This article originally appeared on TasteForLife.com.Several recent studies have determined that the health of the human gut has a significant impact on outcomes of COVID-19 infections. The gut microbiome—those bacteria, fungi, yeast, and other microbes that live by the trillions in our digestive tract—can help or hinder recovery from viruses. Yogurt: Packed with Probiotics One [...]
November 2021 Produce Parable Adam Calder Sweet pumpkin pie decorated with whipped cream and cinnamon with a slice taken out Soon, the aroma of baking pumpkin pie will drift out from ovens all across the United States. These pies are often eagerly anticipated at the end of a Thanksgiving feast, and then [...]
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa helps families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable home ownership. Central Iowa Families partner with Habitat to build a place they can call home and, in turn, they help build stronger neighborhoods and communities. With every dollar you donate, every hour you [...]
The Wheatsfield Board of Directors and Member-Owners unanimously approved the slate of board candidates during the 2021 virtual annual meeting of the members. We would like to extend a congratulatory welcome to Becky Mattan Pratt, Emilie Ruehs, and Cal Rebhuhn. They each will serve a three year term on the Wheatsfield Board of Directors. [...]
Cox Orange Pippin Apple By Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager The produce department is excited to offer a new apple variety to our customers: the Cox Orange Pippin. The Cox apple was discovered as a chance seedling by horticulturalist and brewer Richard Cox in 1830 at Buckinghamsihire, England. It has since grown in popularity [...]
ACCESS (Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support) Their fundraising campaign called Pennies 4 Change is taking place during the month of October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence happens every day and touches every corner of our community. Most of us know someone who has been impacted by violence. By participating in [...]
Thank Gourdness for you! Saturday, Sept 25, we will be giving away 300 Local decorative gourds and squashes at the registers. As we welcome Autumn and the change of the seasons, may this gift remind you than you are appreciated! Starting at 8am, one per person, while supplies last.
Local Apple Update Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager Last year, we were able to procure only a smattering of local apples, and then they were done for the season. The limited apple availability was a direct result of the damage the derecho caused when it roared across Iowa last summer, leaving behind it a [...]
Find Your Calm Kim McDermott, Wheatsfield Wellness Manager Wheatsfield now sells Charlotte’s Web --our newest CBD company. Charlotte’s Web is almost synonymous with CBD, being one of the very first CBD companies in the US. The company was founded by the seven (yes seven!) Stanley brothers, who worked to develop some of the original [...]
Prairie Rivers of Iowa MISSION: TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION OF IOWA’S CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that plays a unique role in Iowa. As one of the only nonprofit organizations focusing on both conserving our natural and cultural resources and building stronger businesses and communities, they [...]
