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1 Rudi s Organic Hot Dog Buns oz Alden s Organic Ice Cream oz July 2014 Lightlife Smart Dogs oz Late July Organic Snack Chips 2/ oz Sunshine Burger Organic Veggie Burgers oz Woodstock Organic Ketchup oz Annie s Homegrown Organic Graham Crackers oz R.W. Knudsen Organic Just Tart Cherry Juice oz C2O Coconut Water 17.5 oz 6 oz Lundberg Rice Chips / 5 Did you know Did you know that picnics were started during the Renaissance when the wealthy would host outdoor feasts? Guests would provide the entertainment to thank those giving the picnic.

2 Go Veggie! Parmesan Flavor Cheese Alternative oz 1 pt Wildwood Organic Baked Tofu oz Mary s Gone Crackers Organic Gluten Free Crackers oz Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips oz 3 oz Angie s BoomChickaPop Kettlecorn Stonyfield Organic Frozen Yogurt Redwood Hill Farm Plain Goat Milk Kefir oz Nature s Path Organic Mesa Sunrise Eco-Pac oz Endangered Species Chocolate Bar So Delicious Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert Benefits of Summer It s natural to eat lighter in the summer and finding fresh fruits and vegetables is the benefit of the season. When I see the first signs of spring in my local natural foods store, my entire body relaxes as I breathe deeper, enjoying the promises of warmth and daydreaming of my many, many, upcoming picnics by the lake. During the month of July our gardens are in full swing, tomatoes are ripening and peas are climbing and flowering. So which fruits and vegetables are best in July and why should we consume them? Cantaloupe can help control your blood pressure. Packed with potassium, 1 cup meets about 10% of your daily potassium needs. (Watermelon contains about half that of cantaloupe.) Peaches are originally a product of China and are still a sign of immortality. They can help fight diabetes and cardiovascular disease and are often used in moisturizers and other skin care products because of their high Vitamin A & C content, which helps skin revitalization. Summer Squash can improve your vision. Really? I thought that was carrots. Actually summer squash has high concentrations of beta-carotene and lutein and lutein is what assists in preventing cataracts and vision degeneration. Kiwi is a lower glycemic fruit and because of this diabetics safely consume it. In addition, kiwi is high in fiber, aiding in natural digestive health. Tomatoes are filled with lycopene, a nutrient known to be a powerful antioxidant that protects against heart disease. But don t take my word for it try something fresh and new at your local and organic food store! Other fruits and vegetables that peak in July: Watermelon, Strawberries, Blueberries, Apricots, Raspberries, Plums, Cucumbers, Corn, Green Beans and Lettuce. 2/ oz 1 pt

3 Peace Cereal Clif Luna Bar Bob s Red Mill Almond Meal Flour oz Chobani Greek Yogurt 1.69 oz Talenti Gelato / 5 16 oz 5.3 oz 16 oz Apricot Almond Muffins Mildly sweet grain-free muffins make for a great breakfast or snack. Recipe by: Sarah House, Bob s Red Mill Food Innovation Chef Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: minutes Yield: 12 servings 4 cups (442g) Bob s Red Mill Almond Meal Flour 1-1/4 tsp (7.5g) Baking Soda 1/4 tsp (1g) Salt 2/3 cup (90g) diced, dried Apricots 1 Tbsp (8g) Orange Zest, from about 1 large orange 5 (250g) Eggs 1/3 cup (80 ml) melted Coconut Oil or Butter 1/3 cup (80 ml) Honey or Maple Syrup 1 tsp Almond Extract Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners and spray with pan spray. Step 2 Combine the Bob s Red Mill Almond Meal, baking soda, salt, diced apricots and orange zest. Step 3 In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut oil, honey and almond extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well. Step 4 Portion batter into prepared muffin tin and bake until golden and the tops spring back when lightly touched, about minutes. Visit our recipe site to be inspired and delighted! 4/2014 PDF

4 Gingered Quinoa Salad 3/4 cup dried quinoa 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley sections of 1 blood orange, chopped grated zest of 1 blood orange grated zest of 1 lemon 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp The Ginger People Organic Grated Ginger 1 tbsp The Ginger People Organic Ginger Juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts Directions: Add quinoa to a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the water is absorbed, about minutes. Let quinoa come to room temperature. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine parsley, chopped orange, orange and lemon zests, lemon juice, scallion, grated ginger, ginger juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss to combine. Add the cooked quinoa to the dressing and mix well. Toss in pine nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature. The Ginger People Organic Ginger Juice oz Napa Valley Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil oz Stacy s Pita Chips 2/ oz TastyBite Indian Entrees oz Tofurky Beer Brat Sausage oz

5 Why Independent Matters Do your community s parks need cleaning? Do your neighbors need new jobs after months of unemployment? Does your son s soccer team need a local sponsor to donate uniforms? If so, then you need independent businesses. Locally owned independent businesses including your favorite natural food retailer return money to the local economy, create local jobs, and support local causes. They beautify communities by creating walkable town centers with unique storefronts and warm welcomes. They preserve the environment by reducing urban sprawl and sourcing items locally. They serve the community before, during, and after business hours. The owners of these independent businesses live and work in the community, keeping them in touch with the needs of their customers and neighbors. They are personally invested in the community because it is both their place of business and their home. Take a look at what these individuals and their businesses bring to communities across the country, including yours: Small businesses accounted for 65 percent of all net new jobs over the past 17 years. Small businesses currently employ 77 million Americans. Independent retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales to the local economy than chain stores. If every family in the country spent 10 a month at local businesses, more than 9.3 billion would be returned to local economies. Sources: Small Business Administration; Civic Economics; American Booksellers Association The small, independent businesses in your community can make a big difference. You can support your community by visiting local stores, local restaurants, and local farmers markets whenever possible. When you have a great experience at one of these businesses, tell your friends and spread the buy local message throughout the community. Independent We Stand brings consumers and businesses together to increase awareness of the benefits of buying local. For more information and to find an independent business near you, visit

6 Amazing Grass Organic Wheat Grass Lakewood Organic Pure Cranberry Juice oz 8.5 oz Amazing Grass Green Machine Smoothie Brown Cow Ingredients 69 1 banana ¼ cup raspberries or strawberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup apple juice, orange juice or cranberry juice ¼ cup water and/or ice ¼ cup nonfat yogurt 1 tablespoon Amazing Grass Wheat Grass or Green SuperFood powder Directions Blend all ingredients until smooth and drinkable. Yogurt 6 oz Kevita Organic Sparkling Probiotic Drink oz SweetLeaf Sweetener ct

7 Giovanni Triple Treat Shampoo Kiss My Face Moisture Shave Natural Factors CurcuminRich Theracurmin oz 11 oz 60 ct Tea Tree Therapy Toothpaste Garden Of Life Raw Probiotics Women Heel Traumeel Ointment oz 90 ct 50 g Natural Medicines Eases Pain without Complications By Caroline Gustavsson Adlercreutz Pain affects more than 30% of people in the U.S., which is more than heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined. The most common types of pain includes joint, muscle and back pain. If you suffer from back, joint or muscle pain, take note. Due to the risks associated with common pain relief treatments including over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen, which can put patients at a higher risk for drug interactions and complications natural medicines and therapies are becoming more widely used to treat common forms of pain. In fact, nearly 40 percent of adults use these types of natural medicines and alternative remedies, and more doctors are using them too, by combining them with traditional treatments for pain, as part of the practice of integrative medicine. Let s examine the benefits and research of an ointment called Traumeel. In a recent study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism conference and published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice, Traumeel s Aconitum Napellus, a type of natural ingredient found in medicines that reduces minor joint and back pain. effectiveness was verified in a clinical study TAASS in Spain. Traumeel topical has not been associated with the type of side effects linked with NSAID use, like increased risk of ulcers and stomach bleeding, and is safe to use for more than 10 days. A leading Osteopathic physician, Dr. Steven Sampson, says that Traumeel, which includes 12 natural ingredients found in nature, may help with pain relief of minor muscle, joint and back pain. What are other forms of alternative treatments and medicines to relieve joint, back and muscle pain? Dr. Sampson suggests acupuncture and massage can promote good blood flow and circulation, which aids in healing. However depending on the nature of injury, these treatments may complement a more comprehensive plan. Gentle exercises like pilates, yoga, tai chi and indoor swimming also promote movement and postural stability, which can help make you feel better, and these types of exercises can be customized based on your needs. What does this mean for those suffering from joint, muscle and back pain? Dr. Sampson suggests that with an epidemic of increased disease upon us, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, we need to rely more on natural based solutions that help patients with their pain, instead of invasive treatments, harmful NSAIDs and steroids. Visit and for more information on alternative medicines and therapies. Dr. Steven Sampson, D.O. is an internationally recognized expert in non-surgical orthopedics and regenerative medicine and commonly treats professional and Olympic athletes. He is also a clinical instructor of medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and on staff at St. John s Health Center of Santa Monica, CA.

8 My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just to enjoy your ice cream while it s on your plate. Thornton Wilder Independent Choice TM specials are available at members of the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association store locations: Alaska Rainbow Foods 224 4th St, Juneau California Alameda Natural Grocery 1650 Park St, Alameda Berryvale Grocery 305 S Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta Bi-Rite Market th St, San Francisco 550 Divisadero St, San Francisco Driver s Market 200 Caledonia St, Sausalito Good Earth Natural Foods 720 Center Blvd, Fairfax Herbies Natural Foods East Whittier Blvd, Whittier Jimbo s... Naturally! El Camino Real, San Diego 1633 S Centre City Pkwy, Escondido 1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad S Commons Dr, San Diego 92 Horton Plaza, San Diego Lupines 301 Crescent St, Greenville Mother Truckers Tyler Foote Rd, Nevada City Natural Selection 589 E Main St, Grass Valley The Natural Grocery Company San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito 1336 Gilman St, Berkeley New Frontiers Natural Marketplace 1984 Old Mission Dr, Solvang New Leaf Community Markets 1101 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz 1134 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz st Ave, Capitola Hwy 9, Boulder Creek 6240 Hwy 9, Felton 150 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay 5667 Silver Creek Valley Rd, San Jose 3550 Bernal Rd, Suite 105, Pleasanton New Moon Natural Foods Donner Pass Rd, Truckee 505 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City Rainbow Acres W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles Real Food Company 2140 Polk St, San Francisco 3060 Filmore St, San Francisco 8001 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles Santa Rosa Community Market 1899 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa 6762 Sebastopol Ave #100, Sebastopol Wildberries Marketplace th St, Arcata Whole Wheatery N 10th St W, Lancaster Colorado Bamboo Market 1110 Yampa St, Steamboat Springs The Crunchy Grocer 1461 E. Eisenhower, Loveland Hawaii Down To Earth 201 Hamakua Dr, Kailua 2525 S King St, Honolulu Kaonohi St, Aiea 305 Dairy Rd, Kahului 4460 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei Kale s Natural Foods 377 Keahole St, Honolulu Papaya s Natural Foods & Cafe Kuhio Hwy, Kapa a Idaho Pilgrim s Market 1316 N 4th St, Coeur d Alene Winter Ridge Natural Foods Market 703 W Lake St, Sandpoint Montana 2J s Fresh Market 105 Smelter Ave NE, Great Falls Good Food Store 1600 S 3rd St W, Missoula Heaven s Peak Organics 355 Hwy 93 N, Eureka Mission Mountain Natural Foods 319 Main St, Polson Mountain Valley Foods 25 Commons Way, Kalispell Real Food Market & Deli 1096 Helena Ave, Helena Third Street Market 244 Spokane Ave, Whitefish Oregon LifeSource Natural Foods 2649 Commercial St SE, Salem Nature s General Store 1900 NE 3rd St, Bend Nature s Pantry Natural Foods th St, La Grande Sundance Natural Foods 748 E 24th Ave, Eugene Washington Bear Foods Natural Market 125 E Woodin Ave, Chelan Meyers Falls Market 160 E Third St, Kettle Falls Rocket Market 726 E 43rd, Spokane The Woolley Market 829 Metcalf St, Sedro-Woolley