The recent federal court ruling on the legality of the 2018 GMO labeling laws confirmed the obvious: a checkerboard square that shoppers can’t read is not an adequate GMO disclosure. That was the small but significant win for Natural Grocers and other plaintiffs resulting from the lawsuit filed by the...
When summer comes to an end, I’m always disappointed for about two seconds that sunshine season is over, but that feeling quickly goes away when I remember fall is here. I love everything associated with fall--the leaves turning colors, football, and all the great flavors. With fall flavors in mind,...
A kaleidoscope of culture. An icon of style. A destination that outdoes itself every time. The NY NOW Summer Market brought together brands, designers and buyers to connect and discover a world of inspiration. We got a firsthand look at the gift industry’s hottest debuts, high-end designs, and must-have wares.
Following a successful Winter Fancy Food earlier in the year, The Specialty Food Association’s June show, Summer Fancy Food, was back in person for the first time since 2019. A lot of the trends we spotted in February were still apparent, with many new added players. The upstairs was buzzing...
One lone sperm is needed to reach a woman’s ova (egg) to set the stage for human reproduction. Even though healthy male ejaculate (about 2-4 mL) contains as many as 800 million sperm, many men struggle with infertility. Fewer than 15 million sperm per mL of semen is considered a...
Civics and politics. The mere mention of the words can shut people down. We live in complicated times, requiring thoughtful consideration, respectful debate, and the active intention to improve the health of our planet and its people. Instead, our 24/7 election cycle often breeds a massive "word" war. People are...
As the old adage goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Since I’m in love with food, I’m always looking for new recipes to try. When GoodSam sent me their mix for Cacao Pancakes, I knew I had to give them a taste and let me tell...
It figures that the weekend after Roe vs. Wade was reversed and the weekend before my son was sworn into the Bar (and it’s been decades since formula was an issue for us), I would have a major attitude adjustment regarding infant formula. Until then, I had never quite gotten...
Approximately 3 billion people worldwide play video games and about 74% of households in the U.S. have at least one family member who plays video games (1). Furthermore, roughly 76% of Americans under 18 and 67% of adults play games, while 7% of people older than 65 play video games.
Having seen recent reports regarding the vitamin and supplement industry that state vitamins are a “waste of money,” I feel compelled to respond. I have no stake in this argument because I do not sell any supplements, nor do I represent any supplement companies. But as a functional medicine doctor,...
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