Consumer Health Newsletter
[Spring – Issue 4 Volume 2]
AT FL RA® EVERY DAY IS
T
his year Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd, but at Flora we think
• Swap plastic for glass & stainless
• Think
of ways to reuse glass jars
steel. Whether it’s your water bottle,
before recycling them. Get creative
every day should be Earth Day. That’s
or sandwich container, avoid plastic,
and use them to organize your pens, or
because we know how truly valuable our
which does not biodegrade. Opt for a
place leftovers in the fridge.
planet is; after all, we only have one. Much
more environmentally-friendly option.
of what we do as a company reflects our commitment to keeping the planet
• Use reusable shopping bags instead
• Be thrifty. Do the environment, and your wallet, a favour and check out a
of plastic or paper bags. Keep a few
local thrift store the next time you need
green, from using glass bottles, never
in your vehicle so you always have one
furniture. A coat of paint does wonders,
plastic, and eliminating unnecessary
on-hand for unexpected shopping trips.
plus your piece will be 100% unique.
packaging; we do our best to be green. Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Here are some tips on how to make your life more environmentally-friendly:
Socially-Responsible Omegas
S
till think fish oil is the only way to get
body needs, so you can leave the fish
EPA and DHA? Wrong! You can get
in the sea, where they belong. Try this
a complete Omega 3-6-9 supplement
delicious oil with your next meal!
with both EPA and DHA that is vegan and environmentally-friendly. Flora’s new Optimal Omegas gets its EPA and DHA from algae. This fish-free fish oil provides you with all the essential fatty acids your
80%
Fun Fact Celebrated every April 22, Earth
of the world’s fisheries are exploited, depleted, 1 or in a state of collapse!
Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. 1
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Consumer Health Newsletter
SPRING CLEANING &MONEY MAKING TIPS
I
f you’re looking to clean house and
As you go through each room, place
get organized this spring, we have
items into the corresponding bin.
some tips to help you get organized while
3. If you haven’t used it in over a
also earning a few dollars. All of a sudden,
year, place it in a bin. Whether it’s
cleaning doesn’t sound so bad, does it?
clothing, decorations, or a gift you’ve
1. Pick one room and start there.
received and never used, it’s time to
It can sound like a daunting and impossible task to clean your entire
give it to someone who will. 4. Host a garage sale with the items
house, but break it down into
you collected that you no longer use,
manageable chunks and it becomes
but hold enough value.
[Spring – Issue 4 Volume 2]
Maintain strong bones with Salus® Calcium Magnesium Calcium intake, when combined with sufficient Vitamin D, a healthy diet and regular exercise, all of which you will accomplish by spending time in your garden, may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Plus, Salus® minerals are already dissolved in liquid form, promoting maximum absorption for stronger, healthier bones.
5. Use your garage sale money
achievable. 2. Get two boxes and label one ‘garage sale’ and the other ‘donate.’
to treat yourself and spruce up your freshly-cleaned home!
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YOU CAN HAVE A GREEN THUMB
D
o you dream of having a beautiful fruit and vegetable garden? Stop
daydreaming, and get planting! If you’re completely new to gardening, search
ENTER TO WIN
the Internet for beginner gardeners’ tips in your area. You’ll be thankful when
CURRENT FLORA® CONTESTS
you can simply step out your door for
Udo’s Oil™ Recipe Contest
ingredients for dinner and skip the trip to the grocery store. With a little investment now to get your garden
YOU COULD WIN $5000 in prizes
all year round. You’ll also avoid the
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harmful pesticides and toxins that are
these vegetables. If you’re just looking
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sprayed on commercial foods.
to get your feet wet, or don’t have the
AND ALSO
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space for a full garden, why not start
going, you’ll save time, gas and money
pril is a great time to select and plant fruit trees and berry plants,
ust think of all the healthy and nutritious meals you can make with
with herbs. You can grow fresh herbs
as well as perennial vegetables like
inside your kitchen, and use them to
asparagus and rhubarb. It’s also time
flavour your meals. You never know,
to plant peas, carrots, beets, spinach,
it just might inspire you to grow a
cauliflower radishes and cabbage.
garden next year.
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