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Even a Small Business Can Do Big Things for The Planet!
Apr 21st
NutraOrigin cares about the earth, we care because of what we sell.
The success of our advanced nutritional supplements is closely tied to the health of the planet. For Earth Day, I would like all our friends to know, that without a healthy planet, NutraOrigin could not craft high-quality supplements to support your health. Our products are comprised of hundreds of ingredients, made of plant and mineral, from land and sea, originating from all corners of the globe. The purity and potency of these ingredients matters to us. We want quality, just like you.
We source plant-based ingredients, like aloe vera,artichoke, bilberry, caraway, ginkgo, and maca, as well as papaya and wild yam. We search for key minerals, like boron, calcium, folic acid, silica, vanadium and zinc. To bring this really close to home – literally to my backyard on sunny Long Island, New York – my garden happens to have many of the plants that we also get from suppliers around the world. They are familiar to many of you and include black cohosh which has really nice white flowers, but spreads like crazy! Echinacea which is one of the most colorful and toughest flowers I have. These are planted in reds, purples, whites, and oranges. You should grow them too. There is also feverfew, a beautiful, really easy to grow daisy as well as bold and bright red clover which are usually found in expensive flower arrangements from on-line flower sellers. My Garden also includes peppermint, another active spreader, but everyone loves the smell and a few sprigs in some lemonade during the summer is really refreshing Finally valerian is big and a little weedy, but great looking. The point of all this is to say that we are not all about beakers and lab coats at NutraOrigin. Our feet are firmly planted in the natural world. Whenever possible, we use the products of the earth to make products for your health. Yes, chemistry will always be in play. You can’t get certain critical enzymes, for example, without a bit of science. But NutraOrigin is about the natural world.
We care because we share this earth.
We all have to do our part. What’s the alternative? I will be the first to admit, there are actions we can take that we haven’t yet. We need to look at shipping material, for example. We have recyclable bottles, but we have not explored using recycled materials in their manufacturing. There is more, but I want to focus your attention on some of the more earth-friendly decisions we have already made. One area to spotlight is our vegetarian products. They make up the majority of our products, except where, by definition, the product cannot be vegetarian. What do I mean? Going back to my explanation about plants and minerals above, most of our products have plant-derived ingredients. The ones that can’t are fish oil and our joint health product, which includes shellfish-based ingredients. Further, something that sets us apart from the competition, is that we choose to use vegetarian capsules. Most capsules are gelatin-based. This means they are animal-based, a by-product of pigs and cows. This doesn’t necessarily mean gelatin is bad, of course. We just feel it is unnecessary. If you are taking a product made from plants, why encase it in pig? For vegetarians, as well as for those who follow certain Jewish and Muslim religious practices, this at least makes it possible for these groups to take some of our supplements. It costs us more to do this, but you – and the earth are worth it!
We want to make a difference: Help us with your ideas and we will help you!
We have a modest headquarters in an office complex on Long Island. These offices are pretty earth-friendly – lights are motion-sensitive and fluorescent; there is a recycling program; lot’s of natural light, and so on. But I am sure we could do more. Post a real, doable, concrete idea here on our blog and I will thank you with a special offer code. Personally. After you post, just email me: tim@nutraorigin.com and I will respond. Help us make a difference, we will be glad to help you!
Cheers, and Happy Earth Day!
Tim
Timothy Peterson is the Vice President of Marketing for NutraOrigin. He has over 20 years of experience as a merchant and a marketer. He has founded and operated two businesses and was in retail for over a decade before moving into e-commerce and the multi-channel world. Today he is focused on promoting natural supplements as a key part of a healthy lifestyle. Timothy has a B.A. from Yale and currently resides in Long Island, New York.
NutraOrigin’s Pharmaceutical Grade Omega 3 Fish Oil Selected in Sleep Deprivation Study
Mar 13th
One of the main goals of the NutraOrigin blog is to help you, the consumer, make a more informed decision about nutraceuticals by raising awareness of health and wellness studies as well as professional viewpoints. As National Sleep Deprivation Awareness Week comes to a close, we would like to offer some insight into a new study which closely links the benefits of Omega 3 fish oil to the reduction of the effects of sleep deprivation. While it is fairly common to read about the positive correlation of omega 3 fish oil and heart health, a study performed by the Advanced Brain Monitoring Organization shows that the supplement may be more beneficial than first thought. This study found that NutraOrigin’s Omega-3 supplement reduced the effects of sleep deprivation and overall drowsiness and was also associated with a trend toward reducing signs of physiological anxiety.
There are several reasons why NutraOrigin’s supplement was chosen for the study. Of the selections reviewed, it was determined NutraOrigin Omega 3 Fish Oil met all three main criteria necessary for the success of the trial- high EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)/DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) concentration,molecular distillation and product stability, or freshness. Molecular distillation reduces heavy metal contamination, reducing potential mercury poisoning and other concerns. Molecular distillation is also associated with fewer digestive side effects, such as “fish burp” that are associated with taking fish oil supplements.
The whole NutraOrigin team is so proud to receive this recognition of our advanced product. You can read more about the study on our website.
In the spirit of this study we would like you to help us educate with your personal experiences. Tell us why you take pharmaceutical grade omega 3 fish oil. What benefits have you seen?
Timothy Peterson is the Vice President of Marketing for NutraOrigin. He has over 20 years of experience as a merchant and a marketer. He has founded and operated two businesses and was in retail for over a decade before moving into e-commerce and the multi-channel world. Today he is focused on promoting natural supplements as a key part of a healthy lifestyle. Timothy has a B.A. from Yale and currently resides in Long Island, New York.
Celebrating Heart Health Month – A Lesson in Good Nutrition Practices and Omega-3’s
Feb 1st
What comes to mind once February rolls around? You usually think Valentine’s Day, right? While most others are sharing their heart with others this month, why not take the time to share some love with your own heart this year? You only have one heart so why not think about treating it right.
As a dietitian in a renowned Heart Hospital, I often come across people from all walks of life that haven’t made the best dietary choices, which have led them to develop coronary artery disease (CAD). Often a patient ends up needing either a cardiac catherization and stent(s) or worse, have to undergo surgical procedures such as a coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG, bypassing blocked arteries. Think about your diet for just a moment, do you eat lots of animal products high in saturated fat and cholesterol, like cold cuts, bacon, red meat, baked goods, whole milk products? Why not make some dietary modifications to trim down the fats in your diet. Limit your intake of fat to 25% or less of your total daily calories. Choose lean meat and avoid high fat meats such as luncheon meats. Limit high fat choices to twice a week or less. Trim the visible fat from meat and removed the skin from poultry like chicken or turkey, before cooking. Bake, broil, grill, or steam foods instead of frying.
Include low-fat or nonfat foods in your diet. Use fat free or reduced fat cheese and yogurt rather than the regular, full fat versions. Replace regular salad dressings with a vinaigrette, low-fat or nonfat dressings. Try putting your salad dressing in a mister bottle and spray on just enough salad dressing to lightly coat your salad without drenching it and taking in all that extra, unnecessary fat and calories.
When cooking, try to use vegetable oils, ¾ cup of liquid oil may be used in place of 1 cup of solid shortening. Olive oil, Canola oil, and Peanut oil are good examples of vegetable oils, just to name a few.
Try to limit or avoid altogether anything that contains Trans fats. Trans fats can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Trans fats are created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oils during a process called hydrogenation. Trans fats may be found in commercially baked goods, stick margarine, and vegetable shortening, and they are often used to fry foods.
Unsaturated fats on the other hand, mainly come from plants. They can be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are high in total fat and have as many calories as saturated fat. However, choosing unsaturated fat is a healthier option than choosing a saturated fat or a trans fat. Good sources of polyunsaturated fats are corn oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil & seeds. Good sources of monounsaturated fats are avocados, canola, olive & peanut oil and most nuts.
Last but not least Omega-3 fatty acids are fats which seem to positively influence a number of factors related to protection from cardiovascular disease. Good sources of Omega-3 fats are fish oil, flax oil, canola oil, fish such as herring, mackerel, and salmon, walnuts, butternuts, soybeans, and ground flax seed. If you find it hard to consume a diet rich in Omega-3’s why not try a supplement instead. By including Omega-3’s you are playing an active role in protecting yourself from CAD. Try to incorporate more grains, vegetables & nuts into your diet, consume more of a plant-based rather than a meat-based diet.
I hope this is gives you a good start to a heart healthy you!
Dina has been working as a Clinical Dietitian at St. Francis Heart Hospital in Roslyn, NY for the past 10 years. She is a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, and a Registered Dietitian. In addition Dina works as a consultant for several doctor’s offices providing nutrition counseling ranging from gastrointestinal ailments to cardiac conditions as well as obesity/weight loss. In this capacity she helps prepare patients for bariatric surgery as well as consulting them post operatively.
Dina received her Masters of Science degree in Medical Nutrition Therapy from Long Island University, CW Post and holds a Bachelor’s in Biology from Adelphi University.