What you should know about GMOs

To many, the term “genetically modified food” may sound unappealing. This is especially true if you are someone who values natural products and eating healthy. But what is it about GMO foods that makes them so controversial? Why choose non-GMO? Here’s what you need to know to make informed food choices that support your values…

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The Complete Coffee Guide: Everything you Need to Know

Happy Fair Trade Month & Belated International Coffee Day! October 1st was International Coffee Day, and October is Fairtrade Month. While we might be a little late in honouring it, it is never too late to celebrate such a beloved beverage across the globe. Not to mention all the people involved in coffee production, from…

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3 Diabetic-Friendly Recipes for Diabetes Awareness Month in November

World diabetes month focuses on the prevention and management of diabetes. According to Diabetes Canada, it is a time when communities across the country team up to bring awareness and urge action to tackle the diabetes epidemic. Today, one in three Canadians has diabetes or prediabetes. Those at age 20 now face a 50% chance…

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4 Ways to Help Kids Manage Stress and Anxiety

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During these uncertain times, we may be feeling overwhelmed and increased stress and anxiety. Children especially have had to adapt quickly to a whole new school year after spending months at home and away from their classmates and teachers. It is essential to understand some common and not-so-common signs that may indicate your child feels…

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Three Vegan Recipes to Munch on While Celebrating World Vegan Month

November is World Vegan Month, and what better way to celebrate than sharing some delicious vegan recipes to try out! Why do people become Vegans? People become vegan for many different reasons. Ultimately, the decision to go vegan is a very personal experience. Whatever the reason may be, there are a few benefits of doing…

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5 Tasty Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your Shopping List

The holidays are quickly approaching, and the team at Nature’s Emporium has pulled together lovely holiday gift baskets! They are made using some of our favourite living-well ingredients. Here are a few tasty and nutritious gift ideas for anyone on your shopping list! Our gift baskets are available at all of our four locations. Be…

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3 Delicious Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes to Sweeten Your Holiday Season

This holiday season, we’re thinking outside the cookie dough! Our team of nutrition and dessert experts created three new holiday dessert recipes! These take holiday flavours to the next level! If you’re not up to baking or just don’t have the time, don’t worry! All of our stores will be fully stocked with plenty of…

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Holiday Beverages: Mocktails, Smoothies & Lattes

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We’ve whipped up three holiday-themed beverages. First up is a mocktail, one smoothie, and one latte, that will all be sure to please your taste buds and put you in the holiday spirit! We also have our seasonal beverages available at our Jiuseppe’s Café if you don’t feel like doing the work! Stop by one…

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