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The Energy Improvement Diet
Mark Timon, MS, founder and formulator of Vibrant Health, CT, always emphasizes the need to eat a nutrient-dense, smart diet to maintain good health and well-being, and especially when addressing flagging energy. He describes why: “Human metabolism adapted many millennia ago to a diet that provided foods from two groups, namely protein (in the form ...
Supporting Sustainable Energy
Hectic lives, stress and always being connected empty our figurative gas tanks; here’s how to help your customers get outstanding energy mileage. I’m tired. These two words are heard so often the sentiment barely registers. One may think, “Everyone is tired, big deal.” And to a large extent, natural product retailers’ customer base battles an ...
Natural and Organic Pet Products Trending Among Millennials
While pets have always been considered part of the family, younger pet product consumers are really going out of their way to spoil their four-legged companies. Consumers between the ages of 18 and 34 are trending toward natural, organic products according to a recent market research firm, Packaged Facts, in the report, “Millennials as Pet ...
Reigning Cats & Dogs
Natural products to make pets feel like royalty. With 95 percent of pet owners considering their pets to be part of the family, it’s no wonder animal lovers are taking the natural route, stocking their cabinets with the highest quality of natural pet food and supplements. Pet owners are making great efforts to adjust their ...
Gender Differences and Access to a Sports Dietitian Influence Dietary Habits of Collegiate Athletes
Background: Limited research exists on the effect of a sports dietitian (SD) on athletes’ dietary habits and nutrient periodization, which is the deliberate manipulation of macronutrient intake to match training goals. Further, the difference in dietary habits between men and women collegiate athletes has been understudied. A survey questionnaire examining dietary habits and practices was ...
Staying Fit Amidst the Trends
During a time of ongoing changes, sports nutrition continues to grow strong. On March 16, the final 64 schools across the United States were officially set to compete in the most prestigious tournament in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)—the NCAA tournament. Simply known as “March Madness,” these colleges and universities compete in one large, ...
Streptococcus salivarius K12: An Oral Cavity Probiotic
We all know about probiotics. They’re friendly bacteria that are delivered to the intestinal tract via supplementation or fermented foods, where they confer various health benefits such as digestive and immune support1—right? Well, only partially right. While probiotics certainly reside in the intestines, there are other areas of the body where they also reside. This ...
Sports Nutrition Continues to be a Compelling Category for Retailers
I consider myself a supplement nerd. I have been taking dietary supplements religiously for more than two decades. People laugh when they come to my home and see all the bottles and canisters lying around—I must take 75 pills a day along with powders of all kinds. My idea of fun is spending time in ...
Biotin Supplements and Blood Tests
The endless quest for more radiant skin and hair has driven biotin supplement sales to soaring numbers. In fact, biotin is often one of the top selling supplements on Amazon and is selling at doses 500-times higher than what is found in a typical multivitamin. While there have been no reported side effects from taking ...
Skin Care’s Natural Defense
While unhealthy skin care lotions and nostrums abound, this panel of industry experts remind us why natural skin care is booming and what it can offer your customers. Participants: • Chris Alexander, General Manager, BodyHealth, Clearwater, FL • Lynda M. Doyle, MS Human Nutrition, Senior Vice President, OmniActive Health Technologies, Morristown, NJ • Corey Friese, ...
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