With the excess amounts of information available to us now via the internet and a variety of other sources, there is a deluge of news regarding supplements. Any given day a new story can be published regarding supplements that leads to questions. These questions may be about whether supplements are...
Las Vegas, NV — The Natural Products Association (NPA), based in Washington, D.C., held its inaugural conference The Big Natural on June 7-9 in Las Vegas for members and non-members alike. The trade association partnered with Momentum to help put on and market the event. “We designed this event to...
Los Angeles, CA — Vitamin Angels, the non-profit dedicated to supplying at-risk communities around the world, specifically children, with life-saving vitamins was recently featured in a CNN article for its efforts to expand its efforts further. Since 1994, the organization has reached 52 million children and mothers in 66 countries...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]David Foreman, RPh, "The Herbal Pharmacist" talks about managing carbs as an important way to lose weight and how Phase 2 is an effective tool for controlling carbohydrates and promoting weight loss. Sponsored by Pharmachem Laboratories NOTE: WholeFoods Magazine does not endorse any specific brand or product. Always seek the...
Obesity rates worldwide have nearly doubled since 1980 according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2012, for the first time, overweight and obesity caused more deaths than malnutrition. Combined, overweight and obesity cause at least 2.8 million deaths annually and represent the fifth leading risk for death globally. Efforts...
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Supplements are doing well, according the Nutrition Business Journal, which presented its findings at Expo West’s Supplements Today education session. Supplements grew 6.6% in 2016, amounting to $41.4 billion and functional foods grew even more, by 7.6% or $59.7 billion. Natural and specialty stores are driving this growth, with 37%...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Besides the enormous array of innovative products showcased at Natural Products Expo West, the show is an exceptional source of education as well as a time to meet and reconnect with fellow industry professionals. Taking place again at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA from March 8 – 12, Expo...
More than 20 years ago, the Nutrition Facts label was introduced in an effort to help consumers make informed food choices and maintain healthy dietary practices (1). However, in order to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease, the...
