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New Evidence Confirms the Nutritional Superiority of Plant-Based Organic FoodsThe Organic Center’s State of Science Review released in March 2008 is the first major, indepth review of published scientific literature on the nutritional benefits of organic food completed since 2003. Over 40 new studies have come out since the last review was carried out -- studies that dramatically improve our ability to answer a basic question -- are organic foods generally more nutritious than conventional foods? The two-year project leading to this report required the creation of a large Access database including the results of nearly 100 studies, and development of methods to identify those studies that were both well-designed and carefully conducted. With the benefit of this research tool, which the Center will continuously update and apply in future studies, we can now offer clearcut answers to important, common questions about the nutritional superiority of organic food. The full report, executive summary, and supplemental information are available from The Organic Center website free of charge, in both English and Spanish and may be reproduced and used for educational purposes, with appropriate attribution.
1,4-dioxaneThe Organic Consumers Association recently released a study revealing the presence of a carcinogenic contaminant, 1,4-dioxane, in leading shampoos, body washes, lotions, and other personal care and household cleaning products labeled as “natural” or “organic”. You can take action to strengthen labeling laws by joining the Coming Clean Campaign— working to rid the marketplace of synthetic personal care products using misleading labels. Learn more at www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/.
HealthnotesThe Co-op's website now features Healthnotes online! Like the Healthnotes kiosk in our Wellness department, Healthnotes online features up to date information about natural health topics, including a Food Guide, Herbal Remedies, Holistic Health, Homeopathy, a Vitamin Guide, and Rx Answers. By clicking the link below you acknowledge that you are leaving the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op's website, all the content you will view is the sole responsibility of Healthnotes, and all the content you view is copyrighted and can only be used as the site specifies. Click here to visit Healthnotes.
About Our BeefIn light of the recent massive beef recall, the Co-op has received a lot of questions about whether the beef we sell is safe, and what makes it different. When you choose meat that’s organic, you’ll get: No Sick Cows Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op has re-launched a consumer awareness campaign to remind shoppers that all beef sold at the store has been raised in a humane manner, is safe to consume and meets or exceeds USDA Organic standards. Following the huge nation-wide meat recall in February, the Co-op realized the importance of informing shoppers of the high quality and safety of the meat sold at our store. All beef sold at the Co-op is organic and meets USDA Organic standards for feed and processing. These products also meet the standards for humane treatment of animals as they are developed by the Animal Welfare Institute and the Humane Society of the United States in conjunction with USDA Organic. The Co-op purchases its beef almost exclusively from Prather Ranch, who guarantees that their beef has been raised using sustainable organic agricultural practices and prepared with exceptional concerns for food safety. The cattle is raised on pasture in a closed-herd system that minimizes exposure to disease and maximizes traceability. All of Prather Ranch’s handling procedures are inspected and verified by Humane Farm Animal Care and the beef carries the Certified Humane label. For more info about Prather Ranch visit www.pratherranch.com.
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