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August 2011

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In this Newsletter...
WOW July 27
Bring the Farm to the Market
Moneca Litton
Summer Sizzle Contest
Demos for WOW
New Products
Staff Picks
Recipe
Tidbits

What's Happening at Island Natural

While we are waiting with great anticipation for some swimming weather, we are grateful for the local fresh produce that comes with the summer season. Remember the best things in life are free, so go out and enjoy the great outdoors no matter what the weather! Or you can always cuddle up inside with a good book.        

 

WOW Wednesday

WOW Wednesday is a great time for Health First Club members to enjoy 20% off many in-store items. It's an opportune time to try new products, indulge in a treat or stock up on your favorites.  Join us this  

Wednesday July 27, for in-store savings, product demonstrations and samples!

Bring the Farm to the Market Day: August 19

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Meet and greet the local farmers who work hard to provide us with quality fruit, vegetables and edibles.    

 

Join us Friday August 19 from 1pm to 5pm! 

 

What's in-store: 

- Prizes, demos, samples and good conversation!

- Bobby from Elgie Road Farms, grower of our coveted Gabriola Island Carrots!

- Nick & Lavonne from Dudink's Garden, growers of our juicy strawberries and raspberries.

- Katherine from Island Hothouse, supplier of our fresh peppers, cukes, eggplant and tomatoes.

- Nanoose Edibles, growers of our certified organic Romaine Lettuce and Mixed Greens.  

- Frank who provides us with wonderful fresh figs and fig trees.  

- More local growers and food producers to come! Stay tuned.  

   

Connect your food with a friendly island face!  

 

Bach Flower Practitioner: Moneca Litton

Moneca Litton 

As a reminder, Moneca will be back for another in-store session Wednesday, August 31. Moneca specializes in the wellbeing of humans and animals through the use of Dr. Bach's Flower Essences to treat emotional imbalance before it materializes into illness.  

 

She will be in-store WOW Wednesday, August 31st from 11am to 3pm.  

 

Moneca gives regular workshops on Bach Flower Essences for people and their pets. Check out her column in the Herbal Collective "Conscious Canine Care".

 

Summer Sizzle Contest 

Check out our Nature's Way and Enzymatic Therapy Product Display and enter to win a Grand Prize Trip to Cancun! Secondary prizes include a XBOX with KINECT or an IPOD Shuffle. See in-store for details. Contest ends September 30, 2011.   

 

DEMOS for WOW 

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Dragonfly Dreaming Body Care; Beth will be here with this wonderful organic body care line.

 

Fresh Fields PowerPlant Raw Plant Food Bar; Discover the power of the plant in this satisfying bar from 1:30 to 5:30pm.

Natural Factors Vegan Protein Powder; Liana will have samples of this delicious soy-free protein powder.     

New Chapter Organics Probiotic Berry Greens; Freeze dried to lock in nutrients. Certified organic greens and berries cultured in a probiotic base. Come in to discover the benefits!

Purica's Recovery; From 1 to 4pm, Barbara will be here with taste samples of this helpful joint and Freedom to Move Formula.      

Treehugger Premium Organic Juices; From 9am to 1pm, you can sample this refreshing juice. A fantastic addition to any breakfast! 

Wedderspoon's Manuka Honeys; With beneficial healing properties, discover why this honey is different and can help you.

 

New Products at the Market     

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Check out our New Products Document by clicking the link below:  

 

CLICK HERE  



 

Staff Picks - Putting Your Health First in the Summer!    

We asked staff members  what are their favourite products for staying healthy during the summer months.  

HF logoAlison"I stay fresh and cool by spraying Viva Facial Toner on my face, neck, arms and hands. You can also keep your toner in the fridge. Soothing and refreshing!"

Alyson - "I love our Okanagan cherries, local unsprayed blueberries and raspberries for an antioxidant and flavour punch!"

April"I use Harmonic Arts Stinging Nettle Tincture to help my body detoxify. A few drops my morning water or juice works."   

Casey"I hadn't used Bio K Plus Probiotics in a while, but did a one-a-day maintenance treatment and feel great!"  

Chanyce - "To replenish my vitamins, as well as restore my electrolytes, I use Emergen-C Drink Supplement added to my bottle of water."

Doug - "Taste Adventure Instant Refried Black Beans have just 2 ingredients: black beans and salt. I add boiling water and cover for 5 minutes and then add some chopped tomatoes and serve with my eggs at breakfast. Also great in a lunch wrap!"

Jim - "I enjoy Camino's Juices on hot days where I need a no sugar added thrist quencher."

John - "You can't go wrong with local unsprayed blueberries - one of the best seasonal fruit and as good as blueberries get!"

Nadia - "When I am out all day, I find 10-20 drops of Health Solution Ions ConTrace Mineral & Electrolyte Supplement added to my water bottle keeps my energy levels up."

Rhonda -  "I love Sprouted Manna Bread, lightly broiled or toasted with a dollop of almond butter for a light, but filling and nutritious breakfast in the summer. My favourite is the Fig, Fennel and Flax variety."

Recipe of the Month: Watermelon Protein Smoothie

Start the morning with high quality protein, to balance blood sugar levels and provide the building blocks for healthy muscle and tissue. Refreshing and delicious! 

Watermelon Smoothie 

2 cups watermelon chunks

1 cup of crushed or cracked ice

1 cup of water

2 scoops of Natural Factors Vanilla Vegan Protein

1-2 teaspoons of fresh grated ginger

 

Add ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with a slice of fresh watermelon and serve immediately.

 

 

Makes 2-3 servings.

Miscellaneous Items  

- We found a black banded watch in the dairy cooler recently. If you think it might be yours, please give us a call or email us to claim it.  

 

-Please note that Mina Shoda, our in-store Shiatsu Practitioner will be not be in store during the month of August. She returns On Friday September 9, but can be reached anytime at 250.751.0505 to book an appointment.    

 

Yours in health,

 

The Team at Island Natural Market