Nora Simmons

Managing Editor, Functional Ingredients Magazine/ Nutrition Business Journal

Posts by Nora Simmons

in New Hope 360 Blog Feb. 20, 2013

Ayurvedic trend growing with strong research behind this ancient tradition

Five years ago you would be hard-pressed to find a retailer or a consumer who had heard of ayurvedic herbs, today you can hardly have a conversation....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Dec. 14, 2012

The end of the world, U.S. global dominance and the farm bill

Potential, but not probable, Armageddon won't get us off the hook when it comes to global warming, food/water shortages, overpopulation and fiscal....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Dec. 7, 2012

Dr. Oz's 'anti-food-snob diet' criticized by organic advocates

In a recent article for Time magazine, Dr. Oz outlines how to eat healthy on the cheap. His recommendations have stirred up a lot of ire from organic....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Nov. 21, 2012

Will supplements improve my skin health?

I'm giving beauty-from-within supplements a try. Follow me to find out if they work....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Oct. 17, 2012

Warning: This food leads to diabetes

Why aren't certain foods that contribute to devastating diseases, from diabetes to metabolic syndrome and even death, labeled as such?....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Sep. 26, 2012

Build a better relationship—with plants

Could more intimate relationships with plants make you healthier and happier?....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Sep. 20, 2012

Strange bedfellows: Prop 37 drives important conversation

Prop 37 has sparked an interesting national debate about transparency and family ties. Should an organic company's integrity be questioned simply....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Sep. 13, 2012

Senators continue to question FDA on energy drink safety

Senators Dubin and Blumenthal continue the scuffle over energy drink regulations with the FDA, citing they can bypass safety standards. Should FDA....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Sep. 5, 2012

How much caffeine is in that energy shot?

The motivations behind New York's investigation into energy drink manufacturers may seem unclear, but if it leads to clearer labeling of caffeine....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Aug. 22, 2012

I love being a medical guinea pig, don't you?

Is it possible that the often demonized supplements industry is safer and backed by better research than standard medical practice?....More