Rates of hypertension are increasing… do you know your numbers?

It’s called the “silent killer” because it has no symptoms, which leaves many people unaware they have it. Hypertension, i.e., high blood pressure, is a serious and common condition, with the most recent data reporting that nearly half of U.S.

Maintaining healthy blood sugar balance through the holidays and beyond

The season of indulgence is here. For some, it may start with furtive sneaks into your kid’s Halloween stash, for others it starts with the first pumpkin spice latte of the season, but it can quickly snowball, and before you know it, you’re saying yes to every sweet thing in sight.

In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog...

–Cynthia Rylant, In November

Happy November everyone! It’s that season when all roads lead to the most serious meal of the year, and we think it deserves a toast.

Eight powerful mushrooms you should know about

Mushrooms are having a major moment. Named as one of Natural Grocers “Top 10 Trends of 2019,” the mushroom boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Like many modern-day health and wellness trends, this one is rooted in a long history of traditional use.

There’s something about October. It’s like a cozy pause between the back-to-school flurry and the holiday frenzy; between days that call for ice-cold lemonade and those that demand hot chocolate. It’s a time to catch your breath and lean into delicious fall feelings, AND there’s something else about October—it’s “Eat Better, Eat Together” month!

If you're thinking about the mundane task of writing your next grocery list, how about doing a little light reading first? Allow us to introduce you to "Think Wisely"—a narrative about the stuff you may want to include in your next snack, or brunch, or "welcome to the neighborhood" gift basket...

Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Anxiety and Depression

Roundup is the most heavily used herbicide worldwide and its active ingredient, glyphosate, is under scrutiny for its effects on environmental and human health. One of glyphosate’s mechanisms of action is related to its disruption of the shikimate pathway, which is found in the weeds that it targets.