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Here’s the deal. Right now, and until supplies last, with a Whole Foods Market gift card purchase of $100 or more (whether you purchase one $100 gift card, five $20 gift cards or any other combination), you’ll receive a free The Perfect Sip gift box to treat yourself.**

The Perfect Sip contains three thoughtfully selected bags of whole beans from Allegro® Coffee. Besides being great beans, these roasts also help coffee-growing communities thrive. Here’s how:

• Allegro® African Blend: These beans are sourced from African coffee co-ops that are recognized as Good for All by the Jane Goodall Institute. The Jane Goodall Institute seeks to contribute to the preservation of great apes and their habitats by combining conservation with sustainable livelihoods in local communities.
• Allegro® Costa Rican Dota: This coffee is grown in a high mountain valley region of Costa Rica, of which 87% is a forest preserve. Our nonprofit partner, EARTH University, is dedicated to education in the agricultural sciences and natural resources in order to contribute to sustainable development in the tropics.
• Allegro® Rainforest Blend: This coffee is grown on Rainforest Alliance-certified farms in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Rainforest Alliance farms meet standards for environmental protection, social equity and economic viability.

The Perfect Sip as well as our Snack Express gift boxes are also available to order online, so you can send a treat to your loved ones across the miles. Waking up to a really nice cup of coffee, now that’s a thoughtful Valentine’s gift and a sweet way to treat yourself.

** Receive a free The Perfect Sip gift box with every gift card purchase of $100 or more. Online, new cards only (does not apply to gift card reloads). Offer is only available in the US, while supplies last. Free gift box will be shipped to the billing address of gift card purchaser.

If you follow our blog you know we’ve already shared some Superb Recipes for Game Day as well as some recipes and tips to have a Healthy Game Day and even our produce expert’s “Best Ever” Guacamole. But if you don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen when that great commercial (ahem) play happens, try some of these high-scoring snacks. Like all the products we sell in our stores, they bench the artificial preservatives, flavors and colors. Take a look:

365 Everyday Value® Green Garbanzo Beans

• Green garbanzos (a.k.a. chick peas) that are freshly harvested, then quickly and carefully blanched and frozen
• An excellent source of folic acid and a good source of iron
• A sweeter flavor than traditional garbanzos with the same satisfying, nutty texture
• Use them for making dips, spreads, salads, stuffing, stir-fries and stews. For game day, try them in Green Garbanzo Guacamole or Green Garbanzo Hummus.

EVOL. Flatbreads and Pizzas

• Give each guest their own personal pizza or flatbread or cut them up and serve as entertaining party bites
• Like all EVOL. products, these are made with fresh ingredients, including meats and cheese from animals raised without antibiotics and added growth hormones (rBST)
• Flatbread flavors: BBQ Chicken & Mozzarella, Italian Sausage & Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese, Pesto & Portabella and Grilled Chicken & Roasted Veggies
• Pizza flavors: Chicken, Spinach & Ricotta, Meatballs & Mozzarella, Four Cheese & Basil

EVOL. Bowls

• Made with beef from Niman Ranch and chicken from Petaluma Poultry
• Vegetarian, low sodium and low fat options
• Choose from Bean & Cheese Enchilada, Chicken Enchilada, Fire Grilled Steak and Teriyaki Chicken

EVOL. Classic Burritos, Mini Burritos and Premium Burritos and Wraps

• Fresh ingredients all rolled up in a traditionally made tortilla or tasty wrap
• Cheese from the milk of cows not treated with rBST
• Free-range chicken and beef from cattle raised without antibiotics and added growth hormones
• Make a party tray with a little something for everyone by choosing from their wide selection of flavors

Garden of Eatin’ Corn Tortilla Chips

• Non-GMO Project verified and made with organic whole kernel corn
• Pick up the 16-oz “party-size” bag
• Varieties include Yellow, Blue, Red Hot Blues and Blue with No Salt Added

Kettle Brand Potato Chips

• Chips with a bold flavors and a hearty crunch
• Gluten free
• A wide selection of unique flavors including Jalapeño, Honey Dijon, Krinkle Cut Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper and Krinkle Cut Buffalo Bleu

If the gridiron snack attack gets a little too aggressive, these products featuring beneficial probiotics might be the players you need on your defensive team:

Lifeway BioKefir

• A 3.5-oz shot of BioKefir has more than 20 billion units of live and active probiotic activity – twice the amount in other regular Kefir and similar yogurt varieties!
• Each gluten-free variety is specifically designed to support digestion, immunity or heart health
• Sold in four-packs and available in Vanilla, Pomegranate/Blueberry, Blackberry and Cherry flavors

Lifeway Probugs

• Organic, whole milk kefir (a yogurt-style beverage) for kids
• Full of protein and calcium with 10 live and active cultures (the good bacteria) to support digestive health
• Kid-friendly flavors: Strawnana Split, Sublime Slim Lime, Goo Berry Pie and Orange Creamy Crawler in fun, no-spill, no-mess, squishy pouches perfect for small hands

Stonyfield Organic Oikos

• Authentic Greek yogurt recipe makes for a rich flavor and creamy texture with 0% fat
• Fresh, organic milk comes from family farms and organic fruits are hand-picked and prepared the same day
• Five live active cultures: S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, Bifidus, and L. casei
• You could even use this for a dip! Eight-Layer Mediterranean Dip anyone?

So what’re you eating on game day? Is there a star snack in your food lineup? Oh, and really, who’s playing?

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That means the supplements in Whole Body don’t contain things like  artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives, unnecessary fillers and hydrogenated fats. Those same high standards are applied to our personal care products, as well. In fact, we encourage our vendor partners to use plant-based and naturally-derived ingredients, pure essential oil fragrances, gentle preservatives and non-petroleum ingredients. And, we do not allow any animal testing for any of our personal care products, ever.  In addition, we’ve created a set of top tier Premium Body Care® standards that raises the bar still further. Look for the products marked with our Premium Body Care seal and get a list of the Premium Body Care products your store carries on their store web page.

Now that you know a little more about what the Whole Body department is about, let me fill you in on some of the new products that have come out this month. Check back too, because I’ll be sending out more updates each month. Now you’ll have a good reason to venture into Whole Body!

Britenz Brush-On Teeth Whitener

• A convenient teeth whitening pen with a brush-on applicator; no messy trays or strips and no rinsing
• Has a fresh, natural peppermint flavor
• A portion of Britenz profits goes to organizations providing oral care for kids in the US and abroad

The Natural Dentist Healthy Moisture Dry Mouth Rinse

• Hydrates dry tissue and maintains moisture balance
• Freshens breath

The Natural Dentist Plaque Zapper Fluoride-Free Natural Gel Toothpaste

• A fluoride-free toothpaste for kids
• Formulated without SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), artificial sweeteners, flavors or colors

Kiss My Face Triple Action Paste and Triple Action Paste with Anticavity Fluoride

• No SLS, parabens, artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners
• Great tasting mint flavor for fresher breath
• Available with or without fluoride

Everyone Soap

• A 3-in-1 soap — body wash, bubble bath and shampoo — for the whole family
• Gentle, moisturizing and fragrant
• Available in Coconut + Lemon, Lavender + Aloe and Citrus + Mint varieties

LÄRABAR Über

• Just nine carefully chosen ingredients per bar
• Made with whole fruits and nuts for sweet and salty flavor with lots of texture and crunch
• Flavors include Apple Turnover, Bananas Foster, Cherry Cobbler and Roasted Nut Roll

PROBAR

• Delectable combinations of whole grains, chunky nuts and delicious fruit served up in a convenient bar
• Vegan, includes raw ingredients and enrolled in the Non-GMO Project
• New flavors include Peanut Butter Burst, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate and Superfruit Slam made with organic acai and organic wheatgrass

Two Degrees

• Food bars made with natural ingredients including nut-free and vegan options
• For each food bar purchased, a medically formulated nutrition pack (RUTF, endorsed by the World Health Organization) is donated to a child suffering from malnutrition in a developing nation
• Chocolate Banana, Chocolate Peanut, Cherry Almond and Apple Pecan

That’s it. Fruit Snack Bars

• Convenient fruit bars that are vegan, kosher
• Made with only two ingredients: fruit and fruit! No added sugar, no nuts
• 100 calories and 3g of fiber per serving

Keep in mind that these are brand new products and the selection in each store might vary, so you might want to check with them first if you see something here you like.

Do you shop in our Whole Body department? What are some of your favorite products?

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