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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 …
This month I want to take on research. My cortisol levels spike daily reading about the new “research” in the media. The way it’s portrayed to us, the public, compared to what the data is or actually showing is appalling. Then companies, especially in the natural products industry, site “research” to strengthen their claims. Finally, the …
The New Year ushers in excitement, change, and endless possibility. This, coincidentally, runs parallel to the “oh my god I just ate waaaay too much” regrets and corresponding action plan to get back on track. Who’s there to cash in on your desire to be a healthier person? The quacks in the natural products industry pushing …
Part of our approach in determining if a brand or supplement is of truly high quality is to examine the company marketing it and see if they are making false claims or misrepresenting the product. As it pertained to foods, the USDA Organic Seal used to represent an easy, visual way to verify a truly …
This month we attack the propaganda machine that is targeting a new diet trend – Raw Food Diets. The talking heads and supplement companies are going after people who participate in Raw Food Diets trying to extract every last penny and misdirect them (as usual). We’re here to protect our Raw Foodies and educate others …
Is there a hotter topic in the natural industry right now than GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? No, this is not Neal’s dissection of the GMO debate – not yet at least. Instead, we are going to talk about the labeling of GMO products – specifically the hypocrisy surrounding “GMO Activist” grocers and health food stores. …
We all remember those milk commercials, right? Some B-List celebrity gets a milk mustache, a million bucks, and grows up big and strong. My grandfather would always tell me stories about how his mom made him drink a quart of milk a day. Personally, I love a cold glass of milk and warm chocolate chip …
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