Heart Health Benefits of EPA and DHA Increase with Dose

The omega-3 fats EPA and DHA are safe and effective for cardiovascular disease prevention, with higher doses providing the greatest effects.

According to consumer surveys, more than 80 percent of Americans are concerned about pesticide residue on the foods we eat;^{1 2} yet, how many of us contemplate the consequences for those who grow and harvest our food?

When we think of our planet’s top polluters, most of us think of the fossil fuel industry. And we are not wrong. But did you know that conventional agriculture is number three on the list of the most polluting industries?

“But first, coffee.” For an estimated 150 million Americans, it’s what starts the day out right.¹ The first sip of hot coffee in the morning—it’s incomparable, it’s rich with the scent of nostalgia, it makes you feel a little more alive and ready for the day ahead. Legend has it that the bean we love today was first discovered by a goat farmer in Ethiopia in the 1500s.

Dear park-goers, parents, gardeners, and eaters:

As the bees begin to buzz and the tulips bloom, it means that it’s the season of Ladybug Love at Natural Grocers^®. Let’s get outside and dig our hands in the dirt. Let’s connect with the land, where our children hunt dandelions and do summersaults in the grass.

Whether foraged in a dewy forest or in the freshly misted produce section of the grocery store, mushrooms are a delicious and super nutritious addition to any meal. Neither fruit nor vegetable, plant nor animal, mushrooms are in a category all their own.

Vitamin C Supplementation Increases Attention, Focus, and Cognitive Function

A recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that vitamin C supplementation increased cognitive performance, attention, and motivation in adults, especially during work or study-related tasks.

We all carry a burden of pesticides in our bodies; here’s how to protect yourself  

For many years I lived by a large city park where every spring, just as predictable as the dandelions popping up on the lawn, signs would appear warning park-goers of recent herbicide application.

Throughout the pandemic, we’ve heard a lot about “long COVID” or “long-haul COVID;” some of you may have experienced it or may still be struggling with the lingering effects of the virus. While doctors and scientists are figuring out the ins-and-outs specific to long COVID, chronic debilitating symptoms after a viral infection are surprisingly common.

Happy Women's History Month to all our family, friends, and neighbors!

We want to acknowledge women's tireless strength throughout history and the everyday influence of the women we cherish in our own lives—inspiring and empowering us to be our better selves.