When I was a kid, my grandmother was always trying to get me to eat a lot foods you had to chew a lot. “Gives you roughage,” she’d say wisely. “Keeps you regular.” Well, that was then, this is now. Our prune-eating grandmothers were onto something, but they had just...
On April 13th, 2017, Jack Challem, bestselling author and beloved figure in the natural products industry, passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 66. Born May 29, 1950, he will be remembered for many contributions, including ushering in science-based nutrition reporting in the natural products...
According to the Organic Trade Association organic food sales have now reached $40 billion annually, accounting for approximately 5% of the total U.S. food sales. An unprecedented Nielsen's study (2015 – 2016) surveying 100,000 households in the 48 contiguous states reported that the national average for organic sales jumped from...
This is the first post in a series uncovering Palm Oil – what it is, where it comes from, how and where it’s used, the health benefits and the often confusing controversy around the topic. Natural Habitat’s managing director is the company spokesperson for Palm Done Right, an international campaign...
Many people believe in hemp. For food, culinary oil and even textiles hemp has become a big part of the natural products industry. However, where it stands in the dietary supplement space is more complex. You may know such products as hemp oil or cannabidiol (CBD), but we shall refer...
With multiple diets and lifestyles being touted as the healthiest, it’s easy to get confused about which one may be right for you. Some of the diets and lifestyles gaining popularity are vegan, paleolithic, gluten-free, lacto-ovarian, pescatarian, and lacto-ovarian. Whether the diet is organic or conventional, minerals play an essential...
While discussing the many health benefits of megadoses of niacin last month with Dr. Andrew Saul, we decided it would be helpful to give you an actual case history. Dr. Abram Hoffer probably had thousands of similar case histories, but this one is of particular interest to members of the...
Los Angeles, CA — In October of 2016, Axiom Foods, based here, announced the launch of the first annual Plant Protein Month in April 2017 to benefit Vitamin Angels. The firm made the first $10,000 donation to the dedicated Plant Protein Fund at Supply Side West in Las Vegas, NV...
Washington, D.C. — Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Natural Products Day on March 22, in which industry members lobby their government officials to protect the interests of the natural products industry. Turnout was quite good this year, likely because of the presence of a new administration. The timing...
Many of your customers are sure to have pets whom they value like members of the family and wish to sustain with a wholesome diet. In fact, according to poll cited in a report by Nielsen, 95% of pet owners consider their pets to be part of the family, up...
