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May. 25, 2012

Curcumin's never-ending health benefits now include immunity

New research shows joint health and inflammation ingredient curcumin may help boost immunity, too....More
May. 25, 2012

What natural retailers are thriving—or struggling—in 2012?

Dig into a preview of Natural Foods Merchandiser's Market Overview to see which types of natural stores are leading the way (or not) during the down....More
May. 25, 2012

What's the truth about sunscreen?

FDA recently announced that it's postponing new sunscreen labeling requirements. What does this mean for you?....More
May. 24, 2012

What you haven't heard about the latest calcium scare

Should you panic, or adapt, upon hearing the latest attack against calcium, the world's No. 1 mineral supplement?....More
May. 24, 2012

Gary Hirshberg calls industry to action at Naturally Boulder event

Stonyfield's Gary Hirshberg outlines three steps he says the natural foods industry must take to get together and get political for change....More
May. 23, 2012

Bottom line on the POM Wonderful vs. FTC decision

The battle between POM Wonderful and FTC is far from over, so let's not draw too many broad conclusions about health claims regulation....More
May. 23, 2012

Beyond Meat: A meat (substitute) for the masses?

Will Beyond Meat's new chicken substitute finally satisfy both vegetarians and carnivores?....More
May. 23, 2012

The overlooked causes of aching joints

Joint health is about so much more than glucosamine and chondroitin. Here's how to maintain healthy joints with the latest in nutritional science....More
May. 22, 2012

Like shrimp? You might be eating illegal, carcinogenic antibiotics, too

Reports are surfacing about banned, carcinogenic antibiotics found in imported farmed shrimp, the most popular seafood we eat....More
May. 22, 2012

Are plants the next hot proteins?

A plant-based diet offers satiety (from fiber) plus a host of other health benefits—and Americans are starting to notice....More
May. 21, 2012

The surprising—and hidden—costs of aquaculture

Aquaculture is here to stay, according to industry thought leaders at last week's Sustainable Food Institute's Cooking for Solutions summit. But at....More
May. 21, 2012

What's grown on 2% of U.S. cropland?

Americans don't eat enough fruits and vegetables. But can you blame them? A new infographic shows only 2 percent of U.S. farm acres are dedicated to....More
May. 18, 2012

Stand up from your desk every 20 minutes—and other tips that could save your life

The best sports nutrition, how to keep your desk job from killing you and how walking saves your memory: A new book from Gretchen Reynolds digs in....More
May. 18, 2012

When times get tough, millennials stop spending

Shoppers between the ages of 18 and 34, once considered a "golden ticket" for sales growth by manufacturers and retailers, are now pinching pennies....More
May. 17, 2012

4 time-saving social media tips for retailers

The biggest enemy of using social media for small businesses? Time. Try these four efficiencies to make the most of your online interactions with....More
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