2023 in Review: Our Top Staff Picks
2023 was a great year for us to feature some of our amazing, hardworking and dedicated staff along with their favourite products that they use from Amaranth!
Disclaimer: actual individual products highlighted in blogs may differ by store, call or visit your regular Amaranth store to check on specific availability.
Ashwagandha
St. Francis Herb Farm
Pick from Alba
"It is one of those products everyone can benefit from. Its adaptogenic qualities help reduce stress + anxiety, improve energy and athletic performance and also sleep quality. I personally enjoy its calming yet energizing qualities." St. Francis Herb Farm Ashwagandha is prepared from a proprietary certified organic ashwagandha root – KSM-66® – a clean, sustainably sourced ashwagandha backed by clinical studies supporting its positive effects on stress and anxiety!
You can find St. Francis Herb Farm Ashwagandha (60 capsules) at our Arbour Lake location.
5 Mushroom Concentrated Powder
Harmonic Arts
Pick from Christine
Christine enjoys the 5 Mushroom Concentrated Powder, as "you can mix it with anything and it doesn't clump and I'm a fun-gi." The 5 Mushroom Concentrated Powder makes it easy to incorporate fruiting body mushroom extracts into your daily routine. Harmonic Arts uses medicinal ingredients like Chaga, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, Reishi and Turkey Tail. These mushrooms are extracted at a ratio suitable to their individual chemistry making it antioxidant-rich to support the whole body and immune system!
You can find Harmonic Arts 5 Mushroom Concentrated Powder in 100g, 50ml & 45g at all our locations.
Taurine
AOR
Pick from Izzy
Izzy prioritizes AOR Taurine as "it's a calming neurotransmitter that improves sleep and helps with the formation of bile (promoting healthy detox of estrogen and reduces PMS). Taurine also reduces oxidative stress which supports mitochondria in our cells." AOR Taurine is a great source of an important amino acid abundant in the heart, supporting our cardiovascular system and stimulates our immune system!
You can find AOR Taurine in 270 capsules at all our locations.
Macrobar
GoMacro
Pick from Jeremy
Jeremy prefers the GoMacro Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar, as "it's delicious with a high amount of protein." GoMacro bars are 100% organic, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, soy-free and dairy-free with 11 grams of protein in each bar! Sustainably packaged, responsibly sourced and plant-based, GoMacro facilities also use 100% renewable energies to create their bars fueling a natural and clean cycle of eating!
You can find GoMacro bars in a variety of different flavours at all of our locations.
Electrolytes Defence with Elderberry & Echinacea
Organika
Pick from Makayla
Makayla uses the Organika Health Electrolytes Defence with Elderberry & Echinacea, this powder supplement contains essential vitamins and minerals that keep you optimally hydrated and provide powerful immunity support – all with 0 g of sugar. This blend is a source of vitamin C and zinc which provide immunity and protection. Echinacea extract has been used for centuries to help fight off infections, especially those of the upper respiratory tract. Elderberry extract has been used to help relieve symptoms of cold and flu.
You can find this Organika product at all our locations.
Guacamole
Molcajete
Pick from Paul
Paul’s pick is a sharing classic, he chose the Molcajete Guacamole as it is a "local product from a lovely local business. They make the most authentic fresh Mexican food!" Alongside their delicious Guacamole, we also stock their Salsa Cilantro and Mango Salsa in varying sizes.
You can find Molcajete products at our Arbour Lake & Southland locations.
Staff Picks
Collagen-infused Sparkling Water
GLDN Hour
Pick from Jasmin
Jasmin loves the GLDN Hour Collagen-infused Sparkling Waters as each can uses 100% natural ingredients with 5g of marine collagen, 0 sugar, 36mg of aloe vera and are low in calories perfect for hydrating you with great taste and supporting your "summerbod" efforts!
You can find GLDN Hour Collagen-infused Sparkling Water in varying flavours at our Southland & Enjoy Centre locations.
RegenerLife Increase Mitochondrial Energy Powder
Natural Factors
Pick from Jo
Jo uses the RegenerLife Increases Mitochondrial Energy as "it boosted my energy, I'm not dragging my butt around and it tastes really good!" You can also find Natural Factors RegenerLife Increases Mitochondrial Energy in 81g or 120 vegetarian capsules as well as many other products in the RegenerLife line including Longevity Wellness Optimization, NMNSurge, Sleep Better, BrainRevive, Resveratrol and many Omega-3 variations at all our locations.
Organic Celery
Produce
Pick from Kim
"I use celery for juicing with carrots, apples and kale. I drink it 3 times a week and it helps me with my digestion. I had a bad digestion system before but since drinking this blend, I can feel that my digestion is better. Plus, I'm assured the celery is organic and there won't be any pesticides or harmful ingredients when growing." When it comes to juicing you can't go wrong with locally grown, organic and non-GMO produce.
You can find organic celery at our Arbour Lake, Southland and Enjoy Centre locations.
Pink Grapefruit Body Butter
Essence of the Nile
Pick from Meaghan
Meaghan enjoys the Essence of the Nile Pink Grapefruit Body Butter, an extra rich moisturizer for use after bath or shower because "its very hydrating and I have reptile skin so it has cured my shedding." Essence of the Nile has both ostrich oil and plant-based products, the former uses a unique formula of ostrich oil which is noncomedogenic (it doesn’t clog pores), hypoallergenic and has a high concentration of omega 3, 6 and 9. These essential fatty acids (EFAs) are easily absorbed by the skin and show an immediate difference in how your skin feels and looks!
You can find this Essence of the Nile product and other scents at our Arbour Lake location.
Organic Spearmint Tea
Traditional Medicinals
Pick from Rini
Rini enjoys drinking the Traditional Medicinals Organic Spearmint Tea as it "tastes great and helps me sleep and calm down." Used since ancient times, spearmint is known to refresh and enliven the spirit. Naturally caffeine free, this herbal tea is aromatic, minty and fresh sourced from organic farmers in Egypt!
You can find this tea and other varieties from Traditional Medicinals at all our locations.
Black Sea Salt with Avocado Oil Chips
Hardbite
Pick from Wes
Hardbite chips are made with no preservatives, no GMOs, no trans fat, no gluten, no cholesterol… no artificial anything. All natural. All the time. Take it from Wes, he says Hardbite "are great chips with avocado oil as a healthier alternative!" His favourite flavour is the Hardbite Black Sea Salt Chips with earthy notes of the most sought-after black truffle mushroom, using the best potatoes and cooked in small batches using avocado oil.
You can find these Hardbite chips and other flavour varieties at all our locations.