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 2023. Give one or more of these a try and see what works for you in 2023!

Happy Thanksgiving, neighbors! As we prepare for the most delicious day of the year—we haven’t forgotten about our gluten-free family and friends. Consequently, the tasty ingredients, crackers, dips, beverages, and more, highlighted in this feature, are all gluten free! And many of them are dairy and, or grain free, too— cheers to a celebration for every appetite and specialty diet.

Herbs and supplements that will help you go from floundering to flourishing in no time

When this topic landed in my inbox, I laughed while a scene from Alanis Morissette’s music video, “Ironic,” popped into my head. Who better to write about burnout than a stressed-out mom of two kiddos under five who is barely awake even after her second cup of coffee?

“The only possible guarantee of the future is responsible behavior in the present.”
― Wendell Berry, The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture

Research Shows High-Fat Dairy Supports Cardiovascular Health

For decades, dietary guidelines have generally suggested following a low-fat diet, however more recent well-designed studies are showing fat intake is beneficial for health.

Rates of hypertension are increasing… do you know your numbers?

It’s called the “silent killer” because it has no overt symptoms, which leaves many people unaware they have it. Hypertension—high blood pressure—is a serious and common condition, with recent data reporting that nearly half of U.S.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, when it comes to Brussels sprouts it seems there’s no in-between.

For the fourth Thursday in November, a wish:

May we begin our festive planning weeks ahead of time, creating all the lists with precision— guest, grocery, prep… allowing us to beat the last-minute Thanksgiving shopping rush. May the fridge, freezer, and pantry be sparkling and spacious, ready to incorporate the goodies as soon as they arrive.

Research Finds Gingko Biloba Comparable to Alzheimer’s Drug

A recent study¹ has found that Alzheimer’s patients supplementing with gingko biloba had results comparable to patients taking the drug donepezil, commonly used to improve mental clarity and functioning in patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

GMO. It's just three letters, but when used together, they make a loaded term.

Drop it into a conversation, and you're likely to spark a discussion defined by opposing viewpoints and conflicting information.

4 reasons why it’s vital to supplement your diet

Every few months I spot a headline questioning the value of dietary supplements (“Billions Wasted on Supplements…”, “Are Supplements a Big Waste of Money?”), but as someone who has spent nearly 15 years reporting on the science of supplements, these headlines baffle me.