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Free Talk: It all depends on your immunity
Wednesday, January 19
at the Kimberton store from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Join integrative local physician, Dr. Martin Mulders for this free informative talk on the introduction to a healthy life. Please sign up on the community bulletin board at the Kimberton location. Vegan Pledge Group Shopping TripSunday, January 23rd at 8 AM. Click here for more info. Several demos will also be held at KWF stores this month (details on store locations and times can be found here. Participating free demos include: Pure EssencesBarlean'sBobbi'sEaston SalsaTempt Traditional Medicinal Teas
Honey Gardens
Surya
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Cornucopia Institute:
Are your Organic Eggs Really Organic?
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The Cornucopia Institute recently put out an important publication on organic egg production. Many purportedly organic eggs are apparently being raised in factory farm settings, raising questions about the standards required for organic egg labeling.
"Scrambled Eggs: Separating Factory Farm Egg Production from Authentic Organic Agriculture" is definitely worth a read on the Cornucopia website. The full article can be downloaded towards the bottom of this page.
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Parking Spaces at the Kimberton Location
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Some of our customers have noticed the front two parking spaces are no longer available for parking at our Kimberton location. We apologize for the inconvenience. Due to the number of accidents that have occurred over the past several months because of blocked views of oncoming traffic, we felt the safety of our customers needed to come first. Thank you making use of our additional parking in the back and for your understanding.
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Greetings!
 Kimberton Whole Foods is thankful for our great customers and staff as we step into the new year! We hope that 2011 brings all of you much success and health.
Our first e-newsletter of 2011 includes:
- Links to our January sales flyer
- Healthy foods showcase (items you can buy at KWF)
- Orion Community Fundraiser Recap
- Turning our economy around by supporting local businesses
- And events at KWF stores in January
Sincerely,
The Kimberton Whole Foods team
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| January Sales Flyer | |
Front page raffle, plus 8 pages of sales and specials!
sales flyer for information on all the latest sales and specials at Kimberton Whole Foods.
In this issue: - Nubian Heritage gift set raffle - Healthy new years tips - More health and beauty specials - Gluten Free sales too!
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Healthy Diet Staples
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A few examples of healthy, great value items you can buy at Kimberton Whole Foods!
White Quinoa
Available in the KWF bulk section at $3.89 per lb. For those who are unfamiliar with Quinoa, it is a grain-like crop originating in South America and is grown primarily for its edible seeds. Quinoa has become highly appreciated for its nutritional value, as its protein content is very high (12%-18%). Unlike wheat or rice (which are low in lysine), and like oats, quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids for humans, making it an unusually complete protein source among plant foods. It is a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus and is high in magnesium and iron. Quinoa is gluten-free and considered easy to digest. Use it in dishes that might otherwise call for couscous or rice. Find a great recipe using quinoa here.
Organic Yogurt
Available in the KWF refrigerated dairy section, we sell many types of active natural yogurts including yogurt from the locally operated Seven Stars Yogurt available in quarts at $3.29 for plain and $4.49 for Vanilla and Maple varieties. Including Live cultures in diet are associated with lowering risks of colon cancer, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, improving immune function and preventing infections.
Organic Flax Seeds
Also available in the KWF bulk section at $2.59 per lb., flax seeds can help enhance diets with their health benefits. Flax seeds have a nutty taste and can be added to hot or cold cereals, or can be ground and sprinkled on meals. Flax contains 27 known cancer preventing compounds and is high in omega-3 fatty acid as well as being cholesterol lowering. Try sprinkling a handful on oatmeal or on salads.
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| Support Local in 2011 | |
To make a difference in the economy in 2011, the most effective strategy you can take is to choose local. Really! Studies have estimated that for every $100 spent at national big box stores only $14 is distributed back into the local economy, while that same $100 spent at local businesses pump a whopping $45 back into the community. That's a huge difference. Additionally, spending $100 online will return almost non-existent amounts back to the local economy.
Try this: A concept called the 3/50 project.
Basically it challenges consumers to choose 3 locally owned businesses that would be sorely missed if they had to close their doors, and spend $50 at each during the course of each month. The 3/50 project states that if half of our community's population pledged to do this every month, we could pump much more valuable and needed revenue back into our local economy that would otherwise be lost by shopping in big box stores, national chains or online.
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Fundraiser ending January 15th!
Orion Communities' mission is to engender hope, dignity and self-reliance in those experiencing poverty, disability or illness.
Orion Communities works within the greater Phoenixville area to help those residents whose needs are not being met by other resources. Orion Communities is making a difference in our area through:
· support of single parent families in times of crisis
· Assisting in employment initiatives that include transportation
· Offering individual advocacy and helping to
empower those with disabilities
During the first half of 2010, Orion Communities helped local community members complete resumes and find jobs, provided tokens or gas for medical appointments and job interviews, as well as provided families or individuals with food, housing and basic needs in times of crisis.
Please consider donating to this very worthy cause this holiday season! An event for the fundraiser will be taking place on December 9th at the Kimberton Cafe. Details here.
How can I donate?
At checkout, inform your cashier the amount you would like to donate. Cash, credit card, debit and checks (payable to Kimberton Whole Foods) are welcome. Each store will also have a donation jar available for cash donations. The fundraiser will be running until January 15th and KWF will match donations made up to $2,500, so please give what you can!
Click here to read about individuals in the Phoenixville community who have been helped by Orion Communities.
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| KWF at the Firebird Festival | |
Kimberton Whole Foods sold 2 varieties of soups at the Firebird Festival in Phoenixville last month (Saturday 12/11). Thank you to everyone who stopped by the KWF booth to share in warm soup and lots of laughs.
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