Regular Box

Plums, Gala Apples, Pears, Brussel Sprouts (lb), 2 Corn, Green Leaf Lettuce, 2 Yellow Onions, 1 Bell Pepper, Carrots (2lbs), Squash, Red Potatoes (2lbs)

No Cook Box

Nectarines, Pears, Zucchini, Grape Tomatoes, Carrots, Celery, Cauliflower (or Broccoli/Avocado)

You may have heard that cooking vegetables “kills” the vitamins and minerals in the food and that you should eat raw foods only. Well, of course, the truth is never as black and white as we might hope.

• Water soluble vitamins (B vitamins, C, and some antioxidants, for example) are more susceptible to degradation at higher temperatures.
• However, fat soluble vitamins (Vitamin A, E, D, and K), are less likely to be affected when cooked.
• Minerals (like calcium and iron) are more easily absorbed when cooked because the heat breaks down the fibre and allows the mineral to be more accessible for absorption.

All that said, what should we do? Don’t get too worried about which foods to eat raw, or which to eat cooked, but rather focus your energy on eating a wide variety of vegetables and fruit, raw and cooked. Happy munching! 

If storing produce to last is not your forte, fear not!

Click on the fridge photo below for October storage tips, & the milk jug for information of the shelf life of various foods.

Order Deadline: SUNDAY, October 30th at 11:59 PM

We offer the 25$ subsidized pricing to anyone who is lower income or has been affected by COVID-19 (income, health, etc). No proof of income required.

Subsidies provided by:

Bow Valley Christmas Spirit Campaign & Rotary Club of Canmore

NOTE:

If you still cannot afford $25 for a box, please contact your respective pickup point-of-contact for current information on our Pay-What-You-Can option:

BANFF/LAKE LOUISE: help@banff.ca

MD BIGHORN/KANANASKIS: doug.saul@mdbighorn.ca

CANMORE: goodfoodbox@bowvalleypcn.ca