Lynda Thrasher

Manitoba Harvest has been an integral part of my return to health after an extremely stressful move to a new city this past winter. I managed to completely run myself into the ground after just 1 month of a string of personal disasters.

It started when I moved to Toronto to start my new job. This involved having to get up at 4:30 am to wait for a bus in -30 degree weather in downtown Toronto for an hour and a half commute to a new job. I didn't have any family to rely on for support, and collapsed during the orientation session on my first day on the job due to complete physical exhaustion combined with stress from doing the move all by myself. Not only that, but my bank put a hold on my credit card thinking my security had been compromised, and I only had a bit of cash to get me through the first few weeks until my pay schedule kicked in at the new job. Then, after I finally got my card back, I lost my wallet when it fell down the garbage chute in my building, and was compacted immediately.

I was constantly weak, not sleeping, and my heart rate became irregular and I was extremely ill. I went to a Naturopathic doctor for help, and I'm happy to report that now, just four months later, my health is back and I'm once again feeling strong enough to return to my exercise regime.

Part of what was prescribed to me by the doctor was a low-glycemic and allergen free diet to combat a nervous system imbalance, and hormonal system imbalance which was complicated by stress and blood sugar issues. I have been using the Manitoba Harvest Hemp Protein powder for 1 solid month now as part of a regimented diet overall, and love it!

I was advised to try a morning protein smoothie from my doctor, and up to now had only used artificially sweetened protein powders. Over the course of the last few years however, I have been making a gradual switch to organic, locally grown and harvested produce and food items, and this has felt like the next step in my progression. I admit that at first I was extremely hesitant to try the Hemp powder - I thought it would taste horrible or something, or that I would be gagging it down. Much to my surprise, the taste is AMAZING!

My morning commute leaves me with little time to have a sit-down breakfast, but knowing that I can make up a quick, healthy smoothie that is tasty and satisfying keeps me feeling great and satisfied all morning. Manitoba Harvest is a smart purchase, and a quality product. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone!

Sincerely,
Lynda Thrasher