The Organic Box
We stand behind our name! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, perfect for a family of 2-4.
Avocado - Fair Trade
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Asparagus
YUM - a definite favourite around here. This is a mixed sized bunch of asparagus!</br> </br> Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in sodium. It is a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, and a very good source of dietary fibre, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, rutin, niacin, folic acid, iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese and selenium, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells. The amino acid asparagine gets its name from asparagus, as the asparagus plant is relatively rich in this compound.
Greens - Kale - Green Curly
A frost tolerant variety of kale that grows perfect in out Northern climate. This curly kale is perfect for all your kale needs. Our favorite thing to do with this kale is kale chips. The curls of the leaves give great texture and let the seasoning sink in.
Micro YYC - Lotto
Make no mistake, micro-greens are the most nutrient dense food on the planet! <br><br>This is a lotto between Eatmore Sprouts and the best of Micro YYC's selection. #eatlocal
Cucumber - Long English - Organic
It is one of the very low calorie vegetables providing just 15 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. A good source of vitamin K, C, and of potassium.
Tomatoes - Cherry - Organic
Perfect size for mouth-popping! Add gorgeous color and flavour to fresh mixed green salads. Ideal garnish for sandwiches and pita bread specialties. Dress up appetizer platters and veggie trays. </br></br>A good source of potassium, tomatoes offer vitamin A, vitamin C, some calcium and iron.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are high in fibre (even more effect after steaming), glucosinolates, vitamins K and C, and an important detoxifier.
Leek
A half pound of leeks! Enjoy the mild & sweet onion taste of leeks. Great for sauteeing, or in quiches. </br> </br> Leeks are a good source of iron, vitamin C and folate. They, like other Allum family members (onions, garlic), are rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavenoids. This means they're healthy for our hearts.
Zucchini
Such a versatile vegetable. You can roast it, spiralize it for zoodles, shred it and bake it or chop it up in a stir fry. Our favorite is roasted on the fire!
Potatoes - Yellow - 2lbs
A lottery of some of Sand Springs best storage potatoes. Red Norland or Columba.
Apples - Gala
Gala apples are one of the most common varieties of apple. They are a cross between the Cox Pippen, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious. </br> </br> Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which has been touted for its ability to help build strong bones.
Pears - Bartlett Green
When you think of a pear, it is probably a Bartlett pear. Bartlett pears have that quintessential pear flavour, to cure your fruit hunger! </br></br>When you think of a pear, it is probably a Bartlett pear. Bartlett pears have that quintessential pear flavour, to cure your fruit hunger! </br></br> Bartlett Pears are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Vitamin C, and a very good source of Dietary Fibre.
Berries - Blackberries
Blackberries are commonly eaten out of hand. You can also use these versatile fruits in baked goods, salads, or to make jellies or sauces. </br> </br> Mix blackberries with apples, kiwi and strawberries to make a delicious fruit salsa you can eat with chips, use to top ice cream or other desserts or use as a condiment with meat or seafood. Blackberries are a good source of Dietary Fiber and essential vitamins and minerals. They are a perfect addition to your breakfast cereal or smoothies.
Citrus - Oranges - Blood
A bag of blood oranges for your fancy. These are tasty little suckers that add exciting taste and colour to any citrus dish. </br></br>These are great for jams, marmalades, salads dressings, or on their own. They pack quite a flavour punch. Yum! Super healthy too. Huge wallops of vitamin C and anthocyanins in blood oranges, which are great helps in warding off sickness.
The Local Farm Box
Designed for locavores! Filled with locally-sourced fruits & vegetables first, while still ensuring there is a variety to feed a family of 2-4.
Avocado - Fair Trade
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Greens - Chard - Rainbow
Fresh Swiss Chard. This bundle of goodness is one of the most popular greens around the world! </br></br>Chard is considered one of the most nutrient packed vegetables around, second only to spinach. The vitamin content is unrivalled, with K and A levels being off the charts. Green or Rainbow depending on stock
Micro YYC - Lotto
Make no mistake, micro-greens are the most nutrient dense food on the planet! <br><br>This is a lotto between Eatmore Sprouts and the best of Micro YYC's selection. #eatlocal
Cucumber - Long English - Local
Long English Cucumbers are seedless, with a thin, deep green, unwaxed skin that is never bitter. That means you never have to peel them.
Pepper - Bell - Lotto
Bell Peppers were first discovered by Christopher Columbus who mistakenly named them a pepper expecting a spicy or hot flavour. These are sweet peppers.</br> </br> Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, often twice as much per pepper as found in a regular navel orange.
Sunfresh Farms - Growers Cooperative
Tomatoes - Roma - Local
This is your sauce and salsa tomato - make your tomato sauce or soup something special. </br> </br> Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, E and K. They are also low in fat and calories and high in potassium, folate and fiber. Studies have shown that a diet rich in tomatoes can help prevent cardiovascular disease by reducing LDL Cholesterol and lowering both blood pressure and inflammation. Tomatoes contain the powerful antioxidant lycopene, which has been shown to protect against many different types of cancer most notably prostate. The lycopene in tomatoes, particularly cooked tomatoes, helps prevent and reduce the progression of prostate cancer.
Herbs - Fresh Dill
Dill Dill Dill! Get some potatoes, carrots, butter, and dill and make yourself happy! </br> </br> While pretty low on the nutritional scale, dill is loaded with health beneficial flavonoids, and monoterpenes. They act as antioxidants and trap free radicals in our bodies.
Onions - Shallots - AB
1 lb of local shallots from Coaldale, AB. Ambition, a French red shallot this year. Shallots are favoured for their mild onion flavour, and can be used in the same manner as onions. </br> </br> Very similar to onions in nutritional value. Expect high levels of flavenoids and polyphenols from these shallots. Rather than degrade when cooked, many of these nutrients seep into the water, or oils, that the onions are cooking in.
Potatoes - Yellow - 2lbs
A lottery of some of Sand Springs best storage potatoes. Red Norland or Columba.
Carrots - Orange - 2 lbs
Certified Organic Carrots from one of the amazing Alberta farmers we work with. Avoid storing carrots near apples, which emit ethylene gas that can give carrots a bitter taste.
Beets - Organic - Alberta
These are red beets and are rich in antioxidants and other health promoting vitamins and minerals. Try them raw, roasted, pickled, or pureed into soups. </br></br>The betalin pigments present in beets have repeatedly been shown to support activity within the body's detoxification process, activating and processing unwanted toxic substances up with small nutrient groups. Great source of folate and manganese.
Apples - Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a sweet, low-acid apple with a heavenly aroma. Crisp in texture, its fine-grained flesh is crunchy and very juicy! </br> </br> Apples are good source of fibre and vitamin C. They are also great at regulating blood sugar and provide a great source of energy to start the day.
Berries - Blueberries
Plump, juicy, little guys that burst in your mouth with flavour. </br></br>High in fibre, vitamin C, and considered to have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants out of any other fruit or vegetable commonly eaten in North America.
Allied Avocados & Citrus, Inc.
Citrus - Lemon - Eureka
Pucker up for these sour and sweet lemons. Add juice or zest to soups, dips, mayonnaise and whipped cream. Also fantastic on fish. </br></br> In addition to their unique phytonutrient properties, lemons and limes are an excellent source of vitamin C, one of the most important antioxidants in nature. Vitamin C is one of the main antioxidants found in food and the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body. Vitamin C travels through the body neutralizing any free radicals with which it comes into contact with. Be free radical free, eat some vitamin C!
Mango - Ataulfo
Tastes like a mango milkshake. Delicious. </br></br> Ataulfo mangoes are golden yellow with a somewhat sigmoid (oblong) shape and a gold-blushed yellow skin. Their buttery flesh is not fibrous, and they have a thin pit. Their flesh is a deep yellow and high in sugar with a rich, spicy flavor. They are rich in vitamin C & dietary fibre.
The Big Organic Box
For our veggie lovers who love to cook! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, can feed a family of more than 4.
Asparagus
YUM - a definite favourite around here. This is a mixed sized bunch of asparagus!</br> </br> Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in sodium. It is a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, and a very good source of dietary fibre, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, rutin, niacin, folic acid, iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese and selenium, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells. The amino acid asparagine gets its name from asparagus, as the asparagus plant is relatively rich in this compound.
Greens - Spinach - Bunch
Peas - Sugar Snap
Snap peas are a sweet, crisp pea with edible pods that are very enjoyable raw, or cooked in stir fry. </br></br> Sugar snap peas contain many vitamins that offer benefits for the entire body. They are a source of vitamin K, which activates osteocalcin and helps keep calcium in bones. They also contain vitamin B6, another vitamin that improves bone health by reducing the buildup of molecules that can cause osteoporosis. Sugar snap peas are a source of vitamin C, a nutrient that protects DNA structures from damage and improves the immune system. Folate is also found in sugar snap peas, which helps to improve heart health.
Peppers - Bell - Mixed Mini Sweets
Perfect pepper for stuffing, fresh eating or sauteing. Mini-bell peppers make attractive appetizers and hors d'ouevres. </br> </br> Low in calories, bell peppers are fat-free, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free. An excellent source of vitamin C, one raw bell pepper provides more of this nutrient than one cup of orange juice.
Tomatoes - Cherry - Organic
Perfect size for mouth-popping! Add gorgeous color and flavour to fresh mixed green salads. Ideal garnish for sandwiches and pita bread specialties. Dress up appetizer platters and veggie trays. </br></br>A good source of potassium, tomatoes offer vitamin A, vitamin C, some calcium and iron.
Broccoli
Little trees that taste so good! It's broccoli, delicious all the time, but especially covered in a homemade cheese sauce.
Greens - Nettles - Wildcrafted
Fantastic cooking green that has a flavour similar to spinach. Also famous for making a health beneficial tea, nettles can be boiled and pureed into soups. </br></br>Nettles are an incredible plant. Commonly considered a weed these plants is actually a fantastic cooking green that has a flavour similar to spinach. Also famous for making a health beneficial tea, nettles can be boiled and pureed into soups. Some recipe research is recommended!
Onions - Red - Bag
Two pounds of red onions that'll sweeten up any dish and add some spice to your sandwiches and/or salads. </br></br>Red onions have a high polyphenol content, including a rich concentration of flavonoid polyphenols. Among the flavonoids, they also provide a particularly large amount of quercetin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory benefits.
Squash - Butternut
Butternut squash is a fruit that can be roasted, toasted, or pureed for soups, casseroles, breads, and muffins.
Zucchini
Such a versatile vegetable. You can roast it, spiralize it for zoodles, shred it and bake it or chop it up in a stir fry. Our favorite is roasted on the fire!
Carrots - Rainbow - Bunch
A bunch of carrots with tops. Fresh and tasty!! </br></br>Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene and a good source of fibre. Beta-carotene, the plant pigment that gives carrots their vivid orange color, is converted by the human body to vitamin A, which is an important vitamin for healthy eyes.
Apples - Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a sweet, low-acid apple with a heavenly aroma. Crisp in texture, its fine-grained flesh is crunchy and very juicy! </br> </br> Apples are good source of fibre and vitamin C. They are also great at regulating blood sugar and provide a great source of energy to start the day.
Pears - Lottery - Bag
Bronze Beauty Bosc pears have a distinct bronze color and russet skin. They are sweet and juicy, with hints of fall spices.
Citrus - Mandarin
AKA Honey Mandarin. Pucker your lips for these beautiful little cuties. One of the best oranges we get all year. May contain seeds. </br></br>Oranges are rich in fibre, folate, and of course vitamin C which contributes heavily to oranges antioxidant protection and immune support. Feeling sick? Eat some oranges!
Mango - Ataulfo
Tastes like a mango milkshake. Delicious. </br></br> Ataulfo mangoes are golden yellow with a somewhat sigmoid (oblong) shape and a gold-blushed yellow skin. Their buttery flesh is not fibrous, and they have a thin pit. Their flesh is a deep yellow and high in sugar with a rich, spicy flavor. They are rich in vitamin C & dietary fibre.
The Little Organic Box
Perfect for smaller households! Filled with a variety of seasonal, organic fruits & vegetables, great for a family of 1-2 people.
Avocado - Fair Trade
Avocados are also known as 'Alligator Pears'. They're great chopped in a salad, garnishing a soup, spread on toast or lightly salted. </br> </br> Avocados are a good source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, fibre, potassium, and healthy unsaturated fats. They're also a good source of cartenoids, which are good for anti-inflammation.
Greens - Chard - Rainbow
Fresh Swiss Chard. This bundle of goodness is one of the most popular greens around the world! </br></br>Chard is considered one of the most nutrient packed vegetables around, second only to spinach. The vitamin content is unrivalled, with K and A levels being off the charts. Green or Rainbow depending on stock
Beans - Green
Often steamed, boiled, stir-fried, or baked in casseroles... green beans are as versatile as vegetables get. </br> </br> Found to have high levels of vitamins C and A, green beans are also full of beta-carotene and other healthy carotenoids which help out cardiovascular system.
Celery
Crunchy & colourful with the mild bitterness of the perfect celery stalk. Make some 'Ants on a Log' or chop into an egg salad sandwich. Yum-me! </br></br> Celery is rich in phytonutrients such as flavenols which have cancer fighting properties. Its fibre content is also a good aid for digestive issues.
Tomatoes - Cherry - Organic
Perfect size for mouth-popping! Add gorgeous color and flavour to fresh mixed green salads. Ideal garnish for sandwiches and pita bread specialties. Dress up appetizer platters and veggie trays. </br></br>A good source of potassium, tomatoes offer vitamin A, vitamin C, some calcium and iron.
Broccoli
Little trees that taste so good! It's broccoli, delicious all the time, but especially covered in a homemade cheese sauce.
Onions - Shallots - AB
1 lb of local shallots from Coaldale, AB. Ambition, a French red shallot this year. Shallots are favoured for their mild onion flavour, and can be used in the same manner as onions. </br> </br> Very similar to onions in nutritional value. Expect high levels of flavenoids and polyphenols from these shallots. Rather than degrade when cooked, many of these nutrients seep into the water, or oils, that the onions are cooking in.
Carrots - Rainbow - Bunch
A bunch of carrots with tops. Fresh and tasty!! </br></br>Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene and a good source of fibre. Beta-carotene, the plant pigment that gives carrots their vivid orange color, is converted by the human body to vitamin A, which is an important vitamin for healthy eyes.
Apples - Gala
Gala apples are one of the most common varieties of apple. They are a cross between the Cox Pippen, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious. </br> </br> Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which has been touted for its ability to help build strong bones.
Mango - Tommy Atkins
Get your mango party started this week. </br></br>Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B6, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The Organic Fruit Box
Designed for serious fruit lovers! Filled with the best of BC fruit in the summer, and organic, Fair Trade certified fruit in the winter.
Apples - Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a sweet, low-acid apple with a heavenly aroma. Crisp in texture, its fine-grained flesh is crunchy and very juicy! </br> </br> Apples are good source of fibre and vitamin C. They are also great at regulating blood sugar and provide a great source of energy to start the day.
Apples - Granny Smith
Granny Smith apples are bright green, with white flesh, very juicy and very firm. Their flavour is pleasantly tart-sweet, with a crunchy texture. Granny Smith apples are most often used in baking preparations because of their high acidity and ability to hold their shape under cooking but can also be eaten raw.
Pears - Abate Fetel
The long, slightly banana-shaped Abate Fetel pears have a slightly crisp texture and a sweet flavour with notes of honey. </br></br>Abate Fetel pears are ideal for eating fresh, out-of-hand. Their flavour and texture would lend well to any baked dish, pear tart or cake. Dice or slice pears for salads or use as stuffing for pork or chicken. Canning these heirloom pears will preserve their sweet, honeyed flavor
Berries - Raspberries
Get your fill of these delicious, fresh, tasty berries... perfect for morning smoothies, and late night desserts. </br> </br> Rich in anti-oxidants and vitamin C.
Citrus - Oranges - Cara Cara
Similar on the outside to other navels, but with a pinkish-red interior, an exceptionally sweet flavor with a tangy cranberry zing, & few to no seeds. </br></br>Cara caras are juicy, low acid, seedless navels packed with more natural nutrition and minerals to power a healthy immune system. Considered the 'Power Orange' they are an excellent source of vitamin C, A and fibre. A good source of folate and potassium, and a natural source of Lycopene, the disease-fighting antioxidant.
Citrus - Mandarin
AKA Honey Mandarin. Pucker your lips for these beautiful little cuties. One of the best oranges we get all year. May contain seeds. </br></br>Oranges are rich in fibre, folate, and of course vitamin C which contributes heavily to oranges antioxidant protection and immune support. Feeling sick? Eat some oranges!
Bananas - Yellow
Fair trade and organic bananas are hard to come by, but the taste and nutrients are incomparable. </br></br> Bananas are well known for their potassium rich flesh, however they are also full of other nutrient health boosters including vitamin B, C, fiber and magnesium. They are more calorically dense than most other fruits making them a suitable and sustainable small meal. </br></br> Note that if there is any supply issues with this product we will automatically fill with <a href="https://www.theorganicbox.ca/catalogue/22861/">green bananas</a>.
Mango - Ataulfo
Tastes like a mango milkshake. Delicious. </br></br> Ataulfo mangoes are golden yellow with a somewhat sigmoid (oblong) shape and a gold-blushed yellow skin. Their buttery flesh is not fibrous, and they have a thin pit. Their flesh is a deep yellow and high in sugar with a rich, spicy flavor. They are rich in vitamin C & dietary fibre.
Mango - Tommy Atkins
Get your mango party started this week. </br></br>Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B6, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The Little Organic Fruit Box
Created as an add-on to keep your fruit bowl stocked! Filled with a petite amount of the best of BC fruit in the summer, and organic, Fair Trade certified fruit in the winter.
$20.00 /box
Apples - Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a sweet, low-acid apple with a heavenly aroma. Crisp in texture, its fine-grained flesh is crunchy and very juicy! </br> </br> Apples are good source of fibre and vitamin C. They are also great at regulating blood sugar and provide a great source of energy to start the day.
Pears - Abate Fetel
The long, slightly banana-shaped Abate Fetel pears have a slightly crisp texture and a sweet flavour with notes of honey. </br></br>Abate Fetel pears are ideal for eating fresh, out-of-hand. Their flavour and texture would lend well to any baked dish, pear tart or cake. Dice or slice pears for salads or use as stuffing for pork or chicken. Canning these heirloom pears will preserve their sweet, honeyed flavor
Berries - Blueberries
Plump, juicy, little guys that burst in your mouth with flavour. </br></br>High in fibre, vitamin C, and considered to have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants out of any other fruit or vegetable commonly eaten in North America.
Citrus - Oranges - Blood
A bag of blood oranges for your fancy. These are tasty little suckers that add exciting taste and colour to any citrus dish. </br></br>These are great for jams, marmalades, salads dressings, or on their own. They pack quite a flavour punch. Yum! Super healthy too. Huge wallops of vitamin C and anthocyanins in blood oranges, which are great helps in warding off sickness.
Mango - Tommy Atkins
Get your mango party started this week. </br></br>Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B6, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
