Articles by Lisa Schofield
EFAs for Vegan Customers: Flaxseed Lignans
“There is a lack of knowledge about lignans, a very important antioxidant,” stated Sarah Bishop, marketing coordinator for Flax 4 Life, based in Washington, a maker of baked goods such as brownies, muffins, cookies, granola and cakes that contain high-lignan flaxseed. According to Bishop, flaxseed lignans are perfect for vegans and vegetarians who won’t obtain ...
The Alphas of Omegas: DHA & EPA
The omega-3 EFA category continues to bloom. Here’s what you need to know. In a world teeming with acronyms, EFAs (essential fatty acids), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are slowly but surely becoming known as good things for health by millions of Americans. According to the Utah-based Global Organization for EPA and DHA ...
Light Pollution Impedes Normal Melatonin Production
It’s no secret that in the past decades, we have been slowly losing sleep in adulthood. Many blame poor diet, lack of exercise and unmitigated stress. But there is another culprit that we cannot completely avoid—light pollution. Research has validated that light pollution can indeed suppress melatonin production in humans and in animals. Melatonin sets ...
Welcome to the Land of Nod
For millions, sleep and the ability to physically and mentally relax is more elusive than ever. Here’s how to help them restore healthy sleep. Mass insomnia is not a new phenomenon. Pandemic, terror attacks, world wars, acts of an angry Mother Nature, all create an internal environment where relaxation and sleep are impaired. Josh Axe, ...
Popeye Was Right: Study Validates Strength from Spinach
Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet predominantly from vegetables had significantly better muscle function of their lower limbs. Poor muscle ...
It’s Easier to be Green!
Energy-providing green foods are seeing a renaissance. Here’s why this category in your store may benefit from a revival. A popular TV series, “Nip/Tuck,” saw its key character Dr. Christian Troy regularly cutting fresh wheat grass for juicing. It seemed somewhat odd at the time, as the series ran from 2003-2010. But a lot has ...
Study: Pollen Allergies Occur More Frequently in Anxiety Sufferers
Seasonal allergies to different types of grass or tree pollen are more common in people with anxiety disorders, while patients with depression are more likely to suffer from perennial allergies triggered by allergens such as animal hair. Conversely, food and drug allergies were unaffected by these psychosocial disorders. The team interviewed over 1,700 people from ...
Seasonal Wellness
Springtime means more activity outdoors—here’s how to help your customers keep their immune systems strong for their release from hibernation. Spring fever is really a thing. It’s not just a myth. In this case, the use of “fever” means ebullience and zeal. According to Merriam-Webster, the first use of the term was in 1859 to ...
Protein as a “Midnight Snack” May Raise A.M. Blood Sugar
Consuming protein at night increases blood sugar amounts the next morning in the morning for healthy people, according to research presented at The Physiological Society’s Future Physiology 2020 conference. Having high blood sugar levels after eating is linked to health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Previous research has shown that a snack ...
Being a Better Sport
Vibrant growth of sports nutrition reflects an evolving view of wellness. Now more than ever, your customers want to feel good, to feel alive. Along with eating a healthier diet and being mindful of self-care—fitness truly makes us feel great, and it nourishes our confidence. Millions of Americans are responding to the lockdown by getting ...
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