Sound Consumer

Everyone feels anxious at one time or another. Understanding the inner workings of the brain and its nutritional needs helps us understand how good food may help alleviate anxiety.

For more than a decade, PCC’s buyers have sourced accessories and apparel made from certified organic fibers — both cotton and wool — and produced with authentic fair trade standards. Learn why that’s rare — and important.

Cooking should not contribute to a sense of anxiety — if anything, it should ease angst! These recipes are a double stress-reducer: The dishes are easy to prepare and contain ingredients with anxiety-reducing properties.

The herbal supplement company Oregon’s Wild Harvest farms biodynamically. Its new Biodynamic Tonics have been formulated to address the effects of stress including adrenal health, digestive support, immune support and restful sleep.

Throughout the month we’re hosting informal wine tastings at seven PCC stores. Whether you favor bold, rich reds or bubbly from near and far, you’ll find delightful new choices for your holiday tables — or just for everyday drinking!

In November, PCC sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support the continued availability of raw-milk cheeses in American markets.

PCC as a resource · Honey in the deli · Vegan resources · Meat and cancer link? · Wi-Fi in PCC stores · Pale-yolked eggs

Washington second in organic sales · Fish retire? · Sunscreen harms coral reefs · Pesticide protections for farmworkers · Funding fake meat · Harder to stay thin? · Cut sugar, rapidly improve health · Diminishing crop diversity · California cracks down on antibiotics

Learn why the Northwest apple harvest wrapped up early, why local, wild mushrooms are in short supply, what’s causing popcorn prices to spike, and more reports from our producers.

Work on the bylaws · Board report · Next meeting · Progress on Bothell store · Get to know your trustees