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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.” […]

01/27/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Fresh, organic food at your fingertips: 7 Tips for shopping at a farmers market

A farmers market is a place where farmers sell their produce directly to consumers. Today, farmers markets have expanded to incorporate not only fruits and vegetables, but also a variety of other items like artisan crafts and original art. Some even have local musicians and even theater troupes – making these farmers markets into a grand event for […]

01/24/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Eat better for your heart’s sake: Consuming more fruits and vegetables reduces risk of death from heart attack, stroke say researchers

The American Heart Association lists heart disease as one of the leading causes of death in the US. This statistic emphasizes the need to find ways to prevent the onset of this deadly disease. Making healthy lifestyle choices, including proper dietary choices, is one of the best ways to keep your heart and overall health […]

12/22/2019 / By Arsenio Toledo

Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood because of these 7 health benefits

Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood belonging to the same family of vegetables known as cruciferous vegetables. This family includes other well-known superfoods like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and collard greens. Kale lives up to the reputation of its cousins thanks to its impressive health-enhancing properties. Kale is nutrient-dense Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the […]

10/25/2019 / By Vicki Batts

Explain why: Educating children about the benefits of nutritious food can promote healthy eating habits

Getting kids to eat healthy is a struggle every parent faces at some point. Whether its an aversion to broccoli or shying away from grilled salmon, children are often reluctant to try new foods — especially if they think it’s going to be “healthy.” But what if there was a way for parents to help […]

10/11/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Creepy crawlies love veggies, too: Video shows a microscopic hive of activity in the vegetables you buy

Not in the habit of washing fruits and vegetables before cooking and chowing down on them? A recently released video showed all kinds of tiny insects, bugs, and microbes living on the unwashed surface of plant foods. Danish biomedical student Martin Kaae Kristiansen studies at Aalborg University. The 28-year-old obtained several common vegetables from the local […]

10/01/2019 / By Grace Olson

Put some protein in your smoothie with these 5 vegetables

Proteins are often associated with meat, cheese, and other dairy products – but did you know that vegetables offer them as well? If you’re looking to get your daily dose of protein without adding meat to your diet, a good way to do it is to combine vegetables into your smoothies. What are proteins? A protein is a chain of amino […]

09/23/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Looking for protein-rich vegetables? Here are 10 of the best

Protein is an important macronutrient that your body needs to function optimally. If you don’t want to get it from meat, there are plant-based foods that are great sources of protein. Why is protein important? The building blocks of your skin, muscles, hormones, and organs are made up of proteins. Consuming natural food sources of protein […]

09/22/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The digestive benefits of celery (quick salad recipe included)

A popular low-calorie food, celery is a crunchy vegetable with many nutritional benefits. For one, celery helps boost digestive health. It’s also a great source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. The nutritional profile of celery A single celery stalk only has 1o calories, but the vegetable is full of important antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your blood vessels, […]

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 […]

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