Whole Foods Cooks up Electricity
At the Whole Foods commissary in Boston, the canola oil won't just be for cooking -- it will soon be used to make electricity. The natural foods grocer plans to run the walk-in freezer and the overhead lights using the new power source, reports The Boston Globe . By next year, a generator that's powered by the used cooking oil will provide all the electricity needed for the commissary -- about 2 ...

US: Private equity execs join Whole Foods board
Two executives from Leonard Green & Partners have joined the board of directors at US retailer Whole Foods Market following the private equity firm's investment in the business.

Whole Foods Contributes $30K-plus to Farm Aid
Whole Foods Market's Portland, Ore. and Seattle stores have raised over $30,000 to support Farm Aid. The donation represents 5 percent of net sales at the organic and natural grocer's 11 area locations that took part in the "5% Community Giving Day" held Oct. 16.

Learn Great Foods sets retreats
Learn Great Foods, a natural foods tour company in Michigan, has announced its 2009 schedule of classes. The weekend retreats are held in either Petoskey or Leland.

Glazed Cranberry Almond Drop Cookies
Marcona almonds are a Spanish treat found in most gourmet and natural foods stores. They pair nicely with the dried cranberries and orange glaze. Sliced almonds will work just as well.

GLAZED CRANBERRY ALMOND DROP COOKIES
Marcona almonds are a Spanish treat found in most gourmet and natural foods stores. They pair nicely with the dried cranberries and orange glaze. Sliced almonds ...

Stevia set for approval from FDA
     It's a battle that has pitted promoters of all natural, against artificial sweeteners over this herbal derivative called stevia. And will likely create an explosion of new products.       It's said to be 300 times sweeter than sugar and available as a *dietary supplement* in health food stores like Vitamin Cottage and whole foods for years.        But stevia is about to be approved for use ...

Sunflower Farmers Market Opens in Texas
Natural foods chain Sunflower Farmers Markets has opened its first store in Texas, the Austin American-Statesman reports. With stores that are smaller than those of traditional grocers, Colorado-based Sunflower touts its rock-bottom prices, convenience and wide selection of produce.

Being Seduced By the 'Health Halo'
It's a growing problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control, two of three Americans are overweight. We try to eat well, but fail. Now, a French study suggests that Americans overeat because we've been seduced by the "Health Halo." Foods that have "zero grams of trans fat" or are 100% natural make us feel like we're eating healthily. Baylor Grapevine Dietitian Ashley Browning says ...

Shopping for Affordable Organic Foods Has Never Been Easier
(ARA) - Providing a family with nutritious, well-balanced meals is hard enough for busy consumers, but in today's changing economy, affordability is also a factor.

The Recipe for Cool Weather Comfort Foods
(ARA) - As the weather gets brisk and the sun sets earlier, we find ourselves yearning for food and beverages that are simple, familiar and home-made. Comfort food is as soothing as a warm sweater, but it doesn't have to be boring if you add a little creativity.

For the Birds: Feed 'em in Fall to Welcome Them Back in Winter
(ARA) - Humans aren't the only ones who look forward to the autumn harvest. Fall brings a bounty of natural foods for our feathered friends, too.

Looking for a good source of fiber? Go straight to produce
Getting enough fiber in your diet can boost your health in multiple ways. Natural fiber appears healthier than added fiber.

Mail-order gift guide: From Michigan with love
ALBIE'S FOODS INC., Gaylord What: Traditional homemade beef pasty that even includes rutabaga -- a hallmark of pasty authenticity. Also veggie and chicken varieties. Cost: A dozen pasties are $46. Order: 877-725-2437.

CHFA champions legislation for natural health products
The meetings on Parliament Hill come after the government?s announcement during the Speech from the Throne earlier last month that legislation amending the Food and Drugs Act would be re-introduced in the current parliamentary session.

Provo food company develops 'sports cereal'
A Provo company has developed what it calls "the world's first sports cereal" that's now for sale at Good Earth stores, six Whole Foods stores in Utah and Colorado, and speciality sports shops in other states.

New Seasons fights chain's subpoena
The competition has left the canned-food aisle. New Seasons Market is fighting off competitor Whole Foods Market Inc. in court after it demanded that the Portland-based grocer hand over two years' worth of weekly store sales figures, expansion and marketing...

Making sense of food labels
If you're dieting or just watching what you eat, you've no doubt spent time looking at food labels. ?Grocery store shelves are full of products claiming to be organic, low-fat, natural, sugar-free - the list goes on,? states Sara Zook, Registered Dietitian with Beloit Memorial Hospital.

Healthy Skin from the outside in
Take a closer look at what to look for (and what to watch out for!) in various skin care products. Holly Potter is available by appointment at Stonington Natural Health Center, Quiambaug Cove, 107 Wilcox Road, Suite 103, Stonington, Conn. Call 860-536-3880 for more information.

Green Gifts for Christmas
When shopping for Christmas gifts this season, experts say think green!   We?re talking          about eco-friendly gifts.   Whole Foods Market is known for it?s organic food products, but they also have lots of gifts for Christmas.   We selected some that you may want to consider and they?re all under $50 bucks.   Green Christmas Gifts don?t have to ...