Health Hotline Magazine | May 2023

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CONTENTS EARTH WATCH Living near CAFO's reduces life expectancy, especially in young people and infants 14 15 WIN A NATURAL GROCERS ® BEAUTY GIFT BASKET! BODY CARE & BEAUTY BONANZA 17 NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION 25 NUTRITION EDUCATION 28 MOTHER'S DAY DEALS! 35 RECIPE NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY LEMON TARTLETS

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If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way mom told you to in the beginning." –Unknown

In May, we like to muse… about springtime feels, our latest healthy menu ideas, and mostly, about moms. Natural Grocers ® was co-founded by a mom, after all: the fearless, trail-blazing force of nature, Margaret Isely. And we’re honored to have moms in leadership positions throughout our company. So, we want to take this moment to recognize the values Margaret instilled in us, including the Five Founding Principles that have guided Natural Grocers for 68 years. And we want to express our deep gratitude to all the mothers who help us live these principles daily. Everything we do is rooted in Nutrition Education, which Margaret taught us is the most important gift we can give. It empowers us to take charge of our health, and the life-changing impact this can bring is something we want every mom to experience! If there isn’t a standard for Quality, healthy empowerment has no foundation. Margaret showed us this too. And we’ve evolved our product standards through the years because she also taught us to always look for the proof. This is why we’re committed to staying current on the latest research about how the products we sell and the processes that create them impact human health, animal welfare, and the planet. Our story began with our parents struggling to support their young family and provide us with the healthiest lifestyle possible. And that’s why Always Affordable SM Pricing is core to our business model, because we believe a healthy lifestyle should be accessible to everyone. Especially to every mom! Margaret wouldn’t have it any other way. Finally, it all ties together in Community and Crew. We’re committed to the health and wellbeing of the Crew that makes Natural Grocers great and the Community that makes it possible. And it’s hard to find anyone who embodied genuine care for Community and Crew more than Margaret. She opened her arms to so many who crossed her path and made them a part of her family. Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful people who fill this role! We know so much beauty, strength, complexity, knowledge, and power defines you outside of motherhood. But we also know that we are truly grateful for the magic and the love of the indescribable force we know simply as Mom.

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Living Near CAFOs Reduces Life Expectancy, Especially In Young People and Infants By Charity Isely

Editor’s note:

On an industrial hog farm in North Carolina, the animals are crammed together in dark, dirty spaces with no room to move. Waste falls through slats in the floor and is channeled into an open pit, where untreated excrement builds up until farmers spray it onto nearby fields, or until it ruptures, spilling into rivers and seeping into groundwater. It's called a concentrated animal feeding operation, or CAFO, and it isn’t limited to hog farming: more than 90 percent of the meat consumed in this country comes from CAFOs. The conditions are appalling and inhumane, the environmental repercussions are terrifying, and the workplace hazards are horrific. Yet there's another shadow cast by CAFOs that we may not consider enough—the health impact on nearby residents. The stench of 4,000 manure pits is the unpleasant reality that residents of NC’s hog farming communities must deal with regularly. And the state, which is in the top-five hog producers in the country, is uniquely suited to studying how CAFOs may a ect the wellbeing of nearby communities. Compared to other hog producers, NC has more animals per farm and substantially higher population density near farms than other leading states. In fact, almost half of those 4,000-plus manure pits are located in just two counties. A study, published in the North Carolina Medical Journal looked at health outcomes and mortality rates in NC communities in regions with intensive CAFO production and found some alarming parallels, most notably, higher rates of all-cause and infant mortality. and environmental damage. This is the first in a monthly series that will take a closer look at some of these specific issues, beginning with the impact CAFOs have on the people who live near them. The problems with concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are many and multifaceted, ranging from animal and worker welfare to antibiotic resistance

What if we, as eaters, make transparency, sustainability, and animal welfare the minimum standards for the animal protein on our plates? Know your grocers’ quality standards too, because retailers’ standards and relationship with farmers and suppliers play a critical role in the integrity of your food choices. Be in the know! It’s the only way to eat for your health, the planet, and your neighbors too. What YOU can do Tragically, a persistent theme in the disturbing saga of CAFOs and their e ects on communities is one of environmental injustice. Hundreds of studies point to “disparities in the location of environmental hazards relative to race and class.” In NC, one study found that communities with more poverty and higher percentages of non-white people were nine times more likely to have CAFOs. When industrialized hog farming took o in the state, the location of farms shifted from one in almost every county in 1982, to 95 percent of operations clustering in a handful of eastern counties, in communities that are historically African American. The study isolated the zip codes which contained more than 215 hogs per square km and discovered the following: The residents of this group, age 24 or younger, had mortality rates much higher than those in the rest of the state and the U.S. for the same age group. For infants under one, the rate was also higher compared to the national average. When taking disease specific mortality into account, this region ranked number one for death due to kidney disease or with anemia as an underlying cause, and number four overall in the U.S. Although the study does not establish causality between the presence of CAFOs and rates of mortality in adjacent communities, it suggests a significant correlation. An even more recent study published in Science of the Total Environment also examined mortality risks associated with living near CAFOs in NC. The researchers designated no, low, medium , and high exposure zones based on the number of CAFOs within 20, 15, 10, and 5 km bu ers around the place of residence. They limited the max distance of exposure to 15 km because, according to previous data, this is the possible range that manure applications and emissions would likely travel. And, like the prior study, they found a significant risk for anemia and kidney disease related deaths in the high-exposure zones compared to the no-exposure zones. But their findings on cardiovascular mortality are especially noteworthy. There was a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular mortality for all CAFO-exposure groups compared to the no-exposure sets. And the risk increased with greater levels of exposure.

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Natural Grocers’ ® Body Care Standards are rooted in supporting the health of people and the p anet. These are the principles that set us apart from other retailers: od Care Sta dard

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We weigh the impact of an ingredient from manufacture to end-use, considering whether the finished ingredient may cause harm AND also whether the upstream e ects from the way it is manufactured create significant hazards to people and the planet. We know what we don’t carry and why. We have a list of potentially toxic ingredients that are an automatic NO for any new product seeking entry to our body care department. We are consistently updating this standard as further information becomes available. Case in point— we are currently discontinuing all personal care products containing cyclopentasiloxane because of its significant contribution to air pollution.

We choose the best-in-class for every category of cosmetics that we o er! Our mission is to bring you a well-rounded selection of e ective hygiene and beauty essentials that use the least toxic ingredients available within each category. We require samples of all new and reformulated products along with complete ingredient lists, which our team of in-house experts scrutinizes for purity and quality. We stay in-the-know on the latest information about cosmetics and new ingredients entering the market so that we can o er you safer selections within a highly unregulated industry.

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APRIL 28–MAY 20 B na z Body Care & Beauty 30 % UP TO OFF * WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 TH ONLY FREE **

The first 50 customers to visit the body care and beauty department at all locations will be gifted a bag with samples of some of Natural Grocers’ best selling body care and beauty products! Beauty Bag

Select body care & beauty products!

GET ANY DR. BRONNER’S BAR SOAP AT 23% OFF when you buy any 32 OZ Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap at regu ar retail. 23 % OFF BUNDLE! *

BUY JASON BIOTIN SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER and get both for 19% off! 19 % OFF BUNDLE! *

GET ONE NOW 4 OZ LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL FOR 15% OFF when you buy any NOW Diffuser at 10% off. 15 % OFF BUNDLE! *

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THIN WISELY B na z Body Care & Beauty OFFERS VALID APRIL 28 TO MAY 20, 2023

Light up Your Life with Evolution Salt Co. Beauty—it’s for the space you inhabit, too, not just for the skin you’re in! Infuse more beauty into your daily details with Evolution Salt Co. Himalayan Salt Lamps. These one-of-a-kind pieces are handcrafted with the enchantment of naturally pink salt from Pakistan’s Himalayan foothills. And each lamp comes with UL/CSA-approved wiring to ensure electrical product safety. Elevate the ambiance of your space with the soft glow of an Evolution Salt Co. lamp—it’s a daily dose of magic.

SALE! ALWAYS AFFORDABLE SM $ 28.59 $ 23 99 30 VCAPS

DERMA E—Proven Beauty Solutions If beauty routines are like jigsaw puzzles—DERMA E facial and hair care is like the missing piece! Consumer clinical trial tested and dermatologist recommended— these are just some of the reasons it’s a staple for clean beauty lovers nationwide. DERMA E has a Refuse to Use ™ list over 2,500 ingredients long because bringing more potentially harmful chemicals to your day-to-day is not what this brand is about. Delivering visible skin health improvements through the right combination of potent vitamins and nutrients in vegan and cruelty-free formulas IS! Find your missing piece with DERMA E.

SALE! ALWAYSAFFORDABLE SM $ 22.29 $ 18 89 2 OZ.

Radius ® —for Brighter Smiles and a Healthier P anet Oral care is a must, but more plastic waste from toothbrushes—that’s a MUST reduce! Get the whole family brushing better with Radius, a company “making smiles big and landfills small.” With vegetable-based nylon bristles and handles made from plant based and repurposed materials—Radius toothbrushes are BPA-free and biodegradable in landfills if you can’t recycle. Plus, using

The Organic Skin Co.— Where Great Skin Begins Watching a movie in black and white versus high-def color—that contrast is how The Organic Skin Co. explains its di erence! The secret? Supercritical CO2 extraction technology—a gentle process delivering more potent and pure plant power, virtually identical to its natural origins. The Organic Skin Co. uses CO2 extracts throughout its skincare collection, which is also Certified Vegan and made with organics (70%). Bring the high-def, plant-based power of The Organic Skin Co. to your beauty bag and make their great skin di erence your own—it’s great for the planet, too.

SALE! $ 19 59 - $ 23 59 1.7–3 OZ.

ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 24.49- $ 29.49

their Replacement Heads helps reduce plastic toothbrush waste by 90%. With Certified Organic toothpaste and a variety of floss selections, this brand has oral care covered! Family-owned and women-led—Radius—what’s not to smile about?

SALE! ALWAYSAFFORDABLE $ 9.99 $ 7 99 1 CT.

Go for the Glow with Mad Hippie Oh, for that vacation glow-up. You know the one—between relaxation and time spent outdoors, you come home practically luminescent! Get your vacation glow year-round with Mad Hippie Skincare! Rooted in the ethos, “More of the Good Stu + None of the Bad,”—this brand focuses on potent active ingredients to nourish your skin in whatever phase it’s going through. More reasons to love it include clear zinc-based sun care, antioxidant-rich makeup, SALE!

SALE! ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 25.69 $ 20 59 1.2 OZ.

ALWAYSAFFORDABLE $ 15.99 $ 12 79 4 OZ.

and a partnership with Save the Elephants! Certified Vegan and cruelty-free—Mad Hippie is the brand you’ll want to take everywhere, even on vacation!

SALE! ALWAYSAFFORDABLE $ 3.99 2/ $ 7 5 OZ.

Bath Lovers—Meet Natural Grocers ® Brand Bath Bombs You know what they say about taking a bath, right? It’s best when done with a Natural Grocers Brand Bath Bomb! Crafted with small-batch precision—they’re infused with a blend of sweet almond and jojoba oils, witch hazel, and chamomile flower extracts to soften and soothe your skin as you relax into the fizzy fun. Non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free, with six delightful scents to explore—bath time is the best time with a Natural Grocers Brand Bath Bomb!

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Say Hello to Summer with Reserveage ™ Beauty

Waltz into the summer season with Reserveage Beautiful Legs! Natural compounds that promote circulatory function and vein health are key to this formula’s approach, including Diosmin (a flavonoid found in citrus), Butchers Broom, Horse Chestnut Extract, and Grape Seed Extract. Together they support everything your summer-ready legs desire—healthy veins and capillaries, even skin tone, circulation, and blood flow. And it’s brought to you by women-founded and women-led Reserveage Beauty, creating unique, quality-tested products to help you “care for and express your most beautiful self.” Put your best foot forward with Reserveage Beautiful Legs!

Terms and conditions apply. See page 2 for details. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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OFFERS VALID APRIL 28 TO MAY 20, 2023

SEA-el—Skin-loving Secrets of the Sea Seaweed—it’s almost synonymous with a day at the beach. Washing up with the tide, tangling in your toes… But, did you know it’s packed with skin-loving nutrients, too? Explore the power of kelp (a common variety of seaweed) with SEA-el Ocean Infused Skincare. Alkalizing mineral salts enhance skin tone, skin-loving alginic acid is revitalizing, fucosterols help reduce the appearance of photo-aging (from the sun), and tannins are for tightening and firming—because kelp is a wealth of complexion-nurturing goodness. Discover your day-at-the-beach glow with SEA-el—even when you’ve spent the week in the o ce!

SALE! ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 8.99 $ 7 99 64 OZ. EACH

SALE! ALWAYS AFFORDABLE SM $ 17.25 $ 15 49 2 OZ.

Stress Be Gone with Natural Grocers ® Brand Epsom Salts

Taking the best care of your beautiful self means building de stressing rituals into your daily protocol. And Natural Grocers Brand Epsom Salt Bath & Foot Soaks are a delightfully easy place to start! Essential oils are the key to this collection’s aromatics and functionality—like Peppermint for tired muscles, Eucalyptus for everyday cleansing, and Lavender for heavenly relaxation. And there’s also Tea Tree, whose purifying properties make it especially wonderful for hardworking feet. Release your stress into the fragrant steam of Natural Grocers Brand Epsom Salt Bath & Foot Soaks—the to-do list can wait.

ions MA E facial and hair care is like the d dermatologist recommended— or clean beauty lovers nationwide. 0 ingredients long because bringing y-to-day is not what this brand is ents through the right combination ruelty-free formulas IS! Find your

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Earth Mama Organics ® Knows What Mamas Need

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ween relaxation and time spent t your vacation glow year-round of the Good Stu + e ingredients to

SALE! ALWAYSAFFORDABLE $ 15.99 $ 12 79 4 OZ.

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Find Your Puremedy Life… it’s a beautiful journey with one guarantee—chaos! And in skincare, that translates to occasional bumps, scrapes, and unpleasant skin conditions. Bring “Nature’s Medicine Cabinet” to your family’s emergency kit with Puremedy! Rooted in the healing discoveries of indigenous medicine people— Puremedy backs these centuries-old healing traditions with the proof of modern science. Their product line targets skin needs throughout life’s journey, from Baby Skin Salve to Shingles Symptom Relief. And this woman-owned brand also uses 25% of its profits to help fund the Foundation for Indigenous Medicine. Prepare for life’s chaos with Puremedy!

Making products that are “safe for the most fragile people on the planet”—it’s the driving force of Earth Mama Organics. From pregnancy to post-partum care to sensitive baby skin, motherhood is the language this brand speaks. Guided by the mission to “Do No Harm,” they prioritize Certified Organic, partner with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, and are Certified Cruelty-Free. And they’ve partnered with rePurpose Global to become Plastic Neutral Certified through the ethical cleanup of as much plastic waste as the plastic they require in packaging. Earth Mama Organics—it’s “For Everyone and Their Mother ™ !”

SALE! ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 11.29 $ 9 59 2-4 OZ. EACH

ALWAYS AFFORDABLE SM $ 18 89 1 OZ.

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Terms and conditions apply. See page 2 for details.

OFFERS VALID APRIL 28 TO MAY 20, 2023

SALE! ALWAYS AFFORDABLE SM $ 22.29 $ 18 89 2 OZ.

SALE! $ 19 59 - $ 23 59 1.7–3 OZ.

ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 24.49- $ 29.49

SALE! ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 9.99 $ 7 99 1 CT.

SALE! $ 20 59 1.2 OZ.

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and a partnership with Save the Elephants! Certified Vegan and cruelty-free—Mad Hippie is the brand you’ll want to take everywhere, even on vacation!

SALE! ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 3.99 2/ $ 7 5 OZ.

Terms and conditions apply. See page 2 for details.

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OFFERS VALID APRIL 28 TO MAY 20, 2023

ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 11 99 32 OZ. EACH

ALWAYS AFFORDABLE SM $ 17 69 1 OZ.

ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 16 29 4 OZ.

Be Kind to Your Complexion with Cocokind Glowing, happy skin—we all want it. And Cocokind knows what it requires—hydration and skin-barrier support, which they believe are “two universal truths in skincare.” That’s why they include one or both in every formula they make, in addition to its promised functions. Women-owned and women-empowering, Cocokind also believes in empowering you with the truth about what you’re paying for and how it impacts the planet. So they’ve included this information in the Formula and Sustainability Facts on their packaging. Find your honest, happy skin regimen with Cocokind!

Natural Grocers ® Brand Castile Soap— the Queen of Clean

Hygiene routine, meet your new favorite way to get clean—Natural Grocers Brand Castile Soap! From body wash to shaving lubricant to hand soap or vegetable rinse— this all-purpose plant-based and biodegradable soap is a multi-tasker extraordinaire! It’s made with fair trade, organic coconut oil, a combo of hemp seed, jojoba, olive fruit, and other organic oils, and scented with essential oils. Energize with Peppermint or pop the top on Lavender for serenity and relaxation—make your day more pristine with Natural Grocers Brand Castile Soap.

ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 13 85 8 OZ.

ALWAYS AFFORDABLE $ 16 89 16 OZ.

Babo is for Better Body Care Families need Babo Botanicals ® ! For beach time, for bath time, for better hair days—because this woman-founded skin, hair, and sun care brand is committed to creating a product line “as safe for your family as it is for the planet.” They’re formulated with natural and plant-based ingredients, including a proprietary Nutri-Soothe™ Herbal Blend of four potent organic botanicals: Calendula, Chamomile, Watercress, and Meadowsweet. B Corp Certified and double-certified cruelty-free—they also o er a selection of products that are EWG Verified ™ by the Environmental Working Group. Upgrade your family’s body care routine with Babo Botanicals!

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