September 17, 2021
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You’re undoubtedly familiar with organic foods—once relegated only to organic grocery stores, now they’re everywhere. Is organic food really synonymous with “safer and more nutritious,” or is it just a gimmick so people can charge more? Here’s what you need to know before you hit the health food shops. A quick guide to organic farming practices Organic farming extends from fruits and vegetables to the animals we eat for meat. It’s the practice of keeping the farming process as natural as possible, eliminating toxic chemicals, synthetics and pesticides and emphasizing sustainable practices. In addition to being as natural as possible,... View Article
March 10, 2021
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Keto diets are very popular right now. This is a type of weight loss diet that has been taking off in homes across America, as well as with celebrities in the tabloids. While the long-term effects are still being studied, in the short term it has been shown to get results for those looking to lose weight. The idea behind the keto diet is nothing new. Basically, it involves cutting out carbs in favor of a different form of energy. There are several diets that have similar principles, including Atkins and the South Beach diet. In this instance, carbs are... View Article
February 15, 2021
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If you frequent natural and organic food stores in Eau Claire, WI, you may have noticed papaya enzyme supplements on the shelves. Papayas are delicious to eat in their raw form, but many people have also found great benefits in the more concentrated forms of papaya enzyme. Also called papain, papaya enzyme is extracted from raw papaya plants to be used in various ways. The enzyme helps break down proteins, which is why it’s often used in meat tenderizers. It’s also available in the kinds of products you’ve likely noticed at natural and organic food shops like Mother Nature’s Food... View Article
November 5, 2020
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Every part of your body relies on water. In fact, most of your body is made of water, from your lungs to your bones. You need water to survive. As a premier health food store in Eau Claire, WI, our customers frequently ask us about health concerns that can be addressed at least in part by increasing water intake. How much water is enough? A common question we receive at our health food store in Eau Claire, WI concerns how much water a person should drink every day. That depends, because no two people are the same. The range of... View Article
October 8, 2020
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With Halloween and the winter holiday season coming up, many of us are about to eat a lot more sugar than usual—and the cold weather makes it harder for a lot of us to keep up with enough exercise to burn it all off. Unfortunately, sugar is a “universal inflammatory” that can cause health problems. They’re not just weight-related concerns and problems, either. Sugar is addictive and causes weight gain, but it can also trigger severe mental health problems as well as obesity, inflammation and heart disease. The best way to combat this is to focus on low-sugar, natural and... View Article
