Supplements should not be overlooked for eye health. Knowing which nutrients can help improve eye health is essential for the prevention of future eye problems. Retailers should keep up to date on the latest research to better help their customers and to make their supplement section a little easier on...
Women evolve through many roles in their lives: daughters, sisters, career women, wives, mothers, friends, grandmothers, and perhaps all of these at once. But throughout all these phases, one thing remains constant: the need to take a proactive healthcare stance during each of these unique stages of a woman’s...
It’s hard times in the ol’ USA and people are looking for ways to escape. What better way to do this than to take a journey through some delicious international foods? No, Taco Bell does not count; pizza does not an Italian dinner make; and Asian cuisine offers way...
Say goodbye to restrictions with allergen-free and special diet foods. Consumers are now more aware than ever of how food affects their overall health. However, for the sector of the population with food sensitivities and special dietary needs, this revelation has been long-lived. With or without a diagnosed condition, Americans...
Sports nutrition can be a win-win for athletes and retailers. Muhammad Ali once said, “Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them—a desire, a dream, a vision.” I might be bold enough to add good nutrition to that list. But, sadly, it...
We all know the best parts of the school day: recess, naptime and, of course, lunch! There are concerns, however, that lunchtime over the years might have become too much about fun and less about nutrition. However, the natural products industry is providing a way for little bodies to...
The Story of How One Retail Store Helped an Industry Grow "We have to remember the roots, the traditions of the natural health movement passed over time." In October 1994, Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). This momentous bill allows our industry to exist and gives...
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...
The healthy beverage market continues to expand. Beverages are an enormous part of our lives. We have coffee to wake us up or use as an excuse to meet a new date, tea to relax at bedtime, drinks with friends and family for special occasions, and juice with breakfast. Since...
Functional foods deliver health benefits in innovative ways. Pills. Capsules. Powders. Tablets. Sigh. While these are great options for many consumers, others are looking to add a little spark to their dietary regimens. Fortunately, functional foods offer a great option for those who want to boost their diet with foods...
