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| August 12, 2009 | Tags: deals, Farmers Markets, produce | by Steven Duplinsky
 Back by reader demand. We have received so many requests for this article that we have decided to re-publish it. In honor of our new “Fresh Finder” (top right of screen) we have written some simple guidelines to saving money while shopping at farmers markets. While the prices at some markets can be a little intimidating, with the right know how and a few simple tips, one can walk away with some excellent deals.
Come Hungry
Skipping breakfast is highly recommended. Farmers and vendors are usually eager to provide free samples. A stroll through a large weekend market while eating samples can be a meal in itself. Read More…
Jillian Keenan
Most co-ops have good selections of organic, free-range, and locally grown products, so it makes sense that co-ops are popular options with shoppers who like to shop – and eat – healthy.
To expand on that base, the Davis Food Co-op has started to market itself as part of an entire healthy lifestyle, not just a healthy diet.
A new brochure released by the co-op, called “Camping and Hiking Foods,” details ways for hikers and backpackers to incorporate healthier meals into their outdoor adventures.
“We’ve all subsisted on burnt pancakes, ramen noodles with dried peas, and lots of trail mix,” the brochure reads. “It really doesn’t have to be like that.” Read More…
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| July 30, 2009 | Tags: Healthy, Organic, report |
by Jillian Keenan
Organic food is no healthier than conventional food, says a report issued by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine this week.
“A small number of differences in nutrient content were found to exist between organically and conventionally produced foodstuffs, but they are unlikely to be of any public health importance,” wrote Alan Dangour, one of the report’s authors.
The findings were based on 55 research papers on the subject that were written over the past fifty years. Researchers concluded that there is no significant difference between organic and non-organic farming for 20 out of 23 nutrients, including vitamin C and iron.
The report has already provoked controversy among some organic farmers, nutritionists, and food purveyors who say that the study was flawed.
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By Jillian Keenan
 Some Northern California co-ops have begun to sell poultry products in eco-friendly, Styrofoam-free packaging.
The Davis Food Co-op in Davis, California, began to sell chicken in the new packaging in late June, according the co-op meat department. Other Bay Area co-ops, however, have chosen not to carry any Petaluma Poultry products in accordance with a vegetarian lifestyle.
“Even though there are now more humane and healthier methods for raising livestock, we don’t want to profit from the sale of animals,” says the website for Rainbow Grocery, a popular San Francisco co-op. “We tend to think of animals as our friends.” Read More…
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