Organic Calendula Face and Body Cream made in Penticton, BC.

Calendula is known for its skin healing, renewing, soothing and softening qualities. Calendula cream is primarily used to treat skin age spots, diaper rash, eczema, skin irritations, bruises, burns and open wounds. Calendula improves neovascularization in tissue, or the growth of new tiny capillaries, which improves blood circulation and helps skin wounds heal.

It increases the speed of tissue repair for open wounds as well as for tissue injuries such as sunburn. The cream base has a soothing effect on surrounding tissue to aid relief from itching or pain. Calendula cream has also been recommended to treat minor frostbite. Specific studies have not been done to validate these uses.

Radiation treatments for cancer can cause sores and dermatitis at the radiation site. Calendula cream has been used by patients to soothe and help heal these skin conditions. Clinical studies have not been done to verify this use of calendula cream, but according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, homeopathic doctors recommend its use for this type of topical application.

Calendula cream seems to have anti-inflammatory properties, and it may be used to soothe muscle aches, cramps and sprains. The cream may also be used to treat hemorrhoids, according to UMMC, although studies for its use as an anti-inflammatory treatment have not been conducted.

*Made with organic calendula petals infused in sunflower oil, beeswax and essential oil blend. Handmade by Okanagan Herbals in Penticton BC. 

4oz

Cassava is a root vegetable. It consists of the underground part of the cassava plant.

Cassava is a tuber crop and is similar in shape to a sweet potato. Cassava grows in many countries and is a staple in the diet of around 800 million people worldwide.

Manufacturers make cassava flour as follows:

1. They grate the cassava into small pieces.
2. Next, they dry out the grated cassava.
3. Finally, they grind the dry, grated cassava until it forms a very fine powder.

Cassava flour features in a number of recipes. As cassava flour is gluten-free, people who avoid gluten can use it as a replacement for wheat flour in a variety of recipes. Many people consider it the most similar gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in terms of taste and texture. 

Cassava flour versus tapioca flour
Cassava flour and tapioca flour both come from the cassava root. However, there are some key difference between the two:

• The part of the plant they come from: Cassava flour contains the whole root, while tapioca flour is made up only of the starchy part of the root.
• Fiber content: Cassava flour contains more dietary fiber than tapioca flour.
• Calories: Cassava flour has fewer calories per serving than tapioca flour.
• Their use in recipes: Both flours work similarly in recipes. However, due to the higher fiber content of cassava flour, it can be more effective as a thickener.
• Their taste: Cassava flour has a more noticeable taste — it has a nuttier flavor in comparison to more plain-tasting tapioca flour.Uses

Here are some of the ways a person can use cassava flour:

• In baking: To replace wheat flour in a number of recipes, including: 
  • bread
  • muffins
  • cookies
  • cakes
  • brownies
• In pasta: To make pasta dough.
• Thickening: To help thicken a sauce, gravy, or pie filling.
• Farofa: This is a Brazilian dish that involves toasted cassava flour and is similar to couscous.
• Flatbreads: Cassava flour is great for making flatbreads and tortillas that a person could toast or grill.

Cassava flour does absorb more liquid than wheat flour. Therefore, a person may need to use slightly less cassava flour than they would use regular wheat flour in a recipe. 

Benefits of Cassava flour

Cassava flour contains carbohydrates, which are the main energy source for the body.

Cassava flour also contains resistant starch. These are starches that the small intestine does not digest.

Resistant starches work in a similar manner to dietary fiber. They pass from the small intestines into the colon where they begin to ferment.

Resistant starches promote gut health by fedding the beneficial gut bacteria as they ferment.

There are a number of possible health benefits to eating resistant starches in cassava flour, including:

Digestive and colon health

As the resistant starch in cassava flour ferments inside the colon, it feeds the healthy bacteria there. During this process, the starches turn into short-chain fatty acids.

One of these short-chain fatty acids is butyrate. Butyrate is an important component in the cells of the colon. 

Butyrate can also reduce the levels of inflammation inside the colon. This can help protect a person against a variety of digestive issues, such as inflammatory colorectal cancer and ulcerative colitis.

Insulin sensitivity

One 2012 study showed that resistant starch can increase a person’s insulin sensitivity. Cassava flour is high in resistant starch.

During the study, males who were overweight or had obesity ate 15–30 grams (g) of resistant starch each day. These males then showed increased insulin sensitivity in comparison to males who did not eat these resistant starches.

By increasing a person’s insulin sensitivity, resistant starches can play a role in preventing disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

During the study, female participants did not show the same results. More research is necessary to determine why.

Wild-Crafted from the Bay of Fundy, Canada. 

This Dulse is gathered by experienced hand-harvesters and sun-dried. This process ensures that the best seaweeds are harvested while also being gentle on the ecosystem. Harvested each season off the shores of Bay of Fundy on the east coast of Canada. We choose to sell the superior dulse from Dark Harbour.

Dulse Flakes are excellent added to salads or soups. How could you find a delicious food richer in minerals?

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Wild-Crafted from the Bay of Fundy, Canada.

This Dulse is gathered by experienced hand-harvesters and sun-dried. This process ensures that the best seaweeds are harvested while also being gentle on the ecosystem. Harvested each season off the shores of Bay of Fundy on the east coast of Canada. We choose to sell the superior dulse from Dark Harbour.

Dulse is excellent rinsed and added to salads or eaten as is. How could you find a delicious food richer in minerals?

NUTRITIONAL INFO

This year the dulse has increased in price due to a small harvest.

Organic, Raw and Sprouted Granola made In-house. 

Ingredients: Sprouted buckwheat, sprouted sunflower seeds, sprouted almonds, truly raw cashews, shredded coconut, raisins, goji berries, chia seeds, hemp nuts, raw honey and coconut oil

All certified or uncertified Organic

Certified Organic from Saskatchewan, Canada.

Cold-Pressed Hemp Oil has a light, nutty taste and is an excellent source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids. 

Hemp contains an ideal 1:3 ratio Omega-3 to Omega-6, determined to be the optimum requirement for long-term healthy human nutrition. It also contains, in lesser amounts, GLA, oelic acid and steriodonic acid. This combination of essential fatty acids is unique amongst edible seed oils. 

Hemp seed oil also provides an adequate supply of antioxidants (Vitamin E), carotene (precursor to Vitamin A), phytosterols, phospholipids and a number of minerals including calcium, magnesium, sulfur, potassium, phosphorus, along with modest amounts of iron and zinc. Hemp seed oil also provides a good source of chlorophyll.

Benefits:

• lower cholesterol levels
• lower blood pressure
• improve circulation
• enhance immunity
• increase metabolic rate
• reduce inflammation
• improve muscle recovery after workout
• nourish dry skin and scalp

Recommended Daily Consumption: 1 tablespoon/per 50lbs of body weight, for maintenance. Increase with greater activity and stress.

Oil Pulling: Swish 1 tbsp for 10-15 minutes, then spit it out. It is amazing for the teeth, gums, oral cavity and as a blood cleanser!

Wild-crafted from Okanagan Valley mountains.

The hives are put far from contamination sources and are located in spray-free zones, near conservation lands of wild flowers here in BC.

Unheated, pure & unpastuerized, no antibiotics. Bees are not fed sugar. Purchase of this product supports small-scale, local agriculture. Excellent light flavour.

Wild-Harvested Irish Moss from Peru

Wild-harvested, edible red seaweed from Peru (C. Chamissoi) Sun bleached in sea water and then dried. 

To make Irish Moss Paste:

1. Soak it overnight or longer and then rinse it well.
2. Put about 1/2 a cup of the moss with about 1 1/4 cup water in the blender.
3. Blend till it becomes a thick gelatinous consistency.
4. Then squeeze it through a nutmilk bag.
5. Place in glass bowl in refrigerator to set up. Irish moss paste will last in the refrigerator for a at least 10 days.

Benefits:

• Supports Digestion
• Supports Brain Health
• Boosts Immune Function
• May have Anti-Tumor Effects
• Improves Skin Health
• High in Iodine
• Aids Lung Health (Expectorant)
• Reduces Inflammation
• Increases Metabolism

*Irish Moss is basically flavorless and can be easily added to smoothie, juice and soup recipes or used as a thickener in sauces and raw desserts. 

"The cheesecake recipe we used called for a couple tbsps of the moss gel and it really made a big difference in the texture and quality of the dessert. I've made raw cheesecakes before, but they were really thick and almost too rich (all nuts). The one I made with irish moss had a lighter, creamier texture but also more structure (it holds itself together)".

Dehydrated Water Kefir Grains. 

Making naturally gut-healthy soda at home is as easy as mixing sugar into water - the Water Kefir Grains will do the rest.

Add fruit or juice for a refreshing drink that even kids love. Water kefir grains create a carbonated lacto-fermented beverage from sugar water, fruit juice, or coconut water. Incredibly easy to make, water kefir makes a fantastic non-dairy alternative to milk kefir and can be flavored to make a range of delicious beverages, or as an ingredient in many recipes!

This box contains 1 packet of traditional, heirloom-style water kefir grains. Rehydration period of 3-4 days with unchlorinated, unfluoridated water and coconut sugar is required before regular use. Cultures on the counter at 68 - 85 degrees F. Can be used to culture sugar water, fruit juice, and coconut water. Contains 5 grams. 

These dehydrated water kefir grains are good for 2 years or more.
 

Sea Tangle Kelp Noodles

Kelp Noodles are made from a sea vegetable farmed in South Korea and produced in the form of an easy to eat raw noodle in California.

Made of only kelp (a sea vegetable), sodium alginate (sodium salt extracted from a brown seaweed), and water, Kelp Noodles are fat-free, gluten-free, and very low in carbohydrates and calories.

Their noodle form and neutral taste allow for a variety of uses including salads, stir-fries, hot broths, and casseroles, while their healthful content provides a rich source of trace minerals including iodine, which kelp is well known for. Their unique texture completes the package, making Kelp Noodles a one-of-a-kind healthful and tasty alternative to pasta and rice noodles. Best of all, no cooking is required. Just rinse and add the noodles to any dish and they are ready to eat!

Sea Tangle Noodle Company told us they test their kelp noodles for both heavy metals and radiation and the kelp is found to be free from contaminants.

Caution: Shipping during subzero weather may freeze the noodles and ruin them.

Cerified Organic from Canada. 

Uncle Luke's Maple Syrup - Grade A Very Dark. Generally harvested at the very end of the maple season. Has strong maple flavour and darker color. 

Maple syrup is very mineral-rich containing high levels of magnesium, potassium, zinc, and iron, but it's been shown that very dark syrup boasts around 27% more total mineral content than amber syrup. In addition, very dark maple syrup also contains about 2 times the amount of phenols and antioxidants than lighter, amber syrup.

This is a heated product. Nothing added.

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Silver Grade, DoMatcha Green Tea from Japan.

DōMatcha® is 100% authentic Japanese stone-ground green tea, directly from Kagoshima and Uji, Kyoto where Japanese matcha originated. Dō (pronounced ‘doh’) is the Japanese symbol for ‘way’ or ‘journey’. DōMatcha® means ‘The Way of Matcha’. 

DōMatcha® green tea is shade-grown and only the finest and youngest top leaves are chosen. Immediately after harvesting, the leaves are carefully steamed to prevent the enzymes from oxidizing, they are then placed in specially designed facilities at zero degrees to keep them fresh all year round. Before grinding the leaves into Matcha, all the rough fibers, such as stems and veins, are removed to reduce any bitter flavor. Some producers use not only lower grade leaves but also include stems and other rough fiber to get more volume and reduce the costs. Needless to say that these practices result in a Matcha that is a much lower quality product, less vibrant green, and leaves a bitter flavor. Once the leaves have been de-stemmed and de-veined, they are then slowly ground between traditional granite stones, guaranteeing maximum protection by breaking the fiber naturally without overheating and ‘burning’ the powder. Powdered green tea that is produced outside of Japan is turned into powder by using hot air pressure which destroys the natural structure and overheats the green tea leaves.

This matcha has a high nutritional value, including the unique properties of L-theanine and catechins (antioxidants). Scores 1384 on the ORAC test Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity.

Benefits: Helps relieve stress, promotes natural weight loss, helps lower cholesterol, enhances memory, protects the liver and has anti-cancer properties. 

How to enjoy as a traditional whisked matcha. : Put ½-1 teaspoon of Matcha in a large cup or a drinking bowl and add a small amount of hot water (60-90ml – 2-3 oz). The ideal water temperature for DōMatcha is 80 C/ 176 F. Whisk in a quick, light zig-zag motion until a layer of green froth appears on the surface. After whisking, add more water if desired (up to 240ml/8oz). *Can also be used to make a latte, in a fruit smoothie, in raw desserts, or in baking!

We have two certified organic grades: Gold and Silver. Grade B (a.k.a. Premium) which is not certified organic but has been tested and found to have zero pesticide residue.

Ceremonial and Summer Harvest, DoMatcha Green Tea from Japan.

(This matcha arrives inside vacuum-sealed steel tins which are sealed with a removable aluminum pull-tab lid. Inside, the matcha is stored in a Food Safe pouch, with a small oxygen-absorbing pouch in with the matcha.) 

DōMatcha® is 100% authentic Japanese stone-ground green tea, directly from Kagoshima and Uji, Kyoto where Japanese matcha originated. Dō (pronounced ‘doh’) is the Japanese symbol for ‘way’ or ‘journey’. DōMatcha® means ‘The Way of Matcha’. Paying homage to the traditional tea ceremonies of Japan, only the finest, youngest tea leaves are selected for DōMatcha® Ceremonial. It is made from young, de-veined and de-stemmed shade-grown tencha tea leaves that are slowly stone-ground into a fine powder. *De-veining and de-stemming the tea leaves is labour intensive but removes most of the strong bitter taste found in most other matcha powders.

This matcha has a high nutritional value, including the unique properties of L-theanine and catechins (antioxidants). Scores 1384 on the ORAC test Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity.

Benefits: Helps relieve stress, promotes natural weight loss, helps lower cholesterol, enhances memory, protects the liver and has anti-cancer properties. 

Ideal to enjoy as a traditional whisked matcha. : Put ½-1 teaspoon of Matcha in a large cup or a drinking bowl and add a small amount of hot water (60-90ml – 2-3 oz). The ideal water temperature for DōMatcha is 80 C/ 176 F. Whisk in a quick, light zig-zag motion until a layer of green froth appears on the surface. After whisking, add more water if desired (up to 240ml/8oz).

Certified Kosher, Certified Organic in Canada, Certified Organic in the USA, Certified Organic in Japan, Certified Organic Internationally

Ohsawa Organic Miso from Japan.

A richly flavored, full-bodied savory miso, that is a daily staple food for good eating. Delicious in miso soup, sauces, casseroles and stews, or blended with lighter misos for a uniquely new flavor!

Considered the gold standard for excellent miso. Made by the revered Yamaki Company, who makes Ohsawa® Nama® Shoyu, its flavor is unsurpassed. With this unpasteurized miso you can rest assured that you are receiving all the nutritional benefits of this living food.

High in essential amino acids and loaded with beneficial bacteria and living enzymes that aid digestion and assimilation, miso is traditionally considered to be a food that promotes good health and a long and happy life.

Made with 100% organic ingredients and pure mountain spring water. It is naturally aged in cedarwood kegs through at least two summer seasons to develop its full-bodied flavor. Country of Origin - Japan

Ingredients: Organic whole soybeans, Organic barley or brown rice, spring water, sea salt, and koji

Organic, Macrobiotic, Vegan, Kosher

Certified Organic from Japan.

The Only Soy Sauce that's Fresh and Alive!

The spring water used to make Ohsawa® Organic Nama® Shoyu comes from a small Japanese mountain village called Kamiizumi (“God Spring”). Dr. Masaru Emoto, Director of the Hado Institute in Tokyo and author of Hidden Messages in Water, has water crystal photographs from this spring that reflect its beneficial effects. Optimal well-being literally comes from good vibrations. When we take in good vibrations, they correct distorted frequencies within our cells, assisting our health and healing. Kamiizumisui water has been filtered through Chichibu paleozoic granite strata slowly for 1,400 years. It is scientifically proven to be “rare water, full of life-energizing force,” with twice the surfactant potency and 18% more enzyme activity than ordinary water. Its pH is very close to that of the human body. Enjoy Ohsawa® Organic Nama® Shoyu’s full-bodied flavor and exquisitely delicate bouquet, whether you’re using it at the table or in cooking.

• Unpasteurized - Fresh & Alive!

• Made with mountain spring water

• Naturally low in sodium

• Naturally aged over two summers in 150-yr-old cedar kegs

• No added alcohol or preservatives

Ingredients: Organic whole soybeans, mountain spring water, Organic whole wheat, sea salt, and aspergillus oryzae (koji).

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size 1 Tbsp

Servings per container about 63

Calories 10

Total Fat 0g (0%)

Sodium 720mg (30%)

Total Carbohydrates 1g (0%)

Protein 1g

Wild-Crafted Neem Seed Oil from India. 

This is premium Neem oil. Wild-crafted, cold pressed from carefully stored seeds* of the Neem tree. This oil is perfect for skin care, animal care & herbal use or as an agricultural spray. It is rich in all the liminoids and compounds that have earned Neem oil it's title as A Tree For Solving Global Problems. The oil is guaranteed free of aflatoxin* which is a fungus that can grow on poorly cleaned or stored seeds. It has a strong garlic/nutty aroma - unpleasant to some but loved by those who have experienced it's healing and protective powers.

Certified Organic In Glass Bottles from Peru.

Very High Quality, Extra Virgin, Kosher, 1st pressing, Cold Pressed, Unfiltered, Eco Harvested.

Olivico won the BIOL PRIZE, for the best organic extra-virgin olive oil worldwide, awarded according to the international jury panel test and the results of a chemical analysis.

It is important to realize that not one olive oil is alike. Due to the characteristics of land, weather, collection method, treatment process, and variety of olives the result is an infinite diversity of oils.

Olivico extra virgin olive oil is characterized by it’s wonderful and intense flavor. Manual harvesting of olives allows us to pick the olives at just the right time. They are immeditately taken to the press for optimum results.

Cold pressing is carried out in order to retain the fruit biological properties (nutritional, medicinal values, etc.) With an acidity of 0.2 to 0.5 and a peroxides level lower than 10, we guarantee the excellent quality of our oil. Olivico olive oil is made from a blend of different olive varieties.

We have the Sevillana, Arbequino, Lecchino, and Empeltre which provide the characteristic taste, aroma, and color of Olivico.

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Certified Organic from Peru.

These jumbo ripe Botija Olives from Olivico Farm in Peru have been dried at low temperatures (below 110 degrees farenheit) and spiced with a selection of organic herbs: oregano, tarragon and thyme.

All the natural oil of the olive is intact, very juicy. This is a premium olive grown on the coastal desert plains of southern Peru. Ecologically cultivated, hand-picked & packed with extraordinary care. Dried Botija Olives are fermented first in a sea salt pond for 3+ months then rinsed, dried and seasoned.

Rice Bran Solubles are made from the bran and germ leftover when brown rice is husked to make white rice. The water-soluble components of the bran are then enzymatically extracted, leaving you with one of the most nutritionally dense superfoods available! Loaded with B vitamins, tocotrienols (vitamin E), CoQ10, and many other vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, they are a great addition to your daily smoothies, cereal, or even baked goods. 

Ingredients: Stabilized Rice Bran and Germ (the most nutrient dense part of rice), separated from insoluble fibre without heat or chemicals. Kosher and Non GMO.

Smoothie: Blend in water 1-2 cups RBS, Almond Butter, Coconut Milk Powder, 2 Bananas and a squirt of Stevia or Honey. Flavour with cocoa or fruit. (serves 4 or 6)

Rice bran solubles are known for their ability to nourish the skin, lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and even regulate blood sugar as seen in a study published by the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. They may be also be helpful in the prevention of arthritis, cancer, peripheral neuropathy and cardiovascular disease. 

"Until recently, Vitamin E was thought to be composed of several TOCOPHEROLS, the most powerful form of which is ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL. Vitamin E is of great nutritional importance. 
All body tissues, especially the adrenal and pituitary glands, have high concentrates of Vitamin E, but storage is mainly in the muscles, fatty tissues, and liver. Recently, a new class of compounds related to the TOCOPHEROLS has been discovered, and these compounds are called TOCOTRIENOLS. According to a noted expert in the field of Vitamin E research, ALPHA-TOCOTRIENOL is 40-60 times more potent than ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL. At the present time, there are four named TOCOTRIENOLS. An additional 20 unnamed TOCOTRIENOLS have been discovered. By way of example, DELTA-TOCOTRIENOL is 200 times more potent than ALPHA-TOCOTRIENOL."

Pregnant women must have adequate Vitamin E while fetus is forming to avoid narrowing of the body, cleft palate, crowded teeth, barrel chest and even muscular dystrophy. It is absolutely essential to health.

Food is the only way to get vitamins.

Vitamin E- understanding tocopherols and tocotrienols

Tocotrienols and Breast Cancer    

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Stevia Liquid extract is the Ideal Liquid Sweetener for Those Who Wish to Avoid Refined Sugar 250 Times Sweeter Than Sugar Natural Sweetener With No Carbs Perfect Substitute to Avoid Refined Sugars Convenient Liquid Form Certified organic

Certified Organic from Japan.

A deep color, rich consistency and more complex bouquet when compared with nama shoyu, so it retains its flavor better in longer cooking styles. Full-bodied and savory, a little tamari goes a long way in marinades, vegetable dishes, stews, sauces and salad dressings. Traditionally brewed in cedar kegs, made using the same time-honored methods that have been passed down for generations.

Ingredients: Organic whole soybeans, water, sea salt, organic distilled sake(water, rice, aspergillus oryzae), aspergillus oryzae

Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size 1 Tbsp (15mlg)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g (0%)
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 860mg (36%)
Total Carbohydrate 2g (1%)
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g

Organic, Raw and Sprouted Trail Mix made In-house.

Ingredients: Sprouted walnuts, sprouted almonds, truly raw cashews, pumpkin seeds, raisins, mango, dates, banana, goji berries with herb seasoning and gluen-free tamari.

Store in the fridge or freezer.