Last weekend I was offered the opportunity to attend the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) trade show. An eye-opening show with over 1,000 natural and organic product vendors who are in the Canadian market. I was excited to go and learn as much as possible since I’m still in the early stages of my natural health journey. To be honest, I’ve been a little overwhelmed as there is so much information and so many products out there. So how do consumers make sense of it all?
Thankfully, CHFA recently launched Healthier by Nature (HBN), a consumer-facing online community to help educate Canadians on the safety, reliability and regulation of natural health and organic products. Since the community is created by the experts at CHFA, it’s a resource you can trust for timely and accurate information. I’ve been checking out the website a lot lately as I continue to learn more about plant-based diets (including getting some awesome recipes), and what supplements and vitamins I need to take as part of my marathon training.
Since I am going through my own natural health journey, it was interesting to notice some of the current natural health trends at the show, as there are many natural products like delta 8 disposable vape which can benefit your mental health as well. Here are some that stood out for me:
- Convenience! There were grab and go packages for healthy snacks, protein bars, collagen and protein powder and even Happy Go Leafy gummies. This is great because we all live busy lives and having something that is natural, healthy AND convenient is basically the best thing since sliced bread.
- Sustainability. Both in terms of the products themselves and packaging. I saw plant-based body care products, bamboo toothbrushes, toothpaste that looks like a bar of soap (no plastic packaging) and a toothpaste tube bottle made with plant-based material. While most of us have heard of menstrual cups, there’s also reusable pads and liners and of course reusable grocery, produce and snack bags. I even found a laundry Sachet that replaces laundry detergent (up to 365 washes). I know that I’ve been making small changes in the way I shop and what I buy as I try to reduce my plastic footprint so I loved seeing all of these amazing products at the show.
- Removing Sugar! I’m talking about things like vitamins (which shouldn’t have any in the first place), kid fruit snacks, and energy bars. So you can actually feel good about eating good… which isn’t always the case.
- Gluten Free. 15 years ago, my parents had a foster child with celiac disease. I remember my parents having to go all the way to Sick Kids hospital to buy specialty bread for him. Now, Gluten-free bread and products are vast and readily available. Based on some of the samples I got, they’ve also improved their flavour.
Other trends that stood out were the various collagen products (to help improve your joints, skin and hair), Keto products to focus on healthy fats and products that are focused on ancient traditions.
It did get a little overwhelming at times as I received so much information. That’s why I’m grateful for the Healthier by Nature to help me make sense of it all. Besides the recipes and fundamentals to making informed choices on natural health, you can find shopping guides, glossary terms, and expert advice for your body, mind, mood and home, while if you really want to improve your mood the use of cbd products like Exhale’s THC gummies can really help with this.
I’m excited to continue on this journey and learn and adapt as I educate myself on living a more natural healthy lifestyle.
GIVEAWAY
To celebrate the launch of Healthier by Nature, I’m giving away a basket full of natural products valued at over $100. What will be your favourite and new go-tos?
Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter. Contest is open to all residents of Canada. Contest ends Sunday October 13, 2019. Good-luck!
Yes!! I have tried some Keto products in the past!
I have not tried any of these amazing products yet I would love too try them
I have not tried any of the products you mentioned. But when I shop for groceries, I will pick up some protein bars to put in my office as snacks
No I have not tried any of the products. Removing sugar is a big thing for me.
I love Collagen, and seeing Michelle Obama backing the ReHydrate TruMarine one, definitely is the one I want to try.
Loved the idea of vitaminx
I am trying to reduce sugar in my diet as much as possible.
I have used sustainable products in the past. Lots of B companies.
I have not tried any of the current trends that you mentioned, but after reading your review on them, would like to.
I’ve tried a few sustainable things and I wish there were more options. Our family is also trying to cut out more sugar from our diets so we’ve had a few of those items too.
I do use reuseable produce bags, but I have not tried any of the mentioned products
I haven’t tried ant of these yet. I think I may try soon.
I haven’t tried any of the trends, but I am willing to change my habits.
i had to go gluten free for some odd reason. to me it’s kinda annoying but used to it now
I have not tried any of the new trends yet.
I’m currently Gluten & Sugar free because I’m doing an elimination diet. I’ll be interested to see what I find out at the end of this! I have definitely noticed some changes though & plan to make some permanent changes when I’m through the elimination diet process!
I try to reduce my gluten and sugar intake.
I have not tried any of the mentioned products! I will be trying a gluten free diet and reducing my sugar and carbs in the very near future. I’m currently looking at options so I’m well prepare. I would like to know more about Suku vitamins! I’ve seen adds from them in the past.
I been reducing the amount of sugar I intake
No,I haven’t tried any of the current trends you mentioned.
I really should be considering collagen.
I definitely try to use prouducts that are more sustainable.
I haven’t tried any of the new trends you mentioned, but I am very interested.
Haven’t tried them yet but they sound like great products.
I am celiac so gluten free is my only option. I try to eliminate plastic as much as possible when I am shopping and use cloth bags or a refillable container.
I have two little kids, so ‘convenience’ is definitely top of mind for me. I appreciate products that help me in that department.
All new brands to me.
I have tried some gluten free crackers and they were surprisingly good!
Sounds very good…would love to try some !!
I’ve tried eliminating sugar…not so easy!
I have not heard of these products before but I am.sire going to check the. Out
I’ve tried eliminating sugar…
haven’t tried any
I tried removing sugar and my energy went up.
I haven’t tried any of these products, but would love to.
I have tried keto, definitely helps with energy levels
Haven’t had the chance to try any but they sound like they would be so good and healthy.
I recently purchased some produce bags but haven’t really had a chance to use them as it was so recent.
I have not tried any of these yet,, but I would love too!
I have not tried any of these products, but would love to.
I have tried Convenience! I am always looking for grab and go packages for healthy snacks.
I haven’t tried any of the trends, but know I should my habits
I have not tried any of these products yet. I hadn’t heard about them till I read this article.
No never tried it
No, I have not tried any of these current trends but would love to win the opportunity to try.
No, I have not tried them yet!
I have tried collagen supplement and would love to try the other trends as well.
I have tried a few of these products mentioned like the collagen and vitamin supplements. However these brand names are new to me and I would love a chance to try these awesome products. I would also like to support companies like ‘Healthier by Nature’ so I m not leaving a plastic footprint on the earth. I love that these products are all natural and so healthy for us.
#Wellness&Health
I have not tried any of the current trends that you mentioned but am very curious about some that you listed in this blog. Thanks for the write-up!
No I haven’t tried any yet but would like to.
I have not tried any of these new trends yet.
I haven’t tried any of these trends.
I haven’t tried any of these products, but my daughter would love the Mrs. J. Natural gummies!
I have been thinking about trying out collagen.
I’ve tried removing sugar. It makes me feel so much better.
I have not tried any of these, but removing sugar has been debated.
this is great – they’re all new to me. thanks
No i have not tried any of these
I haven’t tried any, but I’m curious about a couple of them.
We are just starting to try all of these trends – and it’s a challenge!
I have tried GF products – my eczema flares up if I eat too much wheat, so I do limit it! I love the ODough line! I have also tried collagen products and do find my hair and nails are stronger after a months use
I have tried (and failed 🙁 ) removing sugar, I sure feel better with out it in my diet! I was also keto for five months ,I felt amazing.
I haven’t tried any of these yet but I would love to
Haven’t tried GF products yet. Always open to trying new products. TY for the chance!
I have not tried them but I am definitely on the look out for their vitamins. The bars would pack a good punch too.
We are gluten free and I try to buy sustainable products.
I have not tried any but I sure would love to. These products sound amazing.
I have tried gluten free bread and always check labels for the sugar content.
I’m trying the Removing Sugar trend
I try to practice them all except gluten free.Thanks!
No, I’m a total newbie, but I’ve heard amazing things about all.
new to me. thx for the chance to win some.
I definitely agree with removing sugar, and like the idea of convenient packaged healthy foods.
I have tried to lower my gluten intake and sugar as well, would love to try these products
I want to try some keto products
I have tried Keto products before, although I am not technically on a Keto Diet. I like to eat low-carb most of the time. I am also trying to cut out sugar completely.. it’s so hard 🙁 Thanks for this amazing giveaway! I love all of the products featured.
I haven’t tried any of them. It will be interesting. Thank you.
I have not tried these products yet, but I need to.
I haven’t tried any of those products but they sound great! As for the trends, I do try to reduce the amount of sugar in our diets, but that’s really it.
No I have not tried any of these specifically but we do try to eat well and healthy
My friends have but not me – yet.
I haven’t tried any yet – but I am planning on buying reusable snack bags.
Snacks without sugar sound amazing. Can’t wait to try them and all the healthy items.
I’d love to try the sugar free snacks.