Green foods and whole food-based supplements offer extraordinary health benefits. Lately, the dietary habits of some Americans might have the Green Giant feeling a little less jolly, and a little more melancholy, making his trademarked “ho-ho-ho” a little more ho-hum. Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA, nutrition education manager for NOW...
Natural baby foods, hygiene products and supplements give infants a jumpstart for healthy living When parents come strolling a little one through your store's front door, give them a hearty "Welcome to Parenthood" by pointing them to your natural baby care supplies. This section will surely be a growing area...
What retailers need to know about pre-diabetes, diabetes supplemental support and nutrients for diabetes complications If you feel like challenging the adage, "You can never have too much of a good thing," make the case with carbs. Eating too many refined carbs and sugar (combined with not enough exercise and...
Author: Abe Stanway Detoxification is a key part of a healthy lifestyle. Much of the American populace is currently immersed in a sea of chemicals that were never meant to be inside the human body. Over four million of these chemicals have been created synthetically since 1915 (1). In fact,...
The market reports speak for themselves: private labeling is hot, hot, hot! U.S. shoppers spent $81 billion on store brand items in 2008, marking a 10% increase in sales over the past year. And better yet, most shoppers (62%) say store brands are as good in quality as name...
Millions of Americans are embracing the adage, “You’re only as old as you feel.” Even though the population of Americans older than 65 is predicted to double within the next 20 years, they’re not going down without a fight. Older Americans want to use every ounce of vitality that...
Why mushrooms are much more than a fungus. Mushrooms are among the most common medicinal remedies. Did you know that of the 14,000 species of mushrooms, only 10% of them have been discovered? There’s still much we don’t know about mushrooms, but the natural products industry has been hard at...
Nothing makes for a grumpier mood than a night of restless, barely-there sleep. Getting a good eight hours of Zzzz’s is far more than just preventing the embarrassment of nodding off during a board meeting. We need sufficient sleep for a healthy, refreshed mind and body, inside and out.
Understand probiotics, understand your health. Lactobacillus acidophilus. Bifidobacterium lactis. Saccharomyces boulardii. These are the names of good bacteria that make their home in your body. These probiotics, and others, may be just the boost you need to lead a healthier life. Meet Probiotics Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer a...
Weighing your options for supplements. For many individuals, weight management is a lifelong challenge. But, being in control of one’s weight is well worth the hard work it takes. Overweight individuals are at increased risk for a host of health problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, gallstones,...
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