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.

Dear neighbors,

Can we get a little personal with you this month? You see, March is Women’s History Month, and our company history can’t be told without remembering an exceptional woman: Margaret Isely, our co-founder, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend.

Are you ready to take your health to new heights? Look no further than the little seed that could, or rather, its oil: black seed oil. With serious head-to-toe health benefits, black seed oil is an immune-system modulator, an allergy-relieving rockstar, a free-radical scavenging superhero, a cardiovascular-supporting star, and a blood-sugar balancing boss.

“Why should we tolerate a diet of weak poisons…?”
— Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

For instance, are you getting enough?

Protein has entered the chat. Have you noticed? As of this writing, there are nearly 30 million #protein posts on Instagram. Walk the aisles of a grocery store and you’ll find everything from high-protein water to high-protein candy; it seems like everyone is looking for ways to increase their daily intake (#proteingoals).

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.

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.

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!