59Debra Stark, Debra’s Natural Gourmet
Debra Stark, Debra’s Natural Gourmet
Debra Stark, Founder and Co-owner Debra’s Natural Gourmet 98 Commonwealth Ave., Concord, MA 01742 debra@debrasnaturalgourmet.com The day Debra Stark opened Debra’s Natural Gourmet, the store was shut down because she didn’t have a license to sell dairy. On day two, the town of Concord, MA shut her shop down again because there was no Common […]
Opuntia ficus indica Fiber for Weight Loss & Metabolic Syndrome
Opuntia ficus-indica, aka, “prickly pear,” is the most widespread and most commercially important species of cactus and is grown in agricultural economies throughout arid and semiarid parts of the world. Common names for the plant and its fruit are nopal, Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, prickly pear, and spineless cactus, among others.1,2 In […]
Fueling a Woman’s Athletic Needs
Most supplements on the market don’t typically target either gender specifically. Nonetheless, each gender has unique needs and these needs are often addressed in gender-specific formulas. Although women may not always realize it from all the edgy marketing campaigns, there’s more to a woman’s supplementation needs than the latest thermogenic fat burner. Women don’t just […]
Metabolaid App Offers Consumer Support for Weight Loss
Monteloeder, manufacturer of Metabolaid, launched the Actilac project in which they developed a personalized nutrition mobile app to support consumers in their weight-loss journey. Marcos Lopez, business development director, Monteloeder USA, explained the strategy behind this and how the app helps consumers assess their improvements and boost outcomes. “In the Actilac project,” he said, “we […]
Weighing in on Weight-loss Solutions
Consumers who realize there’s no quick fix for maintaining a healthy weight seek guidance and personalized solutions. Maintaining a healthy weight is uppermost in most consumers’ minds, while many others are seeking permanent weight-loss solutions. Today’s consumers have a greater awareness that obesity is directly linked to many serious health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, […]
Study Shows Being Active May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
According to The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in the United States for 2020 are approximately: 191,930 new cases of prostate cancer; 33,330 deaths from prostate cancer; 1 man in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is also the most common cancer in men in the UK, […]
2020 Vity Awards
Vitamin Retailer (VR) magazine once again polled its retailer readers on their top-selling products and best sales and merchandising support to compile its 2020 Vity Awards. After all, who is better qualified to determine the industry’s bestselling products than the people who sell them? What started in the 1990s has evolved into one of the […]
A Passion for Men’s Health
Men’s health is a more invigorated market than ever, as men of all ages embrace natural approaches to health and virility. Here’s how to stay on top of the trend. Men today are out there living healthy lifestyles and loving every minute of it. Meaning, compared to only the turn of this century, men of […]
Organic & Natural Health Association Hosts “The Nourish Mint”
Industry conferences are central to conversations around new ingredients, products, manufacturing and distribution options. COVID-19 has put the brakes on many natural products industry conferences that were set to facilitate connections and key meetings, starting with Natural Products Expo West the first week of March. With dietary supplements being in higher demand than normal due […]
NPA Asks Candidates to Take Positions on Natural Products Ahead of 2020
The Natural Products Association (NPA) is asking candidates for office in 2020 to take positions on issues that impact the health of millions of Americans who are looking for ways to stay healthy during this critical time. The questionnaire, sent to all candidates running for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, asks candidates to take positions […]
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