The Local Digest
How to Beat the 3 PM Slump
You know the feeling. It’s 3-ish. Lunch feels like a distant memory. Your brain has approximately one good thought left in it. Suddenly the offic...
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Best Protein Bars in Canada: What to Look For (and What Actually Tastes Good)
Looking for the best protein bars in Canada? Here’s what to look for, from protein and fibre to ingredients and, importantly, whether you’ll actu...
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Winner of Mi’kmaq youth art contest revealed!
About Made with Local: Made with Local is a snack foods brand based in Kjipuktuk, Halifax Nova Scotia. Started at a farmers market in 2012, they ...
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Supporting Canadian Agriculture: How Our Snacks Strengthen Local Farmers, Organic Farming, and Regenerative Agriculture in Canada
Supporting Canadian agriculture isn’t just a value. It’s a long-term commitment to building a stronger, more resilient food system in Canad...
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Are Protein Cookies Actually Healthy?
A simple guide to figuring out whether protein cookies are actually healthy. Learn what to watch for on the label, which ingredients matter most, a...
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What Should I Look for in a Healthy Snack Bar or Protein Cookie?
Trying to choose a healthy snack bar or protein cookie can feel overwhelming when every package in the aisle is promising something different. This...
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Delivering on Our Promise
Every time our company does something huge, all I can think about is how grateful I am for all the people who've helped us reach this new height. S...
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Give Back Friday 2017
The 3 values that govern everything we do here at Made with Local are: LOVE | NOURISH | COMMUNITY So each year, when this time of the year inflames...
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Almost every time we put up a post on our Facebook it invokes a tsunami of requests for new retail locations. It is so...
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August Community Project - Building a Safe Space with TLC Outreach
About a month ago I received an out-of-the-blue phone call from a woman named Anne. She spoke kindly and passionately about an organization that sh...
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LOADED OATS RECIPE | Baked Chai Oatmeal
Mother's Day is coming up and we absolutely love this cozy, nourishing baked oatmeal casserole, brimming with local ingredients. MwL lady Kristin...
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Treats vs. Snacks for Kids: How to distinguish between them, and how to manage treats
Treats vs. Snacks for Kids: How to distinguish between them, and how to manage treats. By: Sarah Remmer, Registered Dietician Have you ever met a...
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