We have been focusing on the health benefits of increased levels of vitamin C in the blood. Now it’s time to focus on what is even more important — increasing the amount of vitamin C that gets into the cells and its organelles (specialized subunits within a cell that have...
Since 1991, Bluebonnet has found inner power in the best that nature and science have to offer — uniting them in a way that is wholesome, honest, innovative, and sustainable. This inner power ensures that Bluebonnet provides the most certified natural nutritional supplements on the market guaranteeing unrivaled purity, potency,...
For the last several decades, coenzyme Q10 had only been available as a supplement in its oxidized form—ubiquinone. In order for the ubiquinone form of CoQ10 to be properly utilized, it first must be reduced in the body to its active metabolite, ubiquinol. The reduced form, ubiquinol, is easily oxidized...
Cincinnati, OH — Kroger launched a new mobile app called OptUP, reports Food & Wine, meant to make picking up healthy foods and maintaining a healthy diet easier. This is different from their existing mobile shopping app. OptUP is “your virtual assistant for healthier shopping.” It encourages its users to...
This recipe is gluten and grain-free (there is also a non-dairy option). Ingredients: For the crust you will need 1 tart tin 2 1/2 cups almond flour/meal 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup ghee 1 egg For the filling you'll need 4-6 heirloom tomatoes or tomatoes of choice. You can use...
Lecithin is a naturally occurring fatty acid that is said to play a major role in maintaining energy balance and supporting metabolic function. Important for the digestion of the fats and oils necessary to maintain efficient brain and nerve function, lecithin is an important dietary component necessary to support optimal...
According to Label Insights, 67% of American consumers say they prioritize healthy and socially conscious food purchases (1). Unfortunately, being healthy is easier said than done and when dealing with the rapid pace of our modern lives, making the right choices is both more crucial and more difficult. That is...
Most people who struggle with weight are what we call “sugar burners” — they just can’t access the fat stores on their body and use that fat for fuel, the way people with “fat-burning” metabolisms seem to do quite well. (My program, The Metabolic Factor, is designed to turn sugar...
As Mother's Day approaches, WholeFoods Magazine Publisher Heather Wainer shares her experiences as a volunteer in Peru with the charity Vitamin Angels in a conversation with Editor-in-Chief Laurie Petersen. Click the arrow to listen. Vitamin Angels has set an ambitious goal to end newborn mortality due to nutrient deficiencies by...
Wild strawberries! Small, red, sweet — the unforgettable flavor of summer. But after decades of cultivation, the berries seem to have lost the memory of their wild origins. Often more white than red, unnaturally large and devoid of the inherent sweetness, texture and flavor of wild berries, strawberries can be...
