Natural Food Pantry

With Lindsay Mustard Ever wondered if what you are building is a superfood smoothie or a soon to be energy crash? If you love smoothies but need a little help in the composition department, have no fear, Lindsay Mustard is here! Join Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Lindsay in a 2-hour superfood smoothie workshop to learn the blood sugar balancing equation to constructing the perfect smoothies to keep you buzzing for hours on end! Learning Points: -Learn the basic components of building…

Proper digestion is the foundation to our overall health. When digestion is compromised, we cannot absorb and utilize all of the essential, health-supporting nutrients from our food, nor can we eliminate all of the waste products and toxins. This often leads to other health challenges such as inflammatory conditions, weakened immunity, skin problems, joint pain, hormonal imbalances, depression and mind fog. There is good news! Once we eliminate the root causes and support the healing process through nutrition and lifestyle,…

Newsflash: your body and mind are under stress! Stress = cortisol release and high cortisol impacts your energy, mood, sleep and waistline. Learning how to better manage stress is one of the most important pieces to improve your health and reduce your risk of disease. Join Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Vadeboncoeur to learn how to make your body more resilient to stress and reduce its negative impact. Join us to learn: -How stress hormones can wreak havoc on your thyroid, metabolism…

*Non-certification Have you wanted to take a First Aid course and not gotten around to it? If you are looking for some basic First Aid skills, this workshop is for you. We will informally go over everything you need to know to treat everyday bumps and bruises, and more specialized things like using a tourniquet. Participants will learn: How to use an Epi-Pen How to apply a tourniquet Basic splinting and applying a sling Information on basic wounds, head and…

Keto, paleo, low-carb, low-fat, vegan, carnivore – the slew of diets and lifestyles being practiced is rampant. And so is misinformation. Over three consecutive weeks, ketogenic lifestyle coach and cancer survivor, Genevieve ‘Keto Goddess’ Castonguay explores the low-carb, high-fat lifestyle and narrows in on the practical knowledge, tips, recipes, pitfalls, benefits and how to start without being overwhelmed. Join for the comprehensive and interactive series with 2 hour sessions weekly (+ bonus online session) that will kickstart your journey into…

Is your child anxious about school? Having issues with mood and concentration in class? Picky about foods? Did you know there are many things parents can introduce, in order to improve their child’s experience at school? Join us to learn family tried and tested nutrition secrets: - learn tips to reduce anxiety and help promote better sleep, especially around test time - key supplements for boosting memory and improving focus - how to curb sugar cravings and improve mood -…

Yoga Nidra ("yogic sleep"), is a state of being between sleep and consciousness. Yoga Nidra is known to assist with stress, anxiety, tension and post traumatic stress disorder, in addition to promoting overall relaxation and mindfulness. It is accessible to all levels. No prior experience is needed, and everyBODY can participate. Before this experience, herbal tea and delicious, wholesome snacks from our NFP bakery will be served as you learn about this healing practice. Join us to -Experience a deep…

The ketogenic lifestyle is widely popularized for low-carb, high-fat content featuring fatty cuts of meat, your bacon-broilers, avocado-lovers and nut poppers. But many who are just beginning are wary of vegetables and find it hard to incorporate satiating and delicious side dishes that are low in carbs, high in fat and equally rich in nutrition! Join Genevieve 'Keto Goddess' Castonguay for a keto cooking workshop where she will show you how to make multiple side dishes the whole family will…

Tired of losing 1-2 weeks out of the month to PMS and hormonal issues? PMS is common but that doesn’t mean it’s normal or necessary to suffer every month. Join Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Vadeboncoeur for this lively discussion on the most common hormone imbalance and how to treat PMS symptoms naturally In this workshop, you’ll discover: -The 4 different types of PMS and what hormone imbalances cause them -How to embrace your natural hormonal rhythms -Nutrition and lifestyle tips to…

Do you have forward head posture? Shoulders rounded in? Tight hips or weak back muscles? Improving posture can have many benefits including decreased strain and pain on the joints and surrounding musculature, enhanced muscle coordination and activation, improved performance and more. Perfect your alignment and improve your overall health and function by learning strategies to optimize posture. Learn exercises to help strengthen postural stabilizers and stretches to help improve mobility in the back, chest and shoulders. Attendees will learn: -…

What do inflammation and sugar cravings have in common? They’re both results of stressed out body and nervous system. The meals and snacks you eat can either contribute to inflammation or support your body in lowering inflammation. Don’t get caught with inflammatory side effects. In this workshop, Holistic Nutritionist and cookbook author Selina Rose will teach you how to use anti-inflammatory foods in recipes that are satisfying, healthy and quick to make. You’ll leave knowing how to better support your…

Lost your keys, again? Do you feel like your brain isn’t working the way it used to? In this interactive workshop with Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Vadeboncoeur, we’ll discuss how to boost your memory and improve your mood by optimizing key nutrient, hormone, and blood sugar levels and calming inflammation. Join us to learn: -How mood disorders start in your gut and not your brain -The role that inflammation plays in depression, anxiety and brain health -How to create simple healthy…

Do you experience digestive trouble, fatigue, depression, mind fog, body aches, frequent colds or infections, skin problems or hormonal imbalances? Have you ever wondered if a cleanse or detox might help but don’t know where to start? Cleansing can be an incredibly healing experience for anyone when done properly and routinely. As a Holistic Nutritionist, Natasha has plenty of personal and professional experience with cleansing and will help you uncover all there is to know about safe and effective nutritional…

Meditation is an ancient practice that is gaining more and more attention as we search for stability in a world that is changing at an unprecedented rate. Many of the mental and emotional health challenges we face start not in our bodies but in our minds. The good news is, we can change our minds. Join us for this 2 hour experiential workshop to learn ... -How what we say to ourselves impacts how we feel -How meditation helps positively…

Love salads but hate the clean up and extra dishes? We hear you. Dishes are for the dishwasher! So use your energy towards making superfood mason jar salads that you can stuff with your favourite foods and pull out in a crunch for a tasty lunch. Holistic Nutritionist, Lindsay Mustard, hates doing dishes more than than she dislikes eggplant (and that says a lot!). During this 2-hour cooking masterclass, she'll show you the tips and tricks for piecing together the…

Break out the BBQ, celebrate Canada Day and long weekends with friends and take the family camping. All wonderful perks of summer, but how does that impact your low carb, sugar free lifestyle? Explore inventive, sure-to-be-a-hit summer recipes to bring to any potluck, serve at the beach and even keto cocktails to allow you to have the BEST of both worlds this hot summer season! Bonus: Discover how to make your own sugar free sauces & dressings! Genevieve Castonguay is…

Have you been practicing a ketogenic lifestyle on your own, put in the legwork and researched the basics and are looking to LEVEL UP your journey and your knowledge? This two-part advanced keto series features dialed-in hacks to break plateaus, to optimize your internal health, meet specific objectives and offers a customized approach for all who attend. Join Genevieve ‘Keto Goddess’ Castonguay of Keto Better Life Coaching to explore your blood ketone monitoring (and in house testing), intermittent fasting protocols…

Do you struggle with digestive issues and don’t know where to start? Find yourself walking into the store feeling completely overwhelmed by the vast array of product choices? Join NFP Nutritionist Natasha Villeneuve in the NFP Cafe for tea and a casual, informative discussion on how you can improve digestion. As part of this event, Natasha will walk you through sections of the store highlighting some products that would support healthy digestion.

Has taking a CPR course been on your to-do list? Perhaps you don’t have the time required to become certified? If what you are looking for is how to perform CPR (and don't require the certification), this workshop is for you. We will informally go over everything you need to know to perform CPR on babies and adults. CPR for babies CPR for adults What is the criteria for giving CPR? Learn to use an AED/defibrillator Each participant will receive…

Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you are there? Moody? Ever worry which version of you is going to show up…beautiful…cranky or beyond repair? Would you like to feel more energized, happy and healthy overall? If so, join Maggie Maier, Canada’s Natural Healing and Detox Expert for a one hour workshop to learn simple strategies to overcome mineral imbalances and release toxic chemicals so you can get your memory and mojo back. Join Maggie to learn: - Which…

Tired of the same old meals? Looking for new meal ideas that are quick, easy, fun, nutritious and transportable? Let your imagination soar! There are no limits to what can be wrapped or rolled! Many wraps can be made the night before, stored in the fridge for a quick grab on your way out the door! All wrap recipes in the class are gluten free and dairy free. And If you are looking for low carb options, Natasha will demonstrate…

Yoga Nidra ("yogic sleep"), is a state of being between sleep and consciousness. Yoga Nidra is known to assist with stress, anxiety, tension and post traumatic stress disorder, in addition to promoting overall relaxation and mindfulness. It is accessible to all levels. No prior experience is needed, and everyBODY can participate. Before this experience, herbal tea and delicious, wholesome snacks from our NFP bakery will be served as you learn about this healing practice. Join us to -Experience a deep…

6:30pm Spice up your Summer and benefit your health with herbs and spices We all want our food to taste good and one of the easiest ways to do that is by simply adding the right spice to any dish. But did you know that specific herbs and spices used for cooking actually have a beneficial impact on your health? Learn how to make cooking fun again by jazzing up classic recipes for summer while also learning how those herbs…

Confused about healthy fats and which ones you should be using? Join NFP Nutritionist Audrey McDonough in the NFP Cafe for tea and a casual, informative discussion on understanding healthy fats. We will discuss omega 3's, 6's and 9's along with Borage oil and GLA. As part of this event, Audrey will walk you through sections of the store highlighting some products that would support healthy fat balance in the diet. Audrey McDonough, BA, RHN, Cancer Nutrition Coach and Reiki…