Whole Foods & Male Fertility

At a recent American Society for Reproductive Medicine meeting, new research revealed that eating more fruits and veggies can help men boost their fertility. These new findings indicate that the more produce a man consumes, the healthier his sperm will be. In a study group of infertile men, 83 percent of them were found to be eating less than five servings of fruits and veggies a day. Overall, the men who ate the fewest fruits and veggies had the lowest sperm motility.

“We think that sperm quality is affected by dietary antioxidant intake,” said study author Dr. Vivian Lewis, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y. “Antioxidants, like those found in fruits and vegetables, may help prevent damage to sperm that causes them to become sluggish and lose the ability to fertilize an egg”.

In particular, the antioxidants glutathione and cryptoxanthin, which are prevalent in brightly colored produce such as leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers and oranges, were associated with strong, healthy sperm, Lewis said. She recommended that men hoping to father children eat “a variety of fruits and vegetables, at least five servings a day.”

The modern day researches continue to confirm what the ancients knew. Focus on giving your body what it needs – it knows how to do the rest.

As always, we are at your service,
The Wholefood Farmacy Team

Wholefood Farmacy - New Product

In a matter of days, this mysterious holiday pan will become filled with the “Cake of Dreams”. We lovingly handcraft the Cake of Dreams by starting with our own special blend of raw nuts, seeds, grains, fruits & berries. From there, we add Strawberries, Pineapple, Mango, Papaya and a dash of Cinnamon. After a thorough mixing, the Cake of Dreams is placed into the pan atop a drizzling of Sweet Baker’s Chocolate and then sprinkled with Coconut flakes & Pecans.

Delicious, delectable, delightful, savory & ambrosial are but a few words that describe the heart warming taste and flavor of this wonderful holiday treat. In addition to being a tasty and healthy addition to your Thanksgiving table, it will also serve as a much appreciated holiday gift. The Cake of Dreams will be offered in an 8” pan (1.25 lbs) with a glorious holiday label which includes a “To” and “From” section on the label for quick and easy gifting. We encourage you to keep an eye on your emails for notice of the official Cake of Dreams launch. Wholefood Farmacy

Healthy Holiday Treat

Cranberry Phi Plus is perfect for the holidays. This rich tasting, moist delicious variation of Phi Plus features the wonderful flavor of Phi Plus enhanced with heart warming flavor and healthy nutrition of cranberries. Cranberries have a special place on the holiday table during this festive season of the year and Cranberry Phi Plus can be a wonderful Hor’s Dourve, appetizer or a special part of your main course.

These amazing little red berries pack a powerful nutritional punch. In 1996 laboratory studies conducted by University of Illinois scientists and published in Planta Medica demonstrated the potential anti-cancer properties of cranberries. USDA scientists at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University have been finding promising results associated with diets high in antioxidants and other phytonutrients. Preliminary studies suggest that diets containing fruits and vegetables with high ORAC values may provide protection against chronic age-related afflictions like loss of coordination and loss of memory. ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity which is a measure of the antioxidant activity for a particular food. Cranberries score very high on the ORAC scale at 1750 ORAC units per 3.5 oz. serving.

When you taste Cranberry Phi Plus your taste buds will jump for joy and the wonderful, familiar flavor of cranberries will create that warm inner glow that so many of us look forward to during this festive season of the year. Cranberry Phi Plus is available now in your shopping cart in convenient 8 oz. bags. It’s the perfect treat for the holidays – enjoy!

As always, we are at your service,
The Wholefood Farmacy Team