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October 2011
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In this Newsletter...
WOW September 28
WOW Demos
Thanksgiving
Halloween
Tea Farm
New Products
Staff Picks
Herb of the Month
Recipe
Tidbits

What's Happening at Island Natural

 

As Fall begins and the weather welcomes rain, there's something beautiful about the crisp air and moist greenery. With Thanksgiving fast approaching and fresh local and organic produce in abundance, it's a wonderful time to eat organic and enjoy the autumn harvest at Island Natural.   

 

Of course, Fall also means the beginning of cold and flu season, so be sure to ask how to keep your immune system strong so you can stave off those pesky bugs and infections naturally. And if you are already sick, remember there are great natural products to help you through it! 

 

Our new, personalized and interactive website is now officially online with great features like an Island Natural calendar, recipe archive, newsletter archive and more. Check it out at Islandnatural.ca. We always welcome your feedback, so feel free to let us know your thoughts!    

 

WOW Wednesday

 

WOW Wednesday is a great time for Health First Club members to enjoy 20% off many in-store items. Stock up for Thanksgiving or come in for your favourites. Join us September 28, for in-store savings, product demonstrations and samples!

 

In honour of Green Consumer Day, the first 20 customers through the door will receive a FREE Island Natural Reusable Shopping Box! (value $5.99) 

Demos for WOW Wednesday

 

Flora Flor-Essence 7-Day Purification Kit; Tanya will showcase this great kit for a deep whole-body cleanse. 

Prairie Naturals; Joan will be here from 10am to 1pm making some delicious smoothies and showcasing their wonderful Citrus Soother.     

Prana Organic Healthy Nut Snacks; These delicious nut snacks are gluten-free, non-roasted and with no added oils. Sample from 1 to 5pm.   

Vida Grains; Add a quick fibre boost to any meal with a sprinkle of Vida Grains. Sample from 11:30am.  

Wedderspoon Manuka Honeys; Unpasteurized, organic and active medicinal honeys. Taste testing begins at 12pm.  

Yoga Body Natural Sprays; Starting at 10:30am, try a spritz of either the Yoga Mat Spray, Refreshing Foot Spray or the Meditation Spray.     

 

Order Fresh Turkey for Thanksgiving 

Call or talk to a staff member to reserve a fresh turkey for  Thanksgiving. The turkeys will range in size and cost $3.99/lb. They  will be delivered fresh to us and available for pick up between  

October 7-9. We will do our best to provide a turkey close to your desired size.  

 

 

The smaller turkeys are from JD Farms in Abbotsford and the larger ones are from Somerset Farm on Gabriola Island. All turkeys are free-range, fed a vegetarian diet with no hormones or antibiotics used. 

Please note we will be closed for Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 10, 2011.

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween 

jack-o-lantern

 

 

We have great gluten-free and organic treats for Halloween and also awesome treats for adults too!  

 

 

 

Tea Tasting at Island Natural with Teafarm  

tea farm logo

 Thank you to all those who attended our afternoon tea tasting with Victor from Teafarm in the Cowichan Valley. Staff and customers alike enjoyed their organic artisanal tea blends. And a big congratulations to Hollis who won the wonderful Taste of Tea Gift Basket!   

  

New Products at the Market     

sauce

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

 

 CLICK HERE  

 

 

 

Staff Picks: Island Natural Breakfast Faves 

It's always important to start your day with a nutritious and filling breakfast.  

 

Alison"I make a Recovery Extra Strength Powder Shake with flax oil, blueberries, Heartland Sprouted Brown Rice Protein and Rice Milk."

Alyson - "My breakfast shake includes local frozen blueberries, banana, strawberries, UDO's Oil, New Chapter's Berry Greens, Trilogy Komboucha, Kefir and Acidophilous for energy in the morning." 

April"I cook up oatmeal and top it with Navitas Trail Power with Gogi berries, Mulberries and Goldenberries. I also sprinkle hemp hearts and almonds on top."   

Casey"On my workdays, I mix plain yogurt or BIO-K with hemp hearts, bee pollen and Home Grown Living Foods Raw Buckwheaties then lots of fresh fruit cut up to top it off. On my days off, I like to do something different because variety is good!"    

Chanyce - "I like to grab a White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Luna Bar."

Chris - "Oat flakes soaked overnight with ground flax seed and chia. I add cinnamon, fresh local fruit, hemp hearts, goji berries and rice milk/homemade almond milk to it in the morning."  

Doug - "Slow Rise Organic Bakery Granola - Simple, fresh and made on Gabriola! Awesome on its own fresh out of the bag with a banana on the side. I can eat it quick and while I drive to work."

Heather - "Olympic Dairy Yogurt and any of our granolas - quick and easy!" 

Jim - "Choice Organic Earl Grey Tea with Bergamot Oil and any flavour of Clif Bars."

John - "Saugeen Yogurt with berries and assorted fresh fruit and scrambled free range eggs on the side."  

Liza - "Teechino, Vanilla Nut Herbal Coffee Alternative - 70% Organic Ingredients and non-acid forming. Tastes great too!"  

Nadia - "I make a green smoothie with kale, berries, banana, New Chapter Berry Greens, Ashwagandha powder, Natural Factors Vegan Protein Powder, and Spirulina. Or I juice - one of my favourite combos is apple, beet and lots of carrots! "

Pablo - "The Spice Caravan's Persian Spice is the best spice mix ever created. I use it for scrambled eggs in the morning. It's also great on chicken and quinoa! "  

Rhonda -  "Liberte Organic Yogurt mixed with Ruth's Chia Goodness and topped with seasonal fruit. A filling and satisfying way to start the day. "   

Herb of the Month: Osha Root (ligusticum porteri)      

osha root tea

 

Osha Root is known for its analgesic effect. It is specifically used to treat sore throats and tooth aches. It also has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties that provide relief for upper respiratory infections, colds and the flu. Great as an immune boosting tea!

 

Preparation: Chop or grind dry root, add a tablespoon for every 1/2 cup of water and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Root can also be chewed for several minutes and then discarded for an instant analgesic effect for the mouth and throat. For treating respiratory infections, Osha Root Tincture is also available and quite effective.  

 

Please visit our bulk herb department for a print out on Osha Root or ask a Supplement Advisor for more information. 

 

Recipe of the Month: Autumn Squash Salad    


autumn squash salad
For this and more recipes check out our Recipe Archive

Miscellaneous Items   

-Mina Shoda will now be in-store the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 11am to 1pm. Mini Shiatsu Treatment Sessions are $10 for 15 minutes. Look for more information about Mina on our new website. 

 

-The deli next door will soon have the smells and tastes of delicious food once more when Power Living Foods open their doors at the end of October, beginning of November. Stay tuned for more details and opening day plans.  

 

-The great deals in our Health First Flyer end October 1, 2011, so be sure to stock up while you can!    

Yours in health,

 

The Team at Island Natural Market