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02/16/2020 / By Mike Adams

The Health Ranger Store has been “China free” since 2014… now the rest of the supplements industry is following our lead due to the coronavirus

It has been the “dirty little secret” of the food, supplements and vitamin industry for decades: Most of the products sold in North America are grown or made in China. There’s only one natural products manufacturer and retailer in the world that has, for years, confirmed and labeled the majority of its products “China free.” […]

10/30/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

High-quality, better-tasting brown rice developed with the help of an enzymatic treatment

Oryza sativa or rice is considered a staple food in many countries, particularly in Asia. One of the oldest cereal grains in the world, rice is an excellent source of starch and comes in different varieties, such as long-grain (Basmati), black rice, African rice, glutinous (sticky) rice, and brown rice. Although brown rice is not be as popular […]

09/19/2019 / By Zoey Sky

No direct sunlight? No problem! Here are 15 vegetables you can grow in the shade

If you’re an aspiring gardener but your backyard receives little to no sunlight, don’t despair. By making small changes and doing your research, you can still grow fresh vegetables in a shade garden. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) What is a shade garden? If you have a shade garden, you can grow vegetables that will thrive even […]

03/20/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Snacking on whey protein after a low-protein breakfast can improve amino acid absorption

Researchers from Purdue University and The University of Texas Medical Branch suggest that snacking on whey protein after a low-protein breakfast can enhance amino acid absorption. The findings of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Amino acids from meals peak in the plasma at two hours after a meal. Conversely, amino acids […]

02/25/2019 / By Tim Wesley

The dirty truth about the omega-3 boost in your organic milk

Just how “organic” is your favorite milk brand? You might be surprised. An investigation into what constitutes “organic milk” revealed that a stunning 14 percent of these so-called products are anything but. In fact, these falsely-advertised milk items contain an algae called Schizochytrium, an additive which supposedly increases the amount of omega-3 fatty acids the […]

11/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Here’s why wild-caught is better than farm-raised salmon: It has a more diverse nutritional profile

“Organic” salmon seems like the best choice for people who want to follow a healthy diet, especially since salmon is full of essential fatty acids and other nutrients. But is organic salmon better than wild salmon? Organically raised and farm-raised salmon vs. wild salmon Despite the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hasn’t yet approved the […]

09/21/2018 / By Ralph Flores

How does the farm-to-market process affect nutrition? When fruit is picked, how it’s stored affects quality, nutrients

Looking at the food that we have on the table during meal times says a lot about how we perceive nutrition. With one out of three people in the U.S. being obese – including 12.5 million children aged two to 19 years – having a nutritious diet is just a start of a lifetime of taking […]

09/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Vegetables are essential for food and nutrition security

A study published in Global Food Security reported that vegetables have untapped not just nutritional, but also economic benefits. According to the authors, with proper research and development, vegetables can be crucial to securing worldwide food security. Vegetables are an affordable source of vitamins and minerals necessary for overall health, but their economic and nutritional power have yet […]

04/03/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Are prewashed and packaged salad greens as good as making it yourself? A nutritional review

Prepackaged salads are a godsend for those of us who are too busy to prepare our own healthy meals. They offer vitamin- and mineral-rich fruits and vegetables in a convenient package – what’s not to love? Well, unfortunately, therein lies the problem. Prepackaged salads and their greens are convenient, but are they as healthy as […]

03/25/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Levels of health-promoting fatty acids are higher in milk from grass-fed cows

Grass-fed cattle are regarded as healthier than grain-fed, but can the same be said of milk coming from grass-fed cows? That’s a question that numerous researchers from different universities sought to answer. What they found confirmed what grass milk farmers had been telling them for years: Grass-fed cows did indeed produce more nutritious milk. Specifically, […]

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