Humans have been designed to be omnivores. However, just a few days on a meat-based protein diet at the expense of fiber (plants) will lead to almost immediate GI issues: griping, gas and constipation. This is because the human GI system cannot effectively manage breakdown and assimilation of a meat-heavy...
Sugar is pervasive in the American diet. The average American consumes around 22 teaspoons of added sugar per day, amounting to an additional 350 calories (1). For some perspective, one teaspoon is equal to 4 grams of sugar, which means people consume, on average, 88 grams of sugar per day...
There’s no shortage of interest in “free from” foods. One might attribute this uptick in sales to an increased prevalence of common food allergies like peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish, as well as intolerances like gluten and lactose. While these shoppers’ needs represent the core...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From the moment a child comes into their world, parents are in a constant state of concern. Are their little ones safe, happy and healthy, both mentally and physically? Ensuring growing bodies are getting the nutrition they need can be a hugely stressful part of day-to-day life, especially with busy...
Natural consumers have always been savvy, but that savviness is expanding as the general population becomes more health conscious and fringe lifestyles such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten free move to the mainstream. While not everyone is embracing these lifestyles, the beverage aisle is where all these different types of...
You’re certainly familiar with the old adage: “The customer is always right.” For most retailers and business owners, this represents a need to appease disgruntled customers, but for a cooperative, these are words to live by. As the largest consumer-owned food market in the country, WholeFoods Magazine’s 2016 Retailer of...
According to the 2015 WholeFoods Retailer Survey, perishable foods such as produce, juice bars, deli offerings and refrigerated prepared foods continue to define the character of a store, how many customers will shop per day, and its sales and profit (1, 2). With annual sales growing by 3.4% for all...
Tips for reaching eco-minded gourmet shoppers through sustainability. A great deal of gourmet brands and products are going the way of organic to invoke sustainability. While this is a positive step, it also saturates the market and makes it difficult for companies to stand out. Products like coffee, tea, chocolate...
Say “weight management” and most people think exercise and calorie counting. While exercise is essential, is a blanket recommendation to concentrate on low-cal meals outdated?
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