February 2009 Newsletter: Why Grapes are So Good for You
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the February newsletter from www.OrganicFood.com.au , the organic home delivery specialists.
The summer months are a simply wonderful time for delicious fresh organic produce. Check out our organic mixed boxes, a fun and convenient way to receive beautiful, fresh seasonal organic produce to your door each week!
We have had some delicious summer fruits in recent weeks, and this month we feature GRAPES as our prestigious "Fruit of the Month" (the seedless organic green and flame grapes we currently have are sensational!). There is also a great recipe and some news on new organic grocery products. Thanks for your interest in the organic market.
The Team at www.OrganicFood.com.au
Why grapes are SO good for you?
Grapes don't only taste good, they have a number of incredible nutritional qualities.
- Like other berries, grapes are highly nutritious and valuable with plenty curative agents. They have high content of vitamins A, B's and C.
- Grapes also contains many health-promoting flavonoids. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants known for their health benefits. The deeper the color of the grapes, the richer the flavonoids.
- A number of medical studies have shown that grape phytochemicals such as resveratrol, a polyphenol antioxidant (instrumental in combating oxidative stress), have been positively linked to inhibiting cancer, heart disease, degenerative nerve disease, viral infections and mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease.
- Johanna Brandt's famous book "The Grape Cure" describes how she cured her own stomach cancer by essentially eating nothing but grapes.
Grapes grow in clusters of 6 to 300, and come in a variety of colours - they can be crimson, black, yellow, green, even dark blue and pink! "White" grapes are actually green in color, and are evolutionarily derived from the red grape.
Check out if delicious, fresh organic grapes are currently available in our online organic food shopping aisles.
Organic Grocery Products
We have recently added a lot more products to our organic grocery section, including gluten free products, and some delicious organic chips.
Our grocery "Product of the Month" is a delicious organic popcorn from Cobs.
This irresistible combination of sugar and sea salt even appeals to those diehards who claim they just don't like popcorn! Comes in family sized 125g packs, or convenient "lunch box" 40g size. As well as tasting great, this is a GLUTEN FREE, cholesterol free, 100% organic snack! No artificial flavours, colourings or preservatives.
Recipe of the Month: Pear and Grape Salad
Ingredients
- 4 pears diced and sliced
- 2 cups red or green seedless grapes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice or white wine vinegar
- Fresh basil, finely chopped
- Cos lettuce leaves
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and basil. In a large salad bowl mix together the other ingredients, Pour dressing over and toss to coat well. Simple, easy and healthy!
Any questions About Organic Food Delivery?
If you have any queries at all about our service, please don't hesitate to call us on 9967-9967 (Syd) or 03-9818-8606 (Mel), or email info@organicfood.com.au.
Thanks for supporting the environment and organic farmers... Happy Shopping!
The Team at OrganicFood.com.au