Ruth Hunt, Ruth Hunt Candies

In 1921, Ruth Tharpe Hunt began to sell the confections that her friends and family had always loved. The demand for her candy led to the opening of a small store in her home. In 1930 she built a small factory on Main Street in Mt. Sterling, KY. Today, approximately 70 varieties of candy are … Read More.

5 health benefits of nostalgia: Good for your mental health and emotional health

Article provided by our friends at Alive Connect. Swing by the store to get YOUR free copy of Alive Connect today! A blast from the past could be a blast for your physical and psychological wellbeing. Nostalgia—reveling in the past and reminiscing about the good ol’ days—is about more than just daydreaming. Researchers say it’s … Read More.

Randal Rock & Curtis Congleton, JR, Country Rock Sorghum

Randal Rock’s great grandfather was a sorghum producer in the early 1900s, so when growing tobacco was no longer providing the income they needed, the Rock and Congleton families decided to go back to their roots. Sweet sorghum is an all-natural sweetener that has been in use since the 1850s. Because sweet sorghum derives its … Read More.

How to maintain muscle and bone health

This article is brought to you by Alive Publishing. You can get a copy of Alive Magazine for free in our store today!     A lifetime of wear and tear Dr. Pascal-André Vendittoli is an orthopedic surgeon with a sub-specialty in hip and knee replacement. He says that past the age of 40, we … Read More.

Celebrate Oktoberfest!

Article provided by Alive Publishing Group. You can find more great articles anytime on alive Connect, or grab a copy of the latest printed issue of alive Magazine next time you’re in Good Foods Co-op. It’s free! Anchored in tradition but updated for health, these recipes for some of the greatest Oktoberfest foods will have you ready … Read More.

8 Tricks For Staying Focused

Article provided by Alive Publishing Group. You can find more great articles anytime on alive Connect, or grab a copy of the latest printed issue of alive Magazine next time you’re in Good Foods Co-op. It’s free!   We’ve all had trouble focusing before. It’s natural for our minds to wander now and then, but it can … Read More.

Eat The Rainbow

Article provided by Alive Publishing Group. You can find more great articles anytime on alive Connect, or grab a copy of the latest printed issue of alive Magazine next time you’re in Good Foods Co-op. It’s free! Eating a rainbow of different fruits and vegetables each day is a simple way to make sure we get the … Read More.

Just Egg is Just Enough for Me

Imagine with me, dear reader, if you will – a world in which eggs can be enjoyed by vegans and allergy-sufferers (like yours truly). That world doesn’t need to be fictionary and isn’t some Twilight Zone-esque dream, but the reality offered to us by none other than Eat Just’s Just Egg. But what exactly is … Read More.

Bulk Shopping: Save Money and the Planet

“Did someone say spelt?” This is a repost from a blog published in October 2018. Join us today through Friday, 8/26/22, for 25% off all bulk goods, including bulk grocery, cleaning, body care, herbs, spices & teas!   Bulk shopping for salt and oats may not seem like an exciting adventure (unless you’re about to … Read More.

Snack Smarter!

Article provided by Alive Publishing Group. You can find more great articles anytime on alive Connect, or grab a copy of the latest printed issue of alive Magazine next time you’re in Good Foods Co-op. It’s free!   Smart snacking can mean the difference between feeling energetic or fatigued. Plus, proper snacking can help deliver the nutrients … Read More.