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Why Organic?

Benefits of Organic Food

Food as it should be, and food you can trust

With more of us seeking solutions to help restore nature, health and a safe climate, becoming part of the organic movement this year can help make a world of difference.

What is organic food?

Organic farming can be defined by the proactive, ecological management strategies that maintain and enhance soil fertility, prevent soil erosion, promote and enhance biological diversity, and minimize risk to human and animal health and natural resources.

5 Main Reasons to Choose Organic Food

Organic food contains more nutrients
Organic food is free from harmful additives
Organic food has no carcinogenic pesticides
Organic farming keeps our earth and water pure
Organic farming protects our eco-systems

Organic Certification

Organic farmers have to legally comply to a strict set of standards and EU regulations, to ensure that their farms sustain the health of soils, ecosystems and people. Certification is legally required to grow, process or market organic products, and all organic farms and companies are inspected by a certification body, at least once a year.

Jurgensburg products are certified organic, so we ensure that we give back only organic nutrients, fertilizers, so that land is rich and nutritious. When you see the organic logo you can trust that the food and drink you buy has been made in a way that is better for people, animals and wildlife, and respects the natural environment. When purchasing Jurgensburg products you can be sure that you are making an environmentally friendly choice.

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5 Health Benefits of Gluten Free-Diet

Gluten Free diet is growing in popularity among people without Celiac disease and there is a reason behind it.

A study found that a low-gluten diet improved the participants’ gut microbiome, increased energy levels, reduced bloating and resulted in a healthy weight loss. A small change such as switching to Gluten-Free flour can be your first step in improving your digestive system.

Prof. Pedersen and colleagues carried out a randomized trial of 60 healthy Danish adults aged between 22 and 65 years old who did not have celiac disease, diabetes, or any other disorders. The participants adhered to an 8-week-long low-gluten diet and an 8-week-long high-gluten diet. The two diets were similar regarding the number of calories and the quality of the nutrients they contained.

Improves Digestive Health

The researchers think the digestive changes, such as reduced bloating, are caused by the alterations in gut bacteria and function. The inflammatory effects of gluten can cause major stomach bloating, gas and digestive issues. Gluten-free diet will help with bloating.

Reduces depression

Gluten causes intestinal dysbiosis, a condition in which the gut bacteria are out of balance. Gut bacteria can certainly impact mood — so much that our gut is sometimes dubbed our second brain.

Boosts energy

Consuming gluten products damages their intestines which in turn impairs the absorption of several nutrients including iron which can lead to fatigue. Try these recipes to include in your gluten-free diet that will increase your energy.

Promotes healthy weight loss

A gluten-free diet leads to eating more fruits, vegetables, and healthier foods. A gluten-free diet means a lot of fast food and junk food items are off the menu.

Improved skin condition

Because gluten, which is mostly found in processed foods, causes many of the contributing factors that can lead to not only acne, but many other chronic skin conditions.

Prof. Pedersen further details the findings, saying, “We demonstrate that, in comparison with a high-gluten diet, a low-gluten, fiber-rich diet induces changes in the structure and function of the complex intestinal ecosystem of bacteria, reduces hydrogen exhalation, and leads to improvements in self-reported bloating.”

“Moreover, we observed a modest weight loss, likely due to increased body combustion triggered by the altered gut bacterial functions,” the leading researcher adds.

While a gluten-free diet is restricting, there are plenty of healthy and delicious options such as Jurgensburg products that provide a tasty alternative for commonly used wheat flour. Most of the recipes containing wheat or other gluten filled grains can be easily substituted with Brown Pea or Fava Bean flour. Another benefit – they are loaded with a good amount of plant-based protein.

Find Gluten-Free recipes here to try out with Jurgensburg Fava Bean and Brown Pea flours.

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History of Jurgensburg

Jurgensburg

The name “Jurgensburg” comes from the historic name of Jirgenburg castle, that formed around the 13th century.

Jirgenburg Castle was one of the fortification zones built for the protection of the Gauja corridor against the invasions of Lithuanian troops, formed by the Order Castles of Ropaži – Mālpils – Nītaure – Zaube (Jaunpils) – Skujene. The castle was directly subordinated to the land marshals of the Livonian Order, who resided in Sigulda Castle.

Barons Clodt von Jurgensburg

Jurgensburg castle was a home for the artistic family of barons Clodt von Jürgensburg, a German-Russian family. Many of its members were prominent artists. Among the notable members of the family were:

Peter Jakob Freiherr Clodt von Jürgensburg, (1805 – 1867), was a favourite sculptor of Nicholas I of Russia.

Klodt’s most famous group of equestrian statues, the Horse Tamers, was installed at the “Anichkov Bridge” (1851)

Mikhail Clodt von Jürgensburg (1832–1902; Saint Petersburg), was the nephew of Peter Jakob Freiherr and the son of the first Wood engraver in Russia Konstantin Klodt. Mikhail Clodt was a notable realistic painter.

“Forest View in Midday” (1878)

Also very notable Russian painter was Mikhail Petrovich Clodt (1835–1914)

“The Joker” (1897)

Apart from the Clodt family, other Word famous painters can call Jurgensburg their Origin.

Vilhelms Purvītis (1872-1945; Zaube)

Was a Latvian landscape painter and educator who founded the Latvian Academy of Art and was its rector from 1919 to 1934. Constantly experimenting and becoming a master of snow scenes, Purvītis began as a Realist painter, turned to Impressionism, and was later influenced by Cézanne and Munch. His painting Winter (1910) also suggests the influence of Art Nouveau. He is considered one of a greatest Latvian painters during first half of 20th century. His landscapes are full of local motives and Latvian nature is portrayed in the neo-romantic atmosphere. During his lifetime he produced more than thousand paintings and drawings and many of them were never exhibited because he preferred to collect them in his apartment (which was destroyed during the battle of Jelgava).

“Winter” (1910)

Nowadays

The residential area of nowaday Zaube has developed around the centre of the former Yirgenburg (Jürgenburg, Jürgensburg) manor. In 1926, the parish and the residential area was renamed Zaube after the nearby Zauba River.

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Improve your diet with legumes

A nutrient-rich option

Legums unlike red meat don’t contain much saturated fat. Saturated fat in high amounts may contribute to cardiovascular disease.

But legumes are a great choice based not only on that they are low on saturated fat, but also what they contain. Legumes are a good source of plant protein — half a cup of cooked beans provides between 6 and 9 grams — and they’re packed with other nutrients, such as folate, calcium, potassium, B vitamin, zinc, and antioxidants.

They also contain lots of fiber, which can help you avoid constipation and may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

How to make the change?

Gradually bring into your diet plant protein, switch your every 3rd meat dish to legume based dish, you will be surprised how tasty and satisfying these dishes could be.
Try some of the great Jurgensburg recipes we have provided for you to try.

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