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Don’t be a jerk, have a snack!
And that snack better be loaded with protein. If it’s not a protein shake—an industry that has become a $500 million behemoth—it’s a protein bar, or better yet something beefy and chewy such as grass-fed meat jerky or at least an all-natural meat and vegetable jerky. According to data from market research firm IRI, Jack…
Read MoreDiets—Do you have a favorite?
With all the diet or eating regimens out there, it was only a matter of time before serious foodies started proselytizing about which diet regimen works best for them. And that touting has come to bear on the restaurant community as well as health food and grocery store ordering and stocking in a big way.…
Read MoreCracked, chapped lips? Home remedies might work best!
There’s a great article in Shefinds.com that talks about a dilemma we see often at GreenAcres Market: Lips that never quite repair even though customers swear they are putting chapstick on every hour. The article talks about a single ingredient that may be impeding healing, and that ingredient is petrolatum. “Depending on how the company…
Read MoreLooking to get healthier in the New Year? Build habits.
From a blog in Smarter Living, we learn to start small, but like the Nike’s commercial, “Just Do It!” Here’s what SL suggests: Get some physical activity every day. “Physical activity is almost magical in its ability to improve quality of life. It reduces risks of nearly every physical and mental condition there is. If…
Read MoreWhat cauliflower can do for you
In the GreenAcres Market newsletter, we post the month’s produce deals with prices valid from the first of the month to the 15th, and then a second set of prices from the 15th to the last day of the month. This month, you’ll notice that organic cauliflower is priced at $3.49 a head. We offer…
Read MoreIntelligent Elixirs—skincare that’s squeaky clean but works like a charm
GreenAcres is carrying a new skincare product line that is quickly being noticed for its non-toxic reliability and efficacy. It other words, “it works!” Intelligent Elixirs responds to a need for skincare that performs on the same level as traditional professional products, but at an affordable price and with all-natural ingredients. I.e. was developed by…
Read MoreIt’s not just another day…it’s the beginning of a whole New Year!
Time to make resolutions…promises to do better, be better, make amends, lose weight, quit bickering, stop smoking, start forgiving, begin living (bucket lists)…and on and on. How many of us actually keep the resolutions we make? Who knows? Usually the resolve is strong for the first two weeks. Kind of like joining a gym after…
Read MoreBlue Buddha—a tea even the Buddha might embrace
GreenAcres Market has a new product line coming into all of our stores. You might see it as early as this Friday. But if it misses the date, keep an eye open for it. Blue Buddha Wellness Teas are sure to be a hit. The teas pay homage to Ayurvedic medicine, the company reports, which…
Read MoreAfter the holidays, it’s time to “cleanse.”
There always seems to be a debate about something. To cleanse with real lemons at sometimes a dollar a lemon, or to use bottled lemon juice that might be slightly compromised during pasteurization, but is quite affordable once-per-ounce. Well, the purists opt for the real lemons, while the practical opt for Santa Cruz Organic Pure…
Read MoreHow to throw a party they’ll remember
There’s a guy in Houston that everyone who is anybody has heard of. His name is Jackson Hicks and he’s apparently the man everyone listens to when they want to throw a successful party. You remember those old E.F. Hutton ads where everyone turned to “hear.” Since it’s that time of year, when people are…
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