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10 spring superfoods to put in your belly ASAP!

Discover their amazing super powers - By the Veggie Fairy Team: Spring's…
local organic food

Is organic worth it?

And can you even trust those organic labels? - By the Veggie…
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This one thing helps local families find local food

Plus it helps working moms and dads serve up healthy eats -…
real fresh vs fake fresh

Real fresh vs fake fresh

3 things that make local food truly fresh + more nutritious,…
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Free home delivery of local food to the rescue!

A new member tells her story - By Faye D, Seasonal Roots member On…
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Secret mushroom health benefits

Plus surprising new things they're making out of mushrooms! -…
Mobjack Bay fair trade coffee

This is how Fair Trade coffee helps the Chesapeake Bay

Fair Trade coffee's good for rainforests and people, too! -…
riley shaia spinach health benefits

Spinach is good for your brain, too...

...and other cool spinach facts - By Riley Shaia, certified…
great harvest bread co whole grains

Does freshness matter in whole grains?

This local baker grinds fresh whole wheat flour daily. Is it…
pasture-raised chickens authenticity farms

Humane farming is good for humans too. Here's why.

Lots of pasture and NO pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, or…
kids healthy snacks

The step-by-step guide to kids healthy snacks

This is how you get kids to make good snack choices like these! -…
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4 reasons to support sustainable farming

And all 4 reasons make your life better! - By the Veggie Fairy…
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Celebrate American Heart Month with heart-healthy local foods

This month, get in the habit of showing your heart some love! -…
probiotics prebiotics local food

Boost gut health with probiotics & prebiotics

The local foods that have them may surprise you! - By the Veggie…
local family farms

Love local family farms!

Get to know one of the families who feed your family - By the…
Yummvees vegan meals

Out of tragedy, a vegan dream is born

Yummvees vegan meals & treats come to Seasonal Roots - By the…
good olive oil health benefits

The secret to really good olive oil

How to spot it, store it, and why it matters - By Margo L, neighborhood…
New Years Resolution eat healthy

Try this easy New Years Resolution

Eat healthy in 2018! - By the Veggie Fairy Team In this era…
avocado regional food vs local food

Tropical fruit in Virginia?! Regional food vs local food

Regional food vs local food: What's the difference? - By the…
love local leeks recipes & health benefits

How I learned to love leeks

Recipes & health benefits to help you love leeks at the farmers…
fight hunger with local food

4 ways you can help fight hunger

Giving is always in season - By the Seasonal Roots Veggie Fairy…

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