Have a happy and safe Mardi Gras!
It’s back to veggies tomorrow…
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Posted Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 | No Comments »
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The Sad Cost of Health
Graphic: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Being the pinnacle of nutrition isn’t cheap…but you can’t blame that on us.
Let’s drive down the cost of health by offering consistent support to our local and organic farmers!
Posted Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 | No Comments »
Avoid BPA with Organic Tomatoes Over Canned
Do you know what’s lurking inside your tomatoes? If you’re buying the canned variety, it could be the infamously nasty chemical BPA!
BPA (bisphenol-A) is found in the linings of many canned foods but tomatoes are especially dangerous because their acidity quickly leeches chemicals into the food.
Click HERE to find out which other food cans contain this endocrine disrupting chemical. Give us a call to order delicious organic tomatoes which means can-, therefore, BPA-free. We’ve got cherry, sugar plum, cherry heirloom, roma, and more! 303-299-9500
Posted Friday, February 3rd, 2012 | No Comments »
Turmeric: Super Root
Used medicinally for centuries, the power of turmeric can’t be denied. Many of the benefits of this root come from a substance called curcumin, the pigment which gives turmeric its bright orange color. Some items on turmeric’s lengthy list of health benefits include:
- Prevents inflammation
- Improves liver function
- Speeds bruise healing
- Prevents occurrence and replication of cancer cells
- Protects the heart
- Reduces risk of Alzheimer’s
And so on and so on… Turmeric’s warm, peppery flavor is perfect for seasoning soups, grains, stir-fries, and curries. Did we happen to mention that it’s also a digestive aide so it even helps eat itself!
Available in 5 or 30 pound quantity, our organic Hawaiian turmeric root is all set and ready to make you feel better. 303-299-9500
Posted Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 | No Comments »
Breaking News: Banana Shortage Due to Ecuadorian Storms
From La Hora Nacional
February 2, 2012
Heavy rains have flooded 2,000 hectares [approximately 4,950 acres] of banana plantations on the Ecuadorian coast. Other crops that were affected are cocoa, coffee, and rice.
“Infrastructure is needed to control the river channels,” Segunda Zona Agriculture Chamber president Evaristo Baque was quoted as saying. He suggested river dredging and planting trees on riverbanks as two measures that could be used to alleviate the problem.
Yet, as of now, the necessary infrastructure to avoid flooding has not been implemented. Baque stated that weather-related problems in winter were endemic for the Ecuadorian agricultural industry and implied that government should step in to fix the issue.
What this means for Grower’s: we’re pretty low on bananas. Everyone, in fact, is pretty low on bananas because Ecuador is the main supplier for many. This international shortage may hurt a bit but it’s also the perfect time to experiment with more local produce. Call now for some great deals on CA citrus! 303-299-9500
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