New Products at the Market    GROCERY:   -Gogo Quinoa Quinoa Cookies; Orange Zeste or Chocolate Chips, Wheat Free, Gluten Free and Vegan.   -Gogo Quinoa Granissimo Vegetarian Paella; ready to cook mix, gluten free, vegan, 5 grams of protein per serving, source of iron.   -Ecoideas Himalayan Salt and Pepper Mix in a reusable grinder.   -Ecoideas Himalayan Salt and Supreme Seaweeds Mix in a reusable grinder, source of minerals and iodine.   -Essential Living Foods Peruvian Organic Green or Black Botija Olives; jumbo, handcrafted, sustainably grown, raw, vegan, non GMO, gluten free, low glycemic value and so yummmmy!   -PureWhite Coconut Lulo; A tropical blend of Sauvignon Blanc grape juice, coconut water and Lulo juice.   -Pureian Springs Water in Plain or Sparkling; in glass bottles, added ozone, refreshing on ice with a slice of lime.   -Allsep's Yummiees' Natural Fruit Flavored Jellies; Party Mix, Snakes, Aussie Animals or Frogs, just in time for that back to school treat, no cane sugar.   -Prana Organic Maple Almonds; It all starts with first quality almonds which they slowly dry-roast before coating them with pure maple syrup and a touch of sea salt.   -Ecoideas Omega Crunch Toasted Hemp Seeds; Seasoned with Himalayan Salt and Organic Kelp, source of Omega 3 & 6 polyunsaturated, snack, sprinkle, bake, grind.   -Health First Brand Loose Green Yerba Mate, 400 gram bag.   -Gogo Quinoa Certified Organic Quinoa Crunchies; Gluten free, delicious as a snack or for breakfast with milk or a non dairy beverage.   -Tomato Garden Organic Roasted Garlic Salsa or Hot.  Great flavors!   -Alpha DME (Direct Micro Expelling) Organic Virgin Coconut Oil; NOW in a 1.75 Liter Jumbo Size, raw and unrefined.   -New World Natural Foods (in the dairy case)       ---Chocolate Bliss Balls; 100 % natural, wheat free, vegan, low in saturated fats, cholesterol free, eco-friendly packaging (biodegradable container made from corn starch)       ---Live Apricot Bar; Raw, wheat free, vegan, no added sugar       ---Fruit and Nut Bliss Balls; raw, vegan wheat free, no sugar added   -The Udder Guys Ice Cream from Duncan is back (frozen section), just in time for blackberry pie and crisp! Sea Tangle Kelp Noodles; great for salads, made with mineral-rich sea kelp, low in carbs and calories, free of allergens, ready to eat, neutral taste.   PET SECTION:   -Wysong Canned Cat and Dog Foods replaces Precise Pet Foods (no longer available) as our natural choice in canned food for your pets.  Some of the flavors are recommended for dogs and cats, so that’s kind of handy for some pet owners.   HOUSEHOLD:   -Excalibur Dehydrators; 4 shelves or 9 shelves, whether you are turning the harvest into winter supplies---making your own prunes, raisins, dried figs, peaches, pears, apples, etc. or embarking on a raw food diet, you will enjoy the quality of the Excalibur.   -Joyce Chen Spiral Slicer; Makes professional garnishes in minutes, quickly and easily turn almost any firm, solid vegetable or fruit into spaghetti-like strands, translucent long ribbons, or thin slices.   -Vitashower Vitamin C Shower Filter; Eliminates chlorine from your shower, world's no. 1 ranked shower filter.  Vitashower uses the newest technology of Vitamin C filtration to de-chlorinate your shower water.  Vitamin C is the safest and least toxic of de-chlorination media.  It not only fully neutralizes both chlorine and chloramines, but also provides additional nutrients to the hair.   -Broody Chick Natural Baby Wipes; fully compostable, hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and chlorine-free.   -Born Free The Smart Glass Bottle; New! Vented Glass Bottle, no harmful Bisphenol-A found in plastic bottles, smooth flow, no leaks.  The innovative air vent helps keep a low level of vacuum which is known to help reduce colic.   -Hand made Baskets from Ghana, West Africa;  colorful, various sizes, great for groceries, as a knitting basket, for the beach, attractive gift. The baskets are imported with fair trade practices.   -World Centric Sustainable and Compostable Bowls; Made from wheat straw.  Handy for just add water soups for school or office.   -World Centric Cutlery (8ea of knives, forks and spoons); Made from plants not petroleum, sustainable and compostable.   -Honey Candles 100% Pure Beeswax Birthday Candles; 20 hand dipped candles, non toxic, dripless, eco-friendly, burns longer, bee friendly, air purifier, natural, clean, honey aroma, warm amber glow.   -Honey Candles 100% Pure Beeswax Candles in attractive cans; great for outdoors, travel or enjoy inside too.  When not in use, the lid preserves the wonderful scents made with pure essential oils.  Choose from Evening Bloom, Kootenay Forest, Country Lavender or Citronella.  No artificial fragrances, burns 12 - 15 hours.   -Ever Bamboo Purity by Nature Shoe Deodorizer or Boot Deodorizer; Absorbs odor and moisture.   MEATS:   -Reminder---McLean’s Fresh Deli Meats; Organic Turkey Slices or Turkey Salami, no nitrates.  The healthy choice for school lunches.   -Also, non medicated, hormone free boneless skinless chicken breasts from JD Farms, cooks in 20 minutes, ready for sandwiches or salads the next day.   -Life Choices All Beef Hotdogs (in the freezer section); no nitrates, veggie grain fed, raised without antibiotics or hormones, no fillers, no byproducts, gluten free, peanut free.   -Tofurky Slices; for a tasty non-meat sandwich.   PRODUCE:   - Local Unsprayed Blueberries, blueberries, blueberries....get a 10 lb box and freeze for winter smoothies.  They are winding down (maybe a couple more weeks) but are still super sweet and firm.   -A great line-up of local fruits and veggies also includes Ike's Berry Point Apples, Elgie Road Farm Carrots (tender, sweet and juicy), Horsetail Farm High Beta Spaghetti Squashes, Dudink's Garden Farm Raspberries, Bunch Beets, some Lettuce and creamy Banana Potatoes.   -Okanagan Peaches still available.  Enjoy the last of this wonderful summer taste fresh in your lunches, or freeze, dry or can for winter enjoyment.  Free Stone Organic Peaches will be arriving in the next couple weeks, so phone (250 390 1955) or email if you would like to order cases for preserving.   -B.C. Beets are gorgeous!  Perfect for making pickled beets.  Ask Alyson (our produce manager) for her recipe.  Call or email to order 25lb bags.   VITAMINS/SUPPLEMENTS:   -AOR Classic Series Bone Basics (Ossein Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite + Cofactors); Supports Bone Structure.   -Albi Cayenne Hot; 60, 000 Heat Units, for digestion and circulatory support.   -Now Brand Borage Oil; Expeller pressed and hexane free, source of essential fatty acids, helpful in balancing hormones.   -Terry Naturally Curamin; Stop pain now, fast and effective, now 30% stronger.   -Enzymedica Digest Gold; Plant based enzymes, enhances digestion and absorption, in a great little pack for purse or travel.   -Boericke and Tafel Sciatic-Aide; A natural homeopathic that relieves sciatica pain.   -Nutristart Provide Smoothie Whey Protein Isolate with Fiber, Greens and Berries; 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving.     BULK FOODS AND PACKAGED HERBS:   -Quinoa now available in a sprouted, dried version.  Soak overnight for use in any raw food recipe.   -Amaranth Flakes; enjoy this ancient grain as a hot cereal.  Add dried fruit for extra nutrition.     BODYCARE:    -Broody Chick Wonder Balm Non Petroleum Jelly; A non petroleum jelly made from natural oils and waxes, with added Vitamin E and essential oils.  Helps protect and soothe chapped, sensitive wind burned skin, great for baby.   -Omega Nutrition No Itch Spray; An all natural herbal spray for the temporary relief of insect bites and bee stings.   -Now Brand Neem Oil; Soothing relief for skin, including scalp.   -Dr. Bronners Magic Organic Lip Balm   -Bernard Jensen Natural Bristle Body Brush; Great for improving circulation, helping lymph drainage and sloughing off dead skin cells.   INFO CORNER:   Study linking Calcium Supplements to Heart Attacks has flaws. A media release issued by the Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia tells consumers not to panic and states that "the weight of evidence to date indicates no increased risk of heart attack or stroke with increased calcium intakes from diets or supplements" and that "any potential risks of calcium need to be weighed against the benefits of the supplements to prevent osteoporosis."   STAFF’S PIC OF THE MONTH:   April – “The Spice Caravan's Persian Spice… is perfect to add to stir-fry’s, scones and soups.” Casey - “Jacob’s Blueberries… so delicious, enjoying every morning while they’re in season.” Maureen –“Mr. Spice Organic Salt Free Thai Peanut Sauce…spice up your stir fry!” Jennalee – “Apples and berries are my favorite fruits, so with the arrival of Gabriola’s Berry Point Farm apples, it’s my favorite time of year.” Chancyce – “Allsep’s Yummies Natural Fruit Flavored Jellies makes me feel like a kid again!  My favorite is the snakes.” Alyson – Smoothie Greens Frozen Cubes (with sprouted greens) are so easy to add to my morning smoothie. Doug – EcoIdeas Omega Crunch Toasted Hemp Seeds; “Toasting brings out the nutty flavor of the seeds and it has just the right amount of salt…I eat them straight from the bag.” Rhonda – “Bunch Beets, enjoy them steamed with the greens added at the end and tossed with a bit of butter and freshly ground pepper…so simple but so sweet and tasty.” Jim – Ashoka Paneer Makhani , curried cottage cheese in a rich spicy tomato gravy.  “Uniquely authentic, even made in India.  Just heat and eat!”   Note:  Island Natural Market will be closed Monday September 6th for Labour Day   RECIPE:   Quinoa Salad w Blueberries   Quinoa is a complete protein, full of good nutrients, vitamins and a wonderful nutty flavor. Coupled with antioxidant rich blueberries, this salad is a tasty, healthy summer pleaser. We sampled it in store last week with great reviews! 2 cups quinoa (try our new sprouted version) 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 Tbsp Spectrum Red Wine Vinegar 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 2 cups fresh blueberries 2/3 cup dried blueberries or cranberries 4 green onions, sliced thin 1 local Long English cucumber, chopped 2/3 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted Add quinoa to a pot with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add sea salt, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients, toss and enjoy. Serves 4.   Yours in health, the Team at Island Natural Market

Tel: (250) 390-1955