Living Green In The City

I finally attended the Green Living Show for the first time after years of promising to go. My initial reaction when I entered the Show was how big the event was. If you ever visited the Direct Energy Centre you may be familiar with the size of the building.

Frankly there was a lot to cover. The sections ranged from Health and Wellness to Home & Garden. There was something for everyone. As a self professed foodie, I instinctively gravitated towards the Food & Beverage section, and I was not disappointed!

Here are some highlights:

Ice Syrup – Naturally when you think of grapes specially grown in the wintertime at Niagara-on-the-Lake, ice wine comes to mind. What a pleasant surprise to learn that ice syrup is another option from this painstaking process. Culinary experts have integrated this product in various savory and semi-sweet dishes. I was impressed that people who have lost their appetite due to chemotherapy have been successfully able to digest this product. www.icesyrup.com

Evergreen Wheatgrass Juice – Wheatgrass may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but this product was quite refreshing. You’ll appreciate the way this product is produced without destroying the important vitamins and enzymes. www.evergreenjuices.com

Bunners – Who says vegan gluten-free desserts don’t taste good? Clearly they haven’t tried the tasty treats at Bunners. www.bunners.ca/‎

Styrian Gold Pumpkin Seed Oil – This versatile product stood out for me. When was the last time you drizzled oil on your yogurt? You can with this special Austrian pumpkin seed oil. The taste is nutty, but not overpowering. I was sold on this product, and the testimonials are interesting too. www.styriangold.ca

Overall, if you are interested in discovering new foods and curious about how they taste, the world is your oyster in that realm at the Green Living Show. You will not be disappointed.

In the short time I had to tour as much as I could, I did venture out of the food area and I have to give a special mention to Eli’s Body Shop. It’s a great source if you are looking for products such as black soap, shea and cocoa butter. And that’s just the start! They have other natural products too. www.elisbodyshop.com

www.greenlivingshow.ca