When detoxing, don’t forget the face and hair!
There’s a new product in town by Alba Botanica that has in its formula—of all things—Volcanic Clay, a mineral-rich natural substance that attracts, extracts and absorbs dirt, oil and grime from deep within the pores. The health benefits of volcanic ash have been known for ages and have been attributed to studies of a native…
Read MoreBeef Jerky—a “portable feast”
Beef jerky has been around probably as long as mankind’s ability to make fire. It’s a form of meat preservation that was popular among the ancient Incas and carried forward by South American native tribes to become a staple during war times and a snack “must have” in homes today. The name jerky was first…
Read MoreCraving a Coke? Reach for the Zevia!
For at least the last decade, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines have urged Americans to cut down on sugary drinks. Soda, the guidelines warned, “contributes to obesity and disease, and it appears may affect concentration and overall behavior, especially in children.” People actually listened—for a time. They cut out supersized sodas, went back to a medium…
Read MoreAfter all these years, we’re still screaming for ice cream
Ice cream may have its roots in China, going as far back as 200 B.C. when the Chinese mixed rice and milk and froze it in snow. But in America, the first official account of what remains today the best-tasting concoction on the planet, ice cream came to the New World from a letter written…
Read MoreNever on a Monday–meat, that is!
GreenAcres-Bradley Fair has started a new lunch and dinner program on Mondays. It’s called “Meatless Monday,” and our cooks who eat vegan or vegetarian themselves are coming up with the menus. We started this morning with BBQ Jackfruit, Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower, Creamy Coconut Kale, Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy and a delightful Veggie Casserole that…
Read MoreA marriage made in bee heaven
“For millions of years, bees and flowers have worked together to create countless naturally healthy and flavorful honey combinations.” So says an opening line on the Wedderspoon Manuka Honey website. At GreenAcres, we like what that image congers up: Bees working feverishly to gather the nectar from the rare and beautiful flora of Manuka trees…
Read MoreEating and drinking during the Revolutionary War
Keep to the facts, Mam, they’re more interesting. Before we launch into the food and rations of Colonial America, let’s make sure we know a few important facts about Independence Day. July 4, 1776 marks the anniversary of the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. That means that this year—2017—marks…
Read MoreLet’s ask the expert!
The expert in this case in Market Team member, Danna, who has worked at GreenAcres for eight years, works checkout, bulk among myriad other jobs, and just knows what products customers ask for. Since weâre concentrating on multi vitamins today, we went looking for Danna. So which ones do customers clamor for? âThatâs easy,â says…
Read MoreNuts: At GreenAcres, we’re nutty for them!
So whatâs the scoop on nuts? Good for us or not? Paleo regimen followers pride themselves on a healthy diet of animal and plant protein, fresh fruit, seeds and nuts. After all, theyâre what our ancestors ate when there appeared to be little-to-no weight problem among the gentry at the time. Flash forward a few…
Read MoreA word from Mick about how the summer harvest rolls
Beginning in June, the first harvests of the summer start coming to market from the Southern states—Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas. That’s when the stone fruits, like peaches, plums, avacados and apricots are at their best and ripe for the picking. Right now, because of better weather conditions, GreenAcres has California peaches and stone fruit that…
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