February Staff Picks

Our favorite products for this month, selected by the staff at Cambridge Naturals!

Kris Berg, General Manager & Supplement Specialist recommends:

O Boyz Liver Treats by Tricky TrisKuts

Don’t forget your favorite puppy friend for valentine’s day! These treats are baked in Nashua New Hampshire with the motto: “We will feed these to our pets because they are healthy enough for us to eat.” These are unique because each “O” has a different texture making it fun for your furry pal. And each bag also includes a heart shaped treat…awww. Tricky TrisKuts make my dog Garbo smile.

Corey, Co- Manager & Body Care Buyer recommends:

Arnica Massage Oil by Weleda

I recently traveled to Paris and I was so thankful for Weleda Arnica Massage Oil. After exploring and walking miles everyday my legs were sore and achy. This massage oil not only helped in lessening the soreness, it also kept my skin moisturized and soft. I eventually applied it everywhere so I could ward off soreness and maintain the ability to explore whenever I wanted, not when my achy muscles allowed me to.

Michael Kanter, Co-Owner recommends:

Adrenal Strength® by Megafoods

My daily answer to exhaustion and overwork. It’s one of my most important “go-to’s” when I am under any significant stress!
Michael says: “One of my most important “go-to’s” when I am under any significant stress!”

Anthony, Customer Service Specialist recommends:

All Heal Salve by Wiseways

All Heal Salve from Wise Ways is my go to all purpose “boo boo get better” salve. whether if its a scratch, insect bite, or even a simple skin rash this salve promotes healing, repairing, and rejuvenates healthy skin cells. I personally used it for my daughter’s sensitive dry skin and deep flesh wounds from a major bike accident. Also safe for pets with little boo boos!

Samantha, Customer Service Specialist recommends:

Sparkling Probiotic Drink by Kevita

Having recently given up caffeine and alcohol, I’ve been working my way through new and exciting drink options. Although I’ve had Kevita in the past, it has definitely come back around as a new favorite of mine. I sometimes drink it out of a wine glass, which feels especially decadent. Containing 4 strains of live probiotics, it is not only a delicious and refreshing beverage, but also beneficial to the digestive and immune systems. Made with organic ingredients, including coconut water, teas, fruits, and plant extracts, this sparkling drink is found in a variety of exciting flavors – Coconut, Mango Coconut, Strawberry Acai, Pomegranate, Lemon Ginger, Pomegranate Coconut, and Living Greens.

Elizabeth, Co-Owner and staff Nutritionist, recommends:

Elderberry Syrup and Elderberry Syrup PM by Maine Medicinals AnthoImmune™ and Gaia Elderberry Syrup

Cambridge Naturals™ Chewable Calcium is my daily supplement choice for bone strength. One of these chewable tabs with added boron, magnesium and Vitamin D provides me with 250 mgs of calcium daily. That is an adequate amount of calcium to add to a decent diet to assure bone strength as I age (less is sometimes more when using calcium).

Carrie, Co-Manager and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition recommends:

100% Raw Coconut Water by Harless Harvest

A new coconut water has hit our shelves. Brought to you by the tiny, extremely conscientious company Harmless Harvest, this coconut water sets itself apart from the vast coconut water market in several ways. Unlike other coconut waters, it’s 100% raw and organic. Instead of using heat pasteurization, Harmless Harvest eliminates bacteria and other potentially harmful organisms with a few tons of pressure, thus leaving all nutrients intact. Not only will your body feel great when you drink this delicious water, your conscience will sing with happiness knowing you’re supporting many small farms in Thailand which employ sustainable growing and harvesting methods. Harmless Harvest only uses coconuts from old growth wild trees. No non-indigenous species of coconut palms are planted on these farms which means the ecosystem remains healthy, the soil rich in minerals. Next time you need to rehydrate your body, replenish electrolytes and increase your antioxidant intake, try a Harmless Harvest coconut water.

Sennea, Customer Service Specialist recommends:

Pecan Pearl & Creamy Fudge Honey Pralines by Queen Bee Gardens

Just when you think the season for giving sweets is over…YAY! Another one! And what better treat than Queen Bee’s honey pralines?! Skip the cliche chocolate present this year and go with something unique. Sweetened only with honey they are sweet, creamy, chewy and guaranteed to please. We have plenty of customers, and some of them not even honey lovers, that will testify to that. At only 30 calories per candy they are even great for those trying to shed or keep off the pounds. That’s what i’m talkin’ about!

Jackie, Customer Service Specialist, recommends:

Ancient Grains Organic Granola by New England Naturals

New England Naturals knows exactly what I want in a granola. Their Ancient Grains Organic Granola is the granola for which I had been searching. It’s agave sweetened, making it low-glycemic, and flecked with coconut. It’s full of amaranth, kamut, oats and quinoa – so it’s also an excellent source of essential amino acids. Lastly, this granola is loaded with chia seeds – a great source of omega-3s. New England Naturals Ancient Grains Granola is my favorite kind of breakfast – delicious, healthy and satisfying.

Katie, Customer Service Specialist recommends:

Perfect Immunity by New Chapter

I Love New Chapter’s new multivitamin product, Perfect Immunity. It is a comprehensive multivitamin that is designed to support the immune system, perfect for this time of year! It includes great ingrediants such as Reishi mushroom, astragalus and elderberry. Made in whole food form it may be taken on an empty stomach, is easy to digest and great for overall health and well-being.

Kristine, Customer Service Specialist recommends:

Fair trade tree-free paper cards by Sustainable Threads

We have a full supply of these colorful cards-the designs are: elephants with moving trunks, sun faces, gold paisley on warm red, and an abstract orange or green circles print on yellow, priced $1.69 to $2.99. The “paper” is made from recycled fabric scraps. The enterprise helps sustain the lives of the physically challenged persons who construct them in India, for us to enjoy and give.

Nate, Customer Service Specialist recommends:

CocoaWell True Energy with AdaptoStress3 by Reserveage Organics

I was poking through our Energy section looking for the perfect addition to my morning routine. It is getting very cold and making the trek to Yoga every morning is becoming difficult! This supplement has fit in perfectly, it has become my all in one energy formula. I was already taking Ashwagandha and Rhodiola separately, True Energy includes both plus Schisandra. This product does contain caffeine through a natural tea extract and all the goodness of CocoaWell Organic Cocoa Powder! Come and ask me about it, I am convinced I will win the battle against the cold dark winter with this one!

Anne, Customer Service Specialist recommends:

Wild Albacore Tuna by Wild Planet

Tuna from a can never tasted this good! Wild Planet Wild Albacore Tuna is packed from smaller fish to assure a low mercury level AND they add no water or oil so you end up with 45% more tuna than conventional brands. It packs a lot of brain food as well with 3,460 mg of omega 3s -2,320 DHA and 720 EPA. Holla! I keep it simple with olive oil, sea salt and pepper because it honestly doesn’t need anything else. Wild Planet tuna makes for a perfect lunchtime treat!

Nathan, Customer Service Specialist & Licensed Acupuncturist recommends:

All-Purpose Skin Cream by Egyptian Magic

Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream- This stuff IS magic. Seriously. During cold and flu season (and year-round) I wash my hands a lot, and they really take a beating. Egyptian Magic is a spectacular way to bring moisture back to the hands without a long list of ingredients. It’s just olive oil and bee products: beeswax, pollen, royal jelly and propolis. It’s an amazing way to show love to my hard-working hands!

Sophie, Customer Service Specialist recommends:

Organic Dried Date Coconut Rolls by Cambridge Naturals

This is the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet tooth without any added sugar. These dates are naturally sweet and delicious! I love to eat them as a mid afternoon snack or after dinner for a healthy dessert. I discovered they are even yummier with peanut or almond butter, which comes in handy for a quick breakfast.

Alya, Customer Service Specialist recommends:

Rosemary and Olive Oil Multi-Seed Crackers by Crunchmaster

As someone who is Gluten Free, it makes me SO HAPPY to find a good, crunchy, healthy, GF cracker/chip that I can pair with almost anything! Great with cheeses of all kinds, guacamole, hummus, little party snackables, or just plain on their own. These crackers are oven baked, GF, all natural, 100% whole grain, and cholesterol free. Made with brown rice flower, all kinds of seeds, and tons of deliciousness. What’s not to love? (Contains Milk and Soy)