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Prebiotics vs. Probiotics

Probiotic supplementation has become an important part of the daily routine for many people.  Research continues to support the role of probiotics in a variety of preventative measures and intervention strategies, and approval of these health claims by regulatory bodies like Health Canada further speaks to the value these important supplements provide.  But getting the most out of your probioticsupplement requires additional work, especially if you are following a restrictive diet.

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Kombucha

Do you know about Kombucha? A drink that everyone has been talking about lately, but that has been around for more than 2000 years. You probably already know that's it's a sweetened tea that has been fermented, but what else do you need to know?

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Do you see what I C? (Vitamin C, that is)

Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is a vitamin that your body needs to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscle and collagen in bones. It is considered an antioxidant that is vital to your body’s healing process. Because our bodies do not produce Vitamin C we must look to our diets to maintain our recommended intake.

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Simply Sweet

July’s Vegan Little Life Box had a lovely package of Yupik Organic Dates which one could enjoy on their own or add to a few other simple ingredients and make an amazing vegan dessert. Our favourite vegan dessert book that includes dates is “Rawsome Vegan Baking by Emily Von Euw”.

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Des découvertes véganes d'ici

J’adore faire de nouvelles découvertes et spécialement, des découvertes de produits comme aucun autre.  Alors, si vous êtes tout comme moi, vous allez adorer découvrir ces produits véganes et faits, ici même, au Canada. Voici une liste des produits à découvrir : 

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New Energy Bites by Bounce

Our love for Bounce runs deep. We’ve been featuring their energy balls in our boxes for years. If you haven’t had a chance to try one of these, you absolutely have to check them out. They recently added bites to their product lineup and we’re super excited. These are smaller versions of Bounce’s popular energy balls […] The post New Energy Bites by Bounce appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Nature Soap by Canus – A Must-Have

As you know, we featured this soap from Canus, which is part of their Nature line and we’re in love. If you’ve been to a pharmacy once in your life then you’ve seen this brand that has a wide range of skincare products made from Fresh Goat’s Milk. But if you didn’t know, these products are […] The post Nature Soap by Canus – A Must-Have appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Using A.Vogel to stay Allergy-Free

Spring is allergy season and with global warming, it seems to be dragging on. My bike rides to work are now filled with mouthfuls of pollen. I don’t usually have allergies, but when you swallow wads of pollen, I guess you can’t stay away from allergy symptoms like itchy face and sneezing. The homeopathic Allergy-relief […] The post Using A.Vogel to stay Allergy-Free appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Morning Hemp Protein Smoothie

This recipe is vibrant, filling and nutritious. Your body will thank you after having this smoothie. What is hemp protein? Hemp protein is made by grinding the seeds of the Cannabis Sativa plant.  But don’t worry, you won’t get high from eating this stuff. The process of making this protein eliminates the THC (the element […] The post Morning Hemp Protein Smoothie appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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