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October 2012
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Featured Product:
Alive & Radiant Foods
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Harvest Market is pleased to announce the arrival of Veggie Krunch in 3 unique flavors. Joined by 2 new flavors of Kale Krunch, these raw, organic & vegan snacks are now $5.79. A perfect healthy snack for the foodie on the go!
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Featured Recipe:
Pumpkin Milk
1/4 cup pumpkin
1 cup milk
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Sweetener of choice, to taste
Add & stir all ingredients in a mason jar & shake before use. Makes enough for 2 cups of coffee.
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Can you guess the weight of the giant pumpkin?
Winner
gets a $50 Harvest Market gift certificate!
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Harvest Market E-Newsletter
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Fight Back Against Frankenfoods!
By Beth Donohoe
 GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, are gaining notoriety in the public forum.
GMOs are created using biotechnology in order to generate a more "efficient" farming machine. Genetic splicing is used to produce plants that are able to withstand herbicide use, or even to produce a pesticide. This allows the farmer to indiscriminately spray the entire field of crops without worry of losing his/her edibles.
These GMOs are created by corporations and then sold to farmers throughout the country. The United States is one of few countries left in the world that refuses to label foods containing GMOs. Most countries around the world, including those in the European Union, have banned GMOs from their food supply due to the general uncertainty of safety, and the increasing amount of research showing the long-term dangers of these organisms.
The most prevalent GMO crops include: soybeans, corn, and canola, as well as the corresponding byproducts. Over the past few years, Harvest Market has been making the shift to products that are Non-GMO Project verified, and moving away from products that may contain GMO soy. Corn, however, is the sneaky one because there are so many derivatives that hide within packaged products. As far as canola, and its oil, are concerned - just avoid it! Even organically, it can contain trace amounts of GMO from cross-contamination. There are far healthier oils for you, too. For the high-heat benefits, try coconut oil and use grapeseed oil for frying.
In response to the frustrating refusal for labeling, the Non-GMO Project is fighting back by labeling packaged products that do NOT contain any GMOs. The companies that wish to sport the Non-GMO Project logo must undergo third-party testing toeven be considered, even if the product is organic. Genetic modification is NOT allowed within the current organic standards, but the uncertainty comes from cross contamination, whether in the field or in transit.
 This verification seal is thesafest way to avoid GMOs. Browse the Non-GMO Project's list of verified products here , or look for the seal in the store at Harvest Market.
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Fair Trade Month @ Harvest Market
By Karen Neely
You may have noticed that it's Fair Trade Month at Harvest Market. We are sampling coffee--loads of Congo coffee--and having big sales on fair trade chocolates. Companies like Dr. Bronner's, Alaffia, Equal Exchange, and Theo Chocolates work with producers to empower their business and communities. Empowering producers includes assistance by providing communication, information, transportation, and most notably, fair wages.
A healthy environment is created where they can thrive and break the cycle of poverty. Slavery in the chocolate industry is a quiet old practice, but with attention from the
ILO and U.S. Senators, more companies are committing to slave-free cacao farming practices. Fair For Life (FFL) certifies appropriate labor practices and a fair wage is paid to the family farmers. This process creates a sustainable
 model that includes room for growth and health in the community. The purchase of FFL certified soap, oil, coffee, chocolate, spice, sugar and bananas are just a few ways to support the Fair Trade movement. If you ever have questions, or just want a good chocolate recommendation, feel free to ask me or any of our knowledgeable staff. |
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by Henry Long
Urban Moonshine is a small family run business located in Burlington, Vermont. They have created a fantastic product line of modern organic herbal medicines, including bitters and tonics, with a goal to help inspire and "reawaken (our) interest in preventative medicine."
For October, Harvest Market is promoting their Joy Tonic. It is an o
rganic blend of aromatic flowers and herbs, which helps supp
ort our body's healthy response to stress while gently uplifting the s
pirit. As such, by "engaging the stressor," stress can become an apparatus for positive, personal transformation rather than a source of anxiety.
I like to take 1/2 teaspoon of Joy Tonic in a High Country Wild Root Kombucha towards the early evening. I find the herbal and root combination fosters an emotional balance of well being, while allowing the mental "monkey chatter" of the day to gently dissipate.
Try up to one teaspoon a day to:
-Relax into a restful evening's sleep.
-Relieve tension and help support the nervous system.
-Promote a peaceful synchrony between the body and the mind.
-Help calm an over-processing brain, allowing your thoughts to make room for lucidity.
This month, with any Urban Moonshine purchase, you can enter to win a gift basket of Urban Moonshine products, including an 8.4 oz. bottle of Joy Tonic, a 15 ml. Spray, and a 2oz. Immune Zoom.
For more inspiration on what makes us joyful, read Henry's Urban Moonshine guest blog piece here.
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