Monthly Archives: May 2010

Happy Memorial Day!

Earth Fare wishes you a Happy Memorial Day!  Don’t forget to check out our Healthy Recipes for some featured grilling and dessert (Key Lime Ice Cream, and Frozen Vanilla and Raspberry Yogurt – yum!) recipes. Barbecue-style Dry Rub Recipe: This … Continue reading

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Learning About Real Food with Hope

 Success on the Health Journey Hope’s Story (in her own words): Growing up, I never knew any better. Twinkies were awesome! But I loved my mom’s homemade bread more!! I am 29 years old. I have 3 beautiful children. And … Continue reading

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Going the Distance To Eliminate Childhood Obesity

Every 3 months, Earth Fare partners with a local community organization that is actively fighting childhood obesity. GO FAR (Go Out For a Run) is a nonprofit fitness program that recently worked with our Greensboro store.  Working with children in Guilford County, NC … Continue reading

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In Season: The Health Benefits of RED (strawberries) and BLUE (blueberries)

Did you know that those juicy strawberries and tiny blueberries pack a powerful, healthful punch?  Below are top health benefits:  1. Improve Immune System: 1 c. of strawberries contains almost as much vitamin C as orange juice.  Blueberries have been … Continue reading

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Taming Hyperactivity the Healthy Way with Marinda

Success on the Health Journey Marinda’s Story (in her own words): It’s hard to believe that my 4 year-old son (now 5) helped the WHOLE family become a lot more healthy. He is very active and has a huge personality. … Continue reading

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Pesticides Linked to ADHD

A study published this past Monday in Pediatrics found that exposure to pesticides was linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.  In the study led by Maryse F. Bouchard at the University of Montreal in Quebec and in … Continue reading

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Commentary by a Coonass

So what? Well, this oil spill could disrupt the seafood industry for years. And, the Louisiana seafood industry accounts for nearly one-third of all seafood harvested in the United States. You know those oyster, shrimp and crab delicacies that you enjoy so much. Well, there’s a good chance that that seafood came from the Gulf. Same goes for nearly 400 fish species. And, when the spill gets to the open waters of the ocean, dolphins, sperm whales, sharks and bluefin tuna could be threatened next. Continue reading

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Dairy Free Lifestyle with Denette

Success on the Health Journey Denette’s Story (in her own words): It was April 2005 and I was the proud new Mother of a baby boy…a stressed, tired, proud new mother of a screaming baby boy to be exact. We … Continue reading

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HUNTSVILLE Was a Barn Burner!

Evidence: Okay, don’t worry…we were not burning literally (we are still in service), but this week was sizzling with EXCITEMENT, FULFILLED ANTICIPATION and FUN EVENTS.  Thank you, Huntsville, for making this opening the most successful that we’ve ever had in … Continue reading

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Kids eat FREE!

Earth Fare recognizes that eating together, access, and affordability are keys to eliminating the childhood obesity epidemic. That’s why, starting today, and on every Thursday, Earth Fare is introducing Family Dinner Night. Every Thursday, from 4-8 p.m., kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal valued at $5 or more. Continue reading

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