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Matcha Protein Shake & Recipes

Matcha Protein Shake & Recipes

In celebration of launching our New Nova Scotia Organics Matcha Flavoured Plant Protein Powder, we are featuring a selection of delicious recipes shared by our amazing ambassadors. These make for perfect cool and healthy treats on hot summer days. Enjoy!  ...

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Matcha Health Benefits

Matcha Health Benefits

In celebration of launching our new Certified Organic Matcha Protein Powder, Nova Scotia Organics President and Founder, Nancy Smithers, discusses what matcha is, its origin and traditional uses, as well as its fantastic health benefits.   What is Matcha? Simply...

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10 Natural Calming Remedies to Help Reduce Anxiety

10 Natural Calming Remedies to Help Reduce Anxiety

During times of high anxiety and stress, it’s important to safeguard your mental wellness. Stress can upset your sleep/relaxing pattern, so it’s essential to manage it. Everything I suggest below can be incorporated into your meditation and daily life. So, give these...

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Healthy Smoothies for Pregnancy

Healthy Smoothies for Pregnancy

  When you’re expecting, you’re watching your wellness for two—or maybe more! During pregnancy, it’s important to ensure you are getting enough essential vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, fibre, folic acid, antioxidants and healthy fats. Blending smoothies with...

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Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux

Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is a common condition that features a burning pain, known as heartburn, in the lower chest area. It happens when stomach acid flows back up into the food pipe. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is caused by stomach acid backflow into the esophagus;...

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Weeknight Curry In A Hurry!

Weeknight Curry In A Hurry!

I love the warmth and comfort of this meal as it hits all the notes for me on a chilly March Monday! This recipe uses whole food ingredients, but you can speed it up by adding a store-bought curry blend or a curry soup! Whole foods are beneficial, and they retain...

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Benefits of Organic Whole Food Vitamins

Benefits of Organic Whole Food Vitamins

Much of the food in the supermarkets today does not resemble the foods our forefathers grew. Bread is filled with preservatives; cereals lack nutrition because of chemicals used in conventional farming methods. Most processed foods are loaded with sugar and lack...

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What is the Best Protein Powder for Muscle Gain?

What is the Best Protein Powder for Muscle Gain?

If you want to maximize and step up your training efforts to gain muscle, you are going to need protein! Protein is one of the three macronutrients, with carbohydrates and fats, which provide us with the energy to move, breathe and live active lives. To help...

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Why freeze drying is so important

Why freeze drying is so important

More nutrients and a stable shelf life—naturally In my efforts to source ingredients, manufacture and market the highest quality USDA Certified Organic vitamins, minerals, supplements, and fruit snacks, I take many factors into consideration. The quality of the...

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What Whole Food Really Means

What Whole Food Really Means

We’ve all heard about the benefits of adding more 'whole foods' to our diet, but what exactly does this term mean and why is it so important to our health and wellness? The simple answer is we will achieve greater health by reducing the amount of processed foods we...

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What Nova Scotia Organics wants you to know about GMOs

What Nova Scotia Organics wants you to know about GMOs

A common sense perspective on GMOs Over the years, I have tried to manage my own health and general wellness, as well as the development of the products we offer at Nova Scotia Organics, with an educated and well researched but very common sense approach. In addition...

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