Omega Sport+ ™ (US/CA) is Flora’s latest oil blend creation. With classics like Udo’s Oil 3·6·9 Blend (US/CA) and newer formulations like 7 Sources (US) for vegan EPA and DHA, we knew that another oil blend would really have to bring something exciting and new to the table. Flora has been proud to sponsor various athlete ambassadors and trail races over the years and we wanted to iterate on a sport blend that was multi-faceted and not just providing fat for fuel.…
Confused by yeast? You’re in good company. The yeast that causes thrush has had 177 different names. Medical researchers couldn’t agree on a classification. For centuries, yeast research was like the parable of the blind men and the elephant: Clinicians saw and described very different things. The explanation? That yeast, which we now call Candida albicans, is a shape-shifter! Organisms capable of morphing, forming either round or stringy cells, are described as dimorphic. If that sounds adaptable, that’s only half…
3 Flora Teas to Sip this Fall When the leaves start to change color, fall is the perfect time to warm up with your favorite tea and pair with your Baobites Scones: Rooibos Chai (US/CA) In the palaces of ancient India, specialized doctors called Vaidyas mixed herbs, flowers, and spices into chai (tea) to treat the royal family. Flora’s traditional recipe, rich with organic rooibos, ginger, licorice root, and cinnamon bark, offers the same refreshing properties that once soothed kings…
Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic wellness system practiced in India for over 5000 years. Some favorite Ayurvedic principals include: • Know and embrace your essence and constitution • What heals, also prevents • Live in tune with nature • Connect with your body through exercise • Purify and cleanse • Think right, sleep well • Herbs work more powerfully in synergy Sustaining balance in one’s energy, personality, and physical body is considered vital, and attainable if one harnesses the healing…
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system of medicine from the Vedic culture. Called “the mother of healing”, Ayurveda uses many methods to maintain and restore health, vigor and vitality. In Ayurveda, sustaining a healthy balanced state is both a means and an end. It is recognized that the mind, body, and consciousness are connected and must work together to achieve equilibrium or heal. Ayurveda boasts the most developed herbal system in the world. Hundreds of medicinal herbs have been compiled…
Should we consider what our children eat as brain fuel for learning? Absolutely! Leading nutritional researchers are learning more every day about the power healthy foods have on growing bodies. A healthy diet and the right supplements can help to build a better brain and a stronger immune system. Frequent colds, anxiety, and low energy are becoming common symptoms in children. It’s easy to forget how stressful school can be for most kids, and a stressed body needs extra nutrients. As…
My son got new eye glasses this summer and ever since, he can’t wait to go back to school so that he can show them to his friends! I’m happy about his enthusiasm. Honestly, I’m relieved! You know, it’s awful to get a resistant, anxious or embarrassed child to go to school when they don’t want to. I have it easy actually. Some girls in my son’s class cry daily. I’ve read that anxiety is sending twice as many children…
Have you ever thought about your gallbladder when you last sat down to your favorite meal? No? Well, you’re not alone. This friend to our digestive system is commonly forgotten. Your gallbladder’s job is to store bile, which is made by the liver. And bile plays a big role in our digestion. It’s main job is to emulsify fat, but it also contains any fat soluble toxins the liver wants removed from the body. Emulsifying fat is a super important…
This sweet and crunchy salad is perfect for hot summer days when you can’t stand to turn the oven on. The salad is packed with spinach, julienned carrots, celery, banana chunks, raisins, shredded unsweetened coconut flakes, and walnuts. Tossed in a miso-ginger sauce: Print Salad with Miso-Ginger Sauce Ingredients 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp. agave 1 garlic clove 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger a pinch of cayenne 1 tbsp. Flora Sacha Inchi Oil (US/CA) 2 tbsp. Flora Sesame Oil…
I’m a nutritionist and I’m asked this question often—what is the most common problem you see? And the answer is easy—a fat deficiency. You may be thinking…fat deficiency?? In our high fat world, how is this possible?? Well, I’m a holistic nutritionist, and most of the people I see are already eating a pretty healthy diet. They’re enjoying lots of kale, brocolli, and everything healthy. They’re not your average fast food eater. But this issue applies across the board. Those…