What do strokes, heart attacks, aneurysms, varicose veins, and erectile dysfunction have in common? They are all diseases of the vascular system, the vast network of veins, arteries, and capillaries that run through the body (it puts the vascular in cardiovascular).

Roses are red, beets are too, these roots are delicious, and so good for you! During this month of love, let us take time to care for ourselves. To nourish our bodies with the best of nature’s bounties, to make choices that support our optimal health and that of those we love, to choose organic knowing it supports the wellbeing of the planet and us all.

Ahh, February… you’re a sweet month. So brief. So romantic. So full of chocolate. At least, that last part is true for our family, and not just on Valentine’s Day. Because our mother, grandmother, mom-in-law, friend, and co-founder Margaret Isely always said there isn’t much in life that can’t be improved with a bit of chocolate.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It’s hard to believe January is already here again! The first chapter of a new year… what’s it going to say? How will the story of 2023 begin? We know there are many plotlines we can’t predict.

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 2023. Give one or more of these a try and see what works for you in 2023!

Happy Thanksgiving, neighbors! As we prepare for the most delicious day of the year—we haven’t forgotten about our gluten-free family and friends. Consequently, the tasty ingredients, crackers, dips, beverages, and more, highlighted in this feature, are all gluten free! And many of them are dairy and, or grain free, too— cheers to a celebration for every appetite and specialty diet.

Herbs and supplements that will help you go from floundering to flourishing in no time

When this topic landed in my inbox, I laughed while a scene from Alanis Morissette’s music video, “Ironic,” popped into my head. Who better to write about burnout than a stressed-out mom of two kiddos under five who is barely awake even after her second cup of coffee?

“The only possible guarantee of the future is responsible behavior in the present.”
― Wendell Berry, The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture

Research Shows High-Fat Dairy Supports Cardiovascular Health

For decades, dietary guidelines have generally suggested following a low-fat diet, however more recent well-designed studies are showing fat intake is beneficial for health.