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School is back in session, and you know what that means! Busy mornings rushing to get the kids ready, and stressing over the quickest breakfast you can make for them. Think pouring a bowl of processed sugar-laden cereal or hitting the drive-thru is the only thing you’ve got time for? Think again - because fast food doesn’t have to mean unhealthy food! We’ve got a simple, quick and healthy breakfast smoothie recipe you can make in under a minute to give your kids the grade A fuel they need to be grade A students! Packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats, fibre, 39 fruits and veggies, prebiotics and probiotics - breakfast doesn’t get much healthier than this!

How many times have you cancelled plans because of an unexpected “bug” in your stomach, or because you felt just a tad under the weather? Or have you ever had some sort of infection that took forever to heal? These are some signs of a weak immune system, and you might be making things worse without realizing it.

62 million Americans & 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders. Considering how widespread this problem is we often take for granted that our digestive system is the doorway to the body, and supporting it is essential for one’s well-being.

A tasty drink that heals the gut! Our intestinal cells use glutamine as their main fuel source. Glutamine heals the gut & helps with gastrointestinal issues like leaky gut, IBS, & IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), while balancing the gut’s microbial community. Collagen is another gut superfood that heals & prevents the breakdown of the intestinal lining. Taken together, both Collagen & Glutamine provide the healing one-two punch our guts need.

Approximately 30% of women experience some hair loss before reaching age 50. Although your hair loss may be age-related suboptimal nutrient intake, stress, and hormonal issues may all have an impact - check your sex hormones, adrenals, thyroid, etc.

A refreshing & tasty slushy that packs a healthy punch! The 3 amino acids Leucine, Isoleucine & Valine, are known collectively as Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA). BCAAs are the most abundant amino acids in the body. These aminos play the most prominent role in stimulating muscle growth while providing some added energy during intense bouts of exercise. So after an intense workout, go home fire up the blender & enjoy!

Should You Take Supplements to Meet Nutritional Requirements? As an everyday person trying to live a healthier life, consuming an adequate amount of daily vitamins is important for optimal health. Yes, making a lifestyle change can be a challenge. You may be wondering how you can meet the daily nutritional requirements with food alone. Can this really happen? At North Coast Naturals we care about your health, and that’s why we are going to outline how nutritional deficiencies can affect your health—and how supplements play a role in meeting these important needs.

Smoothie lovers indulge your taste buds with this delicious Breakfast Power Smoothie. For those summer mornings when you need that extra get up and go, use this recipe to kickstart your day.

Summer is finally here, and with it glorious sunlight. We all recognize the importance of sunlight, but the research highlighting it’s benefits will amaze you! Like all things in life, too much of a good thing can be bad. Read on if you want to take full advantage of sunlight – safely.