News and Views for Healthy Living
IRVINE, Calif. – Orgain, a producer of mostly organic shakes, powders, and snack bars, unveiled two new protein powder products – Collagen Zero Protein Powder and Simple Organic Plant Protein Powder, according to a published statement. Orgain’s Collagen Zero Protein Powder, available in two flavors chocolate and vanilla, has 19 grams of protein and four …
LOS ANGELES – Orgain, a manufacturer of organic nutrition products, will be acquired by Butterfly. The Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializes in the food sector. Earlier this month, both companies announced Butterfly had signed an agreement to purchase a majority stake in the company. Orgain’s Founder Dr. Andrew Abraham, M.D. will retain a significant …
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WASHINGTON - Approximately 130,464 pounds of raw ground, organic beef from Nature's Rancher brand was recalled due to potential contamination with plastic, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The products in question were produced from Oct. 3, 2019, through Oct. 15, 2019, and are labeled as follows: "Nature's Rancher 100% Grass Fed Organic Ground Beef …
Simple. Clean. Whole. Three words that characterize current healthy lifestyle trends centered around clean eating, non-processed, simple foods and low carb, gluten-free, non-inflammatory diets. From Whole30 to Paleo, these popular diets encourage a focus on clean eating and healthy meals made from scratch with whole and nutrient-dense foods. As a result, entrepreneurs like Katlin Smith, …
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On the heels of a humorous and disturbing article published in The New York Times Magazine on lifestyle and wellness brand Goop, actress and CEO and Founder Gwyneth Paltrow chatted with former Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker in a newly released Goop podcast. The topics ranged from motherhood, business, and books, to …
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POCATELLO, Idaho – Organic food maker Amy’s Kitchen held a grand opening for its new health care center at its Pocatello, Idaho plant. In a partnership with Vera Whole Health, a direct-to-employer primary care provider in the Western United States, Amy’s Kitchen transformed its existing onsite health services, first launched by the company in 2011, …
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Much has been written about the benefits of coconut oil from beauty aids to health boosters, including weight loss and improved brain functions, just to name a few. According to published reports, scientific studies show that virgin coconut oil provides the most benefit. One Indianapolis, IN-based company, Skinny & Co. Coconut Oil, …
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- Google recently revealed a wearable device similar to Fitbit but aimed at the medical research market, not consumers, according to published reports. The health-tracking wristband will "measure pulse, heart rhythm and skin temperature, and also environmental information like light exposure and noise levels," Bloomberg says. The device was created by the …
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STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- Nuts consumed in small portions are not only delicious but offer numerous health benefits. Consumers now have a new way to access raw, organic and gourmet flavored nuts with the opening of Kraze Foods online retail store. On Kraze's website, it states that its "goal is to provide you with high …
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