RECIPES: Lovin’ the Pumpkin
You pick your own, you carve it, you clean out the goo and roast the yummy seeds. But what else can your pumpkin do? Turns out pumpkin is one of the healthier things you'll eat this fall. Packed with antioxidants, Vitamins A and C, fiber, and omega-3s, pumpkin is much...
CHARITY OF THE MONTH: Grassroots Environmental Education’s ChildSafe School
We are pleased to introduce you to our October Charity of the Month: Grassroots Environmental Education's ChildSafe School initiative Grassroots is a New York-based non-profit organization founded in 2000 with a mission to educate the public about the links between...
Jen’s Top 3: Immunity Boosters
Welcome to the first edition of our new website series: Jen's Top 3. We'll check in once a month with Jen, Rising Tide's resident Wellness guru, to find out what you need to be taking or doing RIGHT NOW to heal any aspect of your health. Hard to believe it when you...
Non-GMO Month: Intro to Biodynamic Agriculture
October is Non-GMO month...what better time to talk about Biodynamic Farming—what it is and how it affects the food you eat? Here are the Top 5 things you need to know about biodynamic farming and its potential impact on all our lives: (Note: all photos for this story...
Go Organic: New Transitional Certification
The U.S. Organic Industry is growing, growing, growing—organic food now accounts for 5.3% of all food sales in the U.S. We don't need to tell you...across all organic food categories, shoppers are placing high value on freshness and convenience. Says Laura Batcha,...
Back to School, Back to Lice (Ugh!)
Lots to think about as the kids head back to school...but is head lice one of them? Unfortunately, yes. An estimated 6 to 12 million infestations occur each year in the U.S. among children 3 to 11 years of age. Don't worry...we've got everything you need to prevent...
EO for Skin, Body and Hair
We're thrilled to bring you the entire EO line of hair and skin care products. What started in Brad Black and Susan Griffin-Black's garage back in 1995 has grown into a full array of products covering everything from bath, body and hands, to face, hair and baby, and...
CHARITY OF THE MONTH: S.A.F.E. (Substance Abuse Free Environment)
We are pleased to introduce you to our September charity of the month: S.A.F.E (Substance Abuse Free Environment). Since 1981, S.A.F.E has been dedicated to eliminating alcohol and substance abuse in the Glen Cove community. Combining the strengths of the public and...
Local Flavor: Rising Tide Talks With Gritty Buddha
Imagine our delight when our new neighbor moved in and it was...a yoga studio?! We can't think of a better fit. Since Gritty Buddha opened for business in November 2016, we have been blessed to have a partner with a likeminded pursuit of happy customers and healthy...
Meteor Showers (and Hot Coffee!)
Years ago, Ashley P.’s mom dragged her to the beach in the middle of the winter to view a meteor shower. They brewed their coffee, bundled up, and headed out to take in a not-to-be-missed natural phenomenon. (The shooting stars made it remarkable; the coffee,...
CHARITY OF THE MONTH: Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor
We are so excited to announce our August Charity of the Month: the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor! Since 1986, the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor (CSHH), a volunteer, nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to identifying and eliminating environmental...
STAFF CHALLENGE: Feeling’ Good with ACV
Inspired by a customer who, along with her husband, collectively lost more than 20 pounds drinking Apple Cider Vinegar, several of us on staff have joined the ACV craze. We dove into the research around ACV and found the key to the vinegar's success as weight loss...
Get Creative With School Lunches…Win FREE Preserve Storage Cups
Everyone who makes lunches—for themselves or their kids—knows what a hassle it is to make meals (every day!) that are well-rounded, healthy and most elusive of all...enjoyable to eat. Try as we may, time and creativity can be hard to come by in the midst of work,...
NEW: Rising Tide Branded Supplements
We're so proud to introduce our line of Rising Tide branded supplements. Made with only clean ingredients, and meeting the highest standards in the industry, these supplements—some 120 to date—represent 41 years of Rising Tide's commitment to providing the best...
LOCAL FLAVOR: Rising Tide Talks with Pleasant Petites
Amityville-based Pleasant Petites is one of Rising Tide's all-time favorite local vendors. If you haven't tried them yet, be sure to pick up a Peanut Butter Goji-Berry Brownie, Ultimate Cocoa Krunch, Lovely Lemon Bar or Nicest Nola Bar in the grab-and-go case by the...
Only the Best Will Do For National Ice Cream Month
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day (this year, it will be celebrated on Sunday, July 16). He was clearly on to something; according to the International Dairy Foods...
Plant-Based Grilling for the Fourth
For omnivores, a traditional July 4th BBQ means burgers, hot dogs, and other meaty treats. Think out of the (butcher's) box this summer, and you'll be healthier for it. You might have heard: grilling meat at high temps can cause nasty, carcinogenic heterocyclic amines...
How to Avoid Ticks This Summer
A mild, rainy winter has led to an extra tick-y season here in Long Island and other places around the country. Unfortunately, ticks bring with them the possibility of contracting conditions such as Lyme Disease (which can be treated if caught early) and Powassan...