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At PureFarm Fresh, we’re proud to highlight Alberta’s farmers and support local producers who are doing things the right way—clean, additive-free, and local. Many processed foods are packed with unhealthy additives, but these Alberta farms offer wholesome alternatives you can trust. Here’s your guide to foods and additives to avoid, plus Alberta producers who offer better choices.
🚫 1. Trans Fats
Why avoid them?
They increase bad cholesterol and heart disease risk—commonly found in fried and processed foods.
✅ Choose instead:
Highwood Crossing Foods – Organic, cold-pressed canola oil from High River, Alberta. Perfect for cooking without the worry.
🚫 2. High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
Why avoid it?
Linked to obesity and diabetes, HFCS hides in processed snacks and drinks.
✅ Choose instead:
Airdrie Honey – Raw, unpasteurized Alberta honey.
Ridge Valley Maple – Small-batch maple syrup harvested in Alberta.
🚫 3. Artificial Sweeteners
Why avoid them?
They can disrupt gut health and metabolism.
✅ Choose instead:
Chin Ridge Farms – Homegrown stevia, a natural sweetener from Southern Alberta.
Airdrie Honey – A classic, nutritious choice.
🚫 4. MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
Why avoid it?
Linked to headaches and sensitivities in some people.
✅ Choose instead:
Blush Lane Organic Market – Organic herbs and spice blends, free from MSG.
Vital Green Farms – Pure, flavorful dairy products without additives.
🚫 5. Sodium Nitrates/Nitrites
Why avoid them?
Found in processed meats, they may increase cancer risk.
✅ Choose instead:
Spragg’s Meat Shop – Nitrate-free pork products.
Broek Pork Acres – Pasture-raised pork, sausage, and bacon.
Country Roots Farm – Offering pasture-raised chicken, turkey, eggs, and pork, all free from preservatives and artificial additives. Raised with care in Alberta.
🚫 6. Artificial Food Coloring
Why avoid it?
Some dyes are linked to hyperactivity and allergic reactions.
✅ Choose instead:
Popowich Meat Company – Naturally colored sausages using real spices.
Vital Green Farms – Dairy without dyes or artificial ingredients.
🚫 7. Refined Carbs
Why avoid them?
They cause blood sugar spikes and offer little nutrition.
✅ Choose instead:
Gold Forest Grains – Organic ancient grains and stone-milled flour from Morinville, Alberta.
SunWorks Farm – Organic eggs and pasture-raised meats for balanced meals.
Country Roots Farm – High-quality, pasture-raised meats and eggs to fuel your meals with nutrient-dense protein.
💚 How to Live PureFarm Fresh in Alberta
- Visit Alberta farmers markets and PureFarm Fresh online listings
- Buy directly from the producers
- Read labels—less is more!
🛒 Support These Alberta Farms and Producers
- 🥗 Highwood Crossing Foods – Organic oils & grains
- 🍯 Airdrie Honey – Raw local honey
- 🥩 Spragg’s Meat Shop – Nitrate-free pork
- 🌾 Gold Forest Grains – Organic ancient grains
- 🥚 SunWorks Farm – Organic eggs & meats
- 🥛 Vital Green Farms – Grass-fed dairy
- 🌿 Chin Ridge Farms – Stevia leaves
- 🥓 Broek Pork Acres – Pastured pork
- 🥩 Popowich Meat Company – Artisan meats
- 🐔 Country Roots Farm – Pasture-raised chicken, turkey, eggs & pork
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