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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…

There’s no doubt that you’ve heard word of Collagen. It has recently had a wave of popularity, but this is not just some passing fad.   What is Collagen & Why Should You Care? Collagen is a type of protein that is found in our connective tissue, cartilage, and bones. Our bodies naturally produce it, however as we age the production levels dramatically decrease. This leads to inevitable wrinkles, and weaker joints. If you increase you intake of collagen, you…

It’s always important to focus on what you’re eating and try to take advantage of the nutrition that can be found in real, whole foods. That is even more true when you’re pregnant and want to get the optimal nutrition for you and your developing baby. And while there’s loads of information about all the things you should NOT be eating during pregnancy, what SHOULD you be eating? We’re here with a few recommendations. (As always, be sure to consult…

Organic Roots has an extensive and high quality bulk department that offers flours, rice, grains, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, herbs, spices, teas, and more. We even have machines where you can grind your own nut butters and get local raw honey! Why should you buy in bulk? Saves Money One of the greatest benefits to buying products in our bulk department is your ability to save money! Items sold in this way essentially “cut out the middle man”, allowing farms…

Over the last 50 years, Cascadian Farm has helped protect the lands that give us all so much. They are committed to creating cascading change for the last 50 years and for the next 50 years to come!   Beginning 2021, Cascadian Farm started partnering with The Nature Conservancy to restore 25 million square feet of America’s farmland. So far they’ve contributed $750K to soil health.     “Our mission is to create Cascading Change to help protect our planet…

We all try our best to live our lives more naturally, without the use of artificial dyes and unnecessary chemicals in our food and cleaning products. So when Easter rolls around, it makes sense that we would try and find new ways to dye our Easter eggs, using natural dyes instead of chemical laden kits sold at conventional stores. Today, you can learn to use vegetables and herbs you may already have in your kitchen (or easily picked up at…