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9 Foods That Combat Inflammation

9 Foods That Combat Inflammation

Inflammation can be both good and bad. On one hand, it helps your body defend itself from infection and injury. On the other hand, chronic inflammation can lead to weight...
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Collagen: Marine vs. Bovine vs. Plant Based

Collagen: Marine vs. Bovine vs. Plant Based

There are over 16 types of collagen in the human body, with Types I, II, II and IV being the most abundant, making up one third of the protein in...
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Protein Alternatives | AURA HEALTH = HAPPINESS BLOG POST

Protein Alternatives

Protein provides us with the building blocks of life — helping us make muscle, connective tissue, hair, blood, enzymes, neurotransmitters, and more. It is important that we’re consuming enough of...
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Protein – How Much? | AURA HEALTH = HAPPINESS BLOG POST

Protein – How much?

Protein is the fundamental building material our body uses to first breakdown into amino acids, so that any one of the 50,000 different proteins can be manufactured that we need....
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Plant Based Protein AURA HEALTH = HAPPINESS BLOG

Plant Based Protein

So many people struggle to even think of all the protein alternatives there are if they don’t eat meat. A huge misconception is that meat based protein is needed for strength and...
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Toxins – Xenoestrogens | AURA HEALTH = HAPPINESS BLOG POST

Toxins – Xenoestrogens

In Canada as of March 2020, there is more than 28000 ‘domestic substances’ and 49000 ‘non-domestic substances. Domestic substances are those that have been identified, imported, and used in Canada,...
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Estrogen Dominance | AURA HEALTH = HAPPINESS BLOG POST

Estrogen Dominance

72% of women experience the symptoms of estrogen dominance, but very few understand what’s causing these issues. These afflicted women might be dealing with any of the following: fibroids, lumpy...
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Healthy Pregnancy | AURA HEALTH = HAPPINESS BLOG POST

Healthy Pregnancy

You have conceived your child. Congratulations! Truth be told, your heart, brain and body, your entire life will be changed forever.  Let us please look at this from a pure,...
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Long Term Fertility | AURA HEALTH = HAPPINESS BLOG

Long Term Fertility

Making a baby may seem like it is a straightforward process, but if you have ever tried to conceive — or witnessed one of your girlfriends trying to do so — then you know that getting pregnant is not always as simple as it is made out to be! Many women will or have already experienced heartbreak(s) through different...
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Fertility Tips | AURA HEALTH = Happiness Blog

Fertility Tips

“Back in the day” traditional fertility practices consisted of cultures feeding newly married couples a particular meal on their wedding night in order to increase the couple’s reproductive chances. While one meal alone may not be sufficient, many meals throughout a period of time leading up to a desired conception...
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Fats and Brain Health | AURA HEALTH = HAPPINESS Blog Post

Fats and Brain Health

We are all concerned to some degree about any decline in our overall mental performance, memory and cognition. We can visibly see this spectrum with our aged population ranging from those who are super witty or ‘still with it’ to those who unfortunately suffer with cognitive ailments such as Alzheimer’s and dementia...
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Should I Take Collagen + Biotin Together?

Should I Take Collagen + Biotin Together?

Anti-aging /products/ specials /plant-based According to the National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health, many Americans are seeking to live a healthy lifestyle and look great! We are spending nearly $13 billion a year to keep our bodies in tip-top condition with healthy supplements...
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Number of Meals a Day | AURA Nutrition HEALTH = HAPPINESS BLOG

Meal Timing

How many meals make for optimal health? When it comes to our health & wellness, it is important to understand the fundamental differences between 3 structured meals a day versus grazing throughout the day on 5 – 6 smaller meals. 5 – 6 meals...
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Collagen plays protective role during pancreatic cancer development | AURA Media + Event Post

Collagen plays protective role during pancreatic cancer development

Contrary to long-held beliefs, Type I collagen produced by cancer-associated fibroblasts does not promote cancer development but instead plays a protective role in controlling pancreatic cancer progression, reports a new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD...
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Seed Cycling – Better Hormones AURA Nutrition Blog

Seed Cycling – Better Hormones

In most cases, when someone talks of hormone imbalance concerns, the first and most common go-to treatment plan is birth control pills, HRT, hormone creams and other related avenues. Not...
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Introduction to Fats | AURA Nutrition HEALTH = HAPPINESS BLOG

Introduction to Fats

A common belief held by many is that fats are “bad/dangerous” for us. In the past, we were told that dietary fat deposits onto arteries, constricts blood vessels, and causes...
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Does Collagen Work, Collagen Product Review & Guest Dr. Jade Teta | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G

Does Collagen Work, Collagen Product Review & Guest Dr. Jade Teta | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G

Knowledge bomb: What is collagen? Does it work? Product review: Transparent vs. non-transparent collagen companies. Guest Segment: Dr. Jade Teta Dr. Jade Teta is an author, entrepreneur, doctor of natural...
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Adding collagen to your diet helps with anti-aging, caring for bones and connective tissue

Adding collagen to your diet helps with anti-aging, caring for bones and connective tissue

In her weekly Ask the Nutritionist column, Nonie De Long discusses various collagen products that will take your health to the next level.   Dear Nutritionist, I read your article...
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Why I’m Taking a Collagen Supplement Even Though I’m Vegetarian | AURA Nutrition

Why I’m Taking a Collagen Supplement Even Though I’m Vegetarian

I officially became a vegetarian at age 19, although I had been grappling with the idea for years before that. The idea of eating meat never really appealed to me. I remember for any sort of celebration in my family, my mom would excitedly announce..
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How Does Soy fight againstBreast Cancer?

How Does Soy Fight Against Breast Cancer?

Soy has become a food that is increasingly controversial. Depending on where you look, you will find differential opinions on whether it is healthy or detrimental to our health. Just...
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Summer Skin Care 101: 5 Tips for Glowing Skin

Summer Skin Care 101: 5 Tips for Glowing Skin

5 TIPS FOR GLOWING SKIN 1. LIGHTEN UP YOUR ROUTINE If you’re not wearing a winter coat, why should your skin? The heat and humidity of summer naturally add a...
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AURA's Commitment | AURA Blog

AURA's Commitment

(Photo Credit:  http://reappropriate.co/) AURA's Commitment A note from our Co-Founder, Kate Marshall: "Last week, we paused all communication and content to make space for something so much bigger than AURA...
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AURA Nutrition Blog Post: MCT Oil vs. Power: What's the Difference?

MCT Oil vs. MCT Powder: What’s the Difference?

One of the most common questions I usually get about MCTs is what’s the difference between MCT oil and MCT powder? Which is better for my body? Medium-chain triglycerides are...
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The Powerful Health Benefits of the Forgotten Superberry | AURA Nutrition Blog

Red Raspberries: The Powerful Health Benefits of the Forgotten Super Berry

Although often overshadowed by cousins blue and straw,  raspberries boast some potentially pretty amazing health benefits. Let’s take a deeper look at the scientific research surrounding this overlooked berry. Nutritional...
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immune boosting nutrition for this year's flu season | AURA Nutrition Blog

Immune Boosting Nutrition for this Year’s Flu Season

With concerns growing around the Coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are looking for ways to boost their immunity. The best ways to increase your immune system and help prevent...
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Lentein: A Plant Based Superfood | AURA Nutrition Blog

Lentein: A Plant Based Superfood

AURA’s brand-new product, Faultless, is exciting most of the staff here at AURA Nutrition and here are some reasons why you should be excited too. What is Faultless – Plant Based...
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Why Supplementation is Important | AURA Nutrition Blog

Why Supplementation is Important

For many of us, the idea of taking supplements can be quite daunting. There are so many to choose from, with differing doses and an abundance of conflicting messages, not...
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Embrace Your Inner Hygge

Embrace Your Inner Hygge

In 2016, a new word took the world by storm. You might have heard of it before or seen it plastered all over social media often paired with pictures that...
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5 Science–Backed Tips to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

5 Science–Backed Tips to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays

I don’t know about you, but the holidays are definitely my favourite time of the year.  The food is good, it’s a time to reconnect with family, and people are...
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Whey Women Need Collagen AURA Nutrition

Why Women Need Collagen

  The female body is so amazing and complex. As a woman and a nutritionist, I am aware of how often my nutritional needs do and will change during different...
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A Close–Up on Collagen | AURA Nutrition

A Close–Up on Collagen

Collagen -- you might have heard of it before; you might even already be using it. But what exactly is collagen and why is everyone talking about it? Here I...
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Suffering from “MOM BRAIN”? We have the answer | AURA Nutrition Blog

Suffering from “MOM BRAIN”? We have the answer

Forgetfulness, mood swings, missed appointments, minor breakdowns -- if you’re a mom chances are these are all too familiar. You might think it's nothing out of the ordinary or write...
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Collagen–Call-Out | AURA Nutrition Blog

Collagen Call–Out

Like retinol or squalane, collagen is one of those skin-care buzzwords we know is good for us but aren't necessarily sure why. For starters, collagen is a protein our body naturally produces that's linked to healthy skin and connective tissues (FYI: the rate at which we make collagen decreases by one percent per year after age 30...
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Protein: Is It For Me Or Bodybuilders?

Protein: Is It For Me Or Bodybuilders?

What is Protein’s Function Our Bodies? Protein is important in the body. Every single cell of your body contains protein so, I’d say it is a very, very important macronutrient. Protein is a team player and exists just about everywhere in the body. To start off, it is a component of each and every cell, it acts as the building blocks for bones, cartilage, muscles and contributes to hormones and other chemicals made in the body.
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Fat: Harmful or Helpful

Fat: Harmful or Helpful

What is a Healthy Fat and How Do I Add It to My Diet? When we look at types of fats, there are two major groups; saturated and unsaturated. Within each of these categories, there are several different kinds. Most of the good guys fall under the unsaturated category. Both polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids have numerous health benefits.
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What is the Deal with Macros? | AURA Nutrition

What is the Deal with Macros?

Counting macros can help to get a fuller picture of the nutritional value of the food you eat.   Since macronutrient's main purpose is to provide the body with energy in the form of calories, let me start off with a definition of calories. As the Webster dictionary defines the word, it is a measure of heat energy.
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A Fool proof Way to Choose A Protein Power | AURA Nutrition

A Fool Proof Way to Choose a Protein Powder

Everyone's body, goals and nutrition requirements are unique. With that said, my guess is you're reading this blog because you want to better your health. That is where I come in. We can break the selection of protein powder down into a simple checklist! Doubts? Keep reading and I will prove it to you.
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A Guide for Women: Are You Getting Enough Protein? | AURA Nutrition

A Guide for Women: Are You Getting Enough Protein?

Protein is important in the body. Every single cell of your body contains protein so, I’d say it is a very, very important macronutrient. Protein is a team player and exists just about everywhere in the body.
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11 High-Fiber Foods That You'll Actually Enjoy! | AURA Nutrition

11 High-Fiber Foods That You'll Actually Enjoy!

You know you need to eat more fibre. You know the reasons why from bikini bod to just better overall health. What & Why are easy, the snag sometimes is How. Porridge? UGH. Here are 11 high-fibre foods that you’ll always look forward to: 1. Half-Cup Chia Seeds = 150% of RDA
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Crushing It (5 Ways to Stay on Track with Workouts) | AURA Nutrition

Crushing It: 5 Ways to Stay on Track with Workouts

The alarm clock hasn’t gone off yet. You peek at it and know it’s about to screech. You’re tired, need a vacation… for a month… At this point the options...
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Smoothies vs. Juicing | AURA Nutrition

Smoothies vs. Juicing

The pros and cons of life. Everything seems to have them, don’t they? Here’s what you need to know about smoothies versus juicing. JUICING PROS: 5–10x more vegetables than you...
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Welcome to Your AURA | AURA Nutrition Blog

Welcome to Your AURA

 Women… We’re strong… but don’t realize how much. We’re beautiful… but often can’t see it in the mirror. We’re powerful… but don’t acknowledge that every one of us change the...
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