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Brendon O'Shea of The Food Co-Op in Port Townsend joins OGC staff on a tour of Eakin apple packing shed near Yakima, WA.
STOP Genetically engineered alfalfa!! Find out how you can help HERE
Our friends at PCC Natural Markets in Washington won the "Green Washington Award" for the most sustainably minded retailer. click here to read more!
When you choose organic, you’re making a positive difference for your family, your home and our environment. You're also investing in the future, and the investment is worth it. In an effort to deepen understanding about the value of organic, Organically Grown Company and others nationwide are joining the Organic Institute’s new campaign: “Organic. It’s worth it.” Learn more and get involved at www.OrganicItsWorthIt.com.
Promoting Health Through Organic Agriculture as a Leading Sustainable Organization
Organically Grown is the largest wholesaler of organic produce in the Pacific Northwest with Eugene and Portland, OR and Kent, WA locations. We are a proud supporter of regional organic farmers.
We're not your typical produce supplier. Our passion for organic fruits and vegetables drives us to provide our customers with the freshest and most delicious, organic produce on the market.
And, we are committed to operating our business in ways that are increasingly sustainable, thus supporting environmental health and the well being of people involved in all aspects of our business and communities.
Take a look around our website to learn more about our company, the LADYBUG brand and why more food retailers and other resellers are choosing to buy their produce from Organically Grown.
Eat Yer (Steamin') Greens!
• Swiss chard and kale may provide protection against cancers.
• Because of abundance of Glucosinolates in kale they appear able to lessen the occurrence of a wide variety of cancers, including breast and ovarian cancers.
• Kale is rich in flavonoid called maempferol. Research has shown that flavonoid helps to reduce the occurrence of ovarian cancer.
• Recent studies show that those eating the most cruciferous vegetables have a much lower risk of prostate, colorectal and lung cancer-even when compare to those who regularly eat other vegetables.
• Kale because it is rich in vitamin A helps to protect smokers and second hand smokers from lung cancer.
• Swiss chard combines traditional nutrients, phytonutrients plus fiber which are effective in preventing digestive tract cancers.
• Swiss chard is an excellent source of vitamin A. Both vitamin A and beta-carotene are important vision nutrients. The vitamin A has also been found to statistically lower risk of developing skin cancer. Swiss chard and kale help to provide needed nutrients
• To get the most benefit from your cruciferous vegetables like kale, be sure to choose organically grown varieties because their phytonutrients levels are higher than conventionally grown.
• Kale has also emerged as an excellent source of traditional nutrients including vitamin A, B6, and potassium. Swiss chard and kale may help to prevent certain types of diseases.
• Kale is an excellent source of vitamin C. It stops free radicals from damaging cells. Free radicals also oxidize cholesterol. Once oxidized cholesterol stick to artery walls causing heart attacks and strokes.
• The vitamin C present in kale also helps to protect against rheumatoid arthritis.
• Kale is a good source for fiber. Fiber can help by keeping blood sugar levels under control, so kale is an excellent vegetable for people with diabetes.
• Swiss chard provides vitamin K which is important for maintaining bone health.
• Magnesium, yet another nutrient in swiss chard helps to regulate nerve and muscle tone by balancing the action of calcium.
• Swiss chard can promote your cardiovascular health by being an excellent source of not only magnesium, but potassium, too.
• Swiss chard is an excellent source of vitamin E, the body’s primary fat-soluble antioxidant. Vitamin E has also been show to reduce the risk of colon cancer help decrease the severity and frequency of hot flashes in women going through menopause, and help reduce the development of diabetic complications.
• Swiss chard with its vitamin E stops free radicals from damaging cells. Free radicals also oxidize cholesterol. Once oxidized cholesterol stick to artery walls causing heart attacks and strokes.
• Swiss Chard is an excellent source of fiber. Fiber can help by keeping blood sugar levels under control, so kale is an excellent vegetable for people with diabetes. Swiss chard and kale helps in the detoxification process.
• Kale is known as a crucifer. These compounds signal our genes to increase production of enzymes involved in detoxification, the cleansing process through which our bodies eliminate harmful compounds.
• Swiss Chard is an excellent source of vitamin C. It stops free radicals from damaging cells. Free radicals also oxidize cholesterol. Once oxidized cholesterol stick to artery walls causing heart attacks and strokes.
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