Lifestyle NH360

Green is trendy. Green is smart. And Kermit the Frog may have said it best: “It isn’t easy being green.” But can it

Northwest: Spring: Asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, fava beans, broccoli rabe, bok choy Summer: Apricots, artichoke,

Have you eaten a tomato recently? Chances are it was grown halfway around the world, picked green, shipped thousands

When planted with care, potted herbs will yield an array of homegrown results that are good enough to eat. Just follow

Nanotechnology creates miniscule particles that perform differently, physically and chemically, than their larger, natural counterparts. It’s a multibillion-dollar industry, but it’s currently unregulated by the FDA.

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Joint health Zukes Hip Action Glucosamine and Chondroitin help alleviate joint pain for dogs and cats with hip

Natural Foods Merchandiser interviews John Weidman, deputy executive director of The Food Trust in Philadelphia, about

Babies and children are the number-one reason adults (parents) begin investigating and then making purchasing decisions within the natural and organic sector. Because parents want the best for their children, they are willing to invest in better quality foods, body care, and lifestyle products for their offspring (even if they don’t do the same for themselves!). As children become teenagers, kids (especially girls) become more aware of and concerned about what they put on and in their bodies, as well as the impact those choices have on the environment—making young people the next generation of consumers dedicated to natural choices.

Parents seek out avenues for introducing their children to healthy choices, starting with natural, whole-food meals and snacks free of artificial colors (which are linked to nutrient deficiencies and learning disorders). In addition, parents are concerned about the growing obesity epidemic in children, as well as disorders such as autism and ADHD. Supplements that parents may adopt early on for their children include magnesium and calcium for immunity, bone building, and nerve function; omega-3 fatty acids to help regulate weight and encourage focus; probiotics and enzymes for proper digestive function and allergy-related conditions, such as asthma and eczema; and vitamin C to boost immunity.