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Whole Foods Introduces 'Whole Baby' Program

Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFMI) is proud to announce the September birth of “Whole Baby,” an informative program for expectant moms. The Whole Baby program is a natural companion for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby, helping moms-to-be gear up for their growing families by providing information on nutrition and lifestyle topics ranging from prenatal care to baby’s first foods. “As your body changes and your baby develops, a wholesome diet full of important nutrients is top priority,” said Jody Villecco, food and nutrition Quality Standards coordinator at Whole Foods Market. “The Whole Baby program was developed to help moms-to-be smoothly transition into healthy motherhood using practical tips for achieving a well-rounded diet and incorporating a more natural lifestyle.” Whole Baby follows Whole Foods Market’s tradition of exceptional customer service and education by providing natural parenting information in the form of educational booklets, money-saving coupons, and free Whole Baby sample kits that will be distributed through a national network of childbirth education partners such as registered nurses and doulas. Whole Foods Market is also partnering with Mothering magazine to implement a Whole Baby lecture series this fall focusing on the joys and key elements of natural pregnancy and childbirth. […]

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Connecticut Voters Say 'Ban Dental Mercury'

A survey conducted by Zogby International shows Connecticut voters overwhelmingly want to ban dental mercury (so-called “silver” fillings). Zogby surveyed Connecticut voters in August and found: * 87% support the law that prohibits the sale of mercury products in Connecticut; * 79% did not know mercury is a primary ingredient in “silver” dental fillings; * More than 80% support a ban on continued use of mercury fillings. “These are startling numbers. This report should give both dental professionals and their patients something to chew on,” said John Zogby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zogby International. “It is apparent that Connecticut voters genuinely care about what is being put into our environment and they want to eliminate items that pollute,” said State Representative Richard Roy (D-Milford), Co-Chair of the Environment Committee. “The message to both state legislator and regulator is clear: Get dental mercury out of the environment. The numbers don’t lie. I hope Gina McCarthy (Commissioner of the State Department of Environmental Protection) will take this information into consideration as she decides the fate of dental mercury in Connecticut.” Among other highlights in the survey, voters said they are very concerned about mercury in consumer products with 73% saying […]

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Whole Foods Introduces

Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFMI) is proud to announce the September birth of “Whole Baby,” an informative program for expectant moms. The Whole Baby program is a natural companion for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby, helping moms-to-be gear up for their growing families by providing information on nutrition and lifestyle topics ranging from prenatal care to baby’s first foods. “As your body changes and your baby develops, a wholesome diet full of important nutrients is top priority,” said Jody Villecco, food and nutrition Quality Standards coordinator at Whole Foods Market. “The Whole Baby program was developed to help moms-to-be smoothly transition into healthy motherhood using practical tips for achieving a well-rounded diet and incorporating a more natural lifestyle.” Whole Baby follows Whole Foods Market’s tradition of exceptional customer service and education by providing natural parenting information in the form of educational booklets, money-saving coupons, and free Whole Baby sample kits that will be distributed through a national network of childbirth education partners such as registered nurses and doulas. Whole Foods Market is also partnering with Mothering magazine to implement a Whole Baby lecture series this fall focusing on the joys and key elements of natural pregnancy and childbirth. […]

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