Dallas, TX—Upping plant-based food intake and eating fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers reviewed a database of food intake information from more than 10,000 middle-aged U.S. adults who were monitored from 1987-2016,...
Red meat consumption may increase the risk of breast cancer, while poultry consumption may protect against breast cancer, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer. Researchers analyzed dietary information from 42,012 women who were followed for an average of 7.6 years, according to a press release.
Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN—High-fat foods can increase the body’s absorption of CBD, according to a new study published in Epilepsia. Researchers at University of Minnesota measured CBD concentrations in epilepsy patients at the MINCEP Epilepsy Care clinic, who were taking 99% pure CBD capsules. The researchers compared concentrations from...
Perth, Western Australia—Flavonoid-rich items can help protect against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study, published in Nature Communications, looked at 56,048 participants of the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health cohort, followed for 23 years, during...
Chicago, IL—U.S. consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how to use food to manage medical conditions, according to new research from The NPD Group. Around a quarter of U.S. adults are trying to manage a health or medical condition by making healthy dietary choices. Young adults aged 18-24 are particularly...
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers will celebrate its 64th Anniversary on Thursday, August 15, with a tropical-style party, according to a press release. All 152 stores will host a free tropical juice bar and an ice cream social, offer hourly prize giveaways, and feature 30-to-58%-off deals on select items. From 12-2, stores...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that Mike Zechmeister will resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 23, 2019, to be temporarily replaced by John W. Howard while UNFI begins a search for a permanent replacement. Howard joined UNFI in July as SVP of finance and...
Jacksonville, FL—Native Sun Natural Foods Market will permanently close its doors after 23 years in business, according to Jax Daily Record. Aaron Gottlieb, founder and CEO, cited the influx of grocery chains—particularly the nine specialty grocers that arrived since 2015—as the main reason for the store’s closure. Jax quoted Gottlieb...
Sanford, FL—Smart Baking Company, maker of Smartcakes and Smartbuns, has been recognized on the 2019 Florida Companies to Watch list by GrowFL, a statewide economic development program focused on helping second-stage companies prosper. GrowFL works in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation to compile the Florida Companies to Watch list.
Finland—Dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine is associated with enhanced cognitive performance and reduced risk of dementia, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Eastern Finland. Choline is an essential nutrient vital for the formation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It has been linked in the past with cognitive...
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