Wellness Archives - A Fresh Take

This blog and photography are courtesy of Nic Abraham. For more of her wellness tips, visit her website. SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER…and that means it’s sunscreen season! Even though our skin needs to be protected year round, this is especially true when the weather is warm. Sunscreen, which can also be called sunblock, is especially...

Fresh Seafood Wellness

Health Benefits of Seafood

June 14, 2019June 17, 2019 Melanie Jatsek RD, LD

The following content is provided by our Chief Dietician Melanie Jatsek, RD/LD. Did you know that human beings evolved on a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as wild fish and grass-fed animals? Today, due to our overwhelming reliance on processed food, we are consuming way fewer omega-3 fatty acids, while overdosing on omega-6...

Grocery Wellness

DIY Summer Body Scrub

June 4, 2019June 18, 2019 Abby Thome

The recipes and photography for this post were provided by local blogger, Abby Thome of The Thome Home. Sweet summer months are just weeks away, and I am gearing up for all the impending fun to be had! One thing that changes immediately with the season change is my skin care routine. I do my...

Uncategorized Wellness

A Simple Guide to Natural Body Care Products

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 Andrea Slobodian

Heinen's Wellness Consultant, Andrea, shares an inside look at the importance of label reading in the body care industry. As consumers we are faced with making choices every day, and reading labels is part of that process. Knowing what is in the personal care products that we are using daily can become very important when...

Grocery Wellness

The Top 10 Things to Have on Hand Before School Lets Out

May 17, 2019 Lauren Egger

It's a good thing to start thinking ahead to summer before the kids get out of school. With a few basics, you'll jump into summertime feeling READY for it all! It's such a nice break to go from school days to summer days with the kids. However, I find it to be even harder to...

Wellness

Products & Practices to Optimize Sleep

May 17, 2019 Melanie Jatsek RD, LD

Most everyone knows they should be getting more sleep, but knowing doesn’t necessarily translate into doing. Although you may feel perfectly fine on five or six hours of sleep, that doesn’t make it OK; it simply means you’ve trained your body to function in a sleep-deprived state! Getting adequate sleep—a minimum of seven hours per...

Dairy Fresh Produce Grocery Wellness

New at Heinen’s: April 2019

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 Heinen's Grocery Store

They say April showers bring May flowers, but it also looks like they bring an assortment of new products to our stores. From our new line of Two Brother artisan Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrups to probiotic yogurt drinks and sweet candy treats, it's safe to saw are are in for a bountiful spring. Check...

Wellness

Spring into Spring with Super Snacks

April 24, 2019May 9, 2019 Dr. Todd Pesek, MD

Food fuels us. Our bodies are constantly seeking out nutrients for energy and vital daily functions. Have you ever felt hungry even though you just ate? The reason we eat and snack more frequently throughout the day is because the food we’re consuming is lacking the nutrients we need. The average American gets almost ½...

Dairy Grocery Wellness

New at Heinen’s: March 2019

April 1, 2019April 25, 2019 Heinen's Grocery Store

Spring is here, and as the flowers begin to pop their heads through the soil after a long Midwest winter, many new items were popping up on the shelves at Heinen's, too! Our plant based options continue to expand with new veggies burgers and egg-free eggs, while our Wellness Department fills up with new protein...

Healthy Mom Project Wellness

The Importance of Family Mealtime

April 1, 2019April 2, 2019 Lauren Egger

The importance of eating together as a family goes beyond just being 'good for you'. There are actually scientific reasons why this is important for your children. With a little intention, you can make this happen more often for your family. One of the best things I did when my kids were younger was sign...

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A Fresh Take

The Heinen's Grocery Store Blog

Wellness

The Perfect Natural Mineral Sunscreen for Summer

Health Benefits of Seafood

DIY Summer Body Scrub

A Simple Guide to Natural Body Care Products

The Top 10 Things to Have on Hand Before School Lets Out

Products & Practices to Optimize Sleep

New at Heinen’s: April 2019

Spring into Spring with Super Snacks

New at Heinen’s: March 2019

The Importance of Family Mealtime