Thrive Nutrition

Thrive Anniversary Event

2010-11-22T13:56:00.000-08:00

Thrive would like to thank everyone who came out to support the anniversary event. It was a great success!

Hope everyone enjoyed the samples of superfoods as well as the treats from Fresh cafe and Boon Burger.

Cannot wait until next year!

Twitter account

2010-11-09T16:37:00.000-08:00

Thrive is now on twitter!!!

Follow all the latest health news and trends.

Add us @thrivewinnipeg

Anniversary Event

2010-11-09T16:31:00.000-08:00

On November 20th Thrive will be celebrating its 2nd year in business. To mark this milestone there is going to be a store wide sales event.

Everything in the store will be 10% off.

There will be in store specials that can only be applied to the people who come down that day.

There will be product sampling and demos of different foods and supplements such as vitamin C, protein and sports shakes, superfoods and more!

To top the event off we will be raffling off gift baskets to the lucky customers who enter their names at the checkout counter. There baskets are full of supplements, teas, drinks, foods and more.

The event runs from 11-6pm on Saturday, November 20th.

Come by and check out the buzz.

More than 1 million people are deficient in Vitamin D. Are you one of them?

2010-08-25T11:33:00.001-07:00

More and more studies keep surfacing about the importance of Vitamin D for the human body. Recent research shows how it can influence up to 200 difference genes in the body. This means it is a vital component in regulating hormones, modulating the immune system and even decreasing the mutations or cancer causing cells in the body

For more info on the new report click the link below

Vitamin D

Lack of Sleep for Women can Lead to Weight Gain

2010-07-02T13:36:00.000-07:00

Not sleeping enough at night? Are the pounds beginning to pack on?

Recent studies published in the International Journal of Obesity has linked the two problems. They concluded that women between the ages of 40-60 who do not have healthy sleeping patterns tend to put on weight very easily and have difficulty losing it. They attribute the cause to be from a disruption in sleeping patterns that leads to a shift in hormones as well as altering the natural metabolic cycles the body goes through in a day.

Inconsistent sleep patterns do not allow the body to follow its natural rhythms thus the body needs to shift its efforts to correct this problem; the end result is a body that is out of sync. Some of the more noticeable changes a person will experience are increased stress levels, irritability, poor memory and weight gain.

The way to remedy these symptoms is to address the root of the problem: inconsistent sleep patterns.

Instead of using prescription sleeping pills, which are just sedatives in the end, one needs to approach it from a natural, holistic angle. Using Melatonin to reset your sleeping cycles is a great way to get back on track. Another approach is using soothing herbs such as Lemon Balm, Ashwaganda or Green Tea. All these work on the nervous system to "calm" the body and allow it to rest for a good nights sleep.

If you are not sure which ones would best suit your needs come down to Thrive to discuss them with Daniel.

Risks from protein powders

2010-06-22T14:59:00.000-07:00

A new report issued by Consumer Reports indicates that some protein powders on the market may contain high levels of toxins and chemicals. This story needs to be analysed and given some clarification.

First, it might be true that protein powders made from an animal source could potentially contain high levels of heavy metal that would pose a health risk. But the ones that were found to have high levels were brands that came from the

USA

. Canada has very tight inspection and testing measures in place to prevent this.

Second, animal sourced protein powders always risk having higher levels of additives compared to plant based sources. There is a major difference between the amount of chemicals and drugs used in raising animals to those used in plants. You will always get a "cleaner" product from plant than an animal source. Good protein powder alternatives are hemp, rice and pea protein which provide you with your proper protein intake for the day.

The only exception to this is a newer protein powder that is sourced from New Zealand. It comes from cows but the producers have guaranteed that it does not contain any hormones, chemical or heavy metals because the cows are raised in a very controlled or "organic" environment. They are marketing this as the "cleanest" protein available on the market. So far, all the tests have come back clean.

Finally, if you drink protein shakes as part of you nutritional goal make sure you consult with a Nutritionist or Dietician. Sales clerks at stores where protein powders are sold may not know the full risks associated with nutritional supplements and how they might affect a person. For example, no one should be consuming more than 3 shakes a day. The body still needs whole foods to function properly. If you just consumed shakes all day it would be too much for the body to handle. Remember - everything in moderation. If you do too much of anything there will always be a negative side to it.

For the full story and detail follow the link below

CTV News-Protein powders

Thrive Nutrition carries both the New Zealand protein powder and the plant based proteins. Come down and see which one best suits your needs.

Rolfing Demontration

2010-06-17T13:57:00.000-07:00

Saturday, June 19th between 1-4pm Thrive will be hosting an in store demonstration of the technique called Rolfing.

Rolfing is a "holistic system of soft tissue manipulation and movement education that organized the whole body in gravity. Claims include that clients stand straighter, gain height, and move better through the correction of soft tissue fixations or improper tonus".

This will be led by the talented and energetic Amy Lazer.

Come down to Thrive @ 755 Corydon and see first hand how it is done!

New Twitter account

2010-06-17T13:56:00.001-07:00

Thrive Nutrition now has joined Twitter. Be sure to follow us @ ThriveWinnipeg.

Look of recent updates and happenings.

Tweet away!

Good gut health for all

2010-04-29T14:36:00.000-07:00

Good gut health is vital for maintaining a health digestive system and immune system. One way to do this is to include more of something called probiotics into you diet. These are live, beneficial bacteria that live in our gut.
By adding more of them to the mix they help ward off the bad bacteria that also live in the intestines.
With their recent surge in popularity and uses you can find them in things like yogurt, orange juice and even cereals. Still, the more potent form is through an oral supplement. Taking in a pill form is usually 200 times stronger than in the food form.

To give you a better idea on how they work here is a clip showing how the probiotics in yogurt enter the body and start to work.

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO

If this is something you would like to take or want more info on feel free to contact me at support@thriveonline.ca

Veggies to protect the skin?

2010-04-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

A recent study conducted at Johns Hopkins University showed initial findings that broccoli extract may serve as an added protector of the skin from certain types of cancer and from harmful UV radiation. The active ingredients in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have been shown to act as powerful anti-carcinogens inside the body.

What does this mean?
These vegetables help protect the body against damaging free radical which are one of the main contributors to cancer causing mutations in cells. The test group that was fed the extract showed significantly lower rates of tumors and UV damage.

Along with these findings it has already been established that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli help to lower the rates of colon cancer. This benefit should also be another reason to increase your vegetable intake.

How can I benefits from this?
Here are a few of the cruciferous vegetables to add to your diet:

Broccoli
Cauliflower
Bok Choy
Kale
Turnip

They can be prepared any way you like. The idea is to have a few servings of these a week.

What's next?

The next question that should be addressed regarding skin cancer is: if cruiferous vegetable are beneficial for the skin when taken internally how much better might they be if they were applied topically in a cream or lotion form as a preventative approach.

2010-04-10T13:17:00.000-07:00

New research by market research group Decision Analyst found that North American Baby Boomers, aged 45 to 64, are much more likely to choose healthy ingredients and supplements than younger or older consumers. Some of the supplements they were more likely to take were omega 3 fish oils and anti-oxidant formulas. This comes as no surprise because both of these products help to maintain a healthy diet and contribute to the anti-aging effects boomers seek out.

Here is a list of products people aged 45-64 should consider taking on a regular basis:

Omega 3 fish oil
Vitamin D
Calcium & magnesium
Coenzyme Q10
Vitamin C
Digestive enzymes

With the right combination of products on can feel just as they did when they were in the prime of their life.

Consistency is the key

2010-04-03T08:27:00.000-07:00

According to a new poll, nearly two-thirds of Canadians have tried to loose weight within the past five years. The majority of them have failed, not reached their ideal goal or even put on more weight.

Some significant mistakes people made during their attempts were to not take the time to ask the right questions or stick with their initial plan. The people polled indicated that they tried several different approaches ( such as high protein, low-carb, or no fat diets) was well as a combination of different weight loss supplements. Most of these approaches were done with little to no thought on the long term maintenance and sustainability of them.

The best advice is to ask a health professional on what diet/meal plan will suit your lifestyle, age, fitness level and health in order to minimize the potential of failure. Also, if one was to consider using supplements to aid in the weight loss efforts make sure the right questions are asked ( i.e. safety, long term usage and compatibility) before wasting your money.

If nothing else, be sure to take your time in setting out your weight loss goals, be realistic with the amount you want to loose and ask as many questions needed until you feel comfortable with your approach.

More on vitamin D

2010-03-30T12:52:00.000-07:00

It seems like almost every few days a new study on the benefits of vitamin D emerges.
Recently, the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Panel on Dietetic Products concluded that "a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of vitamin D and contribution to the normal function of the immune system and healthy inflammatory response, and maintenance of normal muscle function”.

This just adds the ever mounting evidence supporting the importance of adequate amounts of vitamin D in the diet.

Now, all we need is for the health authorities in Canada to commission more studies and show Canadians how safe it is to take vitamin D supplements.

Bad taste in you mouth

2010-03-21T10:42:00.000-07:00

Recently, Kraft Foods Inc. announced that it will be lowering the amount of sodium in a number of its products by an average of about 10% over the next two years.

At first glance, this statement makes Kraft seem as though they are taking significant steps towards addressing and changing the issue of the high sodium content in their foods. But if you take a closer look at what they are doing and crunch some numbers, you would soon realize that this change has a small and almost insignificant impact on their overall sodium levels. Not to mention the clever marketing ploy to allow people to continue eating their products guilt free.

Here is the article for reference.

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/03/18/kraft-sodiumreduction.html#socialcomments

To give you a better idea of what the impact will be, here are some interesting facts.

· 1 cup of Kraft Cheese and Macaroni contains about 600mg of sodium.

On average people will eat about 2 cups of Mac and Cheese in one sitting. This equals to 1200mg of sodium or your recommended amount of sodium for the day!

By lowering this by 10%, all you are doing is shaving off about 120mg of sodium. This is so insignificant. You should be more worried about the 1080mg that you are eating and not the 120mg that you aren’t.

· If you try and eat other foods to equal the same amount of sodium in 2 cups of Mac & Cheese here is what you would have to consume:

o 1200 bananas or

o 6 Sirloin steaks or

o 12 glasses of milk or

o 40 potatoes

The point is, be mindful of what you are eating and how it compares to other foods. A bowl of Mac & Cheese can be eaten as a treat but not as a staple.

New studies that look at the benefits of Vitamin D

2010-03-07T09:04:00.000-08:00

Recently, the Globe and Mail reported on a new long term study underway that will hopefully put to rest the debate on how much vitamin D to take a day and the overall benefits of it.

Here is the article:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/two-studies-hope-to-test-the-benefits-of-vitamin-d-once-and-for-all/article1490123/

More of these studies need to be conducted not only to understand how vitamin D plays a role in our health but to show people that nutritional deficiencies can strike anyone and are not limited to underdeveloped/malnourished nations.
A better understanding of what we are putting in our bodies, why it is good for us and its effects on our health will allow everyone to make smarter choices and keep deficiencies at bay.

Are Fish Oil Pills Contaminated? - ABC News

2010-03-04T16:24:00.000-08:00

For all those who are concerned about the quality of fish oils you are taking please watch the video in the link below.

Are Fish Oil Pills Contaminated? - ABC News

Make sure you know that the brand you are taking is trusted and that the company conducts their own independent testing on the raw materials they receive.

Two trusted companies that sell fish oils are Genuine Health (O3mega) and Ascenta Health (NutraSea).

For more info feel free to contact me at 477-1606.

March is Nutrition Month

2010-03-04T15:52:00.000-08:00

The month of March is known for being the start of spring and a segue into summer. It is also referred to as the month for nutrition. You should use this reminder to start looking at your own eating habits and try to find ways to improve them.

Here is a quick and easy tip to improve your eating for the better.

Aim to have 3 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables a day. It is as simple as having 2 at each meal. Try it and see how you feel. I bet your digestion will improve and will experience more energy and stamina.