Sam is an internationally-renowned researcher, formulator, lecturer, consultant, and author in the field of optimal health and nutrition. A graduate of the University of Western Ontario in adolescent psychology and chemistry, Sam has additional degrees in special education and counseling. He has traveled extensively throughout the world interviewing researchers, reviewing studies, and collecting information about medicinal plants, vegetables, fruits, grains, sea vegetables, and organic farming. Sam is a thought provoking, enthusiastic speaker with a remarkable ability to translate scientific research into easy to understand practical guidelines for achieving greater states of well-being and longevity.

Education

1966 Graduate, St. Jerome's High School, Kitchener, Ontario

1969 B.A. in Adolescent Psychology and Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario

1970 Honors BA in Adolescent Psychology and Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario

1971 Teachers' College Degree in Adolescent Counseling, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario

1976 Specialist Degree in Adolescent Counseling

1979 Specialist Degree in Special Education; Behavior and Nutrition

1994 Postgraduate studies in adolescent psychology with a personal emphasis on human health and nutrition.

Professional Contacts in Development

1980 Dr. E. Cameron and Dr. Linus Pauling

1981 Dr. E. Stone, Dr. Hans Napier, Dr. Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD

1982 Barry Johnson, M.A., Dr. Roy Walford, PhD

1982 Dr. Zoltan Rona, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw

1990 Dr. Zolton Rona, Dr. Hank Liers, Barry Johnson, MA

1993 Dr. Carolyn DeMarco, M.D.

Milestones

1971 - 1980 Specialized in working with teen behavioral problems and nutrition in high schools, in the Canadian Educational System.

1978 - 1980 Taught Special Education Programs to graduate students, College of Eductaion, Brock University, Canada.

1980 Pioneered developing and producing non-acidic Vitamin C as ascorbates, i.e., calcium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, niacinamide ascorbate, etc.

1980 - 1983 Founder and President of Advanced Nutritional Research. Produced vitamin/mineral formulas for health professionals under the A.N.R. label and for health food stores under the "Nutri Logic" label.

1982 Pioneered developing and producing mineral supplements as lysinates, citrate-aspartates, picolinates. Built a mineral-producing laboratory in Utah, supplying the industry with these mineral complexes.

1982 Pioneered the first comprehensive vitamin and mineral supplement, as a powder, to be mixed with a liquid of choice that was also hypoallergenic, avoiding the use of binders, fillers, glaze agents, flow agents, excipients, etc.

1983 - 1990 Counseling Specialist with the Canadian Board of Education High School System.

1990 Founder and President of Graci Research Ltd., a company dedicated to the research and development of alkaline-forming, enzymatically-active, hypoallergenic food-sourced vitamins, organic minerals and antioxidants.

1991 Developed GREENS+®, a food powder blend of 29 synergistic "superfood" ingredients with unique herbal extracts of standardized potency and purity, after five years of observation and research. Realized the full potential of whole food concentrates and their superiority over synthetic vitamins and minerals.

1992 Developed PRO-RELIEF+™, a full-spectrum grape seed and skin extract with buffered Vitamin C, based on 26 years of research by Dr. Jacques Masquelier.

1995 Developed FIBER GREENS+™, a complete colon cleansing program designed for healthy inner ecology. A blendable powder consisting of 16 nutrient rich foods, high in dietary fiber, enzymes, phytochemicals and probiotic cultures.

1997 Authored The Power of Superfoods, with guest authors - Harvey Diamond, Dr. Julian Whittaker, Dr. Carolyn Demarco, and Prof. David Schweitzer.