27 episodes
Go Vita Podcast Go Vita Podcast
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- Health & Fitness
The Go Vita podcast is the dedicated show of Australia’s largest health food co-op.
A season of Go Vita podcasts are released in conjunction with the Go Mag - Go Vita’s quarterly magazine full of insights on how to live your healthiest life.
At Go Vita, we are committed to making a difference in our local communities with ethical, quality products and honest health advice.
What began as a small group of passionate retailers in the early eighties has now grown and developed into a successful distribution and retail business. A centralised distribution centre in Sydney services 150+ Go Vita Retail health shops across Australia. All independently owned and operated, Go Vita health shops bring together the unique talents, skills and passion of the individual owners and their staff to ensure a personal approach to our customers’ health, wellness and vitality needs.
Each Go Vita store has its own unique style, and plays a vital role in their local community, providing honest health and wellness advice and an extensive range of natural health products. When you walk into your local Go Vita store you are dealing with the owners. That’s why you receive the personal touch and are treated like part of the family. In every store Go Vita health specialists treat each person as an individual and work with you to find the best whole health solution for your lifelong wellness. Wherever you are on the path of good health from novice to enthusiast you will be treated with care, respect and honesty.
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GVP 27: Is Chlorella Nature's Super Supplement?
Chlorella v Spirulina, Barley Grass v Wheat Grass. Where do you start with green powders?
Today we compare all of these and put the microscope on Chlorella.
From B12 to Iron, Brain Health to Heart Health, and local vs internationally sourced, all parts of the green powder spectrum get covered with Biogenesis Founder and Managing Director, Colin McGregor.
Colin believes Chlorella could be nature’s Super Supplement, and after listening to today’s episode, you probably will too. -
GVP 26: The Wonders of Vitamin E, Tocotrienols & Annatto with Dr Barrie Tan
Today we are talking all things Vitamin E – or tocotrienols to be exact – and the Amazonia super plant Annatto to be even more specific.
Our feautured guest today is considered the world’s foremost expert on Vitamin E. Dr Barrie Tan is credited with discovering tocotrienol in three major natural sources: Palm, Rice and Annatto. A scientist first and foremost, Dr Tan earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry from the University of Otago, New Zealand and spent several years as a professor at the University of Massachusetts. -
GVP 25: Sibelius Sage for better brain health, focus & more with Dr David Foreman
Today on the Go Vita podcast we are talking all things sage … and not just any old sage but Sibelius: Sage ™ – what it is, why it’s incredible for brain health and focus and so much more. To have this chat, we’re going straight to the top and chatting with one of the world’s foremost experts on sage.
Dr David Foreman is a pharmacist, naturopath, author, speaker and media personality known internationally as, “The Herbal Pharmacist®”. David is a graduate of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, and author of hundreds of articles and dozens of books. He currently sits on the editorial advisory board for Nutritional Outlook and on the content advisory board for Vitafoods Europe, Vitafoods Asia and Vitafoods Insights. His mission is to educate as many people as possible about the benefits of natural health and healing using his “4 Pillars of Health: Diet, Exercise, Spirituality and Supplements. -
GVP 24: Seaweed Masterclass with Hayley Fraser-Mackenzie
Today we are talking all things Seaweed – the superfood of the ocean. Seaweed is now getting its long-overdue time in the wellness sun … for its health benefits for human beings … and for the planet. To take us through all we need to know on seaweed we’re going to shoot over to New Zealand and chat with Hayley Fraser-McKenzie from Pacific Harvest.
We discuss the three different colours of seaweed, the variety of health benefits and key nutrients – including iodine and a whole lot more. You’ll know which seaweeds are good for gut health, and what are good for cleansing. And you’ll learn why seaweed is more powerful than rainforests in storing carbon and helping the planet. -
GVP 23: Tulsi is more than your average cup of tea
In this episode, Organic India Team Leader, Sarada, talks to Marcus and offers a master class on all things Tulsi aka “Holy Basil”. She speaks of the amazing business sustainability model of Organic India and how it is changing the face of organic farming in India. You will learn about a fantastic ORGANIC INDIA 21 Day Tulsi Challenge which will show how Tulsi can have a positive impact on your mind, body and spirit. The 21 Day Tulsi Challenge is simple: 3 teas per day for 21 consecutive days. You can drink any of the different blends throughout the challenge, although we recommend a non-caffeinated Tulsi tea in the evening. Here is a link to the entry questionnaire: https://bit.ly/2O2PRC5
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GVP 22: Ultimate Youth & Jojoba with Vicki Engsall
Today we are consuming the second course of our delightful conversation with Vicki Engsall, the co-founder of The Jojoba Company.
On episode 21 of the Go Vita Podcast we learnt all about the health, environmental and community benefits of jojoba.
On this episode we’re going to the next level and discussing one of my favourite topics – and that is ageing well – or as the Jojoba Company like to call it – Ultimate Youth. To help me discuss this exciting topic it’s a pleasure to welcome Vicki Engsall back to the Go Vita podcast.