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Your Market Produce
Buying Club
December 2009 Newsletter
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Happy New Year!
May 2010 be a year we all continuously reflect on our blessings and have a spirit of gratitude. I want to thank all those who contribute to the various facets of the this Buying Club that help to make it a success; from the person with the vision to the . . . i can't think of a "little" job in this. We all play an important role in our success. For those that have yet to contribute outside of getting a bag, I encourage you to do so, you won't regret it. Contact Majeedah Muhammad to let her know how you can help.
Thank you Majeedah for preparing last month's feature recipe (see picture below). And thank you to Nadia (age 7) for tallying the results of the survey.
This month we are featuring foods that ward off illness. If we can maintain, or improve, our health it will make it much easier for us to focus our attention on accomplishing goals set for the new year.
Thank you for reading. May God bless you with a peaceful and prosperous new year.
Your Sister,
Erika Muhammad
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'Superfoods' Everyone Needs
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Experts say dozens of easy-to-find 'superfoods' can help ward off heart disease, cancer, cholesterol, and more.
By
Susan Seliger
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by
Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD
"The effect that diet can have on how you feel today and in the future is
astounding," says nutritionist Elizabeth Somer, author of Nutritionfor aHealthy
Pregnancy, Food &
Mood, and The Essential Guide to Vitamins and Minerals.
"Even people who are healthy can make a few tweaks and the impact will be
amazing," Somer says. "I'd say that 50% to 70% of suffering could be eliminated
by what people eat and how they move: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension can all be
impacted."
You don't need specific foods for specific ailments. A healthy diet
incorporating a variety of the following superfoods will help you maintain your
weight, fight disease, and live longer. One thing they all have in common:
"Every superfood is going to be a 'real' (unprocessed) food," Somer points out.
"You don't find fortified potato chips in the superfood category."
Click here for list of foods and benefits
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 The Top 5 Must-Haves
in the
PRODUCE BAGS are:(drum roll please)
1. broccoli
2. bell pepper
3. potatoes
4. carrots
5. fruit
Thank You to everyone that participated!
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Spaghetti Squash & Broccoli
MMMM, I made the squash and broccoli dish and it was (as Sis Victoria
says) delish! My husband gave it a big thumbs up and my Sister said it
was excellent. Thanks for the recipe. We should have a contest "from
the bag" with Members making dishes with foods from their bags and
having judges vote and select the best dish(es), with prizes for the
winner(s). 
Photo submitted by Majeedah Muhammad
What do you all think of her idea? Who is up for some righteous competition? If interested send an email to yourfoodbuyingclub@gmail.com |
Ginger Garlic Tonic boosts immunity
Try a spoonful of this tonic at the first sign or a cold or flu or take daily as a preventative.
2 cups Honey
1/2 cup garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1/2 cup grated fresh ginger root
Warm
honey over very low heat. Do not boil. Place the garlic and ginger in a
side mouthed jar with rubber seal and pour warm honey over the m. Mix
well and cap tightly.
Store this mixture in a warm sunny window sill and stir daily for three days, then refrigerate.
Use within 6 weeks
You
can also make a fine tea with a spoonful of this tonic in warm water or
add to a cup of green tea, also full of healthy antioxidants.
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Upcoming Events
Jan 9 & 23
Feb 6 &20
March 6 & 20
Pick up location
5296 Foothill Blvd
@ Fairfax
Oakland, Ca 94601
We accept cash & checks.
(checks must be recieved by Monday of event week)
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Membership Incentives
FREE
Any member
that signs-up
3 or more members in 1 month
will receive
a free produce bag
for that event.
Simply submit the signed membership agreements with payments.
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What is Your Produce Market Buying Club?
We are a group of people who see the need for and are committed to establishing economic and agricultural unity in the black community.
Our inspiration is the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, which teach us to "pool our resources and do for self."
Our Mission, "Empowering people to feed themselves."
Our primary goal is to establish a member-owned cooperative corporation supermarket in our community.
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Contact Us
Newsletter:
Yourfoodbuyingclub@gmail.com
Membership Administration: Majeedah Muhammad buyingclubmembers@gmail.com 510-712-0094
Informational Presentations: Carlton Muhammad carltonm@sonic.net 510.827.5203
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"Eat To live, and not to die, because how you eat does both--it keeps you here, and it takes you away."
The Honorable Elijah Muhammad How To Eat To Live Book One (p. 76)
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And the Winner Is. . .
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Carlton Muhammad is the grand-prize winner with a total of 18 active members. He will receive 2 free bags; one for each of the Jan. events.
The runner up is Ebonique Muhammad with 10 active members. She will receive a free bag on Jan. 9.
Congratulations you two; and all others who have helped us to expand.
An award will be given to the Member that has signed on the
greatest number of Members from Jan. 1, 2010 to year-end December
31, 2010. That Member will receive two produce bags for the month
of January 2011 "free".
Let's get busy!
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