Mushrooms are well regarded as a culinary delight. We devour them in salads, in sautees, and they even make their way into pastas and stir fry. Farmers send dogs and pigs out to dig up rare truffles and chefs pay a hefty price for those little delights. When we think of mushrooms, we think of food. However, mushrooms have been used throughout time for not only food, but medicinal purposes, as well.
In 1991, hikers in the Alps discovered the remains of a man dating back 5,300 years ago. And can you guess what was on him? Mushrooms! Ancient Egyptians believed that mushrooms lead to immortality and could only be used by royalty. Mushrooms have been used for centuries in Russia, China, Greece, Mexico and Latin America for food, medicinal purposes, or simply for rituals.
Mushrooms have been used to support health. Beta-Glucans are associated with numerous potential health benefits from helping to minimize infections to helping to fight cancer, from helping to lower cholesterol levels and helping blood sugar levels to immune support. Maitake mushrooms are one of the richest sources of Beta-Glucans which are also found in Shiitake, Shimeji, Enokitake, and Reiki mushrooms.
So, next time you reach for a cup of OJ to help kick a cold, think about adding some mushrooms to your omelet.
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Certified Organic Medicinal Herbs Grown in NC
The Healthy Grocer is proud to carry Gaia Herbs. Started in 1986, Gaia Herbs has been committed to upholding strick standards to be an Organic Farm. As a result, Gaia Farm earned a reputation of being one of the leading growers and producers of Certified Organic herbs and herbal products in the U.S.
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountain in western North Carolina, Gaia Herb Farm is one of the largest medicinal herb farms in the U.S. with approximately 50 crops on 250 acres of certified organic river bottom soil.
Learn more about Gaia by watching their video below.
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountain in western North Carolina, Gaia Herb Farm is one of the largest medicinal herb farms in the U.S. with approximately 50 crops on 250 acres of certified organic river bottom soil.
Learn more about Gaia by watching their video below.
About GMO's
What is in our food? How does it affect our bodies? We are already aware of the role nutrients play in keeping the body healthy. We know protein is the building block of life. But what is the difference between GMO and Non-GMO foods, and how does that affect us?
GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) is commonly referred to when creating crop plants to be eaten from molecular biology techniques. An example would be taking a gene from a tomato that is super red and inserting it in the gene of an apple - thereby creating a new type of apple that would be incredibly red.
There is alarm over GMO's in most foods. The FDA in 1992 established that GMO foods were "substantially equivalent" to conventional foods. However, there was little research done.
Today, outside groups against GMO foods are speaking out against the process and the health risks involved. One French study shows GMO foods lead to liver damage. The American Academy of Environmental Medicine indicated GM foods pose a serious health rish. Studies in animals who were fed GMO food show a potenitally pre-cancerous cell growth and higher death rates.
So, if GMO potentially present a health benefit, why create and sell GMO foods? Europe currently has the greatest ban of GMO foods - 174 regions, but are limited to banning them outright. The World Trade Organization mandates that GMO foods cannot be officially banned, so it is up to the local governments to make such a bold move.
At The Healthy Grocer, we believe in providing area residents and visitors with options for living a healthy lifestyle. We are fully committed to quality and you! That is why at The Healthy Grocer, we are 99% Non-GMO. Visit our online or physical store and check out our many manufacturer products that are Non-GMO.
GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) is commonly referred to when creating crop plants to be eaten from molecular biology techniques. An example would be taking a gene from a tomato that is super red and inserting it in the gene of an apple - thereby creating a new type of apple that would be incredibly red.
There is alarm over GMO's in most foods. The FDA in 1992 established that GMO foods were "substantially equivalent" to conventional foods. However, there was little research done.
Today, outside groups against GMO foods are speaking out against the process and the health risks involved. One French study shows GMO foods lead to liver damage. The American Academy of Environmental Medicine indicated GM foods pose a serious health rish. Studies in animals who were fed GMO food show a potenitally pre-cancerous cell growth and higher death rates.
So, if GMO potentially present a health benefit, why create and sell GMO foods? Europe currently has the greatest ban of GMO foods - 174 regions, but are limited to banning them outright. The World Trade Organization mandates that GMO foods cannot be officially banned, so it is up to the local governments to make such a bold move.
At The Healthy Grocer, we believe in providing area residents and visitors with options for living a healthy lifestyle. We are fully committed to quality and you! That is why at The Healthy Grocer, we are 99% Non-GMO. Visit our online or physical store and check out our many manufacturer products that are Non-GMO.
Chemical Free Policy
Millions of people (12.6% of the population), including children, suffer from multiple chemical sensitivities caused by chemical overexposure.
The Healthy Grocer caters to those with Chemical Sensitivities.
The Healthy Grocer caters to those with Chemical Sensitivities.
- We specialize in chemical and fragrance free products
- Since the doors opened for the first time, the store has strived to maintain a barrier free office and shopping environment
It's Easy Being Green
The Healthy Grocer offers consumers options for organic foods which helps farmers have a low impact on the environment and consumers keep their food options healthy and chemical free.
We also...
We also...
- Recycle our paper, plastic and aluminum to keep the air clean and reduce landill accumulation
- Sell eco-friendly household products
- Launder our store uniforms in eco-friendly cleaners
- Clean the store with chemical free all natural products
- Give you $0.03 back for using your reusuable bag you bring from home (or you can purchase one from the store)
- Offer consumers paper bag options
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