We’re launching a 28 Day Healthy Eating Challenge!

by tereza.anderson, January 18, 2012 | Permalink

Starting Monday January 16th we are challenging our very own Team Members and Guests to take charge of their health!  Our Healthy eating Specialist Liz will be putting out a daily challenge to get you to eat more nutrient dense foods beginning this week with greens.

This is NOT a diet.  This 28 day challenge is designed to slowly set you up for a lifetime of healthy eating.   You will gain the knowledge you need in order to make some awesome changes.  Food is Life.  If your food isn’t giving you energy and making you feel AMAZING- than it’s time for you to start looking at what you are eating.

Join us on our 28 Day Challenge and make 2012 your Year of Health and Vitality!

For an idea of what you will be eating for the 28 days please follow the link to our Health Starts Here recipes http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/healthstartshere/

or look for these items in our store with this logo:

FREE workout with Sweat Fitness

by tereza.anderson, January 17, 2012 | Permalink

Tomorrow morning is our first FREE Sweat Fitness workout! Join us for a 30 minute group workout starting at 7:30am in our cafe.

They will be in our cafe on Wednesday mornings on January 18th, 25th & February 1st & 8th.

For more information on Sweat Fitness, check out their website! http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweatfitness.ca%2F&h=uAQHKCJc1AQHRgQwbTbaNDv19IFa0FK2hHrDDf-lNBhhC1g

Stocking a healthy pantry

by tereza.anderson, January 3, 2012 | Permalink

Eating in, instead of taking out, is the new mantra for many – according to a Harris Interactive survey more than half (57%) of consumers report they are eating dinner at home and eating out less often.

Shop for fresh ingredients, herbs & spices and the essential staples:

• 1 lb lentils
• 1 lb of black beans
• 1 lb quinoa
• 2 lbs brown rice
• 3 (32 oz) boxes vegetable broth
• 1 (32 oz) box chicken broth
• 1 lb rolled oats
• 2 cans cannellini beans
• 2 lbs pasta
• 1 can black beans
• 1 jar unsweetened applesauce
• 1 (32 oz) box non-dairy beverage
• 1 (32 oz) box almond milk
• 1 (5-oz) can tuna
• 3 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 package no-oil sundried tomatoes
• 1 jar pasta sauce

Blueberry Pie for Breakfast?

by tereza.anderson, July 17, 2011 | Permalink

Liz our healthy eating specialist is unbaking some blueberry pie tomorrow morning for breakfast!  Yes, you heard it right!  This pie is made with local organic blueberries, almonds, dates, bananas and cinnamon.  Everything you’d eat for breakfast anyway.

Stop by the produce department @ 11am tomorrow (Sunday) morning for a slice of pie!

Did you know that blueberries are good for the brain?  Blueberries are beneficial not only for  improvement of memory, but for slowing down or postponing the onset of other cognitive problems frequently associated with aging.

New studies make it clear that we can freeze blueberries without doing damage to their delicate anthocyanin antioxidants.   So buy your blueberries while they’re fresh and bursting with nutrients and freeze them for later on in the year!

Blueberry “Pie”

2 cups almonds

1-2 cups dates, pitted

2 ripe bananas

3 cups blueberries

Method

Process the almonds and ½ of the dates in a food processor or blender.  This is the crust so it should hold together when you pinch it between your fingers.  Press down firmly in a pan or ramekins. 

Process the rest of the dates with the bananas; pour over crust.  Sprinkle blueberries on top and refrigerate.  It’s great for dessert or even breakfast!

We added for fun: vanilla, lemon zest and cinnamon J

July 8-10th Weekend sales

by tereza.anderson, July 8, 2011 | Permalink

ONE DAY SALE! Friday, July 8th

Organic Cherries $2.99 per lb SAVE 50%!

July 7th to 10th– 30% off all larabars and badger suncare

July 8th to 10th– BC caught halibut steak SALE! $3.39 per 100 grams (reg $4.29 100 grams)

Asparagus- The Queen of Spring Supper Club

by tereza.anderson, May 19, 2011 | Permalink

Tonight we are hosting our 2nd Healthy Eating Supper Club!

What is a Supper Club? 

Every month we will host a three to five course sit down dinner.  This is open to anyone and everyone!  Our Healthy Eating Specialist and one of our culinary experts will put together a nutrient dense meal for you to enjoy, along with healthy eating tips on how to prepare nutrient dense meals~ this is an evening not ot be missed.

Cost: $10 minimum donation that goes to a local charity.  What could be better than eating great food with great people for a good cause?

Seating is limited to 10 lucky guests so make sure to sign up at the customer service desk ASAP!

1st Ever Supper Club!

by tereza.anderson, April 8, 2011 | Permalink

It’s finally here, the first ever supper club in our cafe.

Join our Healthy Eating Specialists Liz and one of our culinary experts for an evening of rustic italian fare.  This 5 course meal is prepared with the finest local, and organic ingredients and also meets our healthy eating standards.  This first dinner will be a vegan version of the italian classics.  Check out the menu on our facebook page here!

There is limited seating for this event, so be sure to drop by our customer service desk to register today!

Healthy Eating Sale Jan 28-31

by tereza.anderson, January 26, 2011 | Permalink

Red Star Bulk Nutritional Yeast $1.49 (100 grams) SAVE 50%

Made in House Winter Toasted Couscous $1.29 (100 grams) SAVE 35%

Organic Shiitake Mushrooms $2.20 (100 grams) SAVE 33%

Knudsen Organic Pomegranate Juice 2 for $4.99 (946 ml) SAVE 50%

Made in House Health Starts Here Banana Bread $4.99 each SAVE 30%

Olympic Dairy Fat Free Organic Yogurt $2.89 each SAVE $2

Organic Whole Trade Mango 2 for $4 SAVE 33%

Fresh Tilapia Fillets $2.49 (100 grams) SAVE 22%

Manitoba Harvet Organic Shelled Hemp Seeds $10.99 each SAVE 38%

Organic Baby Broccoli 2 for $5 SAVE 50 cents

Healthy Eating Sale Jan 21-24

by tereza.anderson, January 18, 2011 | Permalink