Tag Archives: Produce
EWG Releases Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce
This week the Environmental Working Group* released their 2011 guide to Pesticides in Produce. This guide provides the most and least pesticide covered fruits and vegetables. The bad news? The foods with the most pesticides include: Apples Celery Strawberries Peaches … Continue reading
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A Healthy Treat for your Sweetie this Valentines Day
A friend sent me this great post from The Kitchn featuring a healthy alternative to candy hearts for the loved one in your life this Valentines Day. These little downloadable stickers feature a sweet, conversation heart-style message designed to match up with … Continue reading
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Walmart launches Healthier Food for Less Initiative
Walmart, the nation’s largest grocer, unveiled a comprehensive effort to provide its nearly 140 million customers that shop at their stores each week with healthier and more affordable food choices. On Thursday, the company was joined by First Lady Michelle … Continue reading
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Unemployment linked to Lower Produce Consumption
A new paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research reviews the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BFSS) (a telephone survey of over 350,000 Americans), and compares communities with different unemployment rates between 1990 and 2007, before the last recession began. According to … Continue reading
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1st Day of Christmas: Pears
“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree.” In the spirit of the season, I will be using the 12 Days of Christmas as inspiration for posts. The … Continue reading
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Seasonal Guide for Great Produce Near You
A helpful guide on seasonal produce by state has been released from the folks at the Eat Well Guide website. The Eat Well Guidw is a free online directory for anyone in search of fresh, locally grown and sustainably produced … Continue reading
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First Lady’s Veggies Have Their Own Brand
Fast Co. Design reports Michelle Obama’s Garden veggies now have their own brand. Check out the article and the pictures here.
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Grocery Stores add Produce and Invade Malls
According to the American City Business Journals, Target says it will add sections selling fresh groceries to more than half of its stores by the end of 2011. Additionally, the Chicago Tribune reports, a growing number of U.S. malls are … Continue reading
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