Stressed out? Hit a wall? Mood tanked? Stamina long gone? If you’ve reached the point where you feel like you can’t take on one more task, face one more problem, or just can’t take another punch, punch back with the power of rhodiola, the little plant with big benefits.

They’re not as healthy as you might think

We’ve come a long way from the low- to no-fat diet trends of the 1980s and 90s—we finally understand that fat is not only good for us, but necessary for our bodies to function—but when it comes to understanding which fats are actually healthy, and those that are not, we’ve still got a long way to go.

Happy Month of Love!

Discover the perfect way to show your love this Valentine's Day, from chocolate to selfcare, there's something for everyone. We even have special treats for your furry Valentine!

It’s the month of love! What better time to show the planet some extra care? For the love of the bees, the trees, and all the in-betweens, let us take time to appreciate all the extraordinary flora, fauna, and fungi. And we mustn’t forget ourselves! What’s an easy way to show yourself (and the bees!) some love?

Ode to Leap Day

"Today is always here,’ said Sethe. ‘Tomorrow, never"

–Toni Morrison, Beloved

"What we do to the soil, we do to ourselves."

–Regenerative Organic Alliance

Choletsterol and Longevity

For decades Americans have been told to lower their cholesterol levels via diet and medications, but new research suggests that low cholesterol may reduce our longevity.

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 2024. Give one or more of these a try and see what works for you in 2024!

Navigating through the ocean of dietary supplements online reveals a disconcerting undertow of counterfeit products, even amidst the seemingly safe harbors of widely trusted platforms like Amazon.com.

Dear January,

It's nice to see you, looking as fresh as ever! But we have a small bone to pick with you. It's about how you always come in strong—so optimistic and full of promises. Anything dragging us down is "so last year," you say. It's time for the "new you," you assure us. Don't be afraid of "resolutions," you chant, because this time, it will be different.