Archive for January, 2008

ReSolutions: Re-Balance my Budget

In this episode, we offer suggestions for stretching your food budget while still eating well.

Pork Tenderloin with Special Guest Kari Naegler

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Recipe: Pork Tenderloin with Lemon, Capers & Olives
Guest Chef: Kari Naegler, Culinary Associate Team Leader, Whole Foods Market Bowery (HOU)

What makes Whole Foods Market’s pork tenderloin a Secret Ingredient? Standards that are above industry guidelines, minimally processed with no artificial additives preservatives with a WFM monitoring process in place to ensure the animals are raised and fed according to our standards for animal compassion. No antibiotics, no animal by-products in feed, freedom of movement (no crates), safe clean bedding, opportunities for socialization and areas for rooting and other natural behaviors.

Immaculate Baking Cookie Company

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R & C Farm

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Tom Blue Wolf

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Stovetop-smoked Spiced Salmon With Special Guest Heather Ramsdell

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Secret Ingredients: Farm Raised Salmon
Guest Chef: Heather Ramsdell, Creative Coordinator of the Northeast Region

We work closely with independent farmers who follow our strict quality standards for farm-raised salmon. Those standards prohibit antibiotics, hormones and certain other substances and practices. They help protect marine ecosystems and bring naturally healthy salmon to your plate.

ReSolutions: Re-Fresh my Health

Looking to adopt some healthy habits this year? Listen up for some tips on simple changes to make your lifestyle a healthier one.

Part 2: How to Achieve your Weight Goals

Listen to the wisdom of thirty years of experience as Dr. Jack Singh gives his top 5 recommendations for achieving weight goals. He also explains how to tell if foods are healthy and which ingredients to avoid. Jack J. Singh, N.D., H.M.D., founder and President of Organic Food Bar, is a board certified naturopathic physician, homeopathic medical doctor and nutritionist.

Take the Time to Unplug

How are those New Year’s resolutions holding up the as middle of January arrives? Or perhaps you’re still looking for a resolution? In a comment to this blog, Jami sets out her plan for 2008: She’s going to take the time to both unplug and unwind. She resolves “Every time I use some electronic device, I will unplug it after I use it—the TV, hair dryer, microwave, lamps, etc… Those 2 seconds of extra time means a better environment and a lower bill. On that same note, I’m going to unplug from being over busy. When I’m bored or have free time, instead of wasting my energy and the environment’s to watch TV or get in the car to go shopping, I’m going to go on a walk, spend time with my family, do something creative, and exercise my brain—instead of my wallet.” This sounds like some good advice we could all start practicing.

According to the US Department of Energy, “75% of the energy used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off.” And you may save $10 a month on your electricity bill by unplugging appliances not in use. Need any more reasons to get started?

Baked Chicken Breasts with Spinach, Pears and Blue Cheese with Scott Herbert

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Secret Ingredients: Whole Creamery Blue Cheese
Guest Chef: Scott Herbert, Assistant Store Team Leader, Arlington TX (Parkway)

Dress up your chicken breast with this scrumptious combination of ingredients, and learn the store behind our Whole Creamery Blue Cheese!