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In honor of non-GMO month we've compiled basic educational info about GMOs: what they are; what the research says; what the benefits are and more... As part of our mission to provide natural products for all people, Growing Naturals is a proud supporter of Non-GMO products. All of our current products are Non-GMO Project verified. The Non-GMO Project honors the work that certified organic companies are already doing, with the added measure of testing risk ingredients at critical control points. Although GMO human studies are limited and human health risks are yet to be fully determined, a few animal studies...

While the rest of us sleep, late-shift workers are among the people who keep things going for us well into the dawning hours. And without a doubt, your circadian rhythm is probably out of whack. You were undoubtedly aware of how your sleep schedule would be considerably upended when you took the job and, most likely, you have adapted quite well. Still, you’re getting your sleep while the rest of us are up and about during the day, and that sometimes might affect the quality of sleep you’re getting. In fact, it might lead to shift work sleep disorder (SWSD),...

Eating the Right Protein on the Ketogenic Diet When selecting a diet, the first question you should ask yourself is, “Is this healthy?” With diets that range from borderline healthy to downright bizarre, finding a healthy diet backed by science can be a challenge. Ketogenic diets, which were originally used to help control and prevent seizures in epilepsy patients, have grown in popularity in recent years as an effective fat-burning diet. These high-fat, low-carb diets are also heavy in protein, but the type of protein you eat can determine whether or not a keto diet is a healthy choice. Ketogenic...