Research is increasingly showing the positive effects on animals when they are raised in a natural, outdoor environment and according to traditional methods still upheld, for instance, in Amish and Mennonite cultures.
From May to October, BlossomPure Organic pasture-raised chickens live outdoors where they can enjoy their natural lifestyle. They eat a diet of clean, non-GMO grass with no pesticides or herbicides, organic grain and earthworms.
The benefit of that traditional lifestyle is passed on to the people who eat them. So, here are just five reasons why you should be eating pasture-raised chicken.
When chickens are able to eat a wider range of foods as they roam freely instead of just commercial and mostly GMO grain, they are consuming more nutrients in their diet.
Also, their outdoor lifestyle increases the amount of exercise they get and they are able to breathe cleaner air than if they were stuck in a barn or coop. Overall, they are just healthier and happier animals.
In our carbohydrate-driven society, protein deficiency is increasingly common. About one billion people worldwide lack this important nutrient in their diet. Among people aged 51 and older, 46 percent are protein deficient.
Chicken is one of the leading sources of protein in our diets. A review of two dozen studies on the macronutrient balance of pasture-raised poultry revealed that these birds had increased concentrations of protein.
A healthy and balanced diet provides numerous benefits, such as a boosted immune system and a lower risk of diseases. It affects your mental and emotional health, how you age, and your energy levels.
Pasture-raised chickens are typically higher in nutrients such as iron and vitamin D. They also contain a significantly higher amount of heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids, according to two studies published in the journal Poultry Science.
In that same analysis of those two dozen studies, researchers found that pasture-raised poultry had lower fat concentrations. Meat and meat products are among the leading sources of fat in our diets. While the body does need fat, excess fat can lead to health complications.
More than 60 percent of our population is either overweight or obese. These conditions can lead to diabetes, heart disease and various cancers. Eating pasture-raised chicken can help to lower your fat intake, aid weight loss, and improve your overall health.
Besides providing sustenance, food provides enjoyment because of the way it tastes. Chicken has long been a favorite for many people. But because of the increased use of antibiotics, poor-quality grain, herbicides and pesticides, the taste of most commercial chicken has been compromised.
Pasture-raised chicken consistently gets praised for its taste. Not surprisingly, because BlossomPure birds eat healthier food with more nutrients that are free from toxic chemicals, the quality of the meat and the fat are improved.
If you would like more information about pasture-raised chicken, please contact us.
]]>Grass-Fed: At BlossomPure Organic, all our grass-fed beef are 100% Grass-Fed from start to finish with no use of fillers or anything outside their naturally intended diet. Other suppliers could use that term although, the animal could be fed grain and other fillers along with their grass diet.
Pasture-Raised: At BlossomPure, it refers to poultry (chickens and turkeys) raised outdoor in season (May-October) following a sustainable and traditional method for the animal to live their natural life. They have free access to fresh air and sunshine and are able to roam scratch, peck, and consume their natural intended diet. Their diet include organic grain, clean grass that contains no GMOs, pesticides, or herbicides, and earth worms. These chickens not only are happier and healthier but, they also taste better.
GMO (genetically modified organism: Put simply, GMOs alter the genetics of an organism to boost the overall yield while sacrificing quality. At BlossomPure, all of our products are either certified organic or GMO free. We are a GMO Free zone
Free Range: (Referring most often to poultry, beef or lamb) Free range means an animal has access to roam outdoor however, it does not mean the grass they eat or the grain they consume is pesticide or GMO free unless otherwise specified.
Free Run: Animals can roam around inside the barn without access outside the barn. The difference between free run and free range is that free range animals may leave the shelter when the weather permits grazing. Generally, small farmers allow more space per animal than conventional farmers.
Halal: Deriving from Arabic, which means ‘permissible’. Similar to Kosher, it is a religious guideline on how to humanely harvest animals while ensuring there is minimal suffering and discomfort. The ultimate halal standard is to provide the animal with a good and happy life and give them access to the food that was intended for them to eat and minimize their stress from the time they are born until the time they go.
Organic: Organic meat/poultry means the animals are not given any antibiotic and hormones and their feed is free of GMO, chemical fertilizer and pesticides. For crops it means it is cultivated without the use of pesticide and chemical fertilizers.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Best,
Fahim
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There are many health benefits associated with consuming bone broth, a few are:
- Great source of beneficial amino acids
- Helps reduce inflammation
- Supports production of anti-aging molecules in the body
- Strengthens the immune system
What makes BlossomPure Organic's bone broth special?
All our animals are raised ethically and fed a diet that is intended for them. Our chickens are never fed GMO grain, soy or corn. Our Organic Chickens are fed organic grain while our Pasture-raised Chickens feed on mostly insects, grass, and some organic grain. Our beef is raised 100% Grass-Fed from start to finish and are never fed medicated food or grain.
Product quality is important to us at BlossomPure, that is why we make our bone broth fresh, in house, and freeze it immediately after to preserve its freshness and quality. We carry Organic Chicken Bone Broth, Pasture-Raised Chicken Bone Broth, Organically-Fed Turkey Bone Broth, as well as 100% Grass-Fed Beef and Lamb bone broth.
To get your bone broth, visit us at www.blossompure.com or at 100 The East Mall, Etobicoke.
If you'd like to make your own, feel free to chat with our friendly and experienced store associates who can guide you through the process of making the best bone broth catered to your needs and wants!
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So how can BlossomPure Organic help you with your health journey?
We believe that the most important change a person can make towards improving their health and helping in preventing diseases is the food that they choose to consume. In my experience, I realized that most of the products available in major grocery stores can be actively harmful to personal and social well-being. This is due to conventional products being unethically sourced, which undermines the livelihood of local farmers, and farm workers, and is detrimental to the welfare of animals, soil, and water reserves on account of the use of pollutants. Additionally, mass-produced goods can be full of unnecessary preservatives, fillers, and synthetic ingredients, and can easily contain genetically modified organisms (GMO) - all intended to increase quantity at the expense of quality.
With our BlossomPure's premium membership, you will be able to get healthy, organic, products delivered to your door, absolutely FREE of charge across GTA and surrounding areas (Oakville, Brampton, Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill), you will be saving upto $1500 in value as well as exclusive promotional email offers. You can also sign up for the lite membership and save 50% OFF the delivery charges.
We think eating healthier and ethical food will positively improve your good health. By joining our growing number of customers, and becoming a premium member, it will be the best new year resolution anyone can make.
Save 50% on your new premium or lite membership by being ONE of the FIRST 200 people to register.
To register visit: https://www.blossompure.com/pages/blossompure-membership
We are looking forward to you joining our BlossomPure Organic Family!
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We at BlossomPure were delighted to have been present at the annual RIS convention this year, which took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. We thought we would share a few photos!
We greatly enjoyed being visited by our customers, and getting to meet people from all over the world, who came to Toronto just for the conference! We were very happy to spread awareness about the importance of eating healthy foods, the ethical treatment of animals, as well as supporting local farmers.
At our booth, we sold and sampled our famous pepperettes, as well as some of our locally-sourced Mennonite products including honey, maple syrup, jam, and pickles!
We offered samples of all flavours of our beef and turkey pepperettes, and received an overwhelmingly positive response! We were also pleased to have some gluten-free snack bars available :)
Thank you very much for stopping by our booth! We are thrilled that so many of you enjoyed our products!
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BlossomPure Organic will be present at the annual RIS convention this year! The event is taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
We will be sampling and selling all flavours of our popular beef & turkey pepperettes as well as a variety of our other products.
We are looking forward to answering as many inquiries you may have and receive your feedback on any of the products you may have sampled! :)
Aside from pepperettes, we will be selling many of our locally-sourced Mennonite products including honey, maple syrup, jam and pickles!
We will be accepting cash, VISA, and debit.
Organic Thanksgiving Turkey Available!
Every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas, BlossomPure has provided halal organic turkeys- raised on pasture on local farms, foraging for delicious organic seeds and grains all summer. We are now taking orders for Thanksgiving Turkeys! Only $6.49/lb - order yours while supplies last. (Note: $50 deposit required for pre-orders)
Call us at 905-891-2005 or visit our store to place your order today, and stay tuned for recipe ideas. (Tip: pair your roast turkey with local organic root vegetables and squash to create a spectacular seasonal meal!)
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Here at Blossompure, we source our 100% grass-fed beef from conscientious Mennonite and other small farmers within 100 miles from our shop.
The animals are free-range. They have never been given hormones or antibiotics, nor had animal by-products or GMOs in their feed. They graze on the pasture during summer and are fed hay in the winter. We work closely with the farmers to naturally enhance the animal breed and increase healthy fats in the meat.
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Join us from 12-5 PM and enjoy the taste and quality of 100% grass-fed BBQ'd beef hot dogs and patties, try out demos from our suppliers, and take home a gift bag of samples! (First come, first serve)
We look forward to seeing you there!
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BlossomPure Organic Presents: Imam Zaid Shakir explaining the importance of supporting local ethical farmers and why you should support BlossomPure.
Filmed at BlossomPure’s flagship store in Toronto, Canada on Jan 01, 2017.
Follow Imam Zaid Shakir here.
BlossomPure started building partnerships with ethical local farmers to help them continue farming, despite competition with corporations threatening to drive them out of business. By supporting our local farmers, it contributes to our local economy, reduces the carbon footprint, provides the most nutritional value to consumers, and creates a more direct connection between consumers and those producing their food.
Pictured above is Fahim Alwan, founder of BlossomPure Organic, sampling some in-demand beef pepperettes that are nitrate and filler free, and made from grass-fed beef.
We are always pleased to be given the opportunity to spread awareness and knowledge about health, wellness, organic food, as well as the importance of supporting small local farmers and the humane treatment of animals.
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We are pleased to announce that we have won 2nd place in BlogTO's "Best Butchers for Locally Sourced Meat" contest.
A big and heartfelt thank you to all of you that voted!
This content originally appeared on BlogTO. Click here to see the original post.
“The best butchers for locally sourced meat in Toronto will let you grab a perfect cut of beef, lamb or whole chicken as well as sausage and whole bunch of prepared food. If you're going to eat meat, you might as well buy it from a butcher with a conscience.”
“BlossomPure is a grocery store offering the latest in modern health needs. Providing organic groceries and products, the aim is to support social responsible consumption. Food items include - grass fed meat, halal food, wild fish and Mennonite products, like homemade jam and pure maple syrup.”
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