2018
Recognizing Excellence
in Natural Health
National Nutrition continues to recognize excellence in products, service & performance within the Natural Health Industry with the second annual National Nutrition Awards (2017). These awards are given out annualy and selected by a combination of National Nutrition staff & Customer Feedback
in Natural Health
National Nutrition continues to recognize excellence in products, service & performance within the Natural Health Industry with the second annual National Nutrition Awards (2017). These awards are given out annualy and selected by a combination of National Nutrition staff & Customer Feedback
As Natural Health Care advocates we all play an important role in future of healthy Canadians. We hope that by recognizing the top performers in our industry it will solidify and encourage continued commitment toward innovation & passion for alternative and complementary medicine in our country.
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Best Overall
Milk Thistle Liquid, Hubner
Platinum
Nutrasea, Ascenta (Nature’s WAy)
Gold
Advanced B Complex, AOR
Silver
Apple Cider Vinegar, Bragg’s
Bronze
Hall of Fame Inductees
Recognizing the Legends in the Natural Health Industry
Brenda Watson,
Author- The Skinny Gut Diet
Harlan Lahti,
Founder – Finlandia Pharmacy & Natural Health Centre
Julia Woodford,
Editor-In-Chief – Vitality Magazine
Paul Stamets,
Founder – Fungi Perfecti
Lifetime Award for Quality
Bioforce
Flora
Platinum
Platinum
Gold
Hubner
Silver
Person of The Year
Bruce Cole, CNHR
Helen Long, CHFA
Joy McCarthy
MACKIE Vadacchino
Best Bar
Fermented Vegan Proteins+ Bars
Genuine Health
Platinum
Iron Vegan Sprouted Protein Bars,
Iron Vegan
Gold
Suzie’s Good Fats Bars,
Suzie’s Good Fats Company
Silver
Cranberry & Quinoa, Honey Bar
Bronze
Best Body Care
Skin Gel Nature’s Aid
Platinum
Witch Hazel,
Thayer’s
Charcoal Deodorant, Piperwai
Gold
Whole Line, Derma-E
Whole Line Kosmea
Silver
Moisture Cream, Kalaya
Bronze
Best Brand of the Year
NAKA ORGINAL
FLORA
Platinum
Host Defense
Gold
WomenSense
Silver
Innovite Health
Prairie Naturals
Bronze
Best Company Executive
Amanda Lepik, Tall Grass
Platinum
David Goulding, BioResource
Deborah Callbreath, Prairie Naturals
Gold
Ben Morello,
Assured
Silver
John Messenger,
Nutrition Club
Bronze
Best Detox Supplement
Cleanse Smart, Renew Life
Milk Thistle Liquid, Hubner
Platinum
Floressence,
Flora
Gold
Floressence, Flora
Silver
Hepato Dr,
St. Francis
Bronze
Best Digestive Supplement
Udo’s Choice Ultimate Digestive Enzyme, Flora
Enzyme Force, Prairie Naturals
Platinum
Digest Gold,Enzymedica
Digest More, Renew Life
Gold
Fluxobile, Nutripur
Digest-Aid, Trophic
Silver
Apple Cider vinegar, New Nordic
Bronze
Best Essential Oil
Tea Tree Oil, Thursday Plantation
Thieve’s Oil, Dusenza
Platinum
Peppermint Castile Soap, Dr. Bronner’s
First Defense Formula, Aroma Crystal
Gold
Snore No More, Arraby’s Aromatherapy
Silver
Olbas Oil, G.R. Lane Health Products
Citronella Insect Repellant Spray, Druide
Bronze
Best Face Care
Anti-Aging Cream, SBT
Age Defying Day & Night, Derma-E
Platinum
Coq10 Repair, Avalon Organics
Sea Berry Therapy Face Cream, Sibu
Gold
Rosaderm, DermaMed
DMAE Restorative Cream, Life Choice
Silver
Aloe VerA Gelly 99%,
Lily of the Desert
Bronze
Best Greens
Greens+ Original, Genuine Health
Vital Greens, Naka
Platinum
Greens Rx, Enerex
Macro Greens, Macro Life
Gold
Sea Vegetables, Schinoussa
Silver
Chlorophyll Liquid, Pure-Le Natural
Organic Whole Greens, Ergogenics
Bronze
Best Hair Care
Herbatint, A. Vogel
Platinum
Revitalizing Shampoo, Biofen
Dry & Damaged Shampoo, Herbal Glo
Gold
Volumizing Rosemary Shampoo, Avalon Organics
Silver
Biotene H-24 Natural Shampoo, Mill Creek
Bronze
Best Health Appliance
GreEn Start Juicer GSE5000, Green Star
Instant Pot
Platinum
The Champion Juicer, Plastaket
Vitamix
Gold
RES 100 Dehydrator, Excalibur Dehydrators
Silver
The Spiralizer, Starfrit
Bronze
Best Heart Health
FLW, Vitamost
Heart Drops, Strauss Naturals
Platinum
Dr. Klein’s Healthy Heart, MHS
Medi-C Plus, Dr. Gifford Jones
Gold
Red Rice Yeast Extra Strength, Maxion
Silver
Kyolic Cholesterol Formula, Kyolic
Inno-Q-Nol, Inno-Vite
Bronze
Best Herb
Whole Line, A. Vogel
Whole Line, Nature’s Way
Platinum
True Cinnamon, Organic Connections
Oreganol Super Strength, North American Herb & Spice
Gold
Veeva Anxiety Formula, Veeva
Silver
Broccofusion-10, Newco
Bronze
Best Holistic Nutritionist
Melissa Ramos
Meghan Telpner
Platinum
Emma Andrews, RHN
Mitra, Nutriholist
Gold
Leanne Vogel, Healthful Pursuit
Silver
Samantha Gladish, Holistic Wellness
Sisley Killam, the Pure Life
Bronze
Best Homeopathic
Oscillococcinum, Boiron
Traumacare, Homeocan
Platinum
Restufl Legs, Hylands
Gold
Pascoflair, Pascoe
Silver
Rescue Remedy, Bach Flower
Bronze
Best Immune
Deep Immune, St. Francis
Echinaforce, A. Vogel
Platinum
Oregano Oil, Joy of the Mountains
Anti-Viral Flu Care, Sambucol
Gold
Allimax Garlic, Allimax
Silver
Respiractin, Sunforce
Bronze
Best Joint Health
Serrapeptase 120,000, Enerex
Leaf Source, Hedley
Platinum
Fast Joint Care, Genuine Health
Joint Care, Lakota
Gold
CuraPro BCM-95, Terry Naturally
Silver
SierraSil, SierraSil
Pagosid, Dr. Dunner
Bronze
Best Magnesium
Magnesium Bisglycinate, Naka Original
Platinum
Liquid Ionic Magnesium, Inno-Tech
Magnesium Malate, Sisu
Gold
Magnesium Bisglycinate, CanPrev
Magnesium Solution, Prairie Naturals
Silver
Natural Calm Magnesium Citrate Powder, Natural Calm
Bronze
Best Marketing
Big Protein Bottle Display, Garden of Life
Platinum
Gold Lid Anniversary Bottles, PureSource
Flip-Swirl-Enjoy, Rise Kombucha
Gold
“Upgraded Coffee”, Bulletproof
Isura, Nutral Factors
Silver
More Than Just Coupons, the Healthy Shopper
Bronze
Best Men’s Health
Prostate 1, A. Vogel
Prostate Perform, New Roots
Platinum
Pro Libido, Naka
Gold
Testosterone Boost, Ultimate (AQN)
Silver
Prostaphil, AOR
Bronze
Best Mineral
Floradix, Flora
Silicea Gel, Naka
Platinum
Biosil
Gold
Silver Hydrosol
Sovereign Silver
Silver
Bamboo Sil, Enerex
Bronze
Best Mouth Care
Charcoal Toothpaste, My MAgic Mud
Earth Paste, Redmond
Platinum
Spry Xylitol Gum, Xlear
Tea Tree Dental Floss, Desert Essence
Gold
Xylitol Sugar Free Gum, Pur Gum
Super LSN+, Quantum Health
Silver
Xtreme Lip Care, Nova Scotia Fisherman
Bronze
Best Multivitamin
Active MEn’s and Women’s Multis, PRogressive
Men’s & Womens One Dailies,Mega Food
Platinum
Super Easy Multi 45+ Men’s & Women’s, Platinum
Gold
Ultimate One 50+ Men’s and Women’s, Ultimate
Silver
Whole earth and Sea Pure Food Multis, Natural Factors
Bronze
Best Omega-3
Ultimate Oil Blend + DHA, Udo’s Choice
Active Omega-3 + MCT, Sealicious
Platinum
NutraSea HP, Ascenta
Gold
Very Finest Fish Oil, Carlson
Silver
Artic Cod Liver Oil, Nordic Naturals
Bronze
Best Probiotic
Xtreme Care 165 Billion, Nova Probiotics
Platinum
Dr. Formulated PRobiotics, Garden Of Life
HMF Series, Genestra
Gold
Ultimate Flora Critical Care, Renew Life
Silver
Protectis Probiotic Drops, BioGaia
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics, Botanica
Bronze
Best Whey Protein
Grass Fed Whey Protein, Garden Of Life
VegEssential All-In-One, Progressive
Platinum
Gold Standard Whey, Optimum Nutrition
New Zealand Whey, ergogenics
Gold
Whey Essential All-In-One, Progressive
Silver
Hydropure Hydrolysed Whey, Nutrabolics
Whey Factors, Natural Factors
Bronze
Best Vegan Protein
Iron Vegan Sprouted Protein, Iron Vegan
Organic Plant Based Protein, Garden of Life
Platinum
Fermented Vegan Proteins+, Genuine Health
Gold
Classic Rice Protein, SunWarrior
Silver
VegEssential All-In-One, Progressive
Rice Protein, Nutribiotic
Bronze
Best Single Nutrient
Coenzyme Q10, Natural Factor
D Drops, the D Drops Company
Platinum
Ester-C 600mg,Sisu
Organic Coconut Oil, Nutiva
Gold
Pycnogenol, Horphag
Pycnogenol, Organika
Silver
Oil of Oregano, Hedd Wyn
Lypospheric-C, LivOn Labs
Bronze
Best Superfood
Maca X-6, Organic Traditions
Platinum
Aloe Vera Juice Whole Leaf, Lily of the Desert
Green Superfood, Amazing Grass
Gold
Dried Mulberries, Navitas
Moringa Leaf, Eco-Ideas
Silver
Bone Broth Protein, Pur Naturals
Baobites, Flora
Bronze
Best Sports Nutrition
Amino Octane, Iron Vegan & Amino Energy, Optimum Nutrition
Platinum
NitraFlex, GAT Sport
Super Nova, Nutrabolics
Gold
Post Work-Out, Kaizen
Silver
Electrolyte Hydrator, Vega
Bronze
Best Pet
Animal 2 Billion, Nova Probiotics
Platinum
Dental Health Mini Treats, Oregapet
Gold
Glucosapet, Omega Alpha
Silver
Pet Essentials, Flora
Animal Probiotic 2 Billion, Nova Probiotics
Bronze
Best Women’s Health
Women’s Care Probiotic, Flora
Once Daily Women’s Probiotic, Garden of Life
Platinum
EstroSense, WomenSense
Gold
Menopause Feminine, A. Vogel
Silver
Bladder Control Tea, Bell
The Diva Cup, Diva Cup
Bronze
Best Product Spokesperson
Karlene Karst, Sea-Licious
Terry Willard, Wild Rose
Platinum
Dr. Gifford Jones, Medi-C Plus
Gold
Dr. Karen Jensen, 3 Brains
Silver
Brendan Brazier, Vega
Bronze
Best ND (Local)
Dr. Kurt Stauffert
Dr. Katy Howard
Platinum
Dr. Erica Schimek
Dr. Anna Falkowski
Gold
Dr. Katie Rothwell, Rooted in Health
Silver
Dr. Steve Rallis, The Wellness Doctor
Bronze
Best ND (National)
Dr. Dugald Seely
Platinum
Dr. Jonathan Beatty
Dr. Marita Schauch
Gold
Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed, PKR Health
Silver
Dr. Eric Marsden, Marsden Centre
Bronze
Best Natural Health Book
How Not to Die, Michael Greger
Platinum
The Beauty Diet, David Wolfe
Gold
Oh She Glows Everyday, Angela Liddon
Silver
The Plant Paradox, Dr. Steven Gundry
The UnDiet Cookbook, Meghan Telpner
Bronze
Best Mushroom
Stamets 7, Host Defense & Tall GRass
Platinum
5 Mushroom Blend Powder, Wild Rose
Gold
Red Reishi, Mikei
Chaga Dual Extract, Giddy Yoyo
Silver
Mega Cordyceps, Trophic
Lion’s Mane, Purica
Bronze
Best Packaging
Botanica
Nova Probiotics
Platinum
Super Fruit Juice Labels, Genesis Today
Full Wrap LAbel, Kaizen
Gold
My Kind Cartoons, Garen of Life
Silver
Vege-Pro Scoop, “Click, Click, Boom!”, Organika
Omega-3 Capsules, Genuine Health
Bronze
Best Pre-Workout
Pre-Workout, Kaizen
Platinum
Pre-Workout Energizer, Vega
Gold
Zip Fuel, Prairie Naturals
Silver
Mayhem Pre-Workout, Mutant
Bronze
Best Publication
Alive
Vitality Magazine
Platinum
Maple Magazine
Gold
CNHR
Vista Magazine
Silver
Alive & Fit Magazine
Bronze
Best School
Alive Academy
Platinum
Canadian School of Natural Medicine
Ontario College of TCM
Gold
Edison Institute
Dominion Herbal College
Silver
Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy
Bronze
Best Stress Supplement
Ortho-Adapt, AOR
Gaba 500mg, Now
Platinum
Strest, St. Francis
Kava Kava, Life Choice
Gold
CB@ Wellness, Cannada
Calms Forte, Hylands
Silver
Sleep Tight Melatonin, Nature’s Harmony
Bronze
Best Tea
Rooibos Pure Red, Tega Organic Teas
Platinum
Organic Chamomile with Lavender, Traditional Medicinals
Gold
Legends of China Organic Green Tea, Uncle Lee’s
Silver
Organic Summer Harvest Matcha, DoMatcha
Bronze
Favourite MD (Comp Medicine)
Dr. Sara Gottfried
Dr. Zoltan Rona
Platinum
Dr. Mordy Levy
Dr. Bruce Hoffman
Gold
Dr. John Gannage, Markham Integrative Medicine
Dr. Frederick Hui
Silver
Dr. Karla Dionne,
Balance Medical
Centre
Bronze
Best New Company
Cannada
Platinum
Great Lakes Gelatin
Gold
The Soap Works
Silver
Optifer Alpha, Volo Health
Bronze
Best Holistic Nutritionist (local)
Ashleigh Grange, R.H.N.
Platinum
TBA
Gold
TBA
Silver
ALISSA HERRIMAN, R.H.N
Bronze
The 2019 National Nutrition Award
We are already preparing for our 2019 Awards. Be part of the change that complimentary & alternative medicine is making in the lives of Canadians. Our selection process by our awards jury is extensive. Please contact if you’d like more information on how to be a National Nutrition 2019 Nominee!