Once upon a time, in Merry Olde England, there lived 4 brothers. Well, it wasn’t such a merry time in England, because the black plague was running rampant. But still there lived four brothers. They may not have been brothers. There may not have been four. But they were perfumers. Or spice traders. Or apothecaries. […]
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Researchers published a study this week stating that two-thirds of the groceries they analyzed contained added sugars. Many of these products, the CBC reports, are foods commonly consumed by babies and children. With health-conscious parents now scouring ingredient lists, we thought it would be a good time to help demystify some other scary-sounding ingredients you may […]
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Every year, the health food powers that be put out a list of the top health food trends for the year. Last year was the “Year of the Pulse”. This year, fermented foods are topping all the lists. What are fermented foods? Fermentation occurs when a yeast or bacteria converts sugar into acid, gas, or […]
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If you’ve been on the internet at all in the past couple of years, chances are you’ve heard about bone broth. Well, if you grew up in a home with traditional European or Asian food practices, chances are you’ve known about bone broth your whole life. Bone broth is a staple of many cultural cuisines, […]
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I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that 2016 took a lot out of all of us. Just about everyone I’ve encountered is banking on 2017 being a lot gentler and kinder. One of the best ways we can each contribute to this is by taking better care of ourselves. It’s no secret that […]
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Who ever decided that grown ups should have to swallow pills? I mean, if kids get gummy, chewy vitamins on the daily, why not adults, too? Well, our friends at Honibe decided it just wasn’t fair! Check out this new, good-for-you, gummy multivitamin! Why Honibe Vitamins? This new line of gummy multivitamins comes in adult, […]
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If you’re a regular peruser of our oil and vinegar section, you may have noticed a new bottle or two on the shelves. Bearing the name Chosen Foods, this avocado oil and avocado oil mayo may soon be the best “choice” for your family. What Is Avocado Oil? Duh, Kelly, it’s oil made from avocados! […]
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‘Tis the season – camping, trips to the beach, hiking through the trees, and getting bit by bugs. If you’re looking for a natural insect repellent to keep your family bite-free this season, read on! Insect Repellent Essential Oils Different essential oils work to repel different insects. Depending on where you live and where you’re […]
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You may have noticed more and more Non-GMO Project Certification labels appearing on packaged items around the store. It looks like this: For many people, it brings up a few questions. What is the Non-GMO Project? Why are only some items certified Non-GMO? What are GMOs anyway? Let’s get to answering them here. What are […]
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Chia seeds and flax seeds have gone from being virtually unknown (save for a catchy ch-ch-ch-chia jingle) to being a staple in many folks’ pantries. You’ve heard that you “should” add them to your diet, and you’ve seen recipes featuring one or the other, but maybe you’re not sure why. Chia vs flax: let’s chat […]
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