May is Celiac Awareness Month and because knowledge is power, we've rounded up some resources that we hope will be helpful to those struggle with Celiac disease, as well as for those who find a gluten-free just generally really works for them—and everything in between.
Read MoreGreens supplements are now a health food staple and there are a ton of amazing varieties to choose from. What exactly is it that makes them so popular, and how do they help your body function?
Read MoreThursday, February 8th, 6pm - 7:30pm
Come and learn about gluten free living with Registered Holistic Nutritionist Christina Zvicer. Learn tips to manage the ins and outs of gluten-free living from grocery shopping to preparing meals at home. There will be a Q & A in the customer lounge after the tour. Some samples will be provided and you will receive 10% off any purchases made.
Tis the season to celebrate, and while a little celebratory excess every once in a while is an important part of life, this time of year can bring an overwhelming amount of snacks, drinks, decorations, and, well, general stuff. Making conscientious choices to incorporate simple, natural elements into your holiday plans can go a long way towards keeping things balanced!
Read MoreTuesday, November 21 at 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Meet with Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Doula Christina Zvicer and take a tour through Pomme. Learn about important supplements, foods and teas for each trimester; supportive superfoods and products for common pregnancy related conditions as well as the best body care and eco products safe for pregnancy and baby.
It doesn't matter if you're heading out for the day or for a week or more—spending time around trees, lakes, oceans, and mountains is good for you on pretty much every level, and there are some easy ways to make sure you're hitting the optimum balance of health and fun!
Read MoreThere are a tons of ways you can make Easter super fun while cutting back on the chocolate binge factor. We've put together a few ideas that work for lovely weekend even of you don't celebrate Easter!
Read MoreBetween the lack of light and the lack of activity that can afflict us this time of year despite our best intentions, the food we eat is so important for keeping both body and mind feeling comforted, energized and balanced. These are a few of our tips for foods that will help bolster you up while things slowly get warmer and brighter out there.
Read MoreProper nutrition for pregnancy has the ability to greatly impact the growth and development of a baby and support their lifelong health and well-being.
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Jar salads are exactly that, salads in a jar. These really are a fantastic way to make sure you get a boost of healthy veggies in your day and they are so simple to make. A great suggestion is to put cooked quinoa at the bottom and layer the veggies such as shredded beets and carrots, slivered almonds and raisins then finish it off with some crisp lettuce. It is best to keep the dressing to the side and to add it into the jar right before eating. Get creative and enjoy this simple way to eat more of your vegetables!
If you want to get into some serious detail about Jar Salads check out our friends over at "the kitchn".
The sun is vital to life, photosynthesis and heat for one; not to mention its vitamin D-making potential and mood boosting power. The tricky bit about the sun; however, is its inherent risk for skin damage. Safe and savvy sun chasers “seek shade, slip on loose fitting cover ups, slap on hats and slop on sunscreen (and moisturizer)” but do you know that you can protect your skin and eyes from the inside out and not just from the outside in?
Read MoreAccording to the What’s Hot in 2014? survey by the National Restaurant Association, kale will share the limelight with its leafy green cousins, its yellow, red and orange best friends and its purple, white and every-colour-in-between partners in the produce aisle. In fact, there is plenty to love in the Top 20 Trends.
Read MoreOxidation is a normal process by which our body uses oxygen (hence the term oxidation) for energy metabolism. During virtually every cell function, including the creation of ATP (our body’s energy currency) electrons are passed back and forth between atoms. Free radicals are formed as a by-product of these reactions. Free radicals are atoms with unpaired electrons which are highly unstable and short lived. That being said, the damage from free radicals is self-perpetuating.
Read MoreWhen we are at the grocery store, the market or the farm gate we have a choice – organic or not, in-season or greenhouse grown, local or imported, transitional or conventional. Your choice may be driven by cost, seasonality or taste, it might be guided by your support of local growers or by the protection of your health and the environment. Whatever the reason, the choice is in your hands! My suggestion is to make the decision which will optimize your nutrient intake and minimize your toxin load. Buying local, in-season produce and organic products protects your inner environment and the outer environment too.
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