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Explore practical insights on organic nutrition, ingredients, healthy living, and the choices behind the products you use. Health Lab is where we share what we’ve learned, break down the details, and help make thoughtful wellness a little easier to navigate.
Matcha Health Benefits
Matcha Health Benefits
In celebration of launching our new Certified Organic Matcha Protein Powder, Nova Organics President and Founder, Nancy Smithers, discusses what matcha is, its origin and traditional uses, as well as... Read more...
10 Simple Ways to Naturally Calm Your Mind & Body
10 Simple Ways to Naturally Calm Your Mind & Body
10 Simple Ways to Naturally Calm Your Mind & Body Life moves fast—but your body and mind need time to reset. Here are 10 easy ways to find calm, naturally:... Read more...
Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux
Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux
My Journey with Acid Reflux & GERD—and How I Found Natural Relief Acid reflux is incredibly common, yet often misunderstood. It typically shows up as a burning sensation in the... Read more...
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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... Read more...
Step up Your Game Plan with Protein Shakes and Recipes for Muscle Gain!
Step up Your Game Plan with Protein Shakes and Recipes for Muscle Gain!
Looking to Build Muscle? Start with Protein. If you’re ready to take your training to the next level, protein is a must. Alongside carbs and fats, it’s one of the... Read more...
What is the Best Protein Powder for Muscle Gain?
What is the Best Protein Powder for Muscle Gain?
Looking to Build Muscle? Start with Protein. If you’re ready to take your training to the next level, protein is a must. Alongside carbs and fats, it’s one of the... Read more...
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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... Read more...
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Why Whole Foods Matter
Why Whole Food Matters We all know we should eat more whole foods—but why? Simply put, whole foods are as close to nature as it gets: no preservatives, artificial flavors,... Read more...
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Our Stand on GMOs: Why We Choose Nature First
Our Stand on GMOs: Why We Choose Nature First At Nova Scotia Organics, we believe that true wellness comes from the perfect balance between nature’s wisdom and science’s insights. For... Read more...
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Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance
What’s the difference between a food intolerance and food allergy? Physical reactions to certain foods could be caused by a food intolerance rather than a food allergy. A food intolerance... Read more...
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Freeze-drying and Dehydrating: What You Need to Know
If you’re a parent of a school-age kid, you’re probably asking yourself the same question. Especially with the start of the school year approaching, you’re likely working to determine the... Read more...
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Healthy Digestion & Acid Reflux | Nova Scotia Organics
Reducing Acid Reflux Acid reflux causes the burning sensation you feel right behind your heart, in the esophagus, which is why we call these symptoms ‘heartburn’. Understanding how your stomach... Read more...
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Climb the Mountain One Step at a Time
You are ready for change. Everything you eat will be nutritious. Every day will be productive. Every thought will be charitable. Every relationship will be rewarding. It’s a new day... Read more...
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12 Organic Plant Sources To Improve Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death in Canada. While genetics and a family history of heart disease... Read more...
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Can Everyone Benefit From a Gluten-Free Diet?
One of the biggest myths we hear about gluten is that everyone could benefit from a gluten-free lifestyle. While some people do suffer from Celiac Disease or Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity,... Read more...
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Six Reasons All Calories Are Not Created Equal in a Healthy Diet
When it comes to losing weight, the list of options seems to be endless—Atkins, Whole30, Paleo, and Ketogenic are just a few of the more popular diets today. Back in... Read more...