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TERI'S FAVORITE PRODUCT FINDS
An eclectic collection of faves of mine.
Long-standing, new discoveries, info I feel is 'need-to-know...
I've wanted to start this section for ages. It's in the works as I launch it March 2024. Check in regularly for my new add-ins. 

Want to see something, know more about something?
Email me with your request and I'll get to it asap.


​As always, the main aim to all I do is with the intentions and aspirations of being as healthy, vibrant, passionate and fulfilled in this journey we know as life on planet earth. Scroll down for all kinds of products!


Products I love and recommend.
I will be adding to this section all the time.
Right now, the collection is small yet keep checking in for you are sure to discover new finds you'll find you can't live without. 

Well maybe that's extreme comment, yet knowing about great additions to your kitchen collection make it so much easier to ensure you can create delish food that nourishes and satisfies.
Note: 
My last few additions are from a Canadian/US company I am a proud Ambassador of:
In Canada it's RAW ELEMENTS - NEW SITE SOON!
In the US it's SUNWARRIOR 

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MAGNESIUM BREAKTHROUGH
Magnesium Plus Magnesium Vitamin Cofactors 7 forms of magnesium upgrades virtually every function in your body.
  • Best magnesium supplements for sleep
  • Promotes a balanced stress response, feel relaxed and at peace
  • Sleep faster and deeper
  • A key nutrient for healthy immune responses
  • Provides an essential electrolyte to maintain healthy rhythm
  • Provides a key building block to strong bones

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Sunwarrior Active Creatine
Sunwarrior's Active Creatine is a top-quality supplement designed to enhance athletic performance and muscle recovery. This advanced formula contains pure creatine monohydrate, a naturally occurring compound in the body that plays a crucial role in energy production during high-intensity exercise. By incorporating creatine into any fitness routine, athletes and others can boost focus, build muscles, and increase energy.
In my view what's best is the ingredients...

Vegan Creatine Monohydrate Powder. No fillers or mystery ingredients.

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Sunwarrior Harvest Organic Hemp Protein Powder 
A clean plant-based protein source (15g of protein per 30g serving!), Sunwarrior Harvest’s Hemp Protein Powder is easy to digest and absorbs quickly, making for a great go-to that boosts your body and supports the energy reserves. Hemp has been used as a prime nutrition source around the world for thousands of years, packing fiber and iron, and naturally containing vitamins and minerals. 
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Add Sunwarrior Organic Hemp Protein Powder to your smoothies sweet or savory breakfast bowls, pancakes, baked goods and more.


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Ultimate Kale Chips
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A simple yet classic favorite, Solar Raw’s Kale Chips!  Using kale grown on organic farms, Solar Raw’s solar-powered drying process keeps all the nutrients intact, offering a snack that’s rich in antioxidants and minerals. The chips are wholesome, pure, and clean.
This is the ideal snack when you want some crunch and carve satisfaction.
Sweet or savory options are available. Chick the image to see and use Teri as a discount code when ordering to save 10%. 



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I'm a long-time Ambassador of Maison Orphee  
From the very first time I experienced their olive oil, picking it up at the grocers, I was hooked and began telling my clients about it. 
Then I would bring some with me for the food demo's I was doing at conferences.
 Nathalie Plamondon suggested I talk with them and here we are all these years later and I am still as smitten as on day one. 

A FEW FAVORITES:
  • EVOO Fruity Green Gourmet
  • Walnut OIl
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Flueur de sel
All of their Vinegars
Look for Maison Orphee at your favorite grocer using this store locator link
Ordering their specialty items online, use Teri15 for a 15% discount.
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EZEKIEL BREADS BY FOOD FOR LIFE - Sprouted grain and gluten-free options
Carb lovers, take heed! When you choose bread options that are made like those from this company your body will respond so much better than consuming breads made with refined flours. Most grocers carry these in the freezer section for they are free of preservatives making them much for perishable. This is a good thing. 
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Delicious, Organic, Whole-Food, Dairy-free Yogurt!
Introducing - SIMPLA COCONUT YOGURT 
Katie and Ari, the creators have a super story and they deliver this organic, yummy yogurt to us in Canada's first paper-board packaging with no refined sugars, fake food additives, stabilizers or emulsifiers

Check out the ingredient lists by clicking on the images.
​Once you taste it, you will want to thank me, so upfront...You are ever so welcome. 

Can't find this brand? Look for YOGGU - also Canadian made. 

Non-Dairy Cheese that wows your taste-buds. Try them and decide for yourself.
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​NUTS FOR CHEESE - Truly CRAZY GOOD to me
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ZENGARRY Cheese - So so GOOD!
Cheese fans that don't tolerate or 'do' conventional animal dairy, you need to know about these two stellar brands in Canada. Both of these companies above have wonderful stories of how they started, the passions that fuel them, their commitment to outstanding product quality and yes, they deliver.
Nuts for Cheese's Margaret is out of London ON and Zengarry's Lynda is from Glengarry, ON.


RAW ELEMENTS - Fitness & Superfood Specialists.
Born out of true passion for superior superfoods and their ability to naturally support wellness.
They are a long-time supporter of TERI GENTES Whole-self, lifestyle wellness.  


A few must-have items for my clients and are: 
  • BIOOPTIMIZERS - digestive enzymes and probiotics
  • HEALTHFORCE - chlorella and the acerola cherry vitamin C powder
  • GIDDY YO items - especially the cacao nibs and bars
  • HEPA-THRIVE - great for liver support

Use the discount code Teri to save 10% of all of your online orders.

 JAM FANS, Meet BONNE MAMAN. A better brand of store bought! 
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When convenience and quality are your focus, Bonne Maman is a great brand of jams and spread to look for. 
Originating in France, they are made with premium ingredients, no high fructose corn syrup, no additives or preservatives. While not organic, they are NON GMO verified and contain less sugar than most other jams. A great go to, to look for.


NUTS TO YOU Nut and Seed Butters of all kinds - only real food ingredients!
Choose from conventional and regular butters, raw, dry roasted or toasted!
Recyclable glass jars with BPA-free metal lids. Non-GMO and dairy, wheat, soy and gluten free. 
Kosher. No added salt, sugar or hydrogenated oil. Made in Canada of imported ingredients.


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CHOCOLATE! My personal favorite!
It's an accepted addiction! And yes, I have it in check. Maybe this makes it an obsession?

I truly love to indulge in a great piece of chocolate and include raw cacao nibs in many of my sweet creations.
In my world of research, there are often discoveries I didn't anticipate and this certainly was the scenario for chocolate and coffee. It takes a lot of cacao beans or coffee beans to create that bar or cup of coffee I enjoy. 
This means, there's a lot of chemical build up on the beans I am exposed too. Going organic was a given for me. 

THEN, I learned of the
heavy metals in chocolate. UGH!  Thankfully not ALL chocolate is tainted with heavy metal reside.
GIDDY YO testing shows it comes up low of heavy metal reside and it's distributed by RawElements.ca 

There is a reason I love being an Ambassador for them - high quality products you will find in stores as well as online.
Ordering online, use the code Teri for 10% off your orders. It's rather grand to save money and enjoy high quality items!
My absolute favorite bar in the GIDDY YO XDark, Crunchy 90% Dark  bar. Give it a taste for yourself. It's 'WOW!'



More products and brand suggestions to be added regularly.
The focus is on quality products, ingredients, manufacturing and company integrity. 
If ever you know something about a company, quality change please reach out to me.
Companies are often bought out by larger corporations, and this may mean the product quality is compromised. 
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Teri Gentes - Whole Self Lifestyle Wellness
International Speaker|Self-care Coach|Author|Chef|Trainer|Ambassador
Certified Wellness and Nutritional Consultant, Personal Trainer,
Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor
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