Mortar & Pesto

05/05/2026

Every day, your body is navigating exposure 🌿

From water sources and environmental pollution to conventional cosmetics and personal care products, we encounter trace amounts of heavy metals and toxins more often than we realize.

Over time, this can contribute to increased oxidative stress, placing a greater demand on the body’s natural detoxification systems.

Compounds like hydrogen peroxide are naturally produced in the body and play a role in cellular signaling and oxidative balance, interacting with enzymes such as catalase to support normal metabolic processes.

✨ Supporting your cellular defence system—especially during seasonal transitions—can help:
• Maintain healthy detox pathways
• Support resilience against environmental stressors
• Promote overall balance and vitality

At Mortar & Pesto, we believe in working with the body—supporting its natural processes through the synergy of science and nature.

Because true wellness starts at the cellular level 🤍

05/04/2026

Celebrating the women who hold it all together 💐

This Mother’s Day, treat the ones who nurture, support, and love so deeply — whether that’s your mom, a grandmother, a caregiver, or someone who simply shows up with a mother’s heart 🤍

At Mortar & Pesto, we’ve made it easy to spoil her with products she’ll truly love.

✨ Buy any 5 items from our display and enjoy 20% off
✨ Plus receive a FREE Epsom salt or bubble bath for that well-deserved self-care moment

Because she deserves to feel cared for too.

The best part? You’re supporting local while you shop 🌿

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Mortar & Pesto — inspired health where science and nature meet 💚

05/02/2026

The sun is shining and we’re feeling inspired ☀️🫜

At Mortar & Pesto, we are loving our beet crystals right now — the ultimate rim for your summer mocktails or cocktails. Vibrant, delicious, and packed with benefits, they’re a simple way to elevate your glass and your wellness game.

Beet root offers easily digestible iron, supports your microbiome with natural betaine, and helps boost nitric oxide for improved blood flow — keeping you energized and moving through your day with ease.

Stop by and grab yours ☀️

05/01/2026

Happy Friday from Mortar & Pesto 🌿✨

Enjoy 15% off storewide today as we celebrate the season of fresh starts and natural wellness. It’s the perfect time to stock up on your favourite feel-good essentials—see you in store 💚

04/30/2026

If you’re gonna be in Edmonton area this weekend or if you live in Edmonton, you have to check out this class our sister company Merry Folks Catering is hosting for fermentation. Trust us, we raid Jackie of all her pickled goods every time we visit.

This weekend—we’re showing you 👇

Join us for a hands-on Sauerkraut & Kimchi Workshop where we break it down, step-by-step, and make it simple (and actually fun).

📍 Cardiff Hall
🗓 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 9AM – 2PM
💲 $25
✔️ Everything supplied

You’ll learn:
• How to make your own fermented foods
• Why gut health matters (and how it affects your daily life)
• A new skill you’ll actually use

No experience needed—just show up and we’ll take care of the rest.

Spots are limited.

👉 DM Merry Folks Catering to register!

04/22/2026

At Mortar & Pesto, we’re all about those simple, feel-good swaps that make a real difference. Think:
✨ Refillable deodorant from Routine—less waste, more freshness
🦷 Polyester-free dental floss—clean smile, cleaner planet
💧 Glass & bamboo water filters—pure hydration without the plastic

Add in your reusable silicone bags and you’ve got a routine that’s not just eco-friendly—it’s you-friendly too.

Small swaps = big impact. You’re reducing waste, supporting your health, and showing the Earth a little extra love (and honestly, it deserves it).

Pop in-store or message us to start your eco swap journey 🌱

04/21/2026

🌿✨ Make the switch to sustainable self-care! ✨🌿

This month at Mortar & Pesto, enjoy 25% OFF our Diva Line—including the Diva Cup, Diva Disc, and period underwear. Caring for your body has never been so empowering… or eco-friendly! 💚

We’re also giving 25% OFF our natural self-care products. Fewer chemicals, happier you, and a healthier planet 🌎💧.

Because when you take better care of yourself, you take better care of everything around you. ♻️💖

04/15/2026

Have you tried Tacoloft? The tacos are not only delicious but they’re also gluten free!

Meet Chef Todd Lawrence 🔥🌮 Six years ago, Todd and his partner walked into this space with about $5000 and a vision.

Todd came from years in the kitchen, including the Coco Room, with a deep knowledge of world cuisine. But when Taco Loft started, he was still overcoming his battle with cancer, supported by an incredible community around him.

Instead of slowing down, he poured everything into this place.

Every recipe. Every detail. Every standard.

What started as a long shot became something special.
A place where families gather, friends reconnect, and memories are made.

And yeah… he beat it.

So when you come in, you’re not just grabbing tacos.

You’re tasting passion, resilience, and a whole lot of heart.

Bring your people.

04/14/2026

Mortar & Pesto is bringing the summer vibes early ☀️🌿

Enjoy 25% off a curated lineup of wellness essentials—from all-natural, zinc oxide sunscreens (benzene-free!) to refreshing BCAA + electrolyte blends in Mojito and Watermelon 🍉. Sip your way through sunshine with Bloom Super Belly probiotics in Lemon Ginger and Strawberry Hibiscus, or mix it up with Prairie Naturals Collagen Coolers in Tropical and Raspberry. Add a splash of beet crystals or blue spirulina for fun, family-friendly mocktails at home! 🌈✨

Stock up while you can—these deals won’t last, and shelves will be cleared before summer even begins.

Come visit us in-store, or give us a call/ email for a mail out order! 📫

04/07/2026

Walk-In Wednesday is tomorrow!💉✨
Stop by Mortar & Pesto Health Food Store & Pharmacy between 10–5 for your B12 injection—no appointment needed. Boost your energy and feel your best!

Plus, enjoy 15% off front store products—including supplements, self-care, wellness essentials, and more while you’re here! 🛍️

04/01/2026

We are so excited to be announcing our new product to the market- Mortar & Pesto’s very own PESTO 🍃

Come in today for a FREE jar!
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03/30/2026

We are so HOPPY that spring is here! 💐

To celebrate, we will be offering our 15% off discount all throughout the week of Easter Monday 🥕

HEADS UP 🐰
We will be closed this Friday, April 3rd for Good Friday, but we will return to serve you on Monday April 6