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, maki...
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Protein Alternatives
Protein provides us with the building blocks of life — helping us make muscle, connective tissue, hair, blood, e...
Protein – How much?
Protein is the fundamental building material our body uses to first breakdown into amino acids, so that any one ...
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 ...
Toxins – Xenoestrogens
In Canada as of March 2020, there is more than 28000 ‘domestic substances’ and 49000 ‘non-domestic substances. D...
Estrogen Dominance
72% of women experience the symptoms of estrogen dominance, but very few understand what’s causing these issues...
Healthy Pregnancy
You have conceived your child. Congratulations! Truth be told, your heart, brain and body, your entire life wil...
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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...
Seed Cycling – Better Hormones
In most cases, when someone talks of hormone imbalance concerns, the first and most common go-to treatment pla...
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 compani...
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...
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. T...
How Does Soy Fight Against Breast Cancer?
Soy has become a food that is increasingly controversial. Depending on where you look, you will find differen...
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? ...
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AURA's Commitment
(Photo Credit: http://reappropriate.co/) AURA's Commitment A note from our Co-Founder, Kate Marshall: "...
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 powde...
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 thei...
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 reas...
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 dif...
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 so...