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Wellness

The latest learnings, solutions, trends and initiatives unfolding with retail dieticians, in-store pharmacies, whole health, natural and organic, sustainability and transparency.

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Help Consumers Make Sense of Added Sugars on the New Nutrition Facts Label

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designed the Nutrition Facts Label to serve as an informational tool to assist consumers in constructing a healthy, balanced diet.

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Pandemic Affects Mental Health, But Diet Can Help

The Lempert Report: The American Psychological Association reported 38% of Americans attribute unhealthy or excessive eating to stress normally, and the pandemic adds to it.

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Wash Your Hands, Practice Safe Distancing and Get In Shape

By Phil Lempert on May 15, 2020

The Lempert Report: Obesity is one of the biggest risk factors for people admitted to hospitals with COVID-19.

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Five Trends in Natural and Organics

By Jennifer Strailey on May 06, 2020

WGB talks the latest trends in natural and organics with leading producers in categories across the store.

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E-Commerce Key to Growth for Natural and Organics

By Jennifer Strailey on Apr. 22, 2020

Growth may have slowed for the grown-up natural and organic products industry, but e-commerce remains a channel full of youthful exuberance for everything from functional foods to supplements.

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Do Food Labels Actually Matter?

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 17, 2020

The Lempert Report: There are 31 different types of labels worldwide telling customers how much fat, salt and sugar is in the food they buy, but do they really help inform consumers?

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Different Types of Food Are Linked to Different Types of Stroke Risks

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 16, 2020

The Lempert Report: Higher intakes of fruit, vegetables, milk, cheese and yogurt are each linked to a lower risk of some types of strokes, but none are a panacea.

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You Are What Your Friends Eat

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 31, 2020

The Lempert Report: We may be influenced by our social peers—both close friends and acquaintances on social media—more than we realize when choosing certain foods.

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In the U.K., Veganuary Is a Thing

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 23, 2020

The Lempert Report: Vegan specialties are becoming a normal part of the menu at fast-casual and fast-food eateries, and sales are growing.

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Baltimore’s Food Deserts Get a New Tool

By Phil Lempert on Mar. 19, 2020

The Lempert Report: Lack of access to healthy food is a factor in obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure, and those who live in and around food deserts suffer the most, but Baltimore is making strides.

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