Pulse on Health
Summer Issue June - July 2016
W E L L N E S S T I P S F O R A H E A LT H Y L I F E S T Y L E
Do you try to focus on purchasing local whenever possible? Eating close to home helps cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, supports local producers and guarantees Canadian standards are being met. One way to celebrate Canada, and your health, is by supporting the Canadian flax industry. Shown to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, flaxseed makes a delicious addition to salads, smoothies, and more. Organic Flora Flax Oil is made with 100% Canadian flax seeds, so you can feel good when you add it to the mix.
Get Your Sweat On Embrace the best of the season by getting outside and active in the great outdoors. Need a boost to get things started? Gandalf Astaxanthin™ is an antioxidant that contributes to the maintenance of good health, while also improving physical endurance and preventing exercise-induced free radical production. Taken daily, Gandalf Astaxanthin™ capsules can help keep you moving and performing optimally all summer long.
Super Smoothies Start your mornings off right with a seasonally-inspired smoothie.
l Smoothies are delicious, quick and easy, and there are lots of ways to help them fit your tastes. l Our favourite addition? Gandalf Spirulina™, nature’s original superfood - made up of 60% plant protein. Spirulina is one of the richest vegan sources of vitamin B12 and contains vitamins B1 and B2, plus a healthy dose of vitamin A (B-carotene). Gandalf Spirulina™ is also gluten free, suitable for vegetarians and vegans, free from chemicals and pesticides, and is non-GMO.
Celebrate Canada Day with Red Beet Crystals
Beets are nutritious, great tasting, sweet, and delicious. Plus, their natural hue is a great way to add a bright pop of colour to your summer healthy eating.
» Why add beets to the mix?
With the help of Salus® Red Beet Crystals, all these benefits are brought to the table.
*Raspberry and Beet Tart* CRUST
CRUST: Combine ground walnuts, ground pecans, butter, Salus® Red Beet Crystals, and cinnamon in a bowl. Once mixed, press firmly into pie pan. Bake at 350 °F for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
FILLING
FILLING: Mix cream cheese, sour cream (or yogurt) and maple syrup with a mixer on low speed, until smooth. Pour filling into pie shell. Freeze for at least two hours.
COMPOTE
COMPOTE: Place raspberries and water into a saucepan and bring to a mediumlow heat. Cook for 10 minutes, occasionally mashing berries with a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in Salus® Red Beet Crystals. Allow the compote to cool completely, and pour over filling.
• 1 cup of walnuts, ground • 1 cup pecans, ground • 4 tbsp butter, melted • 2 tbsp of Salus® Red Beet Crystals • 2 tsp cinnamon • 500 g cream cheese • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup • 2 cups raspberries • 2 tbsp of water • 2 tbsp of Salus® Red Beet Crystals
There's nothing like a cool treat on a hot summer day... ... But oftentimes sugary sweet ice pops and ice creamy desserts are full of questionable ingredients and additives. Looking for a naturally tasty cooling treat that kids will love, with a healthful twist? Efalex® Lemon & Lime Flavoured Liquid is helpful for enhancing childrens’ problem-solving abilities, concentration
and focus, manual dexterity, balance and coordination, and visual acuity. Add 2 teaspoons to a home-made popsicle for a healthy omega boost that’s both parent and kid approved, and is sure to hit the spot this summer.
Happy
Father's Day Father’s Day brings heightened appreciation for the men in our lives. For all they give to us, it’s important to make sure they have the tools to give back to themselves.
Stress Buster Men sometimes carry the weight of the world on their strong shoulders - the stresses of work, family and life in general can be overwhelming, and distract from what’s truly important in life. Thankfully, Flora 4-Stress helps temporarily relieve symptoms of stress.
Keep Dad Going Strong, Daily
» According to the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, 70% of men’s health problems are preventable with healthy lifestyle choices. To help promote men’s self-care, we’re rounding up some of our favourite natural products to help them prioritize themselves every day.
Tackle the Taboo Prostate health can be an uncomfortable subject, despite the fact that some estimates suggest Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) affects 50% of men 50 years and over. Flora Saw Palmetto Prostate Formula offers relief, naturally. This non-GMO formula includes zinc and vitamin B6 for added efficacy and superior absorption.
Cardio Boost
This easy-to-absorb daily supplement provides nutrients such as vitamins C, D3, E, and many B vitamins, as well as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Flora Multi-Vits offers a daily dose of health to help dad put his best foot forward.
Looking for a way to boost energy and stamina? Udo’s Choice® Cardio Support helps increase levels of Ubiquinol, the active antioxidant form of CoQ10. Our body’s natural production of CoQ10 declines as we age, and stimulating its production can help fight back against the clock.
Discomfort down there?
2. Bathing Suits Beware
Not this summer. When you’re on-the-go enjoying all the fun the summer season brings, the last thing you need is the nagging discomfort of a vaginal infection.
Here are our top three ways to help prevent one before it starts, naturally.
1. Think Cotton
Prioritize light, airy and breathable clothing, especially underwear. This will help keep things dry and prevent moisture and warmth from getting trapped.
If you’re heading to the beach stay mindful of how long you spend in your damp bathing suit. Whenever possible, change out of your wet suit right away.
3. Take Care
Boost the ‘good’ bacteria to balance out the ‘bad’ with Flora VagiCare. Clinically proven, VagiCare helps prevent ‘bad’ bacteria from proliferating, and helps maintain a healthy vaginal pH to treat and prevent vaginal infections naturally.
Up Your Summer Salad Game
Freshen things up this summer and let seasonal additions set the tone for your meals. » Salads are a great way to eat light, healthy and local, making the most of the vast array of produce that’s in season during the warmer months. Look for items like arugula, cucumber and green onions, then top things off with grilled asparagus, sweet strawberries, or both! To add an additional fresh and healthful twist, try adding Flora Pumpkin Seed Oil, prized for its beautiful dark green colour and rich, distinct flavour, or Flora Sacha Inchi Oil, with its mild and nutty taste. Both are delicious, organic sources of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and make the perfect topping for a fresh summer meal.
» Did you know?
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