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Spinach is good for your brain, too …

March 26, 2018/in Newsletter Archive /by Veggie Fairy

EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER NEWSLETTER / March 28,2018


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...AND OTHER COOL SPINACH FACTS
Vintage cartoon fans can probably quote Popeye the Sailor Man’s famous line from memory: “I’m good to the finn-ich cause I eat my spinach!” A whole generation of kids grew up thinking they would be stronger if they ate spinach.
Spinach offers amazing health benefits. It’s rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These good things are associated with boosting immunity, lowering blood pressure, fighting the causes of cancer, reducing inflammation, easing constipation and ulcers, and supporting good vision, healthier skin, and stronger bones. It may even ...
Find out more from Riley about spinach storage, history and benefit  below, or view this issue as a printable PDF with clickable links.


			
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			  Veggie Fairy2018-03-26 13:56:082018-03-26 13:56:08Spinach is good for your brain, too ...

`Does freshness matter in whole grains?`

March 19, 2018/in Newsletter Archive /by Veggie Fairy

EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER NEWSLETTER / March 21,2018


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THIS LOCAL BAKER GRINDS WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR DAILY. IS IT WORTH THE TROUBLE?
Two of our most popular breads are the honey whole wheat and the 9-grain from Great Harvest Bread Company in Mechanicsville, Va. We wanted to know: Does whole grain have to be fresh to be good, the way produce does? The minute veggies and fruits are harvested and exposed to air, light, and heat, they start losing their vitamins. Does the same thing apply to whole grains? 
In their unmilled seed form, grains are designed to last at least until next year’s planting. The thing is, once you grind those whole grains into flour...
Find out more about grains and baking bread from June, owner and head baker at Great Harvest, below, or view this issue as a printable PDF with clickable links.


			
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			  Veggie Fairy2018-03-19 14:22:312018-03-19 14:22:31Does freshness matter in whole grains?

`Humane farming is good for humans too. Here’s why.`

March 13, 2018/in Newsletter Archive /by Veggie Fairy

EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER NEWSLETTER / March 14,2018


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LOTS OF PASTURE AND NO PESTICIDES, ANTIBIOTICS, HORMONES, OR GMO'S AT THIS LOCAL FARM
Out of the six kids in the Avery’s Branch Farms family, Oliver is the one in charge of their pasture-raised chickens. The family also raises cows and pigs. With support from Seasonal Roots and other Virginia families and restaurants, their farm has really grown. Their chicken flock has grown from five hens and a rooster to 3,800 hens. The egg business is now big enough for 24-year-old Oliver to launch (cue the drumroll…) AUTHENTICITY FARMS! 
Even as the flock has grown, Oliver’s commitment to his family’s humane farming practices has remained the same...
Learn the difference between cage-free, free-range, and pasture-raised below, or view this issue as a printable PDF with clickable links.


			
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			  Veggie Fairy2018-03-13 09:02:102018-03-13 09:02:10Humane farming is good for humans too.  Here's why.

`The guide to kids healthy snacks`

March 6, 2018/in Newsletter Archive /by Veggie Fairy

EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER NEWSLETTER / February 21,2018


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THIS IS HOW YOU GET KIDS TO MAKE GOOD SNACK CHOICES LIKE THESE!
After Beth joined Seasonal Roots, she grabbed this snapshot of her son posing with green pepper slices and cherry tomatoes. 
“My son just came home from school and these were HIS choice of snack!” Beth reported. “In the past he would go for something in the pantry. He loves the fresh veggies as much as I do!”
The average American kid snacks three times a day, and chips, candy, and other junk foods...
For tips on kids and healthy snacks, continue reading below, or view this issue as a printable PDF with clickable links.


			
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			  Veggie Fairy2018-03-06 09:07:032018-03-06 09:07:03The guide to kids healthy snacks

`4 Reasons to support sustainable farmers`

February 27, 2018/in Newsletter Archive /by Veggie Fairy

EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER NEWSLETTER / February 21,2018


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ALL 4 REASONS MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER!
Sustainable farmers give you four excellent reasons to support them:

         #1  More nutritious food

         #2  A safer environment

         #3  Happier animals

         #4  Healthier communities
But what is sustainable farming and how does it produce all those happy, healthy results? Well, the USDA defines sustainable agriculture as...
Continue learning about sustainable farming below, or view this issue as a printable PDF with clickable links.


			
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			  Veggie Fairy2018-02-27 08:29:162018-02-27 08:29:164 Reasons to support sustainable farmers

`Heart healthy food`

February 20, 2018/in Newsletter Archive /by Veggie Fairy

EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER NEWSLETTER / February 21,2018


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THIS MONTH, GET IN THE HABIT OF SHOWING YOUR HEART SOME LOVE WITH LOCAL FOOD
American Heart Month is the perfect time to start getting in the habit of keeping heart healthy food on hand. That way whipping up a heart-healthy meal or snack for you and your family is easy and delicious. 
Local food is a big part of it, so we've got 9 local food suggestions for you from the American Heart Association and the Cleveland Clinic. 
Watch for these fresh, local foods in your online farmers market -- some are available year-round, some seasonally. If you put a few of the foods on this list in your Seasonal Roots basket each week, your heart...
Continue reading the 9 local food suggestions below, or view this issue as a printable PDF with clickable links.


			
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			  Veggie Fairy2018-02-20 08:08:242018-02-20 08:08:24Heart healthy food

`Give your gut a Valentine`

February 12, 2018/in Newsletter Archive /by Veggie Fairy

EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER NEWSLETTER / February 14, 2018


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BOOST GUT HEALTH WITH LOCAL FOOD RICH IN PROBIOTICS & PREBIOTICS
What are probiotics? Most are “good” bacteria, and once they’re ingested, they set up housekeeping in your digestive tract. These beneficial micro-organisms are believed to help you digest your food properly and may protect you from harmful bacteria that cause disease.  
Prebiotics are nondigestible carbohydrates that act as…
Continue reading about probiotics below, or view this issue as a printable PDF with clickable links.


			
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			  Veggie Fairy2018-02-12 08:15:382018-02-12 08:15:38Give your gut a Valentine

`Love your local family farmers`

February 5, 2018/in Newsletter Archive /by Veggie Fairy

EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER NEWSLETTER / February 7, 2018


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GET TO KNOW ONE OF THE FAMILIES WHO FEED YOUR FAMILY
Well, it’s February, and thanks to Valentine’s Day, this is a month that’s all about love and relationships. That perfectly describes how we feel about our farmers and food artisans – we’re falling in love with fresher, more nutritious and tasty local food, and building relationships with the people who grow and make it.

Last week we all got to know Tracy of Yummvees, one of our newest food artisans and maker of vegan meals, desserts, and snacks. This week, we’d like to introduce you to one of our longtime, old school family farmers – Chris of Deer Run Farm.
Continue reading Chris’ story below, or view this issue as a printable PDF with clickable links.


			
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			  Veggie Fairy2018-02-05 15:14:282018-02-06 08:52:17Love your local family farmers

`Out of tragedy, a vegan dream is born`

January 30, 2018/in Newsletter Archive /by Veggie Fairy

EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER NEWSLETTER / January 31, 2018


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YUMMVEES VEGAN MEALS & TREATS COME TO SEASONAL ROOTS
You don’t have to be vegan to appreciate 100% plant-based food from Yummvees. It’s local, family-run, and creates vegan meals, desserts, and snacks so delicious that the nutritious, eco-friendly part is like icing on the cinnamon bun! The meals are ready-to-heat, so you don’t have to sacrifice nutrition when you’re too busy to cook. 
But first we want to introduce you to Tracy, the woman behind Yummvees…
Continue reading about Yummvees below, or view this issue as a printable PDF with clickable links.


			
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			  Veggie Fairy2018-01-30 08:52:072018-01-31 09:16:37Out of tragedy, a vegan dream is born

`The secret to really good olive oil`

January 23, 2018/in Newsletter Archive /by Veggie Fairy

EAT BETTER LIVE BETTER NEWSLETTER / January 24, 2018


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HOW TO SPOT IT, STORE IT & WHY IT MATTERS
Using a really good olive oil matters because it’s as good for you as it is delicious. It fights inflammation and osteoporosis, reduces the risk of cancer and diabetes, protects against depression… and the list goes on…
Continue reading tips on good olive oil below, or view this issue as a printable PDF with clickable links.


			
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			  Veggie Fairy2018-01-23 10:08:432018-01-23 10:14:14The secret to really good olive oil

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