Exeter, United Kingdom—A recent study published in Neurology suggests that there may be a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This study is the largest to date tackling the relationship between vitamin D and Alzheimer’s. Researchers used data from over...
Fort Lauderdale, FL—Florida-based Tunies Natural Grocery & Vitamin Market is opening up a new location in Fort Lauderdale in Q1 2015. The company already has two 15,000 square foot stores in Coral Springs and Palm Beach Gardens. This new 17,000 square foot space will bring 40 new jobs to the...
The U.S. government recommends that men and women between the ages of 31 and 50 get two and a half to three cups of vegetables a day, a goal that many nationwide are failing to meet. The nutrient content of vegetables provides a variety of benefits, from maintaining immune...
Purchase, NY—Healthy individuals who occasionally feel stomach rumbling, bloating and other signs of gastrointestinal (GI) distress may have another natural option at their disposal with perilla extract. In a pilot study of healthy subjects experiencing GI issues like constipation, researchers gave 50 volunteers (ages 30–70 years) 150 mg of a...
Pharmachem of Kearny, NJ, has received a letter of no objection from FDA regarding the GRAS status of its Phase 2 white kidney bean extract. Valensa International of Orlando, FL, received several patents for its chia production technology and proprietary chia-based products. APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of the...
Two recent studies offer new data about the benefits of natural compounds on cognitive health. First, researchers from Enzymotec, Tel Aviv University Medical School and Maccabi Health Services conducted a 15-week study that included 157 individuals with memory complaints, but without dementia. One group took 300 mg/day of phosphatidlyserine–DHA (PS-DHA)...
SuperEats introduces its gluten-free Kale + Chia Chips, which come in Sea Salt, Ranch, Cheddar, Tomato Basil and Chili Lime. The product is high in fiber, protein, antioxidants, omega-3s, vitamin A and vitamin C. Also, the chips are kosher, cholesterol free, trans-fat free, and Non-GMO Project Verified. Main ingredients include kale, whole chia seeds and beans.
Dancing Deer Baking Co. now offers kosher, all-natural shortbread cookies. According to the company, the cookies have a nine-month shelf-life (from manufacture date) and are packaged as six units per case. The product comes in Pure Vanilla Bean, Espresso Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Cream Swirl, Rosemary & Pink Sea Salt, Kalamata Olive & Fig, and Sun-dried Tomato & Pine Nuts.
Two new flavors of G.H. Cretors’ organic popcorn are now available: Simply Salted and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The products are USDA certified organic, Gluten-Free Certification Organization approved and Non-GMO Project Verified. The company says its popped corn “moves beyond the traditional popcorn experience to an extraordinary culinary experience.”
SuperEats introduces its gluten-free Kale + Chia Chips, which come in Sea Salt, Ranch, Cheddar, Tomato Basil and Chili Lime. The product is high in fiber, protein, antioxidants, omega-3s, vitamin A and vitamin C. Also, the chips are kosher, cholesterol free, trans-fat free, and Non-GMO Project Verified. Main ingredients include kale, whole chia seeds and beans.
Dancing Deer Baking Co. now offers kosher, all-natural shortbread cookies. According to the company, the cookies have a nine-month shelf-life (from manufacture date) and are packaged as six units per case. The product comes in Pure Vanilla Bean, Espresso Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Cream Swirl, Rosemary & Pink Sea Salt, Kalamata Olive & Fig, and Sun-dried Tomato & Pine Nuts.
Two new flavors of G.H. Cretors’ organic popcorn are now available: Simply Salted and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The products are USDA certified organic, Gluten-Free Certification Organization approved and Non-GMO Project Verified. The company says its popped corn “moves beyond the traditional popcorn experience to an extraordinary culinary experience.”
