Spring is here, and we’ve finally been released from winter’s long, cold grasp. But while we may feel energized by the warm sun, our bodies may be in a vitamin D funk. After months of little-to-no sun exposure, our vitamin D levels are often at their lowest this time of year.

Dietary tips to get a healthy glow from within

While some of us spend a small fortune on facial care products (guilty!), we often overlook one of the most fundamental ways to support our best skin—diet. Our skin is a visual representation of the saying “you are what you eat,” and is indeed a reflection of overall health.

Raisins—those little wrinkled orbs of sweetness! Whether you toss them in your morning oatmeal, in Caribbean or Persian style rice, or enjoy them as “ants on a log” or straight out of the bag, raisins bring a sweet chewy treat to every bite.

“Two roads diverged…” Robert Frost wrote in his famous poem “The Road Not Taken.” But side-stepping from Frost’s grand metaphor for life, let’s imagine two streets in a neighborhood: One is familiar, lined with look-alike lawns and shrubs; the other, a dazzling array of colors, shapes, and textures.

High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Increased Mortality from Neurodegenerative Diseases

Research continues to highlight the negative impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on health, with a 2024 study¹ linking higher consumption of these foods to an increased risk of death from various causes.

It’s Earth Month, neighbors!

We're excited to honor and bring awareness to the importance of our planet's health! It's a natural fit for us, because caring about the environmental impact of the products we sell is in our DNA—and we don't limit our care to just one month.

Happy Women’s History Month!

Welcome to the edition of Think Wisely, where we celebrate the power of female leadership and women-founded brands!

The supplements everyone should take for optimal health

Americans believe that getting sufficient vitamins and minerals “are essential for maintaining health,”  yet we continue to show up with inadequate levels of a number of essential micronutrients. For example, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) found that:

If statistics tell us anything, it’s that in all likelihood, you, or someone you know, will face hair loss head on.

The coffee machine whirrs gently, roasted aromas waft through the kitchen, the mug warms your hands as you watch whisps of steam float upward—and then there’s the decadent flavor of this drink that enlivens the senses. It’s no wonder coffee is one of the most beloved beverages in the world.

The most widely used class of insecticides in the U.S., neonicotinoids (“neonics” for short), will “jeopardize the continued existence” of more than one in 10 endangered species in the country, according to a recent analysis.^{1 2} If that doesn’t surprise you, perhaps this will—although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted the analysis, the agency believes the most commo

Magnesium Protects Cellular DNA from Damage

Magnesium is well known for its stress-busting, sleep-promoting, and bone-building properties, and now, new research shows that it’s also crucial for the fundamental health of every cell, down to our DNA.