Natural Products Expo West is like an adult Disney World — if your own personal version of Disney includes supplements and healthy freebies. Lucky for me, it does. This was my very first Expo West and boy was it an experience. Apart from the goodie bags and vitamins, the expo...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]President Trump strategically selected Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” for his first dance at the inaugural ball, and the lyrics to that song could not be more telling of what was to come — Trump certainly started his presidency unlike any other commander in chief before him, doing things his own...
Apart from being the editor for WholeFoods Magazine, I am also a woman who cares about skin health. While researching for this month’s cover story — Natural Beauty (and Protection) From Within, p. 18 — I decided to ask the experts I interviewed to share what emerging trends we should...
Like most of us in the natural products industry, I too chose this path on purpose. I wanted to become a part of a community that not only cares about health and wellness, but also contributes to it. I began writing about health based on my own experiences — and...
The natural products industry is composed of a truly incredible group of people. Over the years, I’ve heard tons of amazing stories about entrepreneurs and thought-leaders who are determined to reach the peak of the mountain—no matter how steep the climb may be. The goal? To initiate positive change in...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just like the body needs high-quality nutrients to function at its best, the mind and soul need inspiration. To me, inspiration is the single most important factor in our ability to achieve a healthy mix of happiness and productivity, both at home and professionally. Luck, talent and determination all play...
As the WholeFoods team closes out this month’s issue, we are already setting up for our November coverage. In preparation, I’ve been researching a lot about my next feature—blood sugar support—and I’ve come to a conclusion. I really dislike the term “lifestyle disease.” Here’s why. The Choice To Be Diabetic?...
In a fairly muted event, without much pomp and circumstance, President Barack Obama signed into law a bill that affects every single American—whether they realize it or not. The new federal law requires all food packaging to indicate whether it contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs). While a cursory look at...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was recently shopping at one of my favorite independent natural products stores, and the manager told me an incredible story that I’ve been thinking a lot about lately. While the situation I’m about to relay may seem all too familiar, I believe we can all learn from the retailer’s...
When news broke of Whole Foods Market’s plans to launch a lower priced chain geared toward Millennials, there were diverging opinions aplenty. The move could be brilliant, securing loyalty from a large shopping group with lots of buying power. It could save the retail giant from its financial slump and...
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