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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2018 n GOURMET NEWS N H 8 0 found that this receptor-site system commu- nicates with every cell, organ and tissue in the body to help regulate pain, stress, mem- ory, cognition, sleep and more. Think of it as a full-body alarm system recognizing when things aren't right and signaling the body to 'fix' the issue. It works with all other sys- tems, so you can remain healthy and bal- anced despite everything going on in and around you. GN: How can the ECS help people? SH: Have you ever dealt with anxiousness, difficulty sleeping, soreness or mental fog- giness? Who hasn't? The good news is the ECS is involved in balancing neurotransmit- ters that influence pain/inflammation, healthy sleep-wake cycles, mood and cogni- tion. When you support your ECS, you can reduce these symptoms and start feeling bet- ter. If the ECS is overwhelmed by excessive mental or physical stressors, it may lose its ability to maintain homeostasis and Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome may develop. GN: How can people keep their ECS healthy? SH: Exercise, meditation and a whole foods diet help to activate the ECS, as well as phytocannabinoids – plant compounds that communicate directly with the ECS. The most popular phytocannabinoid is CBD; however, research suggests there are hundreds of non-cannabis compounds equally as effective. GN: Tell our readers about non-cannabis CBD alternatives. SH: While CBD is popular, it's only one compound among many that can provide ECS support. Emerald Health Bioceuticals is the first to launch a multi-award-win- ning line specifically targeting the ECS with non-cannabis and non-hemp herbs and botanicals to provide a more compre- hensive approach to common health issues than CBD alone. There are five condition- specific products formulated with our sci- ence-backed proprietary PhytoCann™ Complex, a powerful blend of ECS sup- porting phytocannabinoids. While CBD is effective, we believe our products are more advanced in targeting CB1 and CB2 receptors to activate the ECS. GN: What's your opinion on the legality of CBD? SH: CBD has opened a huge market for en- docannabinoid health. However, since there's no cannabis, hemp or THC in our products, we're legal in all 50 states, making it accessible for those who take drug tests and providing a sustainable product for re- tailers. Visit Emerald Health Bioceuticals at booth #3263. For more information, go to www .emeraldhealthbio.com, call 866.99.EMERALD or email marketing@emeraldhealthbio.com. Emerald Health Bioceuticals (Cont'd. from p. 1) Although operations now encompass facilities across the United States and customers in- clude some of the world's largest retail, food- service and industrial companies, Rose Acre Farms is still family-owned and is privileged to carry on the small-town values of quality service, and the spirit of innovation that has characterized the business from the start. That same innovation is encapsulated in the signature product of the Allstar brand: the 660 Omega 3 egg. This egg boasts an impres- sive stat line with an industry-high 660mg of Omega 3 (13 times more Omega 3 than reg- ular egg) and a 1:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio. To top it all off, this egg is laid by cage- free hens fed a Non-GMO Project Verified, patented vegetarian feed formula. Next up is the Allstar Cage Free+ egg. The scouting report for this egg shows 125mg of Omega 3, 6 grams of protein and 300mcg of lutein. While also holding a reputation as an excellent source of choline, Vitamin D and Vitamin E, and being available both in shell eggs and in pre-packaged hard cooked for on- the-go, the Allstar Cage Free+ has outstand- ing nutritional versatility, both inside and out. Filling out the rotation are Allstar Cage Free Liquid Egg Whites and Allstar Cage Free Liquid Whole Egg. All of the hens that lay the eggs on the Allstar roster are housed in the patented Good Egg Coop cage-free housing system. With a variety of exciting new options for customers, Allstar Eggs are equipped to catch on with consumers look- ing for healthy options in their egg products. Visit Rose Acre Farms at booth #8157 on the 400 level. Rose Acre Farms (Cont'd. from p. 1) Hiawatha River Valley. Not only is the blue heron native to the GROM headquarters re- gion, but stands tall as a symbolic reminder of the company's commitment to providing great organic products. A Bit of History GROM started operations on a small-scale fulfillment basis, providing local co-op's and grocery stores with many types of stone ground flours, pancake mixes and whole grain cereals. It wasn't until 2004 that Rick Halverson saw a vision for Great River Or- ganic Milling to take flight within the indus- try. Halverson believes in building strong re- lationships with people from all over the world while maintaining the value of great products. As relationships have grown, so have the scale of operations to fulfill the needs of the local grocery store to some of the nation's largest retailers. Whether you need a couple hundred pounds of flour for your bakery, or a couple thousand pounds of flour for your cereal processing facility, GROM is committed to helping you. Commitment to Bake Great! ® The Bake Great! slogan combines the com- pany's name and its desire for those who buy GROM products to produce baked goods that are great because they are organic, but also great in flavor and nutrition. The GROM team has worked diligently to obtain and maintain various certifications. These in- clude non-GMO certification, kosher ap- proved, Quality Assurance International organic certification, along with food safety certifications from the Wisconsin Depart- ment of Agriculture, the Federal Drug Ad- ministration and American Institute of Baking. In addition to these certifications, it is also audited by customers upon request, gaining confidence from some of the largest retailers and manufacturers in the country. New at Great River Milling The company is excited to announce a new line of products for its customers, produced with the same care and commitment as its other products. From amaranth to quinoa, whole grain, to flakes and flours. Packing of these new products can be found in smaller quantities, offering more variety. For more information, visit with Rick Halverson at booth #1313, email rhalverson@greatrivermilling.com or go to www.greatrivermilling.com. Great River Organic Milling (Cont'd. from p. 1) and sweetener systems. Suzanne's Specialties Organic Honey has been verified by the Non-GMO Project. Suzanne's Specialties offers an InfantSafe ® version of all of its rice syrups. This unique product contains less than 10 ppb for arsenic and lead, meeting the FDA standard for drink- ing water. It is available in all DE levels. It packs its industrial products in pails, drums, totes and tank wagons. All products are available in organic with most having a conventional version as well. Suzanne's promises that all of its products are made with only the highest quality organic and all- natural ingredients. Each one is sure to give your formulas and applications "Sweetness the Way Mother Nature Intended™." Suzanne's Specialties also provides an ex- tensive line of retail products. These include its best-selling Ricemellow Crème, rice syrup based fruit spreads, flavored rice syrups and traditional offerings such as or- ganic molasses, organic agave syrup, organic honey, organic rice syrup and organic barley malt syrup. Pack sizes on its retail line range from jars to gallons to tubs to pails. It can service the needs of a household, restaurant, small bakery or institution. Visit www.suzannes-specialties .com for more information on these products or to shop in its easy to use online store. With distribution facilities on both the East and West coasts and a diverse product line, Suzanne's Specialties has the ability to service your company's specific needs. For more information, stop by booth #1028 or visit www.suzannes-specialties.com. Suzanne's Specialties (Cont'd. from p. 1) different plant strain. For hundreds of years, wild ginseng was grown in Wisconsin and used by Native Americans for a variety of medicinal uses. In the 1800s, Jesuit mis- sionaries visiting Wisconsin recognized it as an herb similar to ginseng grown in China for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). They began to export Wisconsin Ginseng to China. Our product was one of the first U.S. agricultural products exported to China. GN: What are the advantages of Wisconsin Ginseng? RK: It is known throughout Asia as the purest, highest quality ginseng. It is a white root with medicinal properties known to re- lieve stress, increase stamina and increase re- sistance to common illnesses such as colds. Wisconsin has the ideal climate and mineral- rich soil conditions for growing the perfect ginseng root. When consumers want the best ginseng, they ask for Wisconsin Ginseng, the world's finest. GN: How is Wisconsin Ginseng used in the United States? RK: It has become popular with cancer pa- tients thanks to a Mayo Clinic research study showing that Wisconsin Ginseng is helpful with increasing energy in cancer patients un- dergoing treatment that may cause exhaus- tion. Millions of cancer patients find themselves exhausted completing the most mundane of tasks, and extra sleep doesn't seem to help. Now, these patients can take Wisconsin Ginseng to help support the qual- ity of their lives. In a collaborative phase III clinical trial, researchers at the North Central Cancer Treatment Group, and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, completed an eight- week study to evaluate the impact of Wis- consin Ginseng on the fatigue levels of cancer patients. They divided 364 patients into two groups; one group received a placebo and the other received 2,000 mil- ligrams of Wisconsin Ginseng each day for two months. At the start of the study, both groups ranked their fatigue, on average, 40 out of 100. After eight weeks, the group who took Wisconsin Ginseng showed improvements in overall energy levels, reported higher vitality levels and less interference with activity due to fatigue. Participants reported a 20-point increase in energy levels, which is statisti- cally significant. Results of taking Wisconsin Ginseng cap- sules may vary. Please note these findings were realized through a controlled study. Di- etary supplement products are not regulated in the same way as prescription drugs. Gin- seng available in stores may be very different than ginseng used in this study. It is ex- tremely important for people to be informed when purchasing over the counter products. There are many online resources to help peo- ple become informed about dietary supple- ments, one is the website for the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. For more information, call 715.581.5841 or email kalbob@airrun.net. Wisconsin Ginseng (Cont'd. from p. 1)

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