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We get so excited about greens that we wet our plants. Can I keep it real with my people? My loyal readers? I know I can… it’s what keeps me writing. Greens. Greens are one of those supplement categories that, quite honestly, doesn’t need to exist. If we’re going to be us and be 100% …
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One of the most common issues our customers deal with is cramps. Cramps are the result of a very normal process gone wrong. Our muscles are constantly contracting and relaxing so efficiently we barely notice. When they mess up, it grabs our attention REAL quick. In order for a muscle to contract and relax successfully, …
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NOTE: This article is the second part in our guide to nutrition. It is IMPERATIVE that you read and apply the tactics in Eat to Fuel Your Fire first. Part 1 is foundational material; success in nutrition comes ONLY with behavioral change. Behaviors must be modified slowly, starting with meal design and timing, for the change to …
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I know what you’re thinking. Why the heck is Woodstock Vitamins ranting about Pet Nutrition? One reason is that I enjoy snausages. The real reason is that our stores have always sold pet food, treats, and supplements for the same reason we sell vitamins and other natural products: the pet nutrition industry feeds us (nyuk …
If you’ve followed us for some time, you can probably already tell we are not very big fans of fad diets here at Woodstock Vitamins. Diets ultimately aren’t sustainable. Fad diets often deprive your body of essential vitamins and minerals. Whatever weight you do lose will most likely come back—with a vengeance—when your diet is over. It’s …
Bone broth is the newest health trend sweeping blogs and supplement stores. Here at Woodstock Vitamins we’re big fans of bone broth slow cooked at home because it has so many great health benefits. Sadly, however the supplement industry is using this wholesome, nutritious food and creating bone broth products that have little to no …
I write this rant today, 4 weeks late, for many reasons. It’s about resolutions. I’ve made many myself as I’m sure you at home have. I made a bit of a resolution too. I’ve resolved to not let up on my vision for Woodstock Vitamins. I’m doubling down on pointing out the “fake news” of our industry …
There are about a million products out there claiming that they can help people lose weight. Ok, that’s an exaggeration… But still, it seems like every 3 months or so there’s a new option that is “clinically proven” to reduce fat. Here’s the simple truth. No. Nope. Nada. There’s nothing out there that will help …
There’s another honey problem, and it’s not that the bees are going away. Manuka honey has become the new frontier of consumer fraud! What’s In A Number? This article was prompted by one of our West Hartford fans asking a simple question: “What’s up with the numbers on the honey?” If you’ve never seen it, some honey …
A new research paper released yesterday highlights the health benefits of nuts if eaten every day. We can’t agree more with the findings. We are advocates of using nuts or well-made nut butter as part of a balanced meal or snack. Nuts provide a good amount of protein and good fats. Pair them with a complex carbohydrate like …
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