For thousands of years, olives and olive oil have been woven into the fabric of societal life. The cultural legacy of olives is timeless, symbolizing peace, wisdom, and longevity. These small fruits and the rich oil they produce are treasured for their nourishing health benefits and decadent flavour. But olives are more than just a tasty snack.

Eating Your Veggies First Reduces Post-Meal Blood Sugar Spikes

As the prevalence of type-2 diabetes continues to rise, researchers are investigating dietary approaches to reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes in both individuals with diabetes and healthy people.

Natural Grocers' Nutrition Education team, consisting of health and wellness experts ranging from Registered Dietitians to Certified Natural Foods Chefs, collaborated with our purchasing and analytics team to study consumer shopping preferences and the latest research to predict these rising and shifting trends for 2025. Give one or more of these a try and see what works for you in 2025!

Navigating through the ocean of dietary supplements online reveals a disconcerting undertow of counterfeit products, even amidst the seemingly safe harbors of widely trusted platforms like Amazon.com.

Hi neighbors, Natural Grocers fam, and that cute little kitten peeking through the window across the street –

It feels like it's been forever since we've had a chat! What, with the holiday season barreling through December like a friendly tornado wrapped in twinkling lights and a lost Christmas ornament or two… but this letter isn't about last year!

Merry, happy, lovely holidays, everyone!

Thank you for being a part of our community. We have deep gratitude for you, who, like us, strive to empower the health of our families, neighborhoods, and this beautiful planet.

For some people, slipping into bed at night can be the best part of a long day, but for anyone who struggles with chronic sleep issues, it can be, well, a nightmare.

Have you ever noticed that your sense of smell has the ability to directly take you back to a certain time and place, to unlock memories from childhood, perhaps even more than looking at old photos?¹ Did you know that a smell can evoke a feeling of calmness, alertness, and wellbeing? Our olfactory sense is the ability to perceive smells; it is the only sense that is process

As the winds turn colder and darkness settles in a little earlier each evening, this time of year can feel a little dreary. On gloomy late-fall days, you might need a little pick-me-up to bring a little pep to your step.

Dear Earth Watch Readers,

We’d like to close out another year with a review of positive happenings involving people and the planet. May we all be inspired to do the best we can with what we know, and nurture hope rooted in action and evidence!

Probiotics May Offer Protection from PFAS Toxicity

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are ubiquitous in our environment and have raised public health concerns due to their toxic health effects.