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Co+op

Co+op represents a network of community-owned grocery stores across the country. Unlike corporate chains, each co-op is totally independent and owned by the community members who shop. Co-ops are on a mission to make sure everyone has access to healthy, delicious food. Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest.

Eat Your Vegetables

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Getting your daily minimum veggie requirements is easy when they're fresh and bursting with flavor!

Eating for a Healthy Heart

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When it comes to reasons for eating well, heart health sits near the top of the list. It all starts with food shopping, of course—by filling your cart with heart-healthy foods at your co-op, you can help lower your risk of heart disease.

Shopping with Food Allergies in Mind

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For allergy sufferers, reading labels to distinguish "good foods" from "bad foods" can be a frustrating experience. The most common allergies are surprisingly easy to accommodate by shopping at the co-op.

Going Without Gluten

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When it comes to going against the grain, those with gluten allergies must take the saying to a whole new level. So what exactly does a gluten-free diet mean?

Sweet Deal: Natural Sweeteners

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Limiting sweets and making healthier sweet choices can be a healthy move but it doesn’t have to mean neglecting your sweet tooth. Some sweeteners are better than others.

Soyfoods Savvy

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The most often-asked questions in the health food world may well be related to soyfoods. But soyfoods aren't nearly as mysterious as they look, and they can be downright tasty, too.

Cattle Farming and Beef Production

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How does that all-American beef patty go from farm to fridge—and what goes into it? We break it down.

Fill Up On Fruit

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It's hard to imagine why many of us aren't eating enough fruit. What other food satisfies our nutrient needs and our sweet tooth with so many options?