Articles by Nicholas Saraceno
High Glucose Spikes are Common in “Healthy” People
The amount of glucose circulating in the blood changes throughout the day and night, and it is influenced by the food we eat, activity, hormones, health and more. It is well known that glucose levels above or below certain thresholds can cause damage to organs; however, a new study published July 24 in the open ...
Keeping Blood Sugar in Check
For many, maintaining healthy blood sugar is an uphill battle, but a combination of the proper diet, herbal remedies and supplementation can make it an obtainable goal. High blood sugar is often associated with diabetes, which is a common concern among consumers. On its website, the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) features ...
Michael Smith, MD Launches Life Extension Education Website and Podcast Series
Michael A. Smith, MD, director of education and spokesperson for Florida-based Life Extension, has launched “Liveforeverish,” a weekly podcast series featuring interviews with medical and wellness experts covering a wide-range of health topics. Housed at www.liveforeverish.com, Smith’s podcast interviews will offer a variety of health-related topics, from whole-body health to anti-aging and disease prevention, helpful ...
Pycnogenol Shown to Reduce Risk of Post-Thrombotic Syndrome and Recurrent Thrombosis
A new peer-reviewed study shows that daily supplementation with the natural antioxidant Pycnogenol (by New Jersey-based distributor Horphag Research (USA) Inc.) may reduce the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) and recurrent thrombosis. PTS is a long-term condition that occurs as a result of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and may affect mobility, and the symptoms ...
Natural Grocers Customers Raise $94,500 in Support of Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture
In September, Organic Harvest Month, Colorado-based Natural Grocers customers raised $94,500 for the Organic Farmers Association, an organization that represents organic U.S. farmers via grants, research and organic farming policy matters in Washington, D.C. Natural Grocers shoppers across 19 states made in-store contributions and exceeded a $50,000 target goal by 88 percent, further proving shoppers ...
LaCroix Disputes “Cockroach” Claims
According to BevNet, Florida-based National Beverage Corporation, makers of LaCroix, is fighting back against a class action lawsuit alleging that that the company uses synthetic ingredients in its sparkling water products, including one found in cockroach insecticide. The suit, filed by attorneys from Beaumont Costales in Cook County, IL on behalf of lead plaintiff Lenora Rice and ...
Enjoy Life Foods Earns FODMAP Friendly Certification
Illinois-based Enjoy Life Foods has achieved FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) Friendly Certification for 19 of its allergy friendly and Certified Gluten Free products from the FODMAP Friendly Food Program, the largest registered certification trademark worldwide certifying FODMAP friendly packaged foods. The company earned FODMAP Friendly Certification to provide those following a low-FODMAP diet ...
Sprouts Foundation Announces Day of Service, Support for Child Nutrition Education & Access
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation announced that it is expanding the impact Sprouts Farmers Market has on local neighborhoods with its inaugural Make a Difference Day on October 27 with team member volunteer activities throughout the company’s communities. More than 500 team members will contribute 2,000 volunteer hours across 28 nonprofit organizations nationwide, with the ...
Video: Expo East 2018: Erin Dalton & Travis Lemon, Tulsi at the Market
Erin Dalton & Travis Lemon, Owners, Tulsi at the Market (Huntington, WV), discuss booths they’ve visited during their Expo East experience. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/tulsiwv. For more videos of our Expo East 2018 coverage, check out Vitamin Retailer’s full video library!
Video: Expo East 2018: Kyle Garner & Organic India USA
Kyle Garner, CEO, Organic India USA, discusses the company’s history and its involvement with Fair Trade. For more information, visit www.organicindia.com/us. For more videos of our Expo East 2018 coverage, check out Vitamin Retailer’s full video library!
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