At Natural Grocers, we believe you have the right to know what’s in your food, especially when it comes to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Studies show that more than 90% of Americans feel the same way, and they want mandatory labelling of GMOs. GMOs are organisms whose genetic makeup (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally.

Although desserts should not be viewed as a source of nutrients but as treats, the ingredients should still be safe, pure, and as nourishing as possible—not only for health, but for flavor as well. Furthermore, when you do eat healthy, satisfying treats, just a few will be enough.

By Tara Thorne, RHN and Liz Mueller

Magnesium is always bound to another substance. In supplements magnesium can be bound either to a mineral group (e.g., oxide, sulfate, phosphate, carbonate), referred to as an inorganic form, or to a substance of biologic origin, referred to as an organic form.

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.