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Organic Produce Gal's WEEKLY NEWS
Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 Introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives July 20 |
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EPA rated to Clean and sanitize using electrically charged water! No chemicals, no empty bottles to throw away! | |
Just refill with water and spray dirt and germs away.
Lasts for up to 2 years!
If we order 8 units, we can get a special discount, call me if you want one!
Watch Bill Nye the Science Guy as he explains it here...
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Greetings Tim!
For QUICK PREORDERING, just go to the link in the RED BOX to the left, it's easy!
If you wish to check out any further health/wellness info (this week's article is about toxins in personal care products) or our recipe of the week, just keep on rolling, it's that simple!
SPECIALS OF THE WEEK...
Corn, White $0.85 each
Peas, Sugar Snap $2.95 .5lb bag
Tomatoes, Roma $2.25 1lb bag
Strawberries $3.95 1lb pkg
Cherries, Ranier $4.75 1lb
Coconuts $1.99 each
Grapes, Seedless, Green only $3.95 2lb bag
Watermelon, Large Seedless (about 10lbs!) $7.17 each
Maui Gold Pineapples are on sale for only $5.85 each, get 'em while they last, these are the best!
CLICK HERE to view the .xls version complete list of produce available this week (this is the one to fill in for preorders)
For any questions, comments in regards to farmstand administration or mgmt., special requests, or for PREORDERS, contact Rhonda (928)566-9896 or direct email to organicproducegals@hotmail.com (any replies to the weekly news are automatically sent to Rhonda already!)
For OPG Community Outreach/Education projects such as "Kitchen Nutrition", speaking engagements, the LHUSD Lunch program, recipes (submit or request), or if you would like to advertise your healthy product or service to a target audience of health conscious individuals, contact me, Becky Bassham (928)486-5414 or email organicproducegals@hotmail.com
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PRODUCE IN THE NEWS...
Summer harvest is in full swing, expect to see another batch of our lovely summer white corn, yum! We have a couple of popular all-stars coming back to the plate this week as they are finally available... look out for the New Zealand Gold Kiwi sporting a bronze-colored edible skin sans the fuzzy hair wrapped around a sweet, succulent, glowing yellow flesh. They're only available for a limited time, you don't want to miss them!
Also returning after a season off is the Kent Mango with its deep orange, smooth flesh, much less fibrous than the Tommy Atkins variety we've seen lately.
Yams, not in peak season, will be taking a week or two off, but we still have Yukon Gold and Jersey Sweet Potatoes for all of our tuber fans.
By special request, we have a case of mini heirloom tomatoes coming in pint sized clamshells. Miniature versions of the large, misshapen multi-hued heirloom tomatoes, these are petite, adorable, delicious, and add a gourmet touch as they compliment any salad. Don't forget about our awesome "Organic Girl" salads that are ready to go in their eco-friendly containers made out of CORN, not plastic. Remember, you can save these containers for handy re-use, they really help keep your homemade salads fresh and work out great to transport potluck food!
In the stone fruit dept. we're offering white nectarines, white "Ice Princess" peaches, and a new "Sweet Treat" pluot.
Once again, we're expecting a nice crop of leafy greens such as romaine lettuce, lacinato kale, and rainbow chard.
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PREORDERING
Pre-ordering is available for a nominal service fee of just $2.00. Here's how to do it:
In the QUICK LINKS column to the left, find CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER or click on the
.xls version of the list link in the block above.
1. The .xls version of the list will appear after a minute or so
2. Select desired items in the quantity column.
3. Add your name and phone number to the bottom of the list.
4. Save and name this form as a document.
6. ATTACH YOUR ORDER & SEND. I'll reply with an "I got it!" email.
You may also reply to this email with a list of your selections in your own format and we can transfer it to our order sheet.
Any way you do it, we'll have your order packed and ready for convenient pickup any time after 9am Friday morning. Please send your order by 7am Friday and pick up no later than NOON on Saturday. Just call if you will be late, unable to pick up, or if you would like to make arrangements for an alternate pickup time in advance, so we can accomodate you or restock the produce so it can find a good home!
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PRODUCE GAL UPDATE...
There was quite a buzz in the natural products news this week in regards to the safety of personal care products... or the question thereof as H.R.5786 the Safe Cosmetics Act was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives on July 20. So what's the big deal and what does it have to do woth organic produce? Well the skin is the largest organ of your body, covering an average of over 3000 square inches of surface area, weighs approx. 6lbs, receives about one-third of all circulating blood, AND IT IS POROUS! That means what you put ON your body can get INTO your body, so if concerned about organic produce, you might take a look at the ingredients in your personal care products.
While the FDA says that potentially harmful chemicals in our products are present at harmless levels, consider that the average woman uses 12 products and the avg. man uses 6 products each day. Also, when combined with other products/chemicals, some of these ingredients interact to become more absorbable and toxic. Researchers have found some of these chemicals present upon analysis of cord blood samples of babies and even urine of small children...yikes!
This proposed legislation is a meaningful effort to give the FDA the teeth, tools, and mandate to protect consumers from harmful products that are widely used. Currently, safety testing is voluntary and controlled by the product manufacturers, hmmmm...
Now here's a Reader's Digest version of a rather long and complicated list of ingredients to avoid...
I found these after extensive research online and interviews with experts in the natural products industry. They were flagged because scientific studies have demonstrated them to cause one or more various health issues such as cancer (especially breast cancer), endocrine system and hormone disruption, skin irritation, hair loss, asthma, reproductive issues, and environmental issues as well. Here are some ingredients to avoid:
Parabens
Sodium Laurel (or Laureth) Sulfate
EDTA
Dioxane
DEA or Diethanolamine
MSG (they put it in these products, too!)
Propylene Glycol
Triclosan and Triclocarbon
PEG compounds aka polyethylene glycol (these are petrochemicals)
Propyl Alcohol
For more detailed info refer to the following resources:
Pub Med Science Library
Why did I go to such great lengths on this matter? Due to a combination of stress and exposure to toxic products I assumed to be safe and high quality, a few months ago I lost half of my hair, developed nasty skin rashes on my face, neck, and shoulders (I suspect my hair products), and had breast lump issues. Now you know why I needed help at the farmstand! Good news is thanks to some great new organic products and lots of support, I am now back on track, doing better than ever!
I even went to tour Hugo Naturals in Chatsworth, Calif. last week to see how their products are made. It was like a giant kitchen with a lovely staff of friendly folks lined up at long tables, donned in aprons making stuff and packaging them by hand! Hugo used to grow organic herbs for Albert's Organics! They only use the highest quality organic ingredients that you can EAT and emphasized that if you can't eat it, you should not put it on your body. The cocoa and brown sugar body scrub were particularly tasty! So cheers to Hugo and his wife Debra for their help and hospitality, you're the best! Check them out at www.hugonaturals.comCheyanne, Becky, and Hugo
To help promote NUTRITION and WELLNESS of the body, mind, and spirit, I'm on the air Thursday mornings from 8-10am at ALIVE FM with Tracy Yohe, morning show host. Tune in to 95.9 on your FM radio to hear me razz them about eating healthy and offer a bite of "Nutrition For Your Soul" (You can taste a sample of this on the OPG website www.organicproducegals.com) We also listen to some upbeat positive alternative music! Call us and say, "Hi!", ask a question, or make a request, it would be awesome to hear from you and we even give out PRIZES!
1-866-999-5934 (KWFH)
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QUICK LINKS...More Info:
You'll find many helpful sites just by looking in the "Quick Links" box in the left column of this newsletter.
For our OPG Recipe of the Week, simply click on the link in the quicklinks column in the left margin, or click here http://organicproducegals.com/recipes.html and you'll get straight to my kitchen! Note: the "recipe card" option on the header graphic only works when clicked on our website)
This week's recipe features an easy, light, homemade Lavash Pizza embellished by an assortment of your favorite fresh veggies. A healthier version of takeout pizza, it will keep you trim and satisfy your tastebuds!
You can learn to "take charge of your nutrition" by watching "Kitchen Nutrition" on
Now here's another one... To obtain a discount and lots of information on a Vitamix Blender go to www.vitamix.com and enter coupon code #21-000039. There is also a two speed model (Turboblend 4500) that is almost the same as the one on the website, but has a simple low and high speed option vs. 10 speeds (and a much lower price!) This is the model I use... get 'er going, then crank it up 'til smooth!
And to put it all together, check out Mary Jane's Farm Magazine for organic living at its best. Here's the website, tell 'em I sent you! www.maryjanesfarm.org |
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ANNOUNCING OUR SUMMER HOURS!
That's right, we're really open ALL YEAR LONG, AMEN!
OUR FARMSTAND IS OPEN on
FRIDAYS FROM 7:30AM-5PM and SATURDAYS FROM 7:30am-3pm
With longer daylight hours, we can get a head start on our day, so we are able to open earlier now than in Fall and Winter!
Remember, as always RAIN OR SHINE! Come find us at the TOP of Cherry Tree Blvd--
Just head up the hill on McCulloch Blvd. , turn UP Cherry tree Blvd. and you'll find us at the end of the road... at the entrance of the lovely HAVASU FOOTHILLS ESTATES.
If you miss us during regular hours or will be away for the weekend, don't hesitate to check in by sending us an email or call to see what's left. We always have a little something left over.
Thanks for being our "Produce Pals", we appreciate you!
Many blessings,
Becky Bassham
"Organic Produce Gal"
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