Health

According to research from The Hartman Group, as consumers clue in to the value of fresh foods, the market for packaged foods is dying out. Is this good or bad news for packaged natural products?

Why do most bone health supplements contain twice as much calcium as magnesium when recent studies show taking more calcium isn’t necessarily better?

A new study from the Silent Spring Institute targets some top natural brands for containing potentially dangerous ingredients. While most media outlets sensationalized the new, I dug in to get the facts and analyze the study’s recommendations.

In an era of cluttered label claims, in which gluten-free and omega-3s seem to be overtaking all others, how much does certified organic status matter?

New research shows that low-level, constant exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals contributes to obesity and diabetes.

Bill Freese, science policy analyst with the Center for Food Safety, recently sat down with Organic Connections, the magazine for Natural Vitality, to discuss the latest in the battle against GMOs.

Organic agricultural waste could hold the key to more sustainable cosmetic supply chains.

As sales of Fair Trade Certified natural food products skyrocket, these five new introductions debuted at Expo West 2012 join the ranks of today’s best ethically-sourced offerings.

Through intense social media efforts, one man has revamped the high-fructose corn syrup vs. cane sugar debate. Here’s the latest, as reported by Organic Connections, the magazine for Natural Vitality.