New study results raise hope for millions of elderly people. Why have hamburger when you can have steak? It’s not exactly what Paul Newman said, but the phrase has become part and parcel of how we express our desire for more, for better, for higher quality. And what if we...
If you’re not showing off your eco-friendly side, you may be losing customers. EcoFocus Worldwide reports that grocery shoppers are becoming increasingly concerned about the ingredients in their favorite foods. Nearly half of shoppers have avoided purchasing products from companies, which do not follow social or environmental responsible practices. This...
Have you ever had one of those days when you wake up and feel refreshed and alive? Before you even step out of bed you already have a sense that it is going to be a great day. You know you have a busy day but can feel that everything...
Removing the Double Standard In recent months, I have given extra attention to the GMO and mandatory labeling debate in a sincere attempt to have an objective understanding of the issues. Reflecting the desire of the growing number of consumers who wish to consume safe pure food, supplements, personal care...
Check out this delightful science experiment by Elise as she monitors the growth rate of sweet potato vines and innocently demonstrates the difference between conventional and organic produce. Her research reveals the common use of bud nip (chlorpropham) on a variety of vegetables including sweet potatoes. She also documents the...
When I first stepped foot on the trade show floor at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in Nashville earlier this month, I was confused by the huge booths hosted by PepsiCo, Chick-Fil-A, Kellogg’s, Hormel and other major food brands that have traditionally not been known for nutritional...
We are consistently hearing how the consumer trust level continues to decline within the supplement category. With the hyper-focus on label claims, it’s not surprising to find supplements labels with lesser claims or sometimes none at all. In the past, the focus was simply to make the highest quality health...
It’s hard to pinpoint what the hottest news was at this year’s Natural Products Expo in Baltimore, Sept. 17 to 19. There was so much of it. Company sales like Vega had everyone buzzing. So did the latest studies, like Cheeky Monkey’s research showing that keeping children from peanuts may...
1. What is High Pressure Processing (HPP)? HPP is a revolutionary method that uses pressure as opposed to nutrient-killing high heat to pasteurize food. It does not affect the molecular level of food and it has little to no effect on nutritional value, vitamins, minerals or flavor of the product.
Often times, I wonder what holds me back from achieving more or perhaps from something as simple as living or being in the moment. There are a growing number of us that continually strive for more and also want more and want to live a fulfilling life. I want to...
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