Boost nitric oxide to improve your health

The world of medical research and the human body is a dynamic one full of exciting discoveries. There is much we don’t know, so when a new discovery is made, it’s a big deal. Enter the gaseous molecule nitric oxide (NO).

As part of its job as a consumer protection agency, the Food and Drug Administration requires that food manufacturers label their products so consumers know just what they are getting. By law, all labels must clearly state what’s in the product—all ingredients, including artificial ingredients, preservatives, and additives—and how the food was processed.

Collagen for joint and skin health

Most people have probably never given much thought to collagen, other than associating it with the “collagen lips” so often seen in Hollywood, but collagen actually plays a vital role in the structure of our bodies.

For a healthy gut microbiome, probiotics are just the beginning.

Intermittent fasting (IF) is just what it sounds like: abstaining from food for an extended period.  While currently popular as a diet intervention, it has been around for a long time. Periodic fasting was likely a regular occurrence in paleolithic times, when food might have been scarce.

Allergies got you itching? Problems with pollen? Totally out of tissue? Don’t worry, you’re not alone— seasonal allergies affect 20-60 million Americans each year and are a huge drag on many people’s quality of life.¹ If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know the symptoms well—runny or stuffy nose, teary eyes, headache, and itchy throat, skin, or eyes.

How do you get ready for the day? I know, I know… coffee first. But what does your personal care routine look like? There’s likely shampoo and conditioner, maybe shaving cream, body wash, and deodorant, body lotion, face cream, toothpaste, and an arsenal of hair styling products. Then there’s makeup. And for many people, the finishing touch is a spritz of perfume or cologne.

At Natural Grocers we are all about community and establishing the local connection wherever we do business. In addition, we pride ourselves on providing our customers the healthiest and highest quality options when it comes to foods and beverages. For this reason, when choosing products for our Cottage Wine and Beer shop, we chose a selection of local, organic and Gluten-Free beers.

Support your best skin, hair, and nail health with these supplements

We all want natural glowing skin, strong nails, and shiny, full-bodied hair—and if you enjoy a healthy lifestyle you may already notice that you look (and feel) your best when you eat a rainbow of colors, stay hydrated, and sleep well. Supplements can help you glow too.

Did you know that your gut harbors anywhere between three to four pounds of bacteria?¹ Also known as your gut microbiome, these beneficial bugs are so important for human health that they’re often touted as the “forgotten organ.” Simply put, in exchange for housing within our guts, microbes pay rent by supporting a variety of human functions, including promoting a healthy immune syst