Recent GFG Articles
Vendor Spotlight: Gentle Bee Apiaries
Gentle Bee Apiaries is the newest member of the GFG natural family. Located in Verona, Virginia, Gentle Bee Apiaries has over 600 local hives and is looking to expand to 800 in the near future. They pride themselves on how they treat their bees. In regards to hive health, their owner tells us that they…
Explore GFG: Supplements & Body Care
Our Supplements & Body Care section is one of the most unique parts of our store. With experienced departments managers, a customer service desk, and regular training on new products, we offer a comprehensive approach to holistic health. We recently spoke with Pat and Morgan, our Supplements & Body Care Managers, to get the inside…
Staff Picks
There are so many delicious items to choose from at Good Foods Grocery! We recently asked our employees what their favorite things in the store are, and they delivered! From supplements to fresh baked goods, frozen foods to local meats, we have tons of recommendations for you. Stop in the store and be on the…
Recent Wellness Newsletter Articles
Eye: Lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3, and vitamin D preserve eye health
Lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 reduce AMD In 1992 through 2001, the first Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) tested if an antioxidant combination could reduce chances for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In a second phase begun in 2006 (AREDS2), doctors added macular carotenoids; 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin, plus omega-3 fish oil,…
Metabolism: Whey protein and probiotics improved body factors
What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of some or all of these symptoms: elevated blood pressure or sugar; excess abdominal fat; imbalanced cholesterol or triglycerides, with links to overweight and inactivity. Whey protein lowered blood sugar In this study, 18 people with type 2 diabetes took a placebo beverage or one with…
Lipids: Garlic and probiotics improve blood pressure, lipids
Aged garlic extract improved blood pressure People with high cholesterol often have elevated blood pressure, a major factor in heart and circulatory conditions. In this study, 67 adults with moderately elevated total cholesterol levels, and high LDL cholesterol levels, aged at least 18, took a placebo or 250 mg of aged garlic extract per day…
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