FAQ

Why should I use a 'hard' flour when making bread? +

Hard flours have a higher gluten content than all purpose flours. The gluten makes the bread rise and bind better. You can use an all purpose flour to make bread but you should add 1-2 tsp of gluten flour when doing so.

What is the difference between Whey and Soy Powder? +

Whey powder is a dairy base and soy powder has no dairy. They both come in different flavours and range from 0g of carbohydrates to 11g per serving of protein. Both are now available in bulk as well as pre-packaged containers.

Is there tax on vitamins and supplements? +

Yes, there is HST on all vitamins and supplements.

I'm looking for a specific product, but it isn't listed on the website. What do I do? +

Please give us a call at +1 (705) 497-1385 during business hours for a free consultation or fax us at +1 (705) 472-0018 with your request and we will make every effort to try and find the product and information that you require. You can access our email directly by using the contact tab on the home page and you will receive a same day reply.

Where do essential oils come from? +

The come directly from plants. They are the highly concentrated, aromatic essences of plants from around the world, extracted from various plant parts - flower, leaf, resin, bark, twig, seed, berry, rind and rhizome.

What are essential oils used for? +

By using essential oils, you receive the benefits of the pure botanical essence whether you diffuse the oils into the air or add them to your body in products such as sprays, lotions or balms. Many essential oils can treat your skin or hair while at the same time their powerful scents nurture your mind, body and spirit.

How are essential oils used? +

There are many ways to bring essential oils into your life. Diffuse them into the air, add them to your bath water, spray them from mister bottles or add them to bath gels, massage oils, foot soaks, body balms, perfumes, skin lotions, potpourri, candles or soaps.

What is a skincare oil? +

Skin care oil is an oil in which essential oils are diluted so they can be safely applied to the skin. By placing two to three drops of the essential oil into the skin care oil you can create an aromatherapy massage oil or skin conditioning treatment.