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September is National Organic Month! 

September is a perfect time to dive into the benefits that shopping organic has to offer you, your family, and the planet. Rising Tide offers many clean options across multiple departments – (and we are particularly proud of our 100% Certified Organic produce department—the only one in the area).  But let’s take a look at what ‘organic’ means and what these products have to offer.  

What is Organic? 

Most of us have a grasp on what organic products are made without (ie GMOs), but there really is SO much more to earning the 100 percent organic label.  

According to the USDA, certified organic foods are grown and processed according to federal guidelines addressing, among many factors, soil quality, animal raising practices, pest and weed control, and use of additives. Organic producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based farming methods to the fullest extent possible.  Learn more about the processes and standards here.
 

What the Labels Mean 

Understanding what the labels mean empowers customers to make informed decisions about the food they purchase. And it might help you to know our staff is extremely knowledgeable in this area and is always available to answer any questions you might have! 

  • 100% Organic: All the ingredients are certified organic. 
  • Organic: At least 95% of the ingredients are certified organic. 
  • Made With Organic Ingredients: At least 70% of the ingredients are certified organic.

The Benefits

There are a lot of studies that show organic food may simply be better for your health. For example, Only Organic highlights a 2016 study found that organic dairy and meat contain about 50 percent more omega-3 fatty acids. AND in 2014 a comprehensive review of earlier studies found substantially higher levels of antioxidants and lower levels of pesticides in organic fruits, vegetables and grains compared with conventionally grown produce.

There are many more benefits of shopping organic that include the health of you, your family, and the planet – you can read more about these advantages here.

Health-O-Ween Treats

Healthify your Halloween with these fun, homemade goodies – using wholesome, organic and Non-GMO ingredients. From gluten-free to vegan, these tasty, unique treats will appeal to the whole crowd.

 

  • Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzel Screams
    • Super simple and savory, the added googly eyes make these pretzels a really fun treat for all ages.
  • Vegan Caramel Sauce
    • With only three ingredients, this updated caramel sauce (made with dates and coconut milk) is a much healthier alternative to the traditional sugary sauce.
  • Gluten-Free Vegan Ghost Cupcakes
    • These allergen-free cupcakes are really fluffy…and really cute!
  • Sticky Sweet Popcorn Balls
    • Fun to make and fun to eat, these sticky sweets will have your kids begging to help in the kitchen.
  • Spiderweb Cupcakes
    • The chocolate peanut butter frosting really brings this healthier cupcake home.
  • Silly Apple Bites
    • Full of silliness and free of allergens, these easy to make goodies will make snack time even more fun.
  • Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
    • Here’s a simple roasting method that turns pumpkin seeds into the crunchiest, savory snack of the season.
  • Raw Cookie Dough Bites
    • A healthy cookie dough bite? Apparently it is possible with this recipe that calls for old fashioned oats and no raw eggs or refined sugar.