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Jodi Rich and Sarah Prahl

Jodi Rich is the Publisher of Natural Products Marketplace Magazine. She has been working in the natural products industry for almost seven years and has an extensive background in sales, marketing, and promotions. She graduated with a communications degree from Arizona State University, which isn't surprising because she's quite a talker. Jodi embraces a healthy lifestyle by mastering crazy yoga poses and spending all of her hard earned money on the latest and greatest products from SunFlower Market.

Sarah Prahl is an account executive with Natural Products Marketplace. She has been involved in the natural products industry her entire life and is so passionate about the industry, she is also a Clinical Nutritionist. Sarah has a consumer publishing background and in a past life, sold supplements to both small health food stores and large chains. She is excited to bring both her nutrition knowledge and market experience to support growing entrepreneurs in the natural products category! When Sarah isn't selling advertising, you'll find her hiking with her dogs in beautiful Boulder, Colorado or striking a pose at the local yoga studio.

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I try to stock up on the xylitol-based gums when I am at a heath food stores.   But without a doubt, I find myself at an airport, gas station or Target in need of a quick breath fix. 

For instance, I was out and about running errands this weekend, and I found myself in need of gum. I was pleasantly surprised when I picked up a pack of Eclipse, made by Wrigley, which contained cardamom. As you may or may not know, cardmom is extensively used and admired as a spice around the world.  This herb has been used for centuries, especially in the Far East, to reduce nausea, freshen breath and aid digestion. The package was nicely labeled and educated consumers on the benefits of cardamom.


Of course, the gum still contained aspartame, so I might be “grounded” for this impulse purchase. But I felt a little better knowing that cardmom oil was near the top of the ingredient list.  It’s another great example of mainstream product incorporating more natural ingredients.   



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