Founder and former CEO/chairman of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods, Mike Fata is no stranger to the food and beverage industry. The visionary hemp guru and influencer was at the forefront of commercializing hemp foods in Canada, helping to transform the business of health and wellness. In 2021, Fata launched the Founder to Mentor Podcast™, sharing his personal journey on becoming an investor in various wellness food enterprises and now a growth advisor for fellow global entrepreneurs and start-ups. In this episode of Wellness Academy, Fata discusses the business of being healthy with host Sar ..read more

Let's talk active nutrition and empowerment. Sarah Wells is a 400-meter Olympic Hurdler, the winner of four major Canadian National Championships, Silver medalist at the Pan American Games, Amazing Race Canada frontrunner, and the founder of Believe Initiative. Her Believe Initiative is an impactful program empowering the leaders of today and tomorrow to build resilience and recognize the power of self-belief. Sarah’s drive and passion is contagious and we are excited to discuss her wellness journey in this podcast, with a look at the importance of coaching and maintaining a strong mindset to ..read more

Drumming is an intense physical activity involving the whole body. Clinical studies have demonstrated various health benefits of drumming that range from cardiovascular health to reduction in stress and anxiety. In this episode, we catch up with Brad Weber, a multi-instrumentalist composer, musician, and producer based in Toronto, Ontario. Brad is the drummer for the Juno-winning and Grammy-nominated artist Caribou. His latest collaborative music project is Pick a Piper (0:04 and 11:47). All music courtesy of Brad Weber About Wellness AcademyUnivar Solutions Nutraceuticals presents the Welln ..read more

The path to true health and wellness varies, but the end goal is simple – living well. We are in a time where there is an information overload, especially when it comes to overall health and well-being. Through talking about substantiated research, speaking to individuals about their journeys, and having a deeper conversation about what health and wellness means to them, we can come a step closer in practicing positive health. In this pilot episode, hosts and nutraceutical experts Sarah Gonçalves  and Silvi Siddhu introduce the Wellness Academy and set the stage for upcoming topics. Whet ..read more

Rugby is an intense sport involving high energy demand, agility, speed, endurance, strength, and mental acuity. For professional athletes, recovery is as important as game performance. Nutrition and physical training are fundamental for any athlete. In this episode, we get the real-life scoop from an elite athlete, Jacob Atkins. Jacob is a professional rugby union player who currently plays for the London Irish. Although he started his professional career in 2016, he has been in the game for over 20 years. Listen now as Jacob shares sports nutrition insights with our Nutraceuticals team. About ..read more