Eatery--Frozen Wheatgrass Shots  

By popular demand the Market has begun freezing fresh organic wheatgrass shots that you can take home. 

6-1oz. shots per bag.   $11.99 ea.

Grocery--Yujia Functional Herb Tea,  Long ago, ancient Indian and Chinese health practitioners categorized herbs that could be used safely over a long period of time to promote health in the sick and in the healthy as 'superior' herbs.  Ayurveda of India and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the most ancient yet living of these traditions, extensively use herbal tonics as part of their holistic approach to health that is designed to help people live long, healthy, and well-balanced lives.  Failure to maintain balance within our bodies leads to poor health.  At its core, Yujia is an herbal tonic made from a composition of herbs that have been used effectively for thousands of years to restore balance in our bodies.  Yujia is locally based in Merrillville, In. See our March Events for an 'Introduction to Yujia and the Liquid Yoga Lifestyle.

Natural Living-Gaia Blend Herbs, The newest Gaia blends include Adrenal Health, Cholesterol Maintenance, Lactation Support, Male Libido, Sleep Thru and Thyroid Support.  Since 1986, Gaia Herbs has been committed to upholding the rigorous standards required of a certified Organic Grower (COG) as determined by Oregon Tilth, one of the strictest and most stringent organic certifiers in the nation.  As a result, Gaia Farm (established in 1997) has earned its requlation as one of the leading growers and producers of Certified Organic herbs and herbal products in the United States.  These herbs have the unique ability to draw nutrients from the Earth and transform them into bioactive constituents that create a corresponding biological response in the human body.  In order to receive these benefits, however, people must understand and recognize the Nature's inherent Plant Intelligence and nurture it:  Growing, Harvesting, and processing the plants in the ways that best preserve the intended healing powers.

Local--Twilight Farm dairy products, based in Rockville, In.  These are superior grass fed, raw cheeses and yogurts.  Try the Flamin' Pepper Cheddar!  Also available, Habanero Pepper & Spices, Raw Gouda, Raw Pepper and plain unsweetened Yogurt.

How Close can Supplements come to Real Food?

Positive supplement studies invariably end with researchers discounting results of supplements with a comment along the lines of, 'The best thing for consumers to do is to eat a well-balanced diet."

The media never seem to ask the obvious follow-up question:  How many Americans actually eat a well-balanced diet?  Is that routinely accomplished?  We have the answer.

In 2011 the NPD Group, which has continually tracked the eating and drinking habits of Americans for 30 years, revealed that we eat all of 70% of the recommended intake for dairy, fruit, grains, protein and vegetables a total of 2% of the days.  Put another way, Americans come slightly close to eating well all of one week out of the year.

So basically, nobody is eating a well-balanced diet.  And so we supplement.

Layered on top is the modern trend among consumers to prefer supplements that have ingredients derived from whole-food sources.  Natural Factors, the company, says that 330 pounds of produce from its farms in British Columbia are boiled down to create one pound of supplement powder for its Whole Earth & Sea supplement line.

These are not merely cases of supplement makers innovating on their own as much as they are responding to consumer preference--not for a desire for traceability and transparency in supplement products as well as supplements that more closely resemble actual foods.

In Case You need a Vitamin D Refresher

You'd have to be living in a cave--and therefore vitamin D deficient--to have missed the nonstop news stream about this remarkable vitamin.  Why all the attention?  Two reasons, really.  First the surge in research.  Second, the alarm bells when doctors realized that three of every four Americans have low levels of vitamin D3.

Salmon and mushrooms are the best dietary sources of vitamin D.  There aren't many others.  The best source of the "sunshine vitamin" is the body.  But to make it, one must spend at least 10 minutes in the sun each day sans sunscreen and with the skin largely exposed.  That's something few people seem inclined to do, so, supplements become the ideal alternative.

Life expectancy.  Because vitamin D3 plays so many roles in the body, a deficiency can boost the risk of dying sooner rather than later

Cancer Prevention.  More that 60 studies have tied adequate vitamin D3 levels to lower risk of various cancers, including those of the breast, prostate, colon and lung, as well as leukemia and myelons

Aches and pains.  Researchers have found that supplemental vitamin D3 can ease chronic pain and fibromyalgia

Bone and muscle.  You need vitamin D3 to make muscle and to get calcium into bone.

Brussels Sprouts 4 Ways

Brussels sprouts are a member of the cabbage family grown for its edible buds.  Having long been popular in Brussels, Belgium, may account for it's name.  Brussels sprouts contain excellent levels of vitamin C  and vitamin K and moderate amounts of B vitamins.

Brussels Sprouts 4 Ways
Chips--15 Brussels Sprouts, 1 1/2 tsp. extra virgin Olive oil, sprinkle of salt.  Cut the bottom off each sprout to release the leaves. Toss in a bowl with oil and salt.  Place in single layer on baking sheet.  Bake 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.  Check at 10 minutes.  You can remove leaves that are browning more quickly than others.

Garlic Roasted--2lbs. Brussels Sprouts, 1/2 tbs. garlic powder, 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil.  Toss Brussels sprouts in oil and garlic.  Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.  Turn half way.

Creamy Dijon--2 lbs Brussels Sprouts halved and trimmed, boil sprouts, drain and rinse in cold water, 1/4 cup light sour cream, 1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt, 1tbs. Dijon mustard, 2tbs lemon juice, 1/4tsp. garlic salt, 1tsp. dried oregano, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste.  Mix all ingredients for sauce, reserving oregano and lemon zest.  Toss Brussels sprouts in sauce and put in serving dish.  Garnish with oregano and lemon zest and black pepper.

Balsamic Maple with Bacon--1lb Brussels sprouts halved, 3 tbs. balsamic vinegar, 1tbs maple syrup, 1/2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, 1/8 tsp. black pepper, 4 strips of bacon, cooked and diced.  Wisk together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, oil, salt, and pepper.  Toss Brussels sprouts until completely coated, place on baking sheet lined with parchment, roast for 30-35 minutes.  Place in serving dish and toss with cooked diced bacon.

In a hurry for lunch?            $5.99ea

Grab a Cream Cheese Veggie Wrap from our grab-n-go.  Lettuce, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, shredded carrots and cream cheese, wrapped
in Spinach Lavash.  Served with freshly made herb vinaigrette.