diet based in loads of fruits and vegetables!

I started taking Garden of Life’s Raw Vitamin C about a month ago, and I plan to take everyday throughout this season. I truly feel that is has kept my immune system protected so far! But who knows if it’s these capsules or the mega green juices that I make in the mornings along with at least 3 more servings of fruits and veg throughout the day?

But what I do know is that ingredients are from these products are from pure organic, raw fruits and vegetables. They also contain enzymes, and probiotics which allows your body to get the most out of each capsule (which may even shorten the length of time you actually have to take them). There are no fillers, preservatives, gelatin’s or sugars added. They are not heat treated like most other supplements (sorry, I can’t mention any name brands). When you heat treat natures natural vitamins and minerals and then pack it up into a capsule, it looses all of it enzyme integrity and there is nothing left for your body to soak up. There are way too many supplements available right now that are low quality, mostly synthetic and your body excretes them faster than they are absorbed.

It is also not necessarily true that everyone needs to be on supplements every single day, but as I said – as needed. Do your research first. Don’t just self prescribe, read through the information, feel what your body is going through and take supplements accordingly. Don’t just pop something because your friend does or you heard it on TV or in magazine. Find out what YOU need first and go from there. All I am trying to show you is that better versions do exist, so if you are going to take supplements, choose WHOLE and RAW ones!

This is directly from the Garden of Life website:

Vitamin Code^™ RAW targeted nutrients are comprehensive, whole-food formulas made with RAW Food-Created Nutrients^™. Cultivated with their unique Code Factors^™ intact, the RAW Food-Created Nutrients enable natural recognition of nutrients by your body, just as nature intended. Code Factors, compounds found in food, are necessary for proper nutrient delivery. Enhancing these formulas is the addition of a RAW pro biotic and enzyme blend along with a RAW organic fruit and vegetable blend for added nutritional support.

Get the best whole food experience – by adding SUPER FOODS into your diet! Join my Workshop “Super Foods for Super Health” on November 30th.

Have you tried any of their products? If so, which ones and why do you like them?

FALL in Love with Whole Foods!

Are you in love with whole foods as much as I am? I hope so. If not, then you have your chance to be. There is an opportunity coming up in the fall, I know I know, you don’t want to think that far ahead right now, but you must! As you can have the chance of a lifetime to come on an amazing RETREAT in northern Ontario. And if you don’t get on board soon, you will miss your opportunity until next year. I am giving YOU the chance to make that true connection with food from the earth. The food that nature has intended us to eat. When we eat these foods we are nourished, cleansed, rejuvenated and complete. If you don’t believe me, just try it. Start adding whole foods in to your life and just see what happens. I don’t want to be responsible for what takes place – well maybe I do, because only good things will happen!

There is so much information out there about health, nutrition etc… It can be overwhelming, exhausting and discouraging. That is why I want to make it easy for you. Give you a weekend away, where you have nothing else to worry about except for being fed incredible organic foods, learning about your health and wellness and taking time to relax and renew. That can’t be all that bad can it? So if you want to join this amazing retreat then please contact me right away.

Here is just a little bit about what you can expect on this weekend retreat of a lifetime -

First of all you will be trekking all of 2 hours north of Toronto to the amazing Collingwood, home of Blue Mountain. You will be staying in a cozy, spacious and luxurious chalet in the mountains, with fresh air and lots of trees, you will be fed 6 incredible organic, vegan and delicious meals to boost your immunity and take your health to the next level. You will have a chance to learn loads of information on how you can learn to FALL in love with whole foods. Plus did I mention that we will be going to an organic farm, this is where all the magic happens. You can’t really make the connection with whole foods unless you see where your food actually comes from…right? Then of course your body will renew through yoga, hiking and vegging (if that is actually an activity?). We will be watching some incredible and inspiring movies and you will also learn how to prepare whole foods in your own kitchen. I don’t know if I should go on, but the one last component is that you will have a chance to meet, learn and share from group of like minded individuals. This was the best part of my last retreat in the spring!

So please join me – if you register in the next month before September 1st – you will be eligible to have your name put into a draw to have your very own  KITCHEN MAKEOVER after the retreat! Which means I will come into your kitchen, clean it out and help you to restock it!

If this is for you, please tell me why, leave a comment and contact me right away to reserve your spot -as there are only a few left!