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Issue No. 15, June 2008LOCAL OR ORGANIC? THE WRONG QUESTION
From a health perspective, how is there any choice between a conventional strawberry, tomato or chicken with all of its chemical fertilizers, biocides, hormones and antibiotics, and one produced without those poisons and with higher nutritional content? Why would you want to choose poison instead of good food? What is sustainable about people suffering from cancer or other chronic illnesses because they are eating conventional food? There is a deep flaw in the environmental considerations of this question as well. If food is available locally, it can also be available organically. There is no reason why you should settle for non-organic local foods, and every reason why you should insist on organic. Here is what it boils down to (it is not as complicated as those who ask this question make it appear): Should you buy local conventional food laden with poisons that destroy the environment and make people sick? Or should you buy local organic food that is medicine to the body and supports the environment? And for those who are committed to buying locally – Does one have the choice between local or organic bananas in Southern Alberta? If you want to eat bananas, you cannot do so locally. So, if you are going to buy imported produce, why not buy organic imported produce? Why pollute yourself and the environment?
HARVEST HAVEN SAUSAGE - What Makes the Difference?Harvest Haven sausage, like other Harvest Haven products, is a quality organic product that the consumer can count on for superb taste and healthy ingredients. It is made from 100% organic beef, lamb, or turkey, Redmond salt, natural herbs and spices, and natural preservatives. Unlike conventional processed meats, this sausage does not contain nitrates or nitrites, MSG, binders and fillers, or unhealthy meat or meat by-products. Recent studies have shown that there are many different health risks associated with the consumption of processed meats. The nitrates and nitrites used in the curing process contain potent carcinogens. Besides breast cancer, there is a tremendous increase in colon and pancreatic cancer (67% increase in risk - http://www.naturalnews.com/007024.html) and an even higher incidence of brain tumours and leukemia in infants and children with the consumption of processed meats. Another problem is the use of non-organic meat and meat by-products. Processed meats have very high fat content. The fat component is where the toxic substances are stored by animals that are fed a diet of grain and antibiotics in confined feedlots. The following webpages are very informative: - Why Processed Meats Are Dangerous to Your Health - ADHD: Food Additives Could Fuel Hyperactivity in Kids - 12 Dangerous Food Additives: The Dirty Dozen Food Additives You Really Need to be Aware Of The difference is that Harvest Haven sausage can be enjoyed with the confidence that you are eating wholesome, delicious food responsibly produced. Just some of the varieties available, made by a local, highly-skilled European sausage maker: Beef: Smokies, Garlic, Pepperoni, and Breakfast Sausages, and Wieners ~~~ Breakfast or Brunch Dish ~~~ 16 slices bread, crusts removed or Entirely cover the bottom of a greased 9x13 glass baking dish with half of the slices of bread. Cover bread with slices of sausage. Lay slices of cheddar cheese on top of sausage, and then cover with the rest of the slices of bread to make it like a sandwich or sprinkle with bread crumbs. In a bowl, beat eggs, salt, pepper, dry mustard, onion, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce (if using), milk and hot red pepper sauce. Pour over the bread. Cover and put in fridge overnight. In morning, melt ¼ lb butter. Pour over top. Bake uncovered 1 hour at 350°F. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. ATTENTION! ATTENTION!If there is something you would like us to carry or order for you, in groceries or whatever, please let us know. Often we can get what you like if you let us know and we don't already have it. Many have been pleasantly surprised by what they have found on our shelves. CAN'T BEAT BUCKWHEAT!Another simple solution in a complex world! I knew I was sold on my Makura Miracle Pillow when I started taking it with me on trips. I recognized that it always helped me get a good night’s sleep and was well worth packing. What makes these pillows so good? Makura (which is Japanese for “pillow”) uses organic buckwheat hulls. The beauty of this natural material is that it conforms to the exact contours of the head and neck, providing compliant, passive support that automatically adjusts as you move and change positions in the night. Other filling materials compress and, in trying to recover their original shape, put stress on the muscles of the neck. Or they are rigid in shape and not as adaptable for comfort. With Makura's specially treated buckwheat hulls, you have the same amount of support on all areas, minimizing the kind of stress that leads to pain. The results speak for themselves. When chiropractic and physical therapy clients evaluated 135 different types of pillows – foam cervical, fiber fill, heat formable foam, water filled, etc., they found no other type of pillow that rated even close to buckwheat hull pillows in effectiveness in relieving headaches, neck pain, and low back pain. Reported results also include relief from sleeplessness, snoring, and TMJ, among other problems. The buckwheat hulls are also very comfortable because of their insulating properties; your head stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. But not all buckwheat hull pillows are created equal. Makura uses only high grade organic hulls, which are uniform in size and untainted with chemicals. The hulls are triple cleaned (virtually dust free) and pre-flattened, which allows them to retain their shape and optimal functionality over a long period of time. Makura pillows are long lasting, adjustable, and easy to take care of. In case you are concerned - buckwheat is not related to wheat; problems with allergic reactions are very rare. Makura Miracle Pillows are a healthy and wonderful solution to the age old question of what makes the best pillow. You can and will rest assured when you use one! And the price is right. HTE SOQI BED TREATMENTS NOW AVAILABLE
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There has been much media attention given to the debate of whether one should buy local or organic. I would like to put this question to rest once and for all. The very premise of the question is based on flawed logic. The two choices are not congruent, certainly not from a health perspective and not even from an environmental perspective.
Now, you may ask, "What if there is a local greenhouse that produces conventional produce out of season, but not a local organic greenhouse?" The question still stands as to whether buying food from a local greenhouse using chemical fertilizers and biocides as well as fossil fuels for heat in our cool climate, not to mention the plastic construction (more fossil fuels!) that pollutes in its production and disposal, is more environmentally sustainable than buying shipped-in healthful, organic produce. Choosing organic is a no-brainer, anyway you slice it. We at Harvest Haven are both organic and local, and we offer more locally-produced food than any other store in the area - all organic. In fact, we take significant measures beyond organic certification requirements. 
We have been outgrowing our space at the Harvest Haven store. While discussing plans for an extension, the idea came for an entirely new building with more space for our health modalities, room for meetings or classes, a commercial kitchen, an office and...in-store bathrooms! 
They proceeded to check on a ewe and a few heifers that were soon to give birth. In pitch darkness, they were trying to spot the heifers in the herd with a flashlight when suddenly a desperate, blood-curdling cry came from the direction of the chicken barn. Senses well trained, not missing a beat, our champion was immediately on the alert, exclaiming: "I know what that noise is! They got one!" He took off without explanation - but with the flashlight, leaving Ingrid in almost perfect darkness in more ways than one.