Place ½ cup of roasted sesame seeds, squeeze ½ lemon, 1tsp sea salt and ¼ cup olive oil in a food processor.
Blend until paste.
Add 5 cloves crushed garlic, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, 2 Tbsp chili flakes, ½ tsp black pepper, squeeze in the other ½ lemon, and 1 can drained & rinsed organic chickpeas.
Blend and slowly add approx. ¼ cup water to desired consistency.
Garish with paprika.
Enjoy!
The #1 new superfood is BEE POLLEN. It is loaded with nutrition, helps increase energy, fights acne and alleviates depression. Are you looking to improve your metabolism and weight loss efforts? Then bee pollen is a must have superfood for you. It will help you to eat less food and to balance cravings. It is the perfect anti-wrinkle food with high levels of collagen repairing Vitamin C and skin protecting Vitamin E, which provides an internal form of sun protection. It supplies B Vitamins assisting with stress relief, hormone balancing, and cleansing toxins from the body. Bee pollen makes a perfect snack – try it with 2 tbsp yogurt and 1 tsp bee pollen. Please note: If you have a known or suspected pollen or bee allergy, avoid this product. If you are new to it, start with 1tsp a day, or every few days.
Martina Vantuchova
www.martinavantuchova.com
A simple rule of thumb is half your body weight in ounces. It’s safe to say most people probably aren’t drinking that much, and almost no one is drinking too much. “But how do I actually do it?” Here are a few tips to help you make the change: Eat more vegetables. They’ve got water built in. Make your total consumption visible. Fill a large bottle with your daily goal amount, and try to finish it all in a day. Something that holds 2 litres is a good place to start. Tie water to another habit. Making your morning coffee? Drink a glass of water. Having a glass of wine? Drink a glass of water. Taking a bathroom break? Drink a glass of water. Replace another beverage with water. Drink water instead of pop, alcohol, coffee, juice or milk.
Dr. Ruth Hitchcock, East St. Paul Family Chiropractic
www.espfamilychiro.com
Optima Organics is a new ‘Made in Manitoba’ Natural Skin Care Company that uses only natural high impact ingredients. Enhanced with Sophisticated Skin Nutrients and essential oils, Optima Organics will give you the results that you are looking for in a skin care line – without any of the chemicals. Created by two Manitoba women; (1) a skin care specialist for over 20 years that has seen the damaging results from chemicals being used from facial products, and (2) a natural alchemist and skin care manufacturer from Manitoba, that were fed up with products claiming to be natural but laden with hidden harmful chemicals. Together we have created a truly all-natural face care cream.
Cheryl Fedeluk
www.currentexpressions.ca
As a cancer survivor, I understand how difficult the experience can be. First, you are dealing with a devastating diagnosis and the uncertainty of what the future may hold. On top of all the doctor appointments, there is the challenge to find products and services that are safe. For women, hair loss may occur and one might want a wig or a scarf to wear. During radiation, one’s skin may become hypersensitive; soothing skin care is required, but you don’t know where to find it. Visiting a number of places to find what you need is a struggle. Opening at the end of June, there will be a compassionate and convenient location, a one-stop shop, to find all your needs. From specific skin care lines created for cancer patients, non-toxic and non-carcinogenic cosmetic and nail care lines, wigs, prosthetics, and mastectomy clothing lines, safe aesthetics, massage, lymphatic drainage, and other supportive programs.
Tara Torchia-Wells
www.theunexpectedgift.ca
Survive Summer Outdoor Spray. Created to keep you cool and refreshed during the heat of summer with NO harsh chemicals! A delightful blend of essential oils, soy bean oil and Aloe Vera Juice! Simply spray on to exposed skin and massage well. Soy bean oil has been endorsed by Health Canada as an effective bug repellent and it also contains a natural SPF factor of 15. Great for camping, golfing, sitting around the outdoor fire, hiking and anytime you are outdoors! The essential oils help to keep the skin cool, decrease perspiration and can limit oil production of the skin. Safe for children and pets!
Sue Mazur
www.aromaticearth.ca
Try Tea Tree Oil – For athlete’s foot, reach for tea tree oil, an extract of the leaves of an Australian tree. It appears to have antiseptic properties and may work as well as or better than over-the-counter antifungal products. Apply a light coating of the oil to affected areas two to three times a day; continue for a week or two after symptoms disappear.
Sandy Lefley, Juice Plus
www.slefley.canada.juiceplus.com
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease or Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a fatal, rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease that affects approximately 3,000 Canadians and more than 289 Manitobans. Over the past twelve years, the Manitoba Walks for ALS have raised over $1.5 Million dollars to help support Research, Client Services and Education for Manitobans living with ALS/MND. Last year’s event in Winnipeg was a huge success with more than 1600 people participating, helping to raise over $210,000. This year’s goal is $250,000. Visit our website to register as an individual, team or just sponsor someone in the walk on June 20. Your donations allow the ALS Society of Manitoba to lend equipment and learning resources, and to offer services such as support groups, client services coordination, caregiver days, and more.
www.alsmb.ca
A healthy alternative; Gluten free, not much maple syrup and full of a vegetable. What’s not too love?!
Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
150g dark chocolate (or use raw cacoa poweder and 100g coconut oil)
50g coconut oil melted
100 ml maple syrup
2 eggs
100g ground hazlenuts or almonds
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp. (pref raw) cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon or cardamom
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325ºF. Steam the sweet potato. Break the chocolate into pieces and melt over a saucepan of hot water. Drain sweet potato and mash well, set aside to cool. Take choc off heat and add melted coconut oil and maple syrup. Stir chocolate mixture into sweet potato mash, then add all the other ingredients. Bake in a lined tin for approx. 30 minutes. Allow to cool and cut into squares.
Kalee Mund
www.kaleemund.com
Are you looking for someone to help you with your health issues and don’t know where to turn? Are you looking for NEW health, wellness, lifestyle and business solutions? Locally grown organic foods? Products made in your province? How do you know who is right for you? Welcome to the home of Wellnessnews – Choices for Healthy Living™ – comprehensive Health and Wellness Directory. Our goal is to develop a resource that will serve as a gateway for holistic and eco-friendly ideas, products and services! This newly launched DIRECTORY is showcased on the Wellnessnews.ca website. Utilize this free guide and check back daily for your Community Based local businesses! We are an expanding local organization representing holistic professionals, practitioners and businesses. We encourage and promote healthy living, and support the professionals and businesses that make it possible. Together, we can make a difference!
Michelle S Fondin. Build Optimal Energy and Health in Body, Mind, and Spirit Ever wondered why you’re feeling out of balance, stressed-out, sick, and exhausted but still can’t sleep? Western medicine often ignores the underlying issues that can lead to fatigue, illness, and disease, but there is a way to revitalize your body and mind without drugs or dangerous side effects. Ayurveda, the “science of life,” is a complete wellness system that includes all that we associate with medical care – prevention of disease, observation, diagnosis, and treatment – as well as self-care practices that are generally absent from Western medicine. This truly holistic approach considers not just diet, exercise, and genetics but also relationships, life purpose, finances, environment, and past experiences. In this thorough and practical book, Michelle Fondin guides you gently through self-assessment questions designed to zero in on your needs and the best practices for addressing them, such as eating plans, addiction treatment, detoxification, and techniques for improving relationships. She outlines steps you can take, with minimal cost, to heal common ailments such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, excess weight, anxiety, and depression. These time-tested methods for body, mind, and spirit wellness offer benefits to anyone at any age.
www.michellefondin.com
