As consumers become more aware of the effects of eating meat and produce grown using conventional farming methods, such as routine pesticide and herbicide spraying, many are seeking organic and non-genetically modified food options. One of the most commonly used conventional pesticides is Roundup.
According to an article indexed in PubMed, approximately 11.8 million kilograms of Roundup are sprayed on crops in the United States annually. The article also highlights Roundup’s ability to accumulate in the kidneys, liver and intestines.
Organically grown products prohibit the use of Roundup and other synthetic pesticides and encourage farming practices such as crop rotation to help prevent soil nutrient depletion. By limiting exposure to chemical residues, organic produce reduces health risks associated with the regular consumption of conventionally sprayed fruits and vegetables.
Fairhope Health Foods offers shoppers access to organic and locally grown produce, including a wide variety of frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables such as Japanese sweet potatoes, grapefruit, apples, dates, turmeric and ginger. A popular item is the spring mix lettuce grown by Local Appetite, in Silverhill. Located next door is the original Sunflower Café, a local dining option known for clean ingredients, nourishing meals and a relaxed dine-in experience.
Owned by the same proprietor, Lynnora Ash, the Sunflower Café uses Local Appetite’s spring mix, organic produce, and free-range or natural beef, pork, chicken and turkey. The café also carries a select variety of organic herbal teas, local kombucha and coffee. Everything is made in-house, with daily soup, hummus and entrée specials that ensure fresh options are always available.Location: 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope. For more information, call 251-928-0644 or 251-929-0055 (café) or visit FairhopeHealthFoods.com.
