Like many natural advocates, I’ve been living “well” and eating healthy for years. The new influx of brands spotted at the recent Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, held September 14 -16, is catering to what we refer to as a “well-thy” consumer willing to pay a premium for products...
After attending the Annual Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, I am more confident than ever that eating out, especially while traveling, is going to get healthier. The event sponsored by the California Restaurant Association was filled with celebrity chefs and brands in the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Stuart Tomc, VP of human nutrition at CV Sciences, talks to the folks at Cambridge Naturals, in Cambridge, MA. A pioneer among natural product retailers, Cambridge Naturals continues to lead the pack, providing customers with hemp-derived CBD.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/iWno__mmhYM"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This promotional video was provided and paid for by CV Sciences.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
What gluten enzyme pills are not: a get-out-of-jail free card. Given that most Celiac patients show no gastro symptoms or immediate reaction, they wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. The false confidence these pills create makes people with Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, or Wheat Allergies: Take risks they...
Click to hear podcast In this interview Natasha Trenev will introduce us to the probiotic standards adopted by the industry in the mid 1990’s. Few companies adhere to these standards today. Natasha will explain how and why these standards are important and how retailers and consumers can make judgments...
Collagen is derived from the Greek word kolla, meaning glue. It is the glue that literally holds the body together and is vital to maintaining our health (1). Medical News Today reports collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and provides structure and strength to skin, muscles, bones...
We have been discussing the importance of niacin with Dr. Andrew Saul. So far we have discussed niacin’s role in overcoming schizophrenia, arthritis, high blood cholesterol, as well as learning and behavior disorders. Now let’s look at skin cancer and birth defect news and a general overview of Dr. Abram...
Raw materials determine the quality of any finished product. This is something responsible manufacturers of dietary supplements, food and cosmetics understand and therefore strive for the highest standards when sourcing their ingredients. Of course, not every manufacturer has the same standards and many conventional mainstream products continue to sell genetically...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging all women to avoid eating queso fresco made with unpasteurized milk (raw milk) due to a current investigation of two Listeria cases. According to the RIDOH press release, “quesco fresco, queso blanco, panela, and asadero-style cheeses are only considered safe when...
If you’ve seen the documentary “What the Health” on Netflix about the healthcare, pharmaceutical and food industries, you probably found yourself saying “What the [insert desired word here].” In Michael Moore style, the producers did a good job of showing what corruption and dark marketing can do to us as...
