Stonyfield Organics

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Stonyfield Organic yogurtWhen cows are 100% grassfed, they eat all grass (no grain, no corn), all the time, all year long! Because of this, the milk has a rich, unique taste. It’s simple, and it’s simply delicious. As a matter of fact, it is certified 100% Grassfed by the PCO*. There are four delicious flavors in the six-ounce singles. Plain and vanilla flavors are available in a convenient 24-ounce size. So whether you are snacking, cooking or adding your own fresh fruits, there is an option for you. Stonyfield Organics takes the time to support family farms and strives to be good citizens of the planet by taking environmental concerns seriously. That’s what makes Stonyfield products more than just delicious. *The PCO 100% Grassfed certification program establishes an optional additional certification scope for operations that are certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program regulations. To learn more about PCO’s 100% Grassfed standards, visit www.paorganic.org/grassfed. Learn more about them @Stonyfield on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest, or visit Stonyfield.com to find out more.  

R.W. Knudsen Family

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R.W. Knudsen Family® Vegetable Beverages include flavors such as Tomato Sriracha, Tomato Red Bell Pepper, Carrot Ginger Turmeric, Beet and Carrot. And they’re not just for drinking … use these veggie beverages to add extra flavor to your favorite recipes as well. Regardless of how you use them, rest assured that each variety is Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project® Verified.

R.W. Knudsen Family Spicy Salsa Sipper

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups W. Knudsen Family® Organic Tomato Sriracha Juice, chilled
  • 2 tsp. Santa Cruz Organic® Pure Lime Juice, chilled
  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt, or to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. Green onion, finely chopped
  • Lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Combine juice blend, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, cilantro and onion in 2-quart pitcher. Chill until ready to serve. Garnish drinks with lime wedges.
For more recipes and information about R.W. Knudsen Family products, please visit RWKnudsenFamily.com. The Non-GMO Project Verified Mark is a registered trademark of The Non-GMO Project.  

Organics — Where to Start

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Organic pretzel twistsCertified organic foods are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, and are strictly regulated by the USDA. They must be made from at least 95% organic ingredients in order to be considered “organic.” Similarly, organically raised animals meet animal welfare standards and are given organic feed without any growth hormones and antibiotics. And, GMOs are never allowed in certified organic products.

Where Can I Find More Information on Organic Foods?

The USDA National Organic Program The Organic Trade Association      

Bee-Friendly Brands

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Explore and Support Bee-Friendly Brands

We’re proud to support a variety of sustainable brands doing more to preserve a friendly, habitable home for bees and pollinators.

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What’s all the buzz about saving the bees?

For starters, bees are un-bee-lievably important for farming and our environment. In fact, three out of four crops across the globe producing food for humans depend, at least in part, on pollinators. Pollinated crops include vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts and oils. That means that every time you sip your favorite coffee, bite into a juicy strawberry or use a little sugar in your baked goods, you have bees to thank.

The Power of Pollinators

Pollinator animals, like bees and wasps, fertilize plants by moving pollen from one flower to another, causing the plants to make fruits or seeds. These little powerhouses provide many benefits, including producing higher crop yields, larger, more uniform and flavorful fruits and supporting biodiversity.


Now that you know how important it is to bee kind to bees, discover how you can shop and support bee-friendly brands to improve the health of bees and support native pollinators.

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Whole Earth & Sea

As a member of the International Bee Research Association since 1997, Whole Earth & Sea has conducted years of in-depth studies to better understand propolis, a compound bees use to build hives, pollen, royal jelly and active compounds in the honey. They’ve also studied the development of non-toxic herb-based miticides (used to kill mites), to combat the Varroa mite decimating bee colonies worldwide.
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Herb Pharm

As a Regenerative Organic Certified farm, Herb Pharm supports bee and pollinator-friendly practices by growing over 90% of plants from their own seeds, making their own compost material and growing over 75 herbs on site.

Gaia Herbs

On their 350-acre Certified Organic farm, Gaia Herbs relies on a variety of pollinators, like bees, bats, beetles, birds, moths and wasps. To help these animals prosper, they keep over 200 beehives on site and maintain a Monarch Waystation to ensure migrating butterflies have enough food and a safe place to lay their eggs.
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How Can You Help Protect Pollinators?

There are so many ways to help keep your local bee and pollinator community healthy and thriving, including:
  • Using sustainable farming practices without herbicides and pesticides
  • Creating a water feature in your yard
  • Removing invasive species and planting native species
  • Adding diversity to your garden with many different types of plants
  • Leaving piles of twigs, branches, or logs in your yard so bees can build nesting places

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Ground-Based Nutrition

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Superfood Protein

Fuel for Life

When Charles Weller was looking for a clean protein to build muscle and help keep him healthy, he struggled to find something that was natural and tasted good. His old whey protein caused too much inflammation in his body so he knew he had to go plant-based. He started making Superfood Protein in his kitchen, mixing all the ingredients that were vital to building muscle and keeping the body healthy, including organic plant-based protein, a full serving of greens and superfoods. He wanted something that wasn’t chalky or gritty, but mixed well and tasted great. People in San Diego kept trying to buy his Superfood Protein for themselves after tasting it. After all, shouldn’t your protein smoothies taste as amazing as you are?? That’s how Ground-Based Nutrition was born.

Always Organic … Always Ground-Based!

Ground-Based Nutrition’s Superfood Protein is made with natural whole-food organic ingredients. It is certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, certified vegan and gluten-free. There’s no soy, dairy or whey and zero sugar. Superfood Protein is packed with 20 grams of muscle-building plant protein and superfoods to enhance your life. It tastes like an amazing treat, while being the perfect fuel to energize your body and keep you healthy. Try the delicious Pure Vanilla or Rich Chocolate flavors and see why Superfood Protein is voted #1 best-tasting plant-based protein! ENERGIZE! For more information, visit www.Ground-Based.com or follow Ground-Based Nutrition on Ground-Based Nutrition’s Facebook, Ground-Based Nutrition’s Twitter, Ground-Based Nutrition’s Instagram or Ground-Based Nutrition’s Pinterest.  

CLIF® Nut Butter Filled Energy Bar

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CLIF® Nut Butter Filled Energy Bar brings together two great energy foods—a delicious, creamy nut butter inside an organic energy bar—to deliver sustained energy. About CLIF® Nut Butter Filled Energy Bar
  • Made with delicious, creamy peanut, hazelnut or almond butters.
  • Certified USDA organic, non-GMO.
  • 7 grams (9% DV) of plant-based protein from nut butter, brown rice protein and pea protein.
  • Low glycemic.*
  • Does not contain partially hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors.
*low glycemic-index foods digest slowly for prolonged levels of energy
 
Video description: CLIF Bar meets nut butter.
 

Clearly Crafted

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Clearly CraftedClearly CraftedTM is Happy Family’s new line of transparent pouches with premium organic recipes for babies, featuring two Stage 1 flavors and ten Stage 2 flavors. Happy Family partnered with high-quality organic farms and suppliers that share their passion for making purposeful, nutritious foods. Each yummy recipe is made with wholesome and organic ingredients to help create vibrant flavors. With Clearly CraftedTM, Happy Family shares the information that all moms want to know most—what’s inside. Happy Family understands the importance of being mindful when shopping for and nourishing your little ones. That’s why you’ll find the recipe on every pouch full of fruits and veggies that can be traced back to high-quality farms and suppliers. Parents can feel confident shopping for their little ones with products set out to support happy and healthy babies. To learn more, visit HappyFarms.com.  

Organic Food Benefits

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At Sprouts, we’re dedicated to helping our customers achieve their goals by meeting them right where they are in their healthy-living journey. Visit our stores and you’ll find a wide variety of organic products that extend far beyond our farm-fresh produce. In fact, we offer thousands of organic items at Sprouts! From our meat and seafood counter, to our aisles stocked with everyday groceries, Sprouts is a destination for customers who lead a fully organic lifestyle. We also carry a wide array of natural products for customers who are looking to make small steps, day by day, towards their healthy-lifestyle goals. The good news is that your choices can help impact a positive change and every organic item you purchase is a vote for a better food system for all. Organic food benefits: Bunch of Carrots

What Does Organic Mean?

Organic foods and products are a healthier choice compared to their conventional counterparts because they follow a strict set of agricultural standards. This includes avoiding the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, antibiotics, and genetically modified ingredients, as well as being produced in a way that helps preserve the environment and natural resources through sustainable practices. In order to carry the USDA Certified Organic seal, farmers, ranchers and food processors must first go through a thorough verification process by a USDA-accredited certification agency.

Top 4 Reasons to Consider Organic:

  • Organic fruits and vegetables have a higher nutritional value*
  • Organics can reduce your exposure to synthetic pesticides, antibiotics and GMOs
  • Organic farms help preserve water and soil resources
  • Organic products must meet strict federal standards and requirements

Getting To Know the Organic Labels:

When searching for organic foods and products, be on the look-out for these labels and know what they mean:
  • 100% Organic: Products and foods labeled “100% organic” must contain only organic ingredients.
  • Organic: Products and foods labeled “organic” must contain at least 95% organic ingredients.
  • Made with Organic Ingredients: Products and foods labeled “made with organic ingredients” must contain at least 70% organic ingredients.
Source *British Journal of Nutrition (2014) (http://journals.cambridge.org/download.php?file=%2FBJN%2FBJN112_05%2FS0007114514001366a.pdf&code=9652ca9d7b17315f388169c5ae3c5095)  

What Is Paleo?

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The Paleo Diet, a fast-trending health and weight-loss diet, is based on the central theory that for optimal nutrition, we should consume foods that mimic the diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors: higher lean protein and fiber intake, lower carbohydrate and sodium intake. Simply put, the Paleo Diet stresses the benefits of eating natural plants and animals for optimum health.

Lean Protein:

Followers of the Paleo Diet should look to consume roughly 20–35 percent of their daily calorie values in lean proteins. Common sources of lean protein include:
  • Grass-fed, free-range chicken, turkey, lamb or bison (and)
  • Fish, which is also an excellent source of omega 3s—a healthy fatty acid that may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Fruits & Veggies:

Followers of the Paleo Diet should look to consume roughly 35–45 percent of their daily calorie values in non-starchy fresh produce. Besides being an excellent source of antioxidants, many fruits and veggies are also an excellent source of fiber—a key component of the Paleo Diet. Produce high-in-fiber include:
  • Artichoke, 1 medium (cooked) = 10.3 g. fiber
  • Green Peas, 1 cup = 8.8 g. fiber
  • Raspberries, 1 cup = 8 g. fiber
  • Broccoli, 1 cup (cooked) = 5.1 g. fiber
  • Pear, 1 medium (with skin) = 5.5 g. fiber
  • Apple, 1 medium (with skin) = 4.4 g. fiber
  • Brussels sprouts, 1 cup = 4.1 g. fiber
  • Banana, 1 medium = 3.1 g. fiber
  • Orange, 1 medium = 3.1 g. fiber
  • Strawberries, 1 cup = 3 g. fiber

Snack Time:

Nuts, seeds and omega-3 eggs are also common foods consumed on the Paleo Diet. They contain the nutrients and healthy fats that maintain healthy blood flow and brain function. Paleo Diet snack foods that should be enjoyed in moderation include:
  • Sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup = 7 g. protein and 3.9 g. fiber
  • Almonds, 23 nuts = 6 g. protein and 3.5 g. fiber
  • Pistachios, 49 nuts = 6 g. protein and 2.9 g. fiber
  • Omega-3 eggs, 1 large = 6 g. protein

Give it a Shot:

If you think you may want to give Paleo a try, here’s a tasty dinner recipe to get you started.

Grilled Lamb Chops:

Ingredients:

  • 4 Lamb chops
  • 3 Tbsp. Lemon juice
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. Honey
  • 2 tsp. Paprika
  • 2 tsp. Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
  • Sprigs of fresh thyme

Directions:

  1. Rinse lamb chops and pat dry.
  2. In a large baking dish, whisk together spices, honey, garlic and lemon juice.
  3. Place lamb chops in marinade and refrigerate 12–24 hours.
  4. Remove lamb chops from refrigerator and let stand for 20–30 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  5. Brush grill with olive oil and grill chops 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  Fresh and sweet, this simple Spinach Pea Salad will pair well with your tender lamb chops.  

5 Simply Delicious Ways with Simply Organic Vanilla Extract

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The leaves are starting to change and there’s a crispness in the air. That can only mean one thing … fall is here! It also means that it’s time to dust off those cozy, family cookbooks and make sure you’re fully-stocked with all of your favorite holiday spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg and, of course, vanilla. With its sweet, velvety flavor, it is no wonder vanilla is the flavor most synonymous with the season. Organic Vanilla Extract and muffin Whether you’re looking for vanilla beans or extract, Simply Organic® Vanilla is vegan-friendly, naturally gluten-free and comes from small farming villages in Madagascar—one of the world’s best vanilla-growing regions. Simply Organic Vanilla can add a rich, creamy, sweetness-enhancing flavor to all of your holiday recipes. Check out these mouth-watering, seasonal recipes to get you in the holiday mood:

Holiday Treats:

Use Simply Organic Vanilla Extract to highlight the rich flavors of your baked goods. From cocoa to clove and ginger, vanilla is the perfect flavor to bring out the best in your desserts.
  • Ginger Spice Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting­ – Moist cupcakes made with clove, ginger and cinnamon, paired with a rich and creamy vanilla frosting make for the perfect holiday dessert.
  • Cinnamon Clove Pumpkin Pie – Turn your classic pumpkin pie into the talk of the town using sweet vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and nutmeg. With a flaky, buttery crust and decadent filling, this pie is anything but ordinary.

Savory Bites:

Be adventurous! Don’t limit vanilla to sweet recipes—it can also be used to intensify many savory dishes as well.

Same Sweetness, No Alcohol:

Simply Organic’s organic, non-alcoholic vanilla flavoring can be used as a one-for-one equivalent to vanilla extract.
  • Vanilla Banana Pudding – Fresh bananas combined with the rich flavor of vanilla and sweet cinnamon make a refreshing after-dinner dessert. Top with crushed gingersnaps for the perfect amount of spice.