Nutrition Stop

10/28/2025

It’s officially Sugar Season — that stretch of time between Halloween candy and holiday cookies when sweets seem to appear everywhere. Between less sunlight, more sugar, and more stress, your body’s defenses can take a real hit. Here’s how to stay strong and energized all winter long:

Sugar Season: How Sweet Cravings and Less Sunlight Weaken Your Immune System As the days grow shorter and the treats start piling up, it’s officially Sugar Season — that stretch of time between Halloween candy and holiday cookies when sweets seem to appear everywhere. It’s cozy, it’s festive...

10/26/2025

When it comes to natural immune support, few herbal combinations are as effective as Andrographis and Umckaloabo:
✨ Andrographis, often called the “King of Bitters,” is a traditional Ayurvedic herb prized for its ability to reduce inflammation, fight infections, and ease symptoms of colds and flu. Studies suggest it helps shorten the duration of upper respiratory infections and supports the body’s natural defenses.

🌸 Umckaloabo, a South African root extract, works beautifully alongside Andrographis. It’s known to loosen mucus, soothe the throat, and improve breathing—making it a go-to for coughs, bronchitis, and sinus congestion.

🛡️ Together, they form a powerhouse duo:

Strengthening immune response

Reducing severity and duration of cold and flu symptoms

Supporting faster recovery and overall wellness

Whether you’re looking to stay healthy through the cold season or bounce back faster when bugs strike, this herbal pair offers a gentle yet effective approach to immune health.

Nutrition Stop
4101 Mexico Rd
St. Peters, MO 63376

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10/26/2025

This might shock you… but cholesterol is essential for life, and the war against it has been driven more by Big Pharma profits than science.

The truth is that 50% of people who suffer heart attacks have normal or low cholesterol.

It's actually vital for hormone production, brain health, and more. The “bad” LDL cholesterol narrative ignores the importance of particle size—small, dense LDL is harmful, but not large, buoyant LDL.

If cholesterol is something our bodies make, and it has a purpose, then why would we want to suppress it?

-Dr. Berg

10/26/2025

As a big part of my health and fitness practices, I rely on natural foods & great advice from my friends at Nutrition Stop.

Natural groceries (my favorite is lean bison), supplements, and non-toxic/dye-free hygiene items make a big difference!

Find them at 4101 Mexico Road in St Peters and at NutritionStop.com

NewsTalk STL Mike Ferguson Media

10/25/2025

Happy Saturday

10/23/2025

📢Fresh delivery from Lucky Dog Farm!!
Come get this freshly harvested summer squash, carrots, Beets, green beans, tomatoes; cherry and slicing!
Can't decide which quiche recipe to make, leave a comment below on which one you'd like to try!

10/23/2025

We are looking out ~

10/22/2025

GlyNAC is an effective nutritional supplement that improves and reverses multiple age-associated abnormalities to promote health in aging humans.
-Science

GlyNAC supplementation in OA for 16-weeks was safe and well-tolerated. By combining the benefits of glycine, NAC and GSH, GlyNAC is an effective nutritional supplement that improves and reverses multiple age-associated abnormalities to promote health in aging humans. Clinical Trials Registration Num...

10/22/2025

Those sticky elevated triglycerides clinging to the LDL are the sneaky culprit. (sugars!)

10/17/2025

🌿 Meet the Mighty Lupini Bean!

Lupini beans (also called lupini beans) have been nourishing people since ancient Egypt and Rome — and they’re making a comeback for good reason!

💪 Protein Powerhouse:
With nearly 26g of protein per cup, lupini beans pack more protein than lentils or lima beans — almost as much as soybeans!

🌾 Low-Carb & High-Fiber:
They’re naturally low in starch and calories (just 198 per cup) but rich in fiber, helping keep blood sugar steady and digestion strong.

🌻 Loaded with Nutrients:
Each serving provides manganese, copper, folate, magnesium, and zinc — plus beneficial plant compounds like flavonoids and phenolic acids.

❤️ Heart-Healthy Bonus:
Studies show lupini protein may help reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, thanks to its high arginine content.

⚠️ A Note:
Only sweet lupins (the kind grown in Australia) are meant for eating — bitter lupinis must be soaked before use. And if you have a peanut allergy, check for sensitivity first.

🍽️ How to Enjoy:
Toss them into salads, soups, or stews, or try pickled lupinis as a tasty high-protein snack. You can even find lupin flour for low-carb baking!

🌱 Bottom line:
Lupini beans are a nutrient-dense, sustainable super-legume — low in carbs, high in protein, and perfect for supporting a healthy, balanced diet.

10/16/2025

Have you tried the dressings, marinades & miso BBQ sauce from Mushrooms Naturally? They are delightfully delicious & stacked with nutrients & probiotics from the miso fermentation infusion. Avocado oil base, real ingredients, miso paste, real nutrition.
Come taste the real food difference.
We also carry their gourmet mushrooms: Lions, Oysters, Shiitake & Maitake.

Nutrition Stop
4101 Mexico Rd
St. Peters, MO 63376