This quick and easy recipe is a great way to boost your gut health. How? Check out the all natural ingredients! Fennel reduces inflammation in the bowels to decrease bacteria. Cucumber helps break down food and absorb nutrients. Dill reduces bloating in your digestive tract. Walnuts help increase gut bacteria. Parsley decreases gastric inflammation by increasing antioxidant enzymes. Garlic is both an antibiotic and probiotic, meaning it kills off bad bacteria and feeds good bacteria. Olive oil helps stimulate bile…

Found on the shelves of Organic Roots Vitamin department for years, Berberine is a supplement that has gained recent fame. Being touted as “nature’s ozempic”, those looking for natural alternatives have preached the benefits of supplementing Berberine to help with Weight Loss, as well as many other things. Berberine is a chemical compound naturally found in plants such as goldenseal and barberry, making it difficult to consume in your diet and therefore a great option to supplement.     Weight…

Aloe vera is an edible succulent plant that stores water in its leaves. It is extremely popular for its medicinal benefits and antioxidant and antibacterial properties. What are some of those benefits? Let’s find out. High in Polyphenols Antioxidants are the cornerstone of a healthy body by protecting your body from damage caused by free radicals. The antioxidants found in Aloe vera make consuming the plant incredibly anti inflammatory and anti bacterial. Consuming high antioxidant foods help reduce oxidative stress…

12 Tides Ocean-friendly Kelp Chips 12 Tides is taking sustainability to the seas. They area on a mission to turn the tides on climate change by restoring our ocean’s ecosystems.  They do this through regenerative ocean farming, which heals damaged ecosystems by increase marine biodiversity, abundance and water quality. Kelp is a zero input crop, using no pesticides, fertilizers, freshwater, or arable land. Kelp[ farms themselves have a net positive impact on the planet, absorbing and storing CO2, providing habitat,…

Purchase whole foods as grocery staples First and foremost, one sure fire way to simplify your grocery shopping is to move away from convenience foods – these are often over processed at worst, and simply more expensive at best. Think buying pancake & waffle mix and prepping yourself instead of buying frozen waffles, or making soups and ramens from scratch instead of prepackaged options. These simple changes help not only your wallet, but also helps ensure that you know what…

What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3 fatty acids are nutrients that your body needs to maintain health. They are actually used as energy to keep organs like your heart and lungs functioning properly. Some types of Omega-3s are DHA, EPA, and ALA. DHA is critical for your heart to function and is extremely important in children’s brain development. EPA is another critical omega-3 that helps maintain heart health, cognitive function, and even is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties. ALA is…

After the fun and festivities throughout the holiday season, many people choose to do some cleansing come January 1st. Some take on a new diet that removes inflammatory foods, others vow to drink more water.  There are many benefits to cleansing, which is why many choose to implement it all year round! Cleansing may help detoxify your glands and cells, flush out your kidneys and digestive tract for proper function, keep youth & elasticity in your skin, and help build…

This month we have partnered with Life Seasons to highlight some of their amazing products that highlight Mens Health. Here is some information about our favorite items from them, on sale all month long at Organic Roots! Masculini-T Testosterone Support It’s common to experience a dip in testosterone as you age. But fatigue, mood swings, and libido issues don’t have to be your destiny. Masculini-T is formulated with all-natural ingredients to combat low sex drive, support erectile health, and boost testosterone…

Why is collagen important? It’s what gives our skin its strength and elasticity. As we age, our aollgen production naturally begins to slow down. Many healthy foods promotes collagen production, but there are few actual collagen sources in food, so supplementation is considered a major collagen booster.   The Three Day Collagen Boost During the three-day collagen boost, you’ll adhere to the following guidelines. Consume only liquids for all meals, which can include bone broth, raw juice, teas, herbal infusions,…

With so many coffee brands on the market, it can be difficult to set yourself apart. But Trident Coffee does just that. While serving as a Naval Officer, Eric Johnson started brewing his own cold brew coffee during his final tour of duty in Iraq. He immersed himself in the coffee culture, and soon became so proficient, he was praised for his product. Upon returning, with his time in the service coming to an end, he knew he wanted to…