Food
The Head-to-Toe Health Benefits of Squash
by Laura Poe Mathes
That chill in the air means it is time to cozy up with tasty fall foods like squash. Squash is a gut-friendly superfood that originated in Central America. Read on to learn about organic squash, including ways to prepare this hearty fall favorite.
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Let's Clear Up Some Confusion About Fatty Acids
by Carly Knowles, MS, RDN, LD, PCD
Understanding the differences in fatty acids — omega-3s, omega-6s, CLAs, DHAs — is not an easy task. To start, fatty acids are the building blocks for cell membranes. Different fatty acids affect the body differently
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Lunch Box Ideas as Children Head Back to School
by Elizabeth McMullen
Packing lunches means you choose what your family eats. There are many healthy organic school lunch ideas. Keep food and milk fresh on the way to school by packing it a certain way.
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What’s the Difference Between White and Brown Eggs?
Is the difference between brown and white eggs getting you in a scramble? The color of an egg – organic or conventional – comes down to one main factor. Let’s learn a little about the chickens that lay the eggs and clear things up about eggshell color.
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1 Food From Each Food Group You Shouldn’t Trade Down From Organic
by Laura Spilsbury
When your budget is tight, it can be difficult to justify buying organic, but the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to certain foods. Find out more about which foods in each food group are the must-haves when choosing what to buy organic.
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The Not-So-Secret Ingredient to Organic Valley Butter
by Andy Radtke & Wendy Allen
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our first butter plant, we recognize the hard work it takes to make every stick of Organic Valley’s award-winning butter. Thank you to our buttermakers, and congratulations on 20 years!