News

The Importance of Whole Grains: It seems like whole grains have become increasingly popular over the past couple of years (as they should be). But what exactly makes them a better option? 1) Whole grains are not as processed as refined grains. 2) The grain granule consists of three parts: the bran, the endosperm, and the germ. The bran contains fiber, B vitamins and minerals. The endosperm has proteins and vitamins and is the starchy middle layer of the granule. The germ is the core of the granule that contains B vitamins, vitamin E, and healthy fats. Whole grains contain...

People often underestimate the importance of staying hydrated. We use the excuse that we are too busy to drink water or that we simply forget. Reality ✅ , a human being can go weeks without food but only a matter of days without water. You have heard it all before, water plays a vital role in digestion, absorption, metabolism and circulation in the human body. All that to say, it is kind of a big deal. Read below for some simple tips to stay properly hydrated as the new year is a great time to rethink your h2o! Buy yourself a nice...

It is true, your diet can help (or hurt) your sleep. If you are sleep sensitive pay close attention. We imagine you are just a handful of almonds away from a good night’s sleep! Almonds (much like turkey) contain tryptophan which research considers a sleep aid. Obviously, some of the items that made our lists below are just a friendly reminder. However, some of these items we would have never thought twice about.   5 foods that can help you sleep better: 1.     Almonds 2.     Turkey 3.     Chamomile tea 4.     Walnuts 5.     Fatty fish   5 foods that can hinder...

  Santa Fe Soup is a staple in Southern kitchens during the fall/winter. A mix between Chili and Tacos, it’s sure to please everyone in your home. If you know Mary, you know her home is a beef-lovers paradise. This recipe takes some time so if you want to grab some from our Nourish Foods Market, shop here, before tomorrow at noon to receive it on Saturday to your home.   Santa Fe Soup:   1.25     cups dried black beans 1.25     cups dried pinto beans 1.25     cups dried kidney beans 1          tablespoon olive oil 1          medium onion, diced 1          medium green pepper, diced 1.25     pounds lean ground turkey...

Tonight we welcome client, Amy Lorentzen, to the blog. She gratefully shared some of her story with our community and made all of us on staff laugh pretty hard. Hope you enjoy getting to know Amy! What is a day or week like in the life of Amy Lorentzen?  So my life isn’t as busy as what it was pre-COVID but it’s starting to feel more normal.  I’m not married yet so I don’t have a family of my own to take care of, hopefully one day.  But I do have a visually impaired cat that requires a little extra...