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We have a Winner!
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Congrats to Petra! Winner of Movie Passes for 4 and a Dr. Seuss Non- Toxic, Recycled Fabric Lorax Plush.
Come in and Enter to Win a Nature's Path Gift Basket with Love Crunch Cereal and an Eco Bowl and Spoon.
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Meatless Monday
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Find out about our "Meatless Monday" Promotion, a worldwide movement to help people reduce their meat consumption by 15%. Eat meat-free at least one day a week to improve your personal health and the health of the planet!) Enter to Win an Automatic Rice Cooker.
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What's Happening at Island Natural
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Okay, the calendar says it's Spring, but the weather and temperature need to catch up. If your taste buds are waking up and craving a fresh salad after all of the cooked winter food, we have everything in the produce department to create one. Add some pumpkin seeds, cranberries, pecans and goji berries to your salad for a change and a more filling, nutritious option.
Gear up for one more eating holiday though with fresh non-medicated ham or turkey and all the organic fixings - yams, potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli and more. Or try our vegetarian Sweet Potato Gratin recipe below. And don't forget to stock up on the best chocolate in town! Pick up Denman Island's Large and Small Dark Chocolate Bunnies for all your loved ones and yourself too. Have a Happy Easter!
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WOW Wednesday
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Join us Wednesday, March 28 , for our monthly WOW Wednesday sale where Health First Club members enjoy 20% off many in-store items. Plus check out our great demos, product samples and sale items. Perfect time to stock up for Easter!
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Demos for WOW Wednesday
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- Amande Cultured Almond Yogurt; Enjoy the creamy and light taste of this dairy-free delight.
- Happy Planet Sante Fe Four Bean Chili; Gluten-free, low-fat and packed full of fiber and iron.
- Nectar Nuggets Peanut and Almond Butter Cups; One taste will have you hooked on this anytime treat. Great for Easter!
- Botanica Kombucha (10-2); Tanya will introduce you to the taste and goodness of this medicinal beverage.
- Purica Recovery and Aztec Nopal (10 - 2); Talk to Barbara about the benefits of Nopal and sample some Recovery while you chat.
- Harmonic Arts Medicinal Teas (1-4:30); Master Herbalist Yarrow will answer your questions and show you the benefits of his teas.
- Natural Factors Vitamin K2; Liana will be here to discuss the importance of this neglected vitamin for bone health and how it combats the "Calcium Paradox". Check out Dr. Kate Rheaume-Bleue's new book on the subject too.
- Gentle Earth Home & Body Care; Scott from this great local company will be here introducing his new body care products and discussing the benefits of his eco-friendly cleaning products.
- Vega ONE; Kathleen will have samples of Vega's new plant based power house!
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Renovations at the Market
|  Please don't mind our appearance in the next few weeks because Island Natural is undergoing an exciting "store lift"! We promise the final product will be worth it - more space, more shelves, new merchandizing, new paint and more! Sorry in advance for any inconvenience our renovations may cause you, but we will be open for business throughout the process.
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New Products at the Market
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Recipe of the Month: Sweet Potato Gratin
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Ingredients:
1 garlic clove minced
2 tsp freshly grated lime peel
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
salt to taste
14 oz coconut milk
1/2 cup water
4 cups sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and chopped 2 cups cooked brown rice
15 oz can of black beans
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, sliced into ribbons
Topping:
3/4 cup quinoa flakes
2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp olive oil
Combine garlic, lime peel and juice, cilantro, thyme, salt, coconut milk and water. Pour 1/3 of this mixture into a 9 X 13" baking pan. Layer 1/2 of the sweet potatoes on top, followed by 1/2 of the rice, black beans and spinach. Pour another 1/3 of the liquid over and then the remaining layers. Pour remaining liquid to cover entire dish. Combine all topping ingredients and sprinkle on top. Bake uncovered at 350 for about an hour. Let sit for 2 - 3 min. to firm up before serving.
Makes 8 servings.
Enjoy!
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Staff Picks: Favourite Gluten-Free & Wheat-Free Foods
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We have the largest selection of wheat and gluten-free products in Nanaimo. These are just a few of our staff favourites.
Al: "Greek Salad with all the fresh fixings right here!"
April: "Rawgles are a great ready to eat raw bagel-shaped cracker and good for sandwich making."
Casey: "Organic Traditions Sprouted Risotto Mix with sprouted brown rice, lentils and flax has a deliciously nutty flavour and tastes great with my favourite Kale and Peanut Sauce dish."
Cathy:" Que Pasa Tortilla Chips are a gluten-free snack I enjoy with homemade salsa."
Chanyce: "Quinoa Macaroni tastes great and comes in cool natural colours!"
Chris: "Macaroonies are gluten- free, sprouted and raw. A filling, healthy treat that isn't too sweet."
Cindy: "Glutino Flax Bread has great flavour and texture, holds together and is best toasted. I like that it comes in handy half loaves."
Doug: "Jennie's Gluten Free Mini Pound Cakes are individually wrapped and handy for a packed lunch. A classic treat."
John: "Poached Pears with Artisana Coconut Butter, a delicious spread made with coconut flesh, on top."
Liza: "Gluten Free Pantry Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, one word - yum!"
Melanie: "Larabar Fruit & Nut Energy Bar and Elevate Me, the World's Simplest Protein Bars."
Pablo: "Tinkyada Rice Pasta is good with a tomato-garlic sauce. Tastes great and doesn't get soggy."
Rhonda: "Udi's Chocolate Chip Cookies are crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside - just like homemade."
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Enjoy Spring Cleaning both your body and your house!
Yours in health,
The Team at Island Natural Market
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