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HEALTHY DIRECTIONS SPRING 2016

BACKYARD BIRDSCAPING

HEALTHYDIRECTIONS.CA

9 WAYS TO PREVENT CANCER

DAY TRIPPING ADVENTURES

HIGH RAW THAI NOODLES

The BREAKFAST

SMOOTHIE BOWL TREND

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HEALTHY DIRECTIONS

SPRING 2016

[CONTENTS] CANCER PREVENTION Restore and Renew 06

9 WAYS TO TIP THE ODDS

THE HISTORY OF ESSIAC ® TEA Herbal Immune System Support

WOMEN’S HEALTH

CANCER FIGHTING FOODS

Natural Health Approaches

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY

World Cancer Prevention Strategies

Broccoli, Berries and Papaya Is it For You?

FOOD PASSIONS Gourmet Nourishment 16

FRESH BOWLS

Complete Breakfast Smoothie Bowl Pomegranate Bowl

Green Coconut Bowl

High Raw Thai Noodle Bowl

HOW TO MAKE A FRESH START Springing into Better Health

GREAT DESTINATIONS Journey and Discovery 32

DAY TRIPPING ADVENTURES Discover Collingwood

HEALTHY STARTS

MICROBIOME DIVERSITY

FROM SEA TO SMOOTHIE

RAISING THE BAR

CRAZY FOR CRANBERRY

GMO TAINTED OREGANO

GARCINIA CAMBOGIA

RAW AND ORGANIC

RESPIRATORY ALLERGY

PRODUCT PROFILE

Food History and Trends

Topping Off with Nutrition

GROW IT Gardening Inspirations 22

BIRDSCAPING

JOINT HEALTH HERBS

Sustainable Gardening Aloe Vera, Oregano and Parsley

A Pathway to Better Health

Buddha Bowl

Adding Omega-3’s to Your Day

The Role Fibre has to Play

High Protein Meets Nut Free Is Your Oregano Organic? Food, Herb or Medicine? A Salty Solution

Pure Ingredients for Pure Sparkle

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Editor’s Note Our Contributors Hot-Off the Shelf Classifieds & Training

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HEALTHY DIRECTIONS SPRING 2016 Vol. 17 No. 2 Your compass for natural health, wellness and outdoor adventure.

EDITOR

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» EDITOR’S NOTE

The Season for Revitalization and Renewal

As the first robins bob about the yard, spring is getting set to bloom with leaf buds on lilac tress bursting and crocus and trout lilies breaking through the soil.

Editor / Publisher

Charleen Wyman healthydirectionscwyman@gmail.com 1-877-276-1849 519-823-5404 Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Contributors

Doug Cook, RD, MHSc, Rosanna Lee, PHEc., MHSc., BASc., Ty Bolinger, Adele Cavaliere, Alison Lewis, Jennifer Houston and Ruth Tal, Sara J. Carter, MS, Melissa Carr, Angela Picot, John Stoikos, Cass Ingram, Randy Oh, Renita Rietz, Alexander Mostovoy, Marva Ward, CNP, Livia Tiba, and James Merritt

As nature renews itself, so too can we renew ourselves. This edition has a focus on cancer prevention. Dietitian Doug Cook discusses the world’s most agreed on cancer prevention tips. Holistic Nutritionist Adele Cavaliere shares a cancer fighting foods article and Rosanna Lee shares How to Make a Fresh Spring Start.

Margaret Atwood has written, “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” As you get out the floral gloves this year, I’d like you to consider for a moment a sustainable approach to gardening and landscaping, one that provides food for birds, pollinators and ourselves. This edition I asked Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) about birdscaping and sustainable gardening in small spaces. They share many colourful, native species to choose from, cultivate and enjoy. Growing your own food and herbs is a great way to add more organic foods into your diet, is stress reducing in action and encourages more exercise for all fitness levels. This spring we’d also like to introduce you to the new smoothie bowl trend for breakfasts and fresh bowls trend for raw foods. The recipes are a great way to help reach the 7-10 average adult number of servings of fruits and vegetables a day the Canada’s Food Guide recommends (p.16).

We have some amazing prizes this edition to make your spring more sensational. Collingwood is a gateway to Ontario adventure and we are offering three great getaway opportunities for Scenic Caves, Scandinave Spa and Pretty River Valley Inn (p.32). Enter the draws at: www.healthydirections.ca/category/prize-giveaways/. We are also offering a Columbia Women’s OutDry Ex Platinum Tech Shellspring jacket, an Epsom Gel spa gift basket and PrOATein bars for those on the go. Best of Health!

Charleen Wyman, BA Journalism and Communications, BA English Editor, Healthy Directions healthydirectionscwyman@gmail.com Healthy Directions is an independent journal produced by Cousins Publishing, four times a year in Canada. Printed in Canada. All content is copyrighted by Cousins Publishing. ISSN 1714-5791

IMPORTANT: Always seek the opinion of your medical or naturopathic doctor before starting any complementary health program. Any information contained herein is intended towards that purpose; thus “Healthy Directions” and its contributing writers will not be held liable should this advice not be followed.

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9 Ways to Tip the Odds

CANCER PREVENTION TIPS

Towards Cancer Prevention By Doug Cook, RD, MHSc

The World Health Organization and the American Institute for Cancer Research estimate between sixty-seven and seventy-two percent of all cancer cases are preventable and that prevention offers the most cost-effective, long-term strategy for the control of cancer, as prevention of a chronic disease is infinitely less expensive than treatment.

Doug Cook, RD, MHSc is a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Functional Nutritionist. He is the coauthor of “Nutrition for Canadians for Dummies” and “The Complete Leaky Gut Health & Diet Book .” www.dougcookrd.com

Several of the risk factors for cancer such as tobacco use, diet and obesity, activity levels, occupational exposures, alcohol use, and UV exposure are within our individual control for the most part.

Some cancer risk is out of our control and there are no guarantees either. Cancer doesn’t discriminate as those with the

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healthiest of lifestyles can still develop this feared disease, but significantly reducing risk is within reach.

With respect to reducing risk, there’s no shortage of confusion. It seems you can’t turn on the TV, surf the net, or poke around on social media without being inundated with the latest tip, supplement, so-called superfood or fear-mongering that’s either going to spare you from cancer or cause it. It’s extremely important to not lose sight of the forest for the trees and get bogged down with the minutia of dietary dogma, others’ philosophies, rules, and hyperbole. Rather, focus on what the bulk of the evidence from well-designed research has shown and make small, meaningful changes every day that will give you the biggest return on your investment.

The World Cancer Research Fund’s report Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Prevention of Cancer. A Global Report is the culmination of a review of 7,000 rigorously designed scientific studies by 21 world renowned scientists who distilled the findings into nine general recommendations and specific recommendations for two subgroups. It’s worth noting, that on the surface these may seem like common sense or perhaps too good to be true; if reducing almost three-quarters of all cancers was this simple, then everybody would be doing it. The fact of the matter is most Canadians routinely miss the mark. As a specific example, the average number of servings of fruits and vegetables Canadians are getting every day is about 4 ½ or about half of the recommended 7 to 10 per day.

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The World Cancer Research Fund’s Nine General Recommendations 1) Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.

2) Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day. Limit sedentary behaviour. 3) Avoid sugar drinks. Limit consumption of energy/calorie-rich foods.

4) Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, 100% whole grains, and pulses (chickpeas, lentils, dried peas and beans). 5) Limit consumption of red meats and processed meats.

6) If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day.

7) Limit consumption of foods with a lot of salt and highly processed foods with salt (sodium).

8) Don’t rely on supplements to protect against cancer. 9) Avoid tobacco including smoking or chewing it.

Recommendations for Two Sub-Groups

1) For new mothers, try to exclusively breastfeed for up to 6 months and then add other liquids and solids.

2) For cancer survivors, follow the recommendations for cancer prevention.

Other Considerations

1) Avoid excess sun exposure, avoid burning. 2) Minimize stress. While stress in and of itself isn’t a risk factor for cancer, being under stress may be a barrier to making healthier choices, can cause to derail from our regular routine, skip the gym, eat on the run, use alcohol to destress; in short, put our self-care on hold.

Cancer is not simply the result of having ‘unlucky genes’; most cancers develop through the interaction of our genes and the environment. While we can’t change our genes, we do have some degree of control over how our environment interacts with them. Cancer risk is estimated to be attributed to 31% for tobacco use, 31% for poor diet and obesity, 5% for physical inactivity, 3% for habitual alcohol and 2% for excessive UV exposure, meaning you can lower cancer risk by a whopping 72%. t

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OPTIMIZING WOMEN’S HEALTH

How to Make a Fresh Start this Spring By Rosanna Lee, PHEc., MHSc., BASc.

Many of us flip the house upside down during this season to tidy our rooms, kitchen cabinets, desks, garden beds or closets – to refresh and to reorganize our living and work spaces. Yet, it can also be a time to reevaluate and “tidy up” our personal health and make new or additional changes to our diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors. If you have not already made changes, ideas like quitting smoking, drinking less alcohol, reducing personal stress, getting enough nutrition, planning healthier meals, and, or scheduling for more leisure time are great ideas that can help you stay on track with your health goals.

However, the reality for most of us is that it is harder to accomplish these things when we are constantly juggling between work, family and personal responsibilities. Not everyone is able to meet the daily dietary or physical activity recommendations as encouraged by Health Canada… and this is understandable. Truth is, we sometimes need help. This is perhaps the reason why over 47% of Canadian women today use nutrition supplements on a regular basis to maintain their health and to prevent the onset of illnesses like osteoporosis, vision problems, joint pain and other health issues.

For the majority of us with a healthy appetite and a nutritionally-balanced diet, supplementation is not necessary. However, under certain conditions, nutrition supplementation can be beneficial if:

• You are nutrient deficient • You are elderly • You are pregnant, lactating and, or breastfeeding • You are food insecure • You are on a special diet (vegetarian and vegans) • You are on special medications • You are a chronic drug user • You are a chronic alcohol drinker • You have certain chronic diseases (that may prevent you from getting adequate vitamins, minerals or specific nutrients)

There are always other special conditions where nutrition supplements and fortifiedfoods may be necessary.

Calcium

As most of us know, calcium is essential to the maintenance of strong bones. Women are more likely at risk than men to have less bone density and to develop osteoporosis with increasing age.

According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), women between 19-50 years of age should aim for 1,000 mg per day. Pregnant or lactating women between 14-18 years of

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age should aim for 1,300 mg per day. Those that are pregnant or lactating between the ages of 19-50 should aim for 1,000 mg per day. Meanwhile, women over 51+ years of age should aim for 1,200 mg per day. When choosing supplements, opt for smaller dose tablets (500 mg or less), as calcium is better absorbed in smaller quantities throughout the day.

Vitamin D

In addition to helping your body absorb the needed calcium, vitamin D has been found in some studies to reduce one’s risk for breast cancer, while offering protection from both ovarian cancer and diabetes. Vitamin D also plays a key role in promoting muscle function, preventing rickets, reducing inflammation, promoting cell growth and maintaining healthy immune function! If you’re not getting enough vitamin D from food sources, you can always supplement. The great thing about vitamin D is that you can also get it from natural sunlight. uuu

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Folic acid or Folate

This is a B vitamin that is often found in prenatal multivitamins to support pregnancy. Folic acid or folate are essentially the same thing, except folic acid is a manmade form of folate (also perfectly safe). The reason why folate is of concern is because women tend not to get all the folic acid they need from food alone, particularly when it comes to supporting a healthy pregnancy. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can help to prevent major birth defects like spina bifida where the baby’s spinal column does not close to protect the spinal cord or anencephaly where most or all of the baby’s brain does not fully develop.

Vitamin B12

If you are planning, or are on a vegetarian, vegan, or reduced-animal protein diet (of any degree), you may want to look at your vitamin B12 intake. Since B12 is naturally found in food sources of meat, fish, egg, dairy products and yeast extracts (like brewer’s yeast), it is common to see inadequate levels in women who have low or no animal-based protein in their diets. Lack of B12 can cause anemia and reduce the number of red blood cells in your body. Women who suffer from bulimia or anorexia nervosa can also experience B12 deficiency and should see a dietitian, psychologist and, or counsellor for help.

Multivitamins (of any type)

Rosanna Lee, PHEc., MHSc., BASc. is a nutrition and health expert and an avid foodie with diverse experiences in healthcare, community nutrition, industry, education, public health and research. Email at: rosannalee88@gmail.com or call (647) 889-8854.

While it may be safe to take a daily multivitamin (helping to meet most nutrient requirements), the majority of healthy people really do not need it, especially if their nutrient intake and appetite is generally adequate. Yet, a word of caution – multivitamins or any vitamin or mineral supplement should not be used as a complete substitute for a healthy diet or a food group, respectively. Food is always the best preventative medicine. t

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Iron does a lot for our bodies – it carries fresh oxygen to our tissues, assists in the production of red blood cells, supports healthy immune function, brain development, regulates our body temperature and is also essential for proper growth and maintenance. Women should be concerned whether they are taking enough iron because every month. Iron is lost through menstruation (your period). Those with particularly heavier periods should consider eating more ironrich foods (e.g. red meats, poultry, beans, and dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruits like raisins and apricots, and ironfortified cereals, breads and pastas) or take a dose-appropriate iron supplement if food sources cannot be met.

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The History of ESSIAC Tea ®

By Ty Bolinger

Every year, all over the world, approximately 14 million people are diagnosed with cancer. This year – just as in every other year – more than half of those 14 million people diagnosed are going to die. There’s an ongoing information war between “conventional” cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery) and “alternative” cancer treatments (using foods, herbs, and other natural modalities). Whatever your thoughts on conventional medicine or your personal choice about following standard medical advice, there are available holistic therapies you can use in conjunction with your current cancer treatment to increase your chances of surviving. Saving lives should be everyone’s goal by any means necessary. We need to stop fighting so we can stop people from dying.

This is a fight a Canadian nurse understood well. Rene Caisse treated her patients with an inexpensive, natural tea for fifty years – free of charge – and had the support of many renowned scientists, respected doctors, and cancer survivors until her death in 1978. A mixture originally used by the Canadian Ojibwa tribe, was recreated by Nurse Caisse and administered to her patients starting in the 1920s. Patients who were told there was no hope by their doctors were able to beat their cancer. Despite attacks to her reputation, legal trouble for her treating patients without a license, and being dragged into court countless times, Nurse Caisse never stopped helping her patients. The fact she wasn’t charging for her tea is probably the only thing that kept her out of jail.

In 1939, she received more than 55,000 signatures on a petition to allow her to continue giving her tea to patients who were told nothing could be done to treat their disease. Thousands of people swear by the results they got from this natural tea. Meanwhile there were many doctors who called it nothing more than the “placebo effect” in action. When people survive what is considered unsurvivable cancer… we need more of what helped them do that.

How Does ESSIAC® Tea Work?

ESSIAC® tea detoxifies the body, attacks cancer cells, and ramps up the immune system with powerful antioxidants. To date, it has proven safe for all but pregnant or nursing women. There doesn’t have to be an either/or relationship between conventional and alternative practitioners. The first goal, the only goal, should be saving lives. ESSIAC® tea is a natural, well-tolerated holistic treatment… and Nurse Caisse’s patients lived to tell others about it.t

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FIGHTING FOODS When most people think of their cancer risk, they look to their family tree. But what if I told you, you’re better off looking in your fridge? By Adele Cavaliere As researchers continue to wage war against cancer, many have begun to focus on what could be the most promising ammunition to date: diet.

Adele Cavaliere is a Holistic Nutritionist, published author of the book “21 Days to Detoxify Your Life,” is an elite fitness trainer, yoga instructor and founder of Nutri-School. Adele has worked with countless people empowering them to transform their lives, their bodies and their careers! Adele has worked with celebrities, pro-athletes and her success stories have been featured in Cosmopolitan, Shape, Fitness RX and more. www.adelecavaliere.com

More specifically, a plant-based diet that is low in animal proteins and processed foods and instead is focused around fresh organic fruits and veggies and alkalinizing plant proteins like nuts, seeds and legumes. It is truly an empowering concept: that we hold the key to living a long, cancer-free life and all we have to do is enjoy delicious, wholesome foods every day! Ready to start your prevention diet? Here are some of my favourite cancer-fighting superfoods:

1. Broccoli

The age old advice from mothers everywhere to “eat your broccoli” is even more valuable when it comes to cancer prevention. While all cruciferous veggies (think cauliflower, cabbage and kale) contain cancer-fighting properties (and a host of other amazing nutritional benefits), broccoli is the only one with a sizable amount of sulforaphane, a particularly potent compound that boosts the body's

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protective enzymes and flushes out cancer-causing chemicals. How much is needed to reap the benefits? My advice is the more broccoli, the better! Add it wherever you can, from salads to omelets to the top of your pizza.

2. Berries

Nature’s version of candy (or is that raisins?), these sweet treats are hard to beat. And not just on taste! All berries are packed with cancerfighting phytonutrients, but black raspberries in particular contain very high concentrations of phytochemicals called anthocyanins, which have been shown to slow down the growth of premalignant cells and keep new blood vessels from forming (and potentially feeding a cancerous tumor). And it only takes adding just a half-cup serving of berries a day to help you fight the big C (although of course I recommend more!). Toss some in your Greek yogurt, morning oats, or simply enjoy on their own as a delicious dessert.

3. Tomatoes

These red, juicy fruits (yes – fruit!) are the best dietary source of lycopene, a carotenoid that gives

tomatoes their red hue. Why is this important in cancer prevention? Because lycopene has been found to stop the growth of certain cancer cells in recent studies. The biggest benefits come from cooked tomatoes (think pasta sauce or warm tomato soup), since the heating process increases the amount of lycopene your body is able to absorb. Finally – an excuse to eat spaghetti! Just stay away from processed white pasta and instead opt for whole grain or brown rice varieties.

4. Papaya

Like tomatoes, papayas also contain the cancer fighting compound, lycopene. But papaya has another cancer fighter, the cartenoid beta-cyrptoxanthin. Carotenoids fight free radicals, helping protect cells and membranes against damage and disease. And ladies, listen up: studies have shown that eating one or more papayas a week can lower your cervical cancer risk. I guess they are called the “fruit of the angels” for a reason!

5. Garlic

I know, I know – I put garlic on pretty much all my superfood lists.

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Long revered for its anti-inflammatory and metabolism boosting properties, green tea can also add “cancer fighter” to its resume. This is because it contains antioxidants called catechins, which may help prevent cancer in a variety of ways, including keeping free radicals from damaging cells. Furthermore, lab studies have also found evidence that catechins in tea can shrink tumors and reduce tumor cell growth. Both green and black teas contain catechins, but you’ll get more antioxidants from green tea, so add a cup or more per day in your anti-cancer diet.

On top of a nutrient dense, plant-based diet, there are many simple lifestyle changes you can make to greatly decrease your chances of getting cancer. Here are some of my favourites:

Meditation

We’re often told that being happy, meditating and mindfulness can benefit our health. Now researchers in Canada have found the first evidence to suggest that support groups that encourage meditation and yoga can actually alter the cellular activity of cancer survivors. It is also amazingly effective for managing stress, which has long been connected with poor health and disease, thus making it a great tool for cancer prevention. Commit to just 15 minutes a day and you’ll reap the rewards.

Sunlight Therapy

There is scientific evidence you can decrease your risk of cancer by more than half simply by optimizing your vitamin D levels (which is crucial to proper immune function) with appropriate sun exposure. And when real sunlight isn’t abundantly available (like for those of us who live up here in the Northern hemisphere!), sunlight therapy can be a great alternative. It has been shown effective in treating many mood disorders such as SAD (seasonal affective disorder), and now studies have linked it to cancer prevention as well.

The bottom line: you can give yourself a real fighting chance against cancer with a few smart food and lifestyle choices. Simply combine a whole, mostly organic plant-based diet with some positive vibes, sunshine, plenty of restorative sleep, and proper stress management, and you’re on the right path to a long, happy cancer-free life!t

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Smoothie Bowls with Alison Lewis

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FOOD PASSIONS FRESH BOWLS POMEGRANATE BOWL Makes 1 Serving

This recipe is filled with antioxidants from the pomegranate juice and berries. As seen on our cover.

Ingredients 1⁄4 cup 1⁄2 1⁄2 cup 1⁄4 cup 4

unsweetened pomegranate juice frozen banana, cut into pieces if necessary blueberries raspberries ice cubes

Suggested Toppings Sliced banana Raspberries Blueberries Pomegranate seeds Dried mulberries Chia seeds

Directions

1. In blender, combine pomegranate juice, banana, blueberries, raspberries and ice. Secure lid and blend (from low to high if using a variable-speed blender) until smooth.

2. Pour into a bowl and top with any of the suggested toppings, as desired.

Tips

Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) protein powder for additional protein and thickness.

GREEN COCONUT BOWL Ingredients

1⁄4 cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage 1⁄2 frozen banana, cut into pieces if necessary 1⁄3 cup frozen chopped mango 1 cup trimmed kale leaves 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut Ice cubes (optional)

Suggested Toppings

Sliced banana Blueberries Raspberries Unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut Chia seeds

Serves 1

Directions

1. In blender, combine coconut milk, banana, mango, kale and coconut. Secure lid and blend (from low to high if using a variablespeed blender) until smooth. If a thicker consistency is desired, add ice, one cube at a time, and blend until smooth. 2. Pour into a bowl and top with any of the suggested toppings, as desired.

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Directions

1) 1. Make red curry peanut dressing. Combine coconut milk, soy sauce, sugar, peanut butter, ginger, and red curry paste in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Set aside. 2) Assemble the bowls Divide spiralized zucchini evenly among four serving bowls and top each with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of dressing. 3) Top each with equal amounts of the following: red pepper, cucumber, grape tomatoes, bean sprouts, micro arugula, and grilled tofu steaks. Drizzle with an additional 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the dressing. Garnish with red chilies and lime wedges.

Marinated Tofu Steaks

HIGH RAW THAI NOODLES

“High raw” is a new concept in the world of raw food, meaning almost all raw or as raw as possible. I think it’s a great development, since eating all raw all the time is difficult, and this makes it easier to embrace the parts of raw food that I love—tons of raw veggies and highly flavoured sauces. If you don’t have a turning slicer (Spiralizer) to make the spiralized zucchini, either use a julienne peeler, a regular peeler, or a knife to cut long, thin strips. Serves 4.

Red Curry Peanut Dressing

1 cup coconut milk ¼ cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari 3 tbsp coconut sugar or sweetener of your choice ¼ cup natural peanut butter 1 tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 tsp red curry paste (we prefer Thai Kitchen)

Bowls

8 cups spiralized zucchini ¾ cup + 1 tsp Red Curry Peanut Dressing 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped English cucumber 16 grape tomatoes, halved 2 cups bean sprouts 2 cups micro arugula 12 Grilled Tofu Steaks Sliced red chilies, to taste 8 lime wedges

JEN & RUTH

We serve thousands of these tofu steaks every month. They go well on everything: salads, bowls, tacos, wraps, sandwiches… At the restaurants we grill them, but at home you can either cook them under the broiler, on a panini grill, on a barbecue, or in a frying pan with some oil. Makes 16 tofu steaks.

Ingredients

½ cup tamari 2 cups water 2 tbsp ground coriander 4 tsp garlic powder 1 block extra firm tofu

Directions

1) Combine tamari, water, coriander, and garlic powder in a bowl. 2) Cut block of tofu in half lengthwise, then cut each half into four slices, and then cut those slices on the diagonal to form 8 triangular steaks. Add to marinade. 3) Cover and set aside for at least an hour, or overnight, to marinate (refrigerate if overnight). 4) To cook, either grill or pan-fry with 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) of oil over medium-high heat until browned on both sides.t

BON|APPÉTIT

From “Super Fresh: Super Natural, Super Vibrant Vegan Recipes”by Jennifer Houston and Ruth Tal. Copyright @ Fresh by Juice for Life, Ltd., 2015. Reprinted by permission of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Photography credit: Kyla Zanardi.

BUDDHA BOWL

This bowl has been on our menu since the very beginnings of Fresh and remains one of the most popular even after all these years. There’s something about peanut sauce on rice or noodles that just keeps people coming back. Serves 2. Find the recipe at: www.healthydirections.ca

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THRIVE

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HEALTH BOOSTERS OMEGA-3

Omega-3s, From the Sea to Your Smoothie

SMOOTH MOVES

By Sara J. Carter, MS

Is your smoothie missing something? Chances are your morning meal could use a healthy addition of omega-3s. Cod liver oil contains four key nutrients for health. Cod liver oil has been taken as an elixir for general wellness since the mid1800s. But the cod liver oil that our grandparents gulped is not what is sold today. Today’s stringent processing and purifying techniques equate to a finished product that tastes delicious and is highly nutritious.

So what makes cod liver oil so health supportive? Most notably, it’s a concentrated food containing several essential nutrients to human health. These include DHA, EPA, vitamin A and vitamin D. An added value is that because cod liver oil is a fat, the fat soluble nutrients, namely vitamin A and D, are better utilized and absorbed by the body than when taken without a fat. This synergistic combination of nutrients is exactly what mother nature intended.

DHA and EPA are the two most recognized and studied constituents of omega-3s. Omega-3s are considered essential because your body needs to obtain them through diet or supplementation. Omega-3s are building blocks for cell membranes in the body, and key components of the brain, eyes, and heart. Omega-3 fatty acids support: cardiovascular health, brain and nerve

health, vision health, immune system health, joint health and skin health. Both DHA and EPA are present in nearly equal amounts in liquid cod liver oil. Our bodies rely on each of them; however, they offer unique benefits.

lose their ability to adapt to light changes resulting in what we refer to as ‘night blindness.’ Another fundamental role of vitamin A is the formation, maintenance, and growth of skin, which forms the body’s first line of defense.

EPA supports healthy cardiovascular and immune systems, a balanced inflammatory response, and joint health, and is shown to be effective in lowering elevated triglycerides. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends 2 to 4 grams of EPA and DHA for elevated triglycerides. Recent studies also link EPA to emotional health, including depression and other mood related disorders.

Vitamin D is involved in many bodily processes. It is essential in bone health with it’s role in assisting in calcium metabolism. Higher concentrations of vitamin D in the blood are associated with strong bones and good health. Vitamin D is involved in supporting a healthy immune system. It activates antimicrobial peptides which work at fighting off a wide range of infections.

DHA is found primarily in the retina of the eye and in the brain. It supports brain, nervous system, and vision health. The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) recommends that pregnant and lactating women get at least 200 mg of DHA per day. This supports the child’s developing brain and nervous system.

Vitamin A is necessary for proper vision, healthy skin, strong bones, and a resilient immune system. When the body is deficient in vitamin A, the eyes begin to

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Vitamin D is an important nutrient that many people are deficient in. More and more health professionals are suggesting their patients get tested for vitamin D deficiency. Sunscreen, limited sun exposure, dark skin pigment, and age can all impact one’s ability to absorb vitamin D from the sun. People must often rely on supplementation to ensure adequate intake.

A serving a day of cod liver oil is an easy and effective way to add a healthy dose of DHA, EPA, vitamin A, and vitamin D to your diet and nutrient regime. t

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Sustainable Gardening

in Small Spaces

Food for birds, pollinators … and yourself. Gardening in small spaces can be a challenge. Every inch of space counts and there are limits to the types of plants you can use. However, with the right plant choices even the smallest yard or patio can turn into a mini oasis that may even yield tasty edibles for you and your family. But let’s not forget the birds, butterflies and other pollinators that share our yards and are important for the environment. Adding native plants, those that evolved locally before European settlement, can attract birds and butterflies to your yard, resulting in a truly sustainable garden that benefits us as well as local wildlife.

BLACK-EYED SUSANS

We asked the folks at Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) about sustainable gardening in small spaces. CVC is a community-based environmental agency committed to showing residents how to garden more sustainably by selecting the right native plants for their yards. Since local wildlife evolved along with native plants over millennia, they have come to depend on each other to survive. With CVC’s help, we’ve pulled together a list of native plants perfect for small gardens.

The edible flowers and leaves of wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) make an excellent tea, reminiscent of bergamot (the flavour in Earl Grey tea).

WILD BERGAMOT Wildflowers

Not all small yards have room for shrubs. Wildflowers have a smaller footprint and some native varieties have edible properties.

This tall, mauve flower looks great in a sunny location at the back of a garden, but can spread easily. Keep it tame in a small garden by removing unwanted plants as they appear and dividing a growing clump in spring if it has started to spread. Pair it with milkweed, which provides sustenance for beautiful monarch butterflies.

For the smallest yards, include some native violets in your garden or in a container in front of a window. Common blue violet (Viola sororia) and yellow violet (Viola pubescens) add early spring colour and return each year to surprise and delight.

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If you can bear to remove a few of these beauties from the garden, impress guests by throwing some raw flowers and leaves into a salad, or release your inner pastry chef and candy a few to adorn a cake.

Tiny wild strawberries are among of the most delicious late spring delicacies. They can be used as a groundcover, even in small areas. Combine with other groundcovers or low growing flowers such as nodding wild onion, blue-eyed grass or butterfly milkweed. The early spring flowers attract butterflies.

Blue vervain and black-eyed Susans do not provide food for humans, but goldfinches, cardinals and sparrows will all visit your yard to eat the seeds of their beautiful flowers. They add colour to a patio or balcony and can be grown in containers.

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Shrubs

Smooth rose (Rosa blanda) and Carolina rose (Rosa carolina) shrubs feature striking pink roses through June and July, perfect for a sunny border along a fence or driveway. The rosehips can be used to make a tea that is high in vitamin C, or left to feed birds such as cedar waxwings. Both varieties send out suckers that you can clip back to control growth.

Raspberry – Who knew the beloved raspberry is a native plant? There are many cultivars out there, but the native plant Rubus idaeus is widely available at native plant nurseries. Birds such as indigo bunting, white-throated sparrow and brown thrasher, love to eat raspberries. Purple flowering raspberry (Rubus odoratus) has larger, attractive flowers and still produces abundant fruit for the birds, although less palatable for human tastes. For early spring blooms, serviceberry shrubs reveal an array of delicate white flowers just before their leaves emerge. There are several serviceberry shrubs that produce delicious berries, also known as Saskatoon berries or June berries. Locally native smooth

Vegetable Garden Helpers

serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) will grow in most soils and has some of the best tasting berries. Serviceberry also supports a large variety of birds such as cedar waxwings, thrushes (including American robins), catbirds and Baltimore orioles. The delicate white flowers provide nectar and pollen for early spring pollinators such as bumblebees. Meadowsweet is a small flowering shrub perfect for moist locations. Its cone-shaped clusters of white flowers often last from June into early August, leaving behind attractive seed-heads that provide food for American goldfinches, black-capped chickadees and sparrows. Meadowsweet is host for the shimmery blue Spring azure butterfly. Historically, a tea tasting similar to green tea was made from the leaves. The beautiful New Jersey tea shrub works in sandier soils and provides nectar for pollinators. The leaves of are said to make a refreshing tea. Butterflies such as spring and summer azures commonly visit this shrub and hummingbirds are attracted to the abundant white clusters of flowers. At a maximum height of one meter, New Jersey tea is an excellent choice for a small garden.t

To help pollinate a small vegetable garden or other plants in your yard, these native plants are known to attract bumblebees, butterflies and other pollinators to your yard. This can help increase yields of many of your favourite crops. To ensure you always have one or two plants in bloom, select at least two plants from each seasonal category. Plant several species in clumps or swaths to make them easier for pollinators to find.

Early Season: wild geranium, wild strawberry, wild columbine, false solomon’s-seal, wild lupine Mid-season: milkweed, lance-leaved coreopsis, wild bergamot, purple coneflower, culver’s root, New Jersey tea (shrub)

Late Season: boneset, asters, dense blazing-star, shrubby cinquefoil (shrub)

Herbs Pollinators Love

Planting herbs such as mint, lavender, chives and parsley will also attract pollinators. These can be planted in your garden, or in planters to take up less space or keep aggressive plants, such as mint, under control. For a dash of colour, combine with something like the native violas and keep them on the edge of your deck, or even on your front porch.

HERB GARDE MINT, LAVNENPOLLINATOR MUST HAVES: DER AND CH IVES]

To learn more about locally native plants, CVC recently published four fantastic plant lists available free online or only $2.00 each for hard copies. Use these lists to help you select native plants that are right for your yard or garden. Visit store.creditvalleyca.ca/gardening to learn more. To find local nurseries that offer a variety of native plants, visit www.creditvalleyca.ca/nurseries.

Sources:

1) CVC native plant lists

2)www.allaboutbirds.org

3) http://nativeplants.evergreen.ca/ search/advanced.php 4) http://pfaf.org

5) www.wildflower.org 6) www.xerces.org

7) Tallamy, Doug. Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants.Timber Press. 2007.

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PLANTING FOR PAIN RELIEF

The Joint Health Herbs You Can Grow in Your Garden By Melissa Carr

Did you know that the solution to your joint pain might be already growing in your garden?

It’s true! There is a wealth of research on the traditional use of herbs for antiinflammatory benefits.

Spring is the perfect time of the year to plant a herb garden. What could be more satisfying than harvesting what you need to help relieve your joint pain and arthritis?

Aloe Vera

Aloe is one of the oldest known medicinal plants, prized for both external and internal use for a wide variety of health issues. Amongst other things, aloe is a natural joint healer, chock-full of antiinflammatory and anti-oxidant components. Plus, it contains plant steroids and salicylic acid (closely related to aspirin) that help to decrease inflammation. Aloe can be consumed or applied topically to swollen, painful joints. Aloe is a warm climate plant, so it can be grown outdoors during the warmer months, but move it indoors once the temperature starts to drop.

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Dandelion

For all you gardeners out there, maybe it’s time to take a new look at the dandelion. Believe it or not, these pesky weeds can actually soothe arthritis pain. Dandelion roots and leaves have long been traditionally used for their antiinflammatory and pain-relieving properties. What’s more, this herb is packed with the vitamins A, B, C, and D, as well as iron, potassium, and zinc. Dandelion greens can be used in salads, teas, and even smoothies. They certainly are easy to grow!

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JUST DANDY[ Oregano

If you’re looking to reduce pain and inflammation, add oregano to your list of garden herbs this spring. This medicinal herb contains about 31 known anti-inflammatory compounds, including beta-caryophyllene and carvacrol, substances that help prevent inflammation. A versatile spice, oregano comes in a wide variety of species.

Parsley

Parsley, a popular addition in many dishes, should be far more than a garnish. This little herb packs a powerful punch of vitamins C and K. Vitamin K benefits bone health, while vitamin C-rich foods have been shown to protect against multi-joint arthritis. Add parsley to your shakes, juices, salads, and soups. While it takes a long time to grow, apparently insects don’t know how healthy it is, as they tend to leave it alone.

Turmeric

Turmeric, the spice that makes curry yellow, contains a very powerful anti-inflammatory chemical called curcumin, and it has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. Similar to some medically prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, this potent, anti-inflammatory herb can help treat and manage joint pain, without the harmful side effects. Turmeric has also been shown to help heal arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Plant it indoors now so you can take it outdoors in the fall.

Joint Support in a Bottle

Whether you have a green thumb or not, in addition to these amazing garden herbs, SierraSil®, a pure, natural mineral complex, has been clinically shown to reduce joint pain and inflammation. By supporting gentle detoxification, this amazing supplement can also make all that gardening a lot easier, as it supports cartilage and joint function.t

Melissa Carr is a registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with 15 years of clinical practice and a B.Sc. in Kinesiology. In addition to using acupuncture, Chinese herbs, supplements, biopuncture, and nutrition to treat pain, digestive issues, stress, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, and more, Dr. Carr is also a natural health and nutrition consultant, lecturer, and writer. www.activetcm.com.

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FABULOUS FIBRE

Fibre for Microbiome Diversity By Angela Picot

Fibre can change the landscape of our gut microbiome, which in turn can have a profound effect on our health.

Angela Picot is a Nutritional and Nutraceutical Science Major, Microbiology Minor at the University of Guelph. She loves innovation and nutrition. She has professional experience in healthcare settings, project management, customer relational database, teaching adult professional development courses, customer service and is a Reflexologist. She has travelled extensively, lived abroad and enjoys exploring other countries, their food and culture.

Fibre is good for cardiovascular health, and reducing the risk of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, and colon cancer. But, did you know Canadians are not getting enough fibre in their diets? The average person is still taking in less than what is considered adequate intake levels for fibre recommended by Health Canada.

A fresh perspective on an old issue might just be the ticket to motivating us all to consume more fibre from diverse sources for our health and to maintain the health of our microbiome.

What is Gut Microbiome and Why is it Hungry for Fibre?

The gut microbiome takes into account the vast array of microbes that reside in our whole digestive tract and importantly how they interact with their host – that would be us! As a host we must feed our microbiome in order to maintain a diverse population. The unique physical properties of fibre enable it to pass through the harsh environment of the stomach and reach the lower part of our

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digestive tract. Fibre is then broken down into short chain fatty acids by our resident gut microbes providing us with up to 10% of our daily caloric intake. These small molecules produced by our microbes mainly from fibre sources are important to genetic expression, cell signaling, and are a vital energy source for the cells lining the gut. Given that these colonic enterocyte cells replace themselves every three days makes short chain fatty acids from fibre sources very important in your digestive tract health.

Getting a Close-up with Microbes

Microbes need food. The problem arises from the fact that many of our favorite foods contain carbohydrates which are digested in the upper part of the small intestine. This leaves the microbes in the lower part of the small intestine and large intestine starving…literally. Why does this matter? Without a steady food source species of gut microbes will not survive and this decreases the diversity of species.

Why is Gut Microbe Species Diversity Important?

Diversity is good for the gut ecology as it builds in resilience

for the many assaults on the digestive system such as illness, stress, and anti-microbial agents. Diversity also helps prevent pathogens from finding food sources and growing in our gut as those niches are filled already by our resident gut microbes. Lastly, reduced gut microbial population diversity has been associated with obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, and colon cancer.

So support your environment within – choose diversity in your fruits, vegetables, and legumes eat them daily and show your love for your microbiome.t

References:

1. Health Canada (2015). Do Canadian Adults Meet Their Nutrient Requirements Through Food Intake Alone? [2015/7/04, 2012/3/15]. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnan/surveill/nutrition/commun/art-nutr-adulteng.php#a323 2. Gill SR, Pop M, DeBoy RT, et al. (2006). Metagenomic Analysis of the Human Distal Gut Microbiome. Science 312, 1355-1359.

3. Kaczmarczyk MM, Miller MJ, & Freund, GG (2012). The health benefits of dietary fiber: beyond the usual suspects of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and colon cancer. Metabolism 61(8), 1058–1066.

4. O’Keefe SJD, Li JV, Lahti L, et al. (2015). Fat, fibre and cancer risk in African Americans and rural Africans. Nature Communications 6, 6342.

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SHOP

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PRODUCT PROFILE PROATEIN BAR

The High Protein, Nut Free Dilema

FOR ON THE GO!

By John Stoikos

The attraction of nutrition bars as a quick and convenient way to provide your body with good sources of protein, carbs and other macronutrients has made this one of the fastest growing categories in the food industry. In fact, 2013 reported sales were 2.2 billion dollars and analysts expect it to steadily increase right through to 2018.

Much of the growth can be attributed to active individuals of all ages looking for a convenient source of protein to tide them over between workouts and meals. This increase in demand has flooded the market with literally thousands of nutrition bars. The abundance of options is a good thing as everyone’s criteria for the ideal protein bar varies drastically from one individual to the next. For example, there are high protein low carb bars, high protein moderate carb bars, meal replacement bars, workout / energy bars and these are just a few of the categories available. To complicate matters even further you can refine your search criteria within these categories to find bars that are all-natural, organic, glutenfree or vegan. The list is extensive.

However, what if you or a family member has a nut allergy? Or, what if your child’s school or your workplace has policies in place restricting nuts due to individuals that are anaphylactic? With thousands of bars available on the market a simple internet search for “nut free high protein bars” surely will provide several options to choose from? If you have tried this before, then you were most likely as surprised as I was with the results. There is a huge void for nut free, high protein low carb bars and even high protein moderate carb bars.

There are options available that are moderate protein and high in carbs, but for those trying to avoid carbs or trying to keep their blood sugar balanced throughout the day, these options are not desirable.

Luckily, a new protein bar is available in Canada that is not only nut free and high in protein, but also, all natural, gluten free, and high in fibre. Best of all, the main carbohydrate source is glutenfree rolled oats, a complex carb that is great for helping replenish glycogen levels, is a high source of fibre and is considered heart healthy as well.

When first reading the packaging, I thought the bar was just called Protein Bar. I thought, it’s kind of boring, but it works and it’s to the point. Then after reading it again, I saw the bar was actually called, PrOATein Bar, with “OAT” in capital letters. Very clever I thought as it pretty much sums up the bar’s two main and most important ingredients, protein and oats. However, I wasn’t sold on the bar yet as many high protein bars use sugar alcohols or sweeteners to make them taste better and also use sources of fibre that have come under scrutiny from several nutrition experts in the industry. After thoroughly reviewing the ingredients I concluded the bar is actually better than I expected. In addition to all the great attributes mentioned above, it is also: ✔ Manufactured in a nut free facility

✔ Only 9 g of sugar (all from natural sources) ✔ High in fibre (10 g all from natural sources) ✔ Free of artificial colours, sweeteners or ✔ Less than 50 mg of sodium per bart

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Is Your Oregano Oil GMO-Tainted? By Cass Ingram In the late 1990s this author was contacted by powerful people in the research community. Their request or,

rather, demand was simple, ‘Help us market our new scientific creation. It's genetically engineered oregano oil. We figured out how to force the plant to do what it won't do in nature – make extraordinarily high amounts of the primary active ingredient: carvacrol. They continued, essentially, we know you're the oregano guru. Help us market this novel oregano oil.”

Here is what we are doing, this scientist continued, “The oregano is grown in a hothouse. Then, the stalks of the plant are injected with a GMO version of the bacteria, Pseudomonas aureugenosa. This stresses the plant, forcing it to make massively high levels of carvacrol. It's unbelievable what we have done. We can make a plant that gives 80% or more carvacrol every time it is distilled. Everyone will want this product.”

Of course, this is paraphrased. Yet, in its basics there is nothing about it that isn't true. It was a kind of demand that they made, demonstrating the ultimate in arrogance, that is ‘You need to join us.' There was no joining on this end.

By 2002, GMO-corrupted oregano oil became commonplace as a health food store supplement. Then, people started having reactions, though not aware of the reason. Common symptoms of toxicity from GMO and/or imitation oregano oil supplements include upset stomach, stomach-ache, pain in the liver area, head pain, and migraines. In virtually all cases the use of the true wild oregano oil and/or

the whole crude herb complex with Rhus coriaria purges such symptoms. GMOtainted oregano oil is being sold routinely, and the major outlets include health food stores, private label brands, and the Internet. Wild oregano oil has a specific chemical profile. That profile is absolutely reproducible within small limits. Any deviation from it, particularly any great deviation, is proof of fraud. Or, it may be proof of an imitation brand made from a non-oregano species.

Three Ways Oregano Oil can be Corrupted:

• It is distilled from a non-oregano species, like marjoram or Spanish thyme, and, therefore, has the wrong chemical profile. • It is distilled from either the correct species or the wrong one and is then spiked with false carvacrol.

• It is distilled from GMO-corrupted oregano or marjoram, the most readily identifiable corruption of all.

In addition, there is the issue of thymol. This substance cannot be consumed in large quantities, as it has toxicity to the liver as well as the heart. In tiny amounts thymol is a synergist, such as less than 1.2%. If it is too high, that is above 4%, the oregano oil should not be consumed internally, at least not on a regular basis.

Regarding GMOs, the entire premise is false. In nature there is a balance of active ingredients which all work together in a synergy. Some scientists haughtily believe

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they can alter this balance for the better based on some mere presumptions. With oregano the presumption is the higher the carvacrol the better. This is simply not the case. Wild oregano oil contains up to 30 active ingredients, and all such ingredients have novel functions. Such alterations and manipulations are never the case with the wild oregano oil produced by North American Herb & Spice. It is always natural, always 100% wild, and always safe for human consumption. Importantly, it is also the only kind of wild oregano oil which is recommended for daily consumption and can be, if necessary, consumed with impunity, that is consumed in large amounts.

A Partial List of GMO-Tainted Foods and Food Supplements:

• soy and its derivatives • hard commercially grown corn • some varieties of pop-corn • canola • beet sugar • cottonseed and cottonseed oil • Hawaiian papaya • oregano and, particularly, oregano oil, even if it is marketed as wild or organic • sage and rosemary oils • commercial sage, rosemary, and oregano (some)t

Cass Ingram is a nutritional physician who received a B.S. in biology and chemistry from the University of Northern Iowa (1979) and a D.O. from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA (1984). Dr. Ingram has since written over 20 books on natural healing. www.cassingram.com

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TRAVEL

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Its restorative natural beauty infused with thrilling, sight-seeing destinations can recharge mind and body.

Views from the Top at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures

When adventure calls Scenic Caves Nature Adventures is a perfect daytrip destination from anywhere in Central Ontario. The award-winning Canadian Signature Experience attraction is located in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, perched on the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment. It offers history, adventure and a true back-to-nature experience. Explore caves, caverns and crevasses carved out over 450 million years ago and learn how the location provided shelter for the First Nation’s Petun tribe.

Hikers can behold the area’s incredible vistas from lookout points on self-guided nature trails. Venture across Southern Ontario’s longest suspension footbridge to view 10,000 square kilometers of South Georgian Bay

and surrounding countryside. For those with a heart for adventure and the best views, reserve a guided Eco Adventure Tour for a breathtaking walk up the treetop canopy and down two thrilling ziplines to the forest below. Learn about the flora, fauna, native heritage, geology and unique ecology of this unique area. For further adrenaline–pumping excitement, soar a half-mile down the Thunderbird Twin Zipline as you feast your eyes on a kaleidoscope. To explore adventures visit: www.sceniccaves.com.

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An Agro Tourism destination, the Pretty River Valley Country Inn sits on 125 acres of the Niagara Escarpment overlooking the Pretty River Provincial Park. Located only 15 minutes away from Blue Mountains, Collingwood and Scandinave Spa, it is also a destination attraction of its very own. Onsite activities include Icelandic Trekking Guided Hikes, a Guided Forest Bathing Experience and yoga.

Rustic charm meets absolute comfort in each room with all 11 accommodations featuring real wood burning fireplaces and containing Tempur-Pedic sleep systems. Many rooms also contain two-person jacuzzis. The Inn also features indoor and outdoor hot tubs, as well as a salt water pool.

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What is Garcinia Cambogia? By Randy Oh

Garcinia cambogia is a tropical species of garcinia native to Southeast Asia, coastal Karnataka, India, and west/central Africa. People call this “brindall berry” and “Malabar tamarind” as well. It is characterized by a fruit that looks like pumpkin, but orange to grapefruit in size. Its white flesh, with a sweet and sour flavour has a texture and taste similar to that of persimmon. Garcinia cambogia has many food and medicinal uses. Perhaps the most common usage of garcinia cambogia is in the preparation of curries. When cooking sour curry or fish curry, garcinia cambogia is an essential ingredient. In Kerala Indian cuisine where fish is an integral part of the meal, garcinia cambogia, called koampuli, serves many purposes. Fish is cured in kodampuli for at least 24 hours before cooking to maximize the taste. Nadan Meen Curry, the traditional fish curry, almost always uses kodampuli to bring out the flavour of fish.

The Health Benefits of Garcinia Cambogia

Indian traditional medicine has used various species of garcinia plant for many conditions. Garcinia cambogia fruit has been used as a digestive aid. Garcinol, a less commonly known component of garcinia cambogia helps body fight inflammation and infection. Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a key component of garcinia cambogia. This compound is the reason that many products with garcinia cambogia are on the shelf labeled weight-loss. First identified by Watson and Lowenstein in the late 1960s, it has a reputed ability to help overcome food cravings and inhibit conversion of carbohydrate to fat. HCA appears to block an enzyme ATP citrate lyase which our body uses to make fat. Hydroxycitric acid also appears to increase your level of serotonin. Low serotonin level compels you to eat reactively (emotionally). Increased level of serotonin signals your brain that you are full, helping you control hunger.

Is Garcinia Cambogia Safe?

Many studies conducted on garcinia cambogia have not reported significant side effects. Chemically, HCA is very similar to natural citrate, which is known to be safe. Toxicity tests conducted on mice showed that mice suffered no ill effects with amounts of garcinia much higher than maximum human doses. Some consumers have reported allergic reaction, nausea, stomach discomfort or pain, intestinal discomfort or pain, or headaches after taking products containing hydroxycitric acid. Children, pregnant and lactating women, those diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, liver diseases and people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia disease are among the groups of people who are not recommended to take garcinia cambogia extract. t Courtesy of David Health International. http://davidhealthfood.com

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happened to me personally. I tried drugs, acupuncture, magnets, physio and others. Finally special processed shark cartilage helped me. Since then I helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Nick A. Jerch, President. Cancelled knee replacement. I was in pain and limping. I have no more pain now and can square dance for hours. Anton Melnychuk, Porcupine Plain, SK. I tried another brand and the pain came back. 2 weeks on Bell and the pain is gone again. Gert Dupuis, Hanmer, ON. On our website people write: “Can walk again for hours”; “Can #1 NPN 80042283 climb stairs without hanging on to railing”; “First time in 15 years I can sleep at night”. Also guaranteed for rheumatoid arthritis and sciatica. Hundreds of testimonials on our website with full names and towns. Shark bones/cartilage was previously a thrown away by-product of the food industry. No sharks are caught for their cartilage. Don’t let any activist confuse you.

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Calcification can be removed quickly on fingers (where we can see it). Bell Calcium Build-Up can remove calcium in arteries, soft organs, heart valves, including all joints may become less smooth or even painful from the calcium build-up. Everybody knows the meaning of calcified, hardened arteries and too few take the simple step to rectify it before indications of the start of illness appear. Calcification of the joints often comes together with osteoarthritis and both health problems can be treated at the same time or separately. Bell #71 does one more important thing, it helps to direct the calcium intake to our bones where we want it and need it. Both are simple matters we can understand and easily treat. Everybody saw the TV commercials how a calcium remover cleans shower heads and they become sparkling clean. This is what Bell Calcium Buildup may do for your fingers, arteries, organs and joints if taken regularly. From the website: Lessening of lumps in my fingers and straightening of my hands. I am thrilled to once #35 NPN 80057639 again have nice hands. Pauline M. Carrick, 75, #71 NPN 80057769 Port Hope, ON. I had limited joint mobility, trouble exercising and suffered from chest pain. After 8 months on #71, I have progressed to walking 5-10 miles per day Volker Jastrzebski, 58, Kamloops, BC. I had extreme pain in my twisted finger joints, shoulder and ankle pain that I yelled out loud. Within days #71 produced reduced pain and now it is no more. Thank you for such an incredibly effective product. Anne Heather Brown, 81, Edmonton, AB.

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Crazy for Cranberry By Renita Rietz

Just the mere mention of the word cranberry can create an instantaneous flow of juices in the mouth as one thinks of the unmistakably tart taste of this powerful red berry. We may conjure up images of cranberry sauce, a staple at every Thanksgiving dinner or think of the ever-popular unsweetened cranberry juice. Whatever our initial association is, we all know that this super berry is incredibly healthy for us.

Cranberries have long been revered in the diet and in traditional medicinal preparations, particularly in the Native American tradition. Although they have an incredibly sour taste, they can be easily added to recipes with a touch of natural sweetener to soften the astringent nature of this fruit. Fresh or frozen, they can be used to make smoothies, sauces and jams. They are a lovely addition to oatmeal, baked goods and even salads. From a nutritional standpoint, whole cranberries contain vitamin C, fiber, phospholipids and omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, as well as an abundance of antioxidants. One antioxidant in particular that has gained significant attention are PACs or proanthocyanidins. This polyphenol is really the star compound in

cranberry associated with anti-bacterial activity. Cranberries have been used for centuries for the maintenance of optimal urinary tract health. Not only has research shown that PACs or proanthocyanidins may prevent pathogens from adhering to the uroepithelial tissue of the urethra and bladder, but research has shown that PACs may decrease adhesion of uropathogenic bacteria at the level of the gut, increase their clearance from the body and thereby contribute to the subsequent prevention and reduction of acquiring a urinary tract infection.

Proanthocyanidins in cranberry have been shown to reduce inflammation of the gums, bleeding of the gums and inhibit plaque formation, thereby contributing to optimal oral health. Cranberries also contain numerous other antioxidant polyphenols such as anthocyanins, flavonols and hydroxycinnamic acids, which act as free radical scavengers, thereby reducing the level of oxidative stress in the body, which is associated with accelerated aging. Not all cranberry products are created equal. Cranberry powders are sometimes blended with other polyphenol rich products such as grape seed extract. There are often vast differences in quality, processing and potency. Many products do

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not label guaranteed PACs per serving. A minimum of 36mg of PACs is needed to have any beneficial effect on urinary tract health.

Whole Food Cranberry Blend

The Canadian superfood company Organic Traditions has just launched an incredibly unique cranberry product. Organic TraditionsÂŽ Daily Probiotic Cranberry Supreme is an organic whole food cranberry blend made from a combination of whole cranberry fruit powder, cranberry seed powder and beneficial probiotics. This cranberry formula delivers 139mg of PACs (both soluble and insoluble) per 1 teaspoon serving along with other beneficial flavonoid antioxidants, plant sterols, phospholipids, fiber and naturally occurring omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. 37 pounds of fresh cranberry is used to make 1 pound of concentrated whole fruit powder while 335 pounds of fresh cranberry seed is used to make 1 pound of cranberry seed powder. A proprietary technology and low temperature drying process is used to ensure preservation of delicate antioxidants, including PACs. What is even more incredible is that this blend offers 5 billion beneficial probiotics per 1 tsp. serving for optimal digestive health. This delicious powder can be added to water, juice, smoothies, yogurt, salad dressings and more.t

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I started using thermography in my practice in 1999. Since then, along with many of our affiliate clinics around the world, collectively we have imaged over 30,000 women. In my view, thermography is greatly under-utilized. In general, most people, including health professionals, do not understand how Breast Thermography works and how it should be used in a clinical setting. The information that breast thermography provides can be invaluable and truly life-saving in many cases. Why is measuring heat an important indicator regarding breast health and cancer risk assessment? Our body naturally produces heat. This can be easily detected and measured using an infrared camera, and further analyzed by a board certified clinical thermologist. This is a non-invasive process, with no contact, no compression and involves no harmful X-ray radiation.

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Breast thermography can be used with all types of breasts and breast conditions, and it has been approved by FDA since 1982. It is an adjunctive test; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a stand-alone diagnostic test. We all have microscopic tumors in our bodies. However, this is not something that is life-threatening. Only when these tumors connect to a blood vessel do they become dangerous. In order for a tumour to grow and multiply it needs nutrients, that become available by connecting with a blood supply source. This is called angiogenesis. If angiogenesis is the tipping point between harmless and harmful, my question is, wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it make sense to know at the earliest possible time if you are at risk?

This is where breast thermography plays a vital role by detecting asymmetrical blood supply in the breast tissue. These suspicious findings can be investigated further with other imaging tests or followed up with thermal imaging over a longer period of time to determine stability or progression of suspicious development. By the time something is detected with mammography it usually has been developing for close to a decade. Thermography, in contrast, provides information about what is happening now and what is about to occur that may lead to potentially dangerous changes. Getting this information with the use of breast thermography assessment could really be life-saving!t You can read more about the use of breast thermography by visiting www.thermographyclinic.com. Alexander Mostovoy is a clinician, writer, researcher, and public speaker, and is recognized as a leading authority on breast health and cancer prevention. He is the author of "Breast Cancer is a Preventable Disease," and co-creator of the Global Virtual Event, "Breast Cancer Prevention Conference, May 15-20, 2016. info@thermographyclinic.com

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The raw food movement in North America can be traced back to the publication of Viktoras Kulinskas’s book Survival into the 21st Century in 1975. By Marva Ward, CNP

Viktoras had long lived the vegan lifestyle and his diet was primarily sourced from fresh, whole, raw foods.

His credibility lay in the fact that he was the co-founder of a very successful healing centre, The Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston; established in 1961. The healing approach that he advocated was based on the consumption of raw, “life giving” foods. In writing this book, Mr. Kulinaska brought his vegan and raw lifestyle to the masses, promising vitality and endless health. The raw food movement began. Today, the raw food movement is exploding.

Raw foods are delicious and they are abundant in enzymes, vitamins, minerals and fibre. The food choices are plentiful as the diet is also rich in seeds, grains and beans that are often sprouted to render them more digestible. Sprouting also significantly increases the nutrient value and can double and triple the levels of enzymes, protein, fibre and probiotics while eliminating the anti-nutrients found in these raw foods.

Another trend that is gaining ground is choosing organically grown foods over conventionally produced foods. Over the past ten years the demand for organically grown food has risen exponentially. What was once an option available only to the elite is now readily available at your local grocer. Many independent retailers dedicate their entire store to the sale of organics. This has encouraged more

farmers to “go organic” and in doing so has brought the cost down to an affordable level for almost everyone in the community. Certified Organic designations abide by stringent rules and regulations determined in Canada by federal legislation. The Canadian Organic Standard is the only certification system to receive the broad approval of both the EU and USA and is recognized as their equivalent.

Organic farming production does not allow the use of synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, ionizing radiation or the use of growth hormones for animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. Organic farming is sustainable farming. It is designed to protect the soil and land while allowing for the production of food that contains the highest nutrient levels. One of the repercussions of mainstream farming practices is the profound depletion of the soil’s vital nutrients due to the over use of the land as well as the aggressive utilization of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

Innovative technologies are allowing food manufacturers the ability to use organic, whole food ingredients to create convenient easy to use packaged food products, while still maintaining the quality and the nutritional value. The latest revolution is in the creation of raw, organic, whole food concentrates that are still enzymatically active and nutrient

dense, in part due to low temperature processing.

This next generation of nutritional food powders includes a variety of sprouted seeds (such as chia and flax) as well as superfood concentrates from a variety of dried, whole fruits and vegetables. Due to scientific advancements in food processing technology, methods such as coldprocessing, fermentation, sprouting, DHA & EPA ingraining and freeze-drying are being employed to improve the nutritional value and sensory appeal of processed foods.

The increased levels of naturally – occurring vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and probiotics that raw, whole foods provide can be found in powdered formats that are easily added. As you sprinkle one of these nutritional powders over your next plate or bowl of indulgence, take pleasure in knowing you can have your cake and nutrition too! t Marva Ward is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) and works for Puresource as the National Product Educator for the NOW brand of supplements in Canada.

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An interesting facet of the human body is its ability to make mistakes. Your eyes are not the only thing you can fool given the right conditions. As it turns out, you can also fool your immune system into thinking you are under attack. This strange phenomenon is known as hay fever. The

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Fortunately, there are drugs created specifically for these purposes. These are known as antihistamines. Instead of helping the body remove the allergens, they help control the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responses to commands from the immune system. They can be taken in sprays or tablets. Unfortunately, they do not deal with the nature of your body to react to allergens. So as soon as the antihistamine wears off and you get exposed, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hay fever all over again. One treatment has been known to reduce the symptoms and increase resistance to allergens. This treatment is called halotherapy. Halotherapy, or salt therapy, works by inhaling microscopic salt particles into the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s respiratory system. Once these salt particles are absorbed into the body, they not only help clear out the allergens and make them easier to cough and sneeze out, but they also humidify and reduce inflammation in the small airways through which allergens make their way, triggering your allergic reactions. This helps you build up a better resistance for a reduction in symptoms and increased immunity the next times you are exposed. You can use salt therapy at home with Saltairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home salt therapy device. It is the only device able to offer long-term exposure, during night sleep. Long-term salt exposure is mandatory for strengthening respiratory immunity to allergens. t For more info, please visit www.HomeSaltTherapy.com or call 519-641-7258. 40 Spring 2016 HEALTHY DIRECTIONS | healthydirections.ca

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Choosing a toothpaste that protects your value system and your teeth just became easier. Now, that’s something to smile about. By James Merritt Himalaya Herbal Healthcare is world renown for bringing modern science and traditional medicine to their Ayurvedic herbal formulations.

Certified USDA organic and produced in a Gold standard LEEDS eco-friendly manufacturing facility, Himalaya is committed to bringing fact based, pure formulations that offer true solutions to our fast paced lifestyles.

Himalaya took their 90 plus years of dedication to Ayurveda science and applied it to oral care creating the award winning Botanique Neem and Pomegranate Toothpaste. Himalaya sources organic ingredients to create the best tasting toothpaste that delivers healthy looking gums, strong teeth and a minty-fresh smile. Pure ingredients equals a pure sparkle!

But what’s in this toothpaste that sets it apart from the others? Organic neem for a start; the twigs of that plant were historically used to clean teeth, with individuals carrying around “chewsticks” to clean their teeth and prevent tooth decay. Neem gives this formulation its kick, preventing and eliminating bacteria that

create cavities while healing gums and promoting fresh breath. Pomegranate is a traditional herbal remedy used to treat gum bleeding and plaque build up. Often used as an oral rinse, pomegranate helps promote oral health by reducing oral bacteria and easing damaged gums.

Triphala is more commonly known for it’s medicinal treatment of intestinal issues but multiple studies back up Ayurveda’s use of this combination of berries to prevent dental decay by naturally reducing oral bacteria that cause plaque, gingivitis and tooth decay. Triphala has mouth freshening and astringent properties protecting the tissue of the mouth and further increasing the health of the gums. The combination of these ingredients gives a wonderful oral health approach that leaves your teeth clean feeling, strong and healthy.

The wonderful taste is complimented by xylitol, from birch, a tooth-friendly sweetener that helps break down biofilms. Xylitol is a fantastic substitute to more mainstream sweeteners because your body actually produces it in small amounts and it is well studied to diminish the amount of

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acid producing bacteria in the mouth. Himalaya’s attention to detail doesn’t stop with what they include but what they’ve ensured doesn’t make it into your home.

Botanique Neem and Pomegranate toothpaste is gluten-free, free from sodium lauryl sulfates (SLS), fluoride and saccharin. It is vegan-friendly in both ingredient and their commitment to cruelty free production and testing. And all of its ingredients are grown without the use of toxic or persistent chemical pesticides or herbicides.

Himalaya’s toothpaste offers a mouth full of freshness, a burst of exotic flavours and a smile you can count on. Keep on the look out for brand new flavours as Himalaya releases their Complete Care Line to complement the core Neem and Pomegranate offering. The same quality and purity of ingredients you trust but with new flavour profiles like Simply Mint, Simply Cinnamon, and Simply Peppermint. t For more information or to find a retailer that carries Himalaya toothpaste please visit www.pppinc.ca

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