The Healthy Alternative May/June 2015

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Local Highlight

VISITING GREEN CEDARS FARMS

Feed Your Summer Soul RECIPES TO REVITALIZE AND REFRESH

make your

summer

food fun

Perfect Picnic Foods FAVORITES FOR OUTDOOR EATING

Always Eco-friendly OUR NEW PAPER CHOICE

Spring Membership Meeting JUNE 6TH

PENSACOLA’S ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS, ALTERNATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION & GREEN LIVING NEWSLETTER

A LETTER FROM WILLIAM ROLFS GENERAL MANAGER

THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Published for Ever’man

by Ballinger Publishing

Ever’man Publishing Coordinator Maria Pinochet Publisher Malcolm Ballinger Executive Editor Kelly Oden Editor Emily Echevarria Graphic Designer Jessica Goodbred-Warren Ad Coordinator Guy Stevens Business Editor Josh Newby Account Executives Amanda Tomlinson Becky Hildebrand For information: info@everman.org For advertising rates, contact 850.433.1166 Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe serves a diverse community. The diversity is reflected in culture, tastes, needs, lifestyles and viewpoints.

It is within the vision of this cooperative to strive to embrace diversity and to meet as many community needs as possible. Opinions and viewpoints shared within this newsletter are neither endorsed nor disregarded. Editorial content is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, recommend or offer medical advice. Ever’man reserves the right to review the appropriateness of the placement of advertising. The product appropriateness is based on Ever’man’s product philosophy regarding accountability to healthfulness. If there seems to be potential for conflict-of-interest issues regarding competition with products sold at Ever’man, the ad may be rejected. Ads will be sold at the discretion of the Marketing Manager who reserves the right to refuse and edit submissions.

The Healthy Alternative is published every other month by Ballinger Publishing for Ever’man Natural Foods Co-op, Inc. DBA Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe (Ever’man).

All Rights Reserved. Comments and opinions expressed in this publication represent the personal views of the individuals to whom they are attributed and/or the person identified as the author of the article, and they are not necessarily those of the publisher. This publication accepts no responsibility of the individual advertiser.

Appearance in this publication does not necessarily reflect endorsement of any products or services by Ballinger Publishing. © 2015

Greetings to our Members and customers, Winter is over and spring is upon us. I love this time of year when flowers are beginning to open and tree leaves are green.

This edition of The Healthy Alternative is all about “rejuvenation.” Everyone has a favorite practice that helps them to rejuvenate their mind and body. Mine is anything to do with the water such as boating, swimming, scuba diving and going to the beach with friends. What is your favorite rejuvenator?

My wife and I recently took a road trip to Key Largo, Florida. We love to scuba dive around the coral reefs. We had a great time and were able to see some really cool creatures; we swam with a large sea turtle, a spotted eagle ray, several moray eels, a couple black tip sharks and even a huge goliath grouper that weighed nearly 200 lbs. It is so cool to see a whole other world under the surface of the water. I call this rejuvenator “Hydro Therapy.”

For many of our members and customers, eating healthy and exercising is their rejuvenator. If this is your passion, Ever’man provides you with many ways of support. We have lots of healthy ingredients to help you create that great meal or snack. We also have several yoga classes each week to keep you in shape. We continue to offer many different classes in the educational center including chef-led cooking classes using fresh Ever’man ingredients. We are even growing a small community garden if you want to learn and help.

Our recent expansion and remodel not only rejuvenated our Store, but it sparked a craving in Pensacola for the products we carry. We have seen a far better than projected response to all the store and service enhancements we made. More than ever before, we are better able to meet the needs of our members and customers. We are delivering on our promise of fresher products in Produce, Cafe, Dairy and Meat & Seafood. We have even had to add more outdoor seating to handle the Cafe lunch crowd. Our staff has worked very hard and we are very proud of the accomplishments they have made.

In closing, I hope each of you can find that something that “rejuvenates” you. My team and I are ready to assist when needed.

Please let us know how we can help. Have a great spring and I will see you in the Store.

Hope to see you in the Store soon,

EVER’MAN ENDS STATEMENT Because of Ever’man, the community will have: • education about health, nutrition and environmental issues • access to healthy and natural food products at the lowest possible price • support for responsible, local agriculture and small business • an example of green business practices

STORE HOURS

Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm 315 W. Garden Street · Pensacola, Florida 32502 850.438.0402 · everman.org

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IN THIS ISSUE: 2 | A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Our General Manager talks about how Ever’man can offer ways to rejuvenate for the upcoming summer months.

4 | BOARD NEWS

The board offers their third installment about co-ops and the cooperative business model.

PERFECT PICNIC FOODS | PAGES 16-17

Take your lunch outdoors with some picnic-friendly recipes.

7 | NEW PRODUCTS & SUGGESTIONS

Ever’man customers are always welcome to submit suggestions or request items.

We share some of these in The Healthy Alternative along with our reply.

8 | department news

The Ever’man Department Managers offer helpful advice on their departments’ items perfect for summer rejuvenation.

9 | educational class descriptions

Take a look at what ongoing and new classes will be taking place in the next two months at the Ever’man Educational Center.

10 | educational calendar of events

local highlight: green cedars Farms | PAGE 14 Ever’man visits one of our local partners from Molino

Our centerfold Educational calendar can be pulled out easily and hung up on the fridge for reference.

18 | marketing news

The Marketing Department shares store updates.

19 | member specials

Membership with Ever’man has its benefits! Check out some of May’s Member Specials.

For more updates about the Store, membership, education, recipes and the Ever’man Cafe daily menu, follow us online!

Website: everman.org Facebook: facebook.com/evermancoop Twitter: @evermancoop Pinterest: pinterest.com/evermancoop Tumblr: evermancoop

Instagram: evermannaturalfoods Sign up for the Ever’man e-mail newsletter: everman.org/membership

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our new demo coordinator | PAGE 18

Ryoko brings her love of food and experience to Ever’man as our new Demo Coordinator.

2015

BOARD OF DIRECTORS DAVE DEBLANDER PRESIDENT stephen moody VICE PRESIDENT LAUREN SOUTHERN-GODWIN SECRETARY j. j. stephens TREASURER JOHNNY ARDIS DIRECTOR LYNN JACKSON DIRECTOR dawn vorthmann DIRECTOR KELLY ODEN DIRECTOR LYVONNE PATTERSON DIRECTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD VISIT: EVERMAN.ORG/ABOUT/ EVERMAN-BOARD -OF-DIRECTORS MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Spring Membership Meeting: Saturday, June 6th June Meeting: Monday, June 29th No May Meeting Meetings, held at the Ever’man Educational Center, start at 6:00PM. We welcome your participation and comments. If you are unable to attend meetings, consider sharing your feedback via email at: board@everman.org.

BOARD NEWS DAVE DEBLANDER BOARD PRESIDENT The following article is the third in a series discussing co-ops and the cooperative business model. Ever’man is a not-for profit corporation operating under the cooperative principles. We are considering changing it to a state registered cooperative. We hope you find these articles informative and educational.

Healthy Food, Healthy Communities What’s to love about food co-ops? So much! Co-ops have a cool way of doing things differently. They’re people working together for better food, stronger communities and a healthier world. And cooperative grocers are making a big impact. A new study, Healthy Foods Healthy Communities: The Social and Economic Impacts of Food Co-ops, quantifies the impact food co-ops have as compared to conventional grocery stores.

The study’s compelling results demonstrate the many ways that food co-ops do well while doing good.

Unlike their conventional counterparts, co-ops are owned and governed by member-shoppers and rooted in principles like community, voluntary and open membership, economic participation and cooperation. Because of these principles and practices, food co-ops inherently serve and benefit the communities where they are located. For example, the study finds that for every dollar spent at a food co-op, $0.38 is reinvested in the local economy compared to $0.24 at conventional grocers.

Supporting Local Food Systems and Sustainable Foods Though “local” has popped up in conventional grocery stores in recent years, retail food co-ops are leaps and bounds ahead of the pack. Where conventional grocers work with an average of 65 local farmers and food producers, food co-ops work with an average of 157. Likewise, locally sourced products make up an average of 20 percent of co-op sales compared to 6 percent at conventional stores.

Local Economic Impact The economic impact that a grocery store has on its local economy is greater than just the sum of its local spending, because a portion of money spent locally recirculates. For example, food co-ops purchase from local farmers who, in turn, buy supplies from local sources, hire local technicians to repair equipment, and purchase goods and services from local retailers. To some extent, conventional grocers do too, but the gap is still significant. For every $1,000 a shopper spends at their local food co-op, $1,604 in economic activity is generated in their local economy—$239 more than if they had spent that same $1,000 at a conventional grocer.

Employee Benefits The average co-op earning $10 million per year in revenue provides jobs for over 90 workers. In total, 68 percent of those workers are eligible for health insurance, compared to 56 percent of employees at conventional grocers. Co-op employees also earn an average of nearly $1.00 more per hour than conventional grocery workers when bonuses and profit sharing are taken into account.

Environmental Stewardship Grocery stores—co-ops and conventional alike—generate a significant amount of waste. What sets retail food co-ops apart is what they do with that waste. Co-ops recycle 96 percent of cardboard, 74 percent of food waste and 81 percent of plastics compared to 91 percent, 36 percent and 29 percent, respectively, recycled by conventional grocers.

(National Co+op Grocers (NCG). Healthy Food, Healthy Years after creating the market for organic foods, co-ops are Communities. Available at: still the place to find them. Of produce sales at food co-ops, http://strongertogether.coop/food-coops/food-co-op-im82 percent are organic, compared to 12 percent for convenpact-study/ Accessed April 6, 2015) tional grocers. And, organics make up 48 percent of grocery SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING: June 6th sales in food co-ops, compared to just 2 percent in All members are welcome between the hours of 1-4pm. Look conventional grocers. for the tent in the Ever’man Green Space and listen for the jazzy grooves of Infusion. Favorite buffet items will be served by the Ever’man Cafe. Bring your appetite.

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Membership has its benefits

Come visit the co-op and see what membership has to offer By choosing Ever’man membership you have access to: • Special monthly sales • Special order discounts • Local products • Eligibility to run for the Board of Directors • Voting privileges • Educational class discounts

FEED YOUR

summer soul

REJUVENATE YOUR PALaTE with summer recipes & ingredients

Our summer food edition is meant to inspire culinary creations that help you feel refreshed. These recipes are sure to help you break out of hibernation and into the sunshine. The best part is that all our recipes contain Eve’rman ingredients so shopping is easy!

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together, we’re making the

co-op better Now in stock: an alternative to Brown Sugar

You requested: Xylitol Brown Sugar Blend We stocked: Truvia Brown Sugar Substitute In the Xylitol Brown Sugar Blend there are ingredients that may contain possible GMOs and therefore this item does not meet our strict product policy. However, we did find a blend from Truvia made with erythritol and stevia extract.

now in stock: Rice-based Panko You requested: Rice or Spelt Panko We stocked: Gluten-Free Panko The rice based panko available through our distributor contained two GMO suspect ingredients. We cannot stock this option but hope the Gluten-Free Panko - made from a tapioca and potato starch base - now on shelves will meet with your expectations.

Member’s Favorite Carob Powder You requested: Bob’s Red Mill Carob Powder Ever’man is unable to get this brand. However, we carry our member’s favorite brand, Chatfield’s, in the baking aisle.

Special Order Item You requested: Quest Bars These bars contain sucralose, an artificial sweetener. Since the bars do not meet our product policy, we will not be able to stock this item. However, as a member, you can special order these bars – just email the customer service department at customerservice@everman.org or call at: 850-438-0402 ext. 30.

ORGANIC CONCEPTS BY CAMY KILKER

Pensacola’s ONLY Truly Organic Color

Le Vogue Salon • 850.582.0177 609 W. Chase St. • Pensacola, FL

www.levoguesalon.com /Organic

Concepts by Camy Kilker

department news

what items in your department are a must to rejuvenate for the summer?

SONNY PORTER

BELINDA CARLINO

MEAT & SEAFOOD MANAGER

CUST. SERVICE MANAGER

Nothing rejuvenates the soul more than the end of winter; the melting of the snow, flowers in bloom, the end of the cold weather. Nothing rejuvenates the appetite more than the taste of your favorite meats simmering on the grill; hamburgers, hot dogs, spareribs, steaks, chicken and seafood all lend themselves to the smoky seduction of the red hot barbeque grill. Let the Meat & Seafood Department here at Ever’man get the grilling season on track for the summer.

It’s the summer season and we naturally will be smiling more to rejuvenate and refresh. By the way, speaking of refreshing things to do, is it time to “refresh” your membership? If it is due for renewal or if you have not become a member of the co-op yet, just ask your friendly cashier how to join or refresh your membership. All our customers are part of the Ever ‘man Cooperative Grocery and Cafe family and we love spreading good health and happiness to all you. Have a wonderful summer!

STEVE COCHRAN PRODUCE MANAGER Fresh cut fruit is sure to make you feel rejuvenated this summer. You will find it easy to enjoy a variety of fruit with our pre-cut selection of watermelons, honeydews, pineapples, berries and cantaloupes.

Also keep an eye out for fresh local blueberries. This year one of our local blueberry suppliers has gone completely organic. Eat Ever’man cut fruit and help fight that summer heat!

DARRELL MELTON

LYN SPARKS WELLNESS MANAGER Visiting our beautiful beaches and spending time in the sun is rejuvenating and there are some much needed items that are important for you to use.

In the Health and Beauty Department, you will find new sunscreens by Alba Botanicals and Kiss my Face as well as some lotions by Acure. It is a good habit to moisturize after being in the sun. Electrolytes are also very crucial in the summer months.

We have a number of liquid electrolytes or the packets of Emergen C or Ener C that will rejuvenate you after being out in the hot sun.

GROCERY MANAGER As we go from the dreary days of winter to the bright sunny warmer days of summer we start thinking of all of the wonderful tastes and smells of our favorite summer foods; smells such as those of the barbeque grill full of wonderful meats and grilled vegetables and tastes such as those of salad greens and fresh summer fruits. As the days become longer and warmer, shop your Ever’man Grocery Department and discover the many items we have that are just perfect for that summer meal with family and friends.

Stop by and say “hello” and let us serve you.

MICHAEL KUNKLE PREPARED FOODS MANAGER Ever’man smoothies are perfect to cool you off on a hot summer’s day and have just the kick to revitalize you! Once you try one, our smoothies – blended in a fantastic variety of combinations - are sure to become a summer habit. Remember that we always run a different discounted smoothie of the month. Stop by and check out what cool drinks we are serving this month.

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EDUCATIONAL

NATURAL HEALING & HERB STUDY/CANCER STUDY

PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERS/ $5.00 NON-MEMBERS Join Anne Conner, Lois Stephens and Harriet Downey as they demonstrate the healing, holistic power of herbs. Classes involve tasting, cooking demonstrations, handouts, seedling giveaways and informative discussions.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

HEALTH & WELLNESS NEW

CLASSES

NEW

HOMEOPATHY 101

PRICE: $5.00 MEMBERS/$7.00 NON-MEMBERS Homeopathy is the method of natural healing that can restore homeostasis and health to the body, mind and spirit, using remedies made from natural substances and prepared in a careful scientific way. Come join Dr. Becky Jones as she teaches about this practice and how it can best motivate the body to heal itself.

JOURNEY TO SELF-TRANSFORMATION

PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY In this ongoing series we will rediscover the tools for transformation and manifestation, how to create and live life, a life full of love, joy, passion and abundance. We look forward to your joining us as we grow, learn and transform ourselves together.

LA LECHE LEAGUE

PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Participants will learn how to avoid and overcome difficulties in breastfeeding.

NEW

LIVING YOUNGER, LONGER

PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Bill and Rene Cole will share strategies with you to help you live younger longer. Rene has been serving the health and wellness needs of Pensacola and surrounding communities for the past 22 years.

MEDITATION AND PRANIC HEALING CLINIC PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Pranic healing promotes general wellness and stress reduction.

PRICE: $5.00 MEMBERS/$7.00 NON-MEMBERS Find your personal numbers to identify your life path and your destiny. This is a fun yet spiritually oriented exploration of the value of numerical vibrations in your life. There is an order in the universe, from the atom to the solar system, based on numerical value vibrations. Discovered by Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, numerology can give you a fascinating insight into your life, your personality, your spirit and your destiny by reducing you birth date and name to numbers. Join us for a few hours of magical exploration to help you understand your purpose here. Please bring a yoga mat if desired for comfort.

NEW

RELAXATION & BODY AWARENESS

PRICE: $5.00 MEMBERS/$7.00 NON-MEMBERS Does stress impact your physical body? Learn how stress can lead to muscle tension & fatigue. Become aware of your body and learn how to relax & melt those tight areas away w. techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation. Please bring yoga mat.

NEW

SHAMANIC JOURNEYING

PRICE: $5.00 MEMBERS/$7.00 NON-MEMBERS Find your Totem or Power Animal and your Spirit Guide.

Find you totem or power animal and your spirit guide. Journeying, much like dreaming, hypnosis or visualization, uses abilities we all have to “see in the invisible” using our imagination, or our mind’s eye.

It is an ancient indigenous practice or technique used by medicine men and shamans for millenia to discover what lies hidden in our unconscious minds and in the higher realms. We will journey to identify your power animal and your spirit guides. Join us for an afternoon of discovery…Please bring a yoga mat if desired for comfort.

TAPPING THERAPY

PRICE: $5.00 MEMBERS/$7.00 NON-MEMBERS Come and learn how modern psychology and ancient acupressure meet. Tapping on the body’s energy meridian points offers a natural, drug-free, non-invasive system to eliminate negative emotions and be free from stress, phobias and trauma. Registration is required.

NEW

VISUALIZATION FOR STRESS RELIEF

NEW

MINI MORNING YOGA & QUICK RAW RECIPE PRICE: $5.00 MEMBERS/$7.00 NON-MEMBERS Start your Saturday morning off with a bang! Get in a mini yoga class and learn how to make a simple yet powerful and tasty raw breakfast. Please bring yoga mat.

NEW

MUSIC & MINDFULNESS

NUMEROLOGY

PRICE: $5.00 MEMBERS/$7.00 NON-MEMBERS Take an inner visual journey towards stress relief. Learn how to practice visualization anywhere.

Please bring yoga mat.

PHYSICAL FITNESS CLASSES 30/30 YOGA

PRICE: $5.00 MEMBERS/$7.00 NON-MEMBERS Experience and explore how music, imagery, breath and more can cultivate mindfulness. Create your own unique mindfulness practice with these tools! Please bring yoga mat.

PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Join us for a 30 minute warm, invigorating flow followed by a 30-minute sequence of calm yin and restorative yoga. Perfect for those looking to hit the reset button and build flexibility. Class is taught by Sarah Chau. Please bring a mat.

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MAY CALENDAR SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY 1

VINYASA FLOW 6-7PM

SATURDAY 2

RELAXATION & BODY AWARENESS 9-10AM HOMEOPATHY 101 11-2PM SHAMANIC 2:15-4:15PM

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GAY GRASSROOTS 6-8PM

VISUALIZATION FOR STRESS RELIEF 9-10AM JOURNEY TO SELF 12-1:30PM

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classes and events current as of print date april 20th, 2015. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION information may be obtained via facebook, in store communications and by calling the store.

ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 2-3PM

TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE 4-6PM

ever’body yoga 10-12PM

CONNECTED WARRIORS 10-11AM CCFA 6-7PM

CONNECTED WARRIORS 10-11AM LIVE YOUNGER LONGER 6-7PM

CONNECTED WARRIORS 10-11AM VEGAN THAI COOKING 9-10AM

CONNECTED WARRIORS 10-11AM

STORY SPROUTS 10-12PM GENTLE FLOW 6-7PM PRANIC 7:15-8:30PM

STORY SPROUTS 10-12PM GENTLE FLOW 6-7PM PRANIC 7:15-8:30PM

STORY SPROUTS 10-12PM GENTLE FLOW 6-7PM PRANIC 7:15-8:30PM

STORY SPROUTS 10-12PM GENTLE FLOW 6-7PM PRANIC 7:15-8:30PM

INTEGRATE YOGA 10-11AM 30/30 YOGA 6-7PM

INTEGRATE YOGA 10-11AM 30/30 YOGA 6-7PM

INTEGRATE YOGA 10-11AM 30/30 YOGA 6-7PM

INTEGRATE YOGA 10-11AM

LA LECHE 11-1PM NATURAL HERB CANCER STUDY 6-8:30PM

NATURAL HERB CANCER STUDY 6-8:30PM

veteran’s meeting 3-5PM NATURAL HERB CANCER STUDY 6-8:30PM

NATURAL HERB CANCER STUDY 6-8:30PM

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VINYASA FLOW 6-7PM THE GREEN WAVE 7:15PM-8:30PM

VINYASA FLOW 6-7PM

MUSIC & MINDFULNESS 9-10AM JOURNEY TO SELF 12-1:30 TAPPING THERAPY 2-4PM

YOGA/RAW RECIPE 9-10AM PURE PILATES 10-11AM

JUNE CALENDAR SUNDAY

MONDAY

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NATURAL HERB CANCER STUDY 6-8:30PM

GAY GRASSROOTS 6-8PM

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CONNECTED WARRIORS 10-11AM CCFA 6-7PM

ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 2-3PM

TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE 4-6PM

ever’body yoga 10-12PM

CONNECTED WARRIORS 10-11AM BLUEBERRY RAW COOKING 6-7PM

CONNECTED WARRIORS 10-11AM

CONNECTED WARRIORS 10-11AM

CONNECTED WARRIORS 10-11AM BOARD MEETING 6-8PM

STORY SPROUTS 10-12PM GENTLE FLOW 6-7PM PRANIC 7:15-8:30PM

STORY SPROUTS 10-12PM GENTLE FLOW 6-7PM PRANIC 7:15-8:30PM

STORY SPROUTS 10-12PM GENTLE FLOW 6-7PM PRANIC 7:15-8:30PM

STORY SPROUTS 10-12PM GENTLE FLOW 6-7PM PRANIC 7:15-8:30PM

INTEGRATE YOGA 10-11AM 30/30 YOGA 6-7PM

INTEGRATE YOGA 10-11AM 30/30 YOGA 6-7PM

INTEGRATE YOGA 10-11AM 30/30 YOGA 6-7PM

INTEGRATE YOGA 10-11AM 30/30 YOGA 6-7PM

SATURDAY

LA LECHE 10-12PM NATURAL HERB CANCER STUDY 6-8:30PM

VETERANS MEETING 3-5PM NATURAL HERB CANCER STUDY 6-8:30PM

NATURAL HERB CANCER STUDY 6-8:30PM

VINYASA FLOW 6-7PM

VINYASA FLOW 6-7PM

VINYASA FLOW 6-7PM THE GREEN WAVE 7:15-8:30

SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING 1-4PM

NUMEROLOGY 10-12PM JOURNEY TO SELF 12-1:30PM

PURE PILATES 10-11AM JOURNEY TO SELF 12-1:30PM TAPPING THERAPY 2-4PM

STORY SPROUTS 10-12PM GENTLE FLOW 6-7PM PRANIC 7:15-8:30PM

classes and events current as of print date april 20th, 2015. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION information may be obtained via facebook, in store communications and by calling the store.

REGISTERING FOR A CLASS? If you would like to attend a class offered at Ever’man and there is a fee, you can register and pay in advance at any cash register. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for all classes so you can fill out the sign-in sheet. All classes are at the Ever’man Educational Center unless otherwise stated.

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CONNECTED WARRIORS YOGA PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Connected Warriors is specifically for veterans, service members, their families and supporters. This class is taught

by Denise Amick, a yoga teacher specially trained in trauma sensitive yoga. This class is designed to manage the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Please bring a mat.

NEW

EVER’BODY YOGA WORKSHOP

PRICE: $5.00 MEMBERS/$7.00 NON-MEMBERS This is where you begin your yoga journey, as Sallie guides you through a gentle practice that will insure increased flexibility of body - and of mind. It is truly yoga for everybody, no matter how inflexible or stiff. This bodyfriendly yoga meets you where you are, and assists you in changing your body and experiencing peace within.

GENTLE FLOW YOGA PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Join Christa Parent in a gentle flow yoga practice. This yoga class is for all levels. You must be 18 or older to attend. Please bring a mat.

INTEGRATE: A TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY

Denise Amick, whose specialty is trauma sensitive yoga, helps yoga students heal through the postures and the breath. You will gradually learn to listen to your body in a deeply profound and respectful way. Please bring a mat.

PURE PILATES PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY This is a pilates class hosted by Pure Pilates. Pilates will help you build core strength and flexibility. This is a full body workout that will help you stretch, lengthen and strengthen the muscles. Please bring a mat.

PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Crohn’s and colitis support group meetings are intimate gatherings where patients and their loved ones can share their stories, seek emotional support, find answers to their questions and connect with the community who share their challenges.

GAY GRASSROOTS PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Gay Grassroots is a support group for gay individuals in Pensacola and the Panhandle area. With the goal of acceptance and support, these meetings emphasize understanding, discussion, and a general openness to everyone’s lifestyles. Oftentimes meetings include movie nights, pot lucks and other fun events.

TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Come join fellow members of Pensacola’s transgender community. Share stories, support, and find a fellowship amongst fellow transgender individuals.

VETERANS’ COMMUNITY MEETING PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY These monthly meetings focus on veteran services in our community. Often speakers are invited to talk about various topics that are of interest to veterans and their families. Information is provided to assist veterans in whatever capacity that’s needed.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

STORY SPROUTS

PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts and crafts, make a snack and have story time at the Ever’man Educational Center. The classes are always creative and have an organic and local twist.

COOKING NEW

CLASSES

RAW VEGAN BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE

PRICE: $10.00 MEMBERS/$15.00 NON-MEMBERS Learn how to make a delicious, nutritious dessert! Great for summer parties and BBQs!

VINYASA FLOW YOGA PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY Vinyasa flow is the art of moving through a series of postures with the breath. Class is led by Sarah Chau. This class is for all levels of practice. Please bring a mat.

SUPPORT & COMMUNITY NEW

CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (CCFA)

MEETINGS

ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY (EVER’MAN CAFE) Come meet with people who care and know the challenges of ADHD. Learn from professionals and members who offer helpful information. Knowledge is power! You are not alone.

Let us help each other.

NEW

VEGAN THAI CAULIFLOWER RED CURRY COOKING PRICE: $10.00 MEMBERS/$15.00 NON-MEMBERS Learn how to make a delicious and healthy Thai curry in a hurry!

NEW

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS & STRATEGIES ECUA: “THE GREEN WAVE COMING” COURSE

PRICE: COMPLIMENTARY “The Green Wave Coming” Course, taught by Jim Roberts, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) public information officer, will create public awareness and provide instruction on recommended environmental strategies, which will reduce the number of sewer pipe blockages and related sanitary sewer overflows. Attendees will learn first-hand on how to properly dispose of FOG (a by-product of cooking), proper disposal of flushable and/or disposable wipes, and the latest information on recycling.

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NATURAL, ORGANIC & LOCAL

WAS ONCE JUST

(LET’S BRING FOOD BACK)

Monday - Saturday 7:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 8:00PM 315 W. Garden Street · Pensacola, Florida 32502 850.438.0402 · everman.org

local highlight

green cedars farms | MOLINO, florida

“I am happy to do business with Green Cedars Farms for numerous reasons.

One very important reason is that Green Cedars Farms is a local family-owned farm. When Ever’man management toured the farm, Michael and his father-in-law went above and beyond our expectations; they answered all of our questions thoroughly and spoke about the importance of educating. They have local schools that visit the farm on a regular basis. Green Cedars Farms goes the extra mile to care for their animals.

Overall, I feel like their values are in line with ours, which makes for a good working relationship.”

LOCAL HIGHLIGHT: Each issue of The Healthy

Alternative will highlight a local farmer or business whose items are carried at Ever’man. Buying local helps support the economy and your community.

Matt Reasoner, Operations Manager

ever’man employee spotlight william rolfs, general manager

Now that the remodel is complete, what role will the store take in the community?

For many years, our co-op has grown in both members and store square footage. With each step, we added more products and services. Education about those products and services became a priority. With the completion of the recent expansion, we now have some really great facilities to use in our quest to educate our community about health, nutrition and environmental issues. We will not only supply our members and customers with great products, we will also teach them why our products are better than the conventional products sold at other stores.

How do you see the role of Ever’man in our community?

As a member of Ever’man, we have the privilege of electing a Board of Directors. To set a strategic direction for Ever’man, the Board wrote an Ends (Vision) Statement which guides our cooperative in everything we do. As General Manager, my job is to strive to fulfill all aspects of the Ends Statement. As we continue to work toward this daunting task, our future will be bright and we will help a lot of people in the process.

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recipe

swift summer pesto Ingredients

• 1 package Fresh Cut Herbs Organic Basil • 1/4 cup Woodstock Organic Pine Nuts • 1/2 cup Spectrum Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 1/4 cup Sartori Shredded Parmesan Cheese • 3 large cloves garlic • Himalayan Pink Salt to taste • Simply Organic Black Pepper to taste • Fresh Baked Red Peppers & Onion Baguettine

Directions:

In a large food processor, combine first seven ingredients.

Pulse slowly and thoroughly mix, pausing to scrape remnants off of the inside walls of the processor.

You can serve immediately on the baguettine or store in a jar topped with a drizzle of olive oil to preserve its freshness. This pesto should be used within two weeks.

summer food additions

Servings: 6-8

Take your dish and add some healthy summer flavor with these ingredients

mint

promotes digestion & soothes inflammation • drinks • ice cream • jellies & jams • garnish

basil

antioxidant & anti-aging agent • soups • sauces • pesto

chives

cancer risk reducing • salads • egg dishes • potato dishes

dill

promotes digestion • sandwiches • sauces • dressings

tzatziki

low in cholesterol • sandwiches • salads • veggie dips

pesto

blood pressure stabalizing • pasta salad • pizza base • dip addition

relish

high in vitamin a • hot dogs • burgers • tuna salad • pasta salad

barbeque sauce high in lycopene • pulled pork • burgers • grilled veggies

watermelon

vitamin rich & hydrating • drinks • salads • ice cubes

pineapple

high in vitamin c & magnesium • cakes • muffins • grilled • salsa

berries

high in antioxidants • juicing • cobbler • jellies & jams

pomegranate

cancer risk reducing • seed topper for yogurts • salads • juicing

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cucumber

HIGH IN VITAMIN B • salad • water • sandwich topper

red onion

anti-inflammatory • soup garnish • egg dish • grilled skewers

mushrooms

high in vitamin d & iron • stuffed • stir fry • soups

beets

vitamin rich • pickled • slaw • salsa addition

a tisket, a tasket

A FOODIE PICNIC BASKET

by: Jenny Gorman, ever’man education coordinator It is time to revive your childhood memories and reinvent the “foodie” wheel. Have your gourmet taste buds fallen by the wayside? Do you revert to the same simple and easy meals for your daily routine? We all long for the simple comforts found in familiar foods and the happy memories they bring back to us. That’s why clean, natural, real foods are a good choice for you! Make new happy memories and get connected to others in the foodie community.

Can you combine summer traditions with a new approach to how you eat?

Yes, you can! Long gone are the days of warm and soggy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with chips generously crushed in the middle (I can’t be the only one who did this.) For great foodie ideas, read on! photographed by: jessica goodbred-warren

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side dish

cool cucumber & dill gazpacho ingredients •3 large organic cucumbers (washed, peeled, seeded) • 1 package Fresh Cut Herbs Organic Dill • 1 cup Fage Greek Yogurt • 1/2 organic red onion • 1 organic lemon (freshly squeezed) • 2 large cloves garlic • 1/4 cup Spectrum Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil • Simply Organic Black Pepper to taste • sea salt to taste directions In a blender, combine the diced cucumber, yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Blend to a creamy consistency and allow it to sit for 1-2 hours for fuller flavor. When ready, serve with a garnish of red onion, sea salt, cracked pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

Servings: 6

drink

Freshly squeezed mint lemonade ingredients • 6 organic lemons (freshly squeezed) • 5 cups reverse osmosis water • 1/2 cup Woodstock Pure Cane Sugar • 1 package Fresh Cut Herbs Organic Mint directions Pour 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup cane sugar into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.

Remove from heat and pour into a pitcher of ice. Add the remaining 4 cups of water and squeezed lemon juice.

Mix thoroughly.

Add fresh mint to the mixture and mix again. Pour over a mason jar full of ice.

Servings: 10-12

main course

muffuletta bites ingredients olive spread • Field Day Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 1 (6 oz.) can Field Day Natural Pitted Black Olives (drained) • 1 (5 oz.) jar Mediterranean Organics stuffed green olives (drained) • 1 (16 oz.) jar Mediterranean Organics Gourmet Red Peppers (drained) • 2 cloves garlic (diced) • 1 (2.4 oz.) jar Mediterranean Organics Wild Capers • 1/2 cup Bragg’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar • sea salt to taste sandwich •1 round loaf Bread of Life Bake Shop Sourdough Bread • 6 oz. sliced Applegate Organic Uncured Slow Cooked Ham • 4 oz. sliced Applegate Organic Uncured Genoa Salami • 7 oz. sliced Andrew & Everett Provolone Cheese • 7 oz. sliced Andrew & Everett Mozzarella Cheese • Olive Spread (see recipe above) • Parchment Paper & String directions For the olive spread: Combine black olives, green olives, red peppers and garlic into a food processor and pulse until evenly chopped. Add olive oil, capers, apple cider vinegar and salt. Pulse the mixture again and set aside.

For the sandwich: Cut the bread in half and drizzle olive oil on both sides. Generously smear the olive oil spread over one half of the sandwich. Layer the ham, salami, provolone and mozzarella over the spread and close the sandwich.

Wrap the sandwich in parchment paper and with a sharp knife carefully cut into small 2” x 2” pieces and tie with string.

Servings: 4

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MARKETING news

LEARN HOW WE WORK TO SERVE OUR MEMBERS, customers AND COMMUNITY Wind-powered and eco-friendly cards promote our cooperative principles

the ever’man community garden

local girl scout troops plant the ever’man store garden to help feed our pensacola community

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Ever’man recently redesigned its business cards. The Store business cards include five different Ever’man colors and each color displays one of the seven cooperative principles. Managers of each department have cards that name the cooperative values along with their specific e-mail and telephone numbers. All of the cards are produced using wind-power and are eco-friendly, printed on un-coated, smooth white paper that is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.

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On April 18th, as part of the Ever’man Earth Day celebrations, local Girl Scout troops 540, 210, 937 and 221 helped plant herbs and vegetables in the community garden. Their work was rewarded with the very first Ever’man Earth Day patch for their vests and sashes.

The garden is located behind the Store, near the electric car charging station.

When these plants are ready to be harvested, community members are encouraged to pick anything they would like to use for their home cooking. We would like to thank the Girl Scouts, volunteers and plant donors, who also supply the Ever’man Store, for helping make our community garden grow!

say hello to our new demo coordinator

Ryoko brings her passion for food to Ever’man Ryoko is passionate about helping to connect people to natural and healthy products. In the past month, she has found working at Ever’man exciting because every day she has the opportunity to learn about new items and to help members and customers with different needs find great products. She brings to her role broad experience from her years as a food editor, food product journalist and food preparation teacher.

As the in-house demonstration coordinator, she cooks food and distributes samples. You may find her walking in the Store or standing by a demo cart near the Meat & Seafood Department. Ryoko likes to share knowledge that promotes healthy eating habits and enhances the quality of life in our communities. It is her privilege to hear directly from you; she invites you to say hi to her in the Store.

Starting with our Earth Day issue, heavy-weight, eco-friendly paper was available for us to use. This sturdier paper ensures high quality images and easyto-read print on each page. We hope you enjoy the new vibrant colors and the enhanced photography.

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may member specials

Bulk

Fantastic Foods, Instant Black Beans or Hummus Mix Sale Price: $4.39/lb. You Save: $2.20/lb.

Refrigerated

High Country, Organic Elderberry Hibiscus Kombucha, 16 oz.

Sale Price: $2.99, you save: $1.20

Frozen

Luna & Larry, Organic Dark Chocolate Coconut Bliss Bar, 3 oz.

Sale Price: $1.29, You Save: 20¢ Piping Gourmet, Gluten-Free Chocolate Raspberry Whoopie Pie, 4 pack Sale Price: $5.69, You Save: $1.30 So Delicious, Organic Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts, 32 oz.

Sale Price: $5.99, You Save: 60¢

Grocery

Blue Diamond, Unsweetened & Original Almond Breeze, 64 fl. oz.

Sale price: $4.19, you save: $1.30 Coconut Secret, Organic Raw Coconut Flour, 16 oz.

Sale Price: $4.69 You Save: $1.90 Dagoba, Pure Organic Cacao Powder, 8 oz.

Sale Price: $5.99 You Save: $2.20 Heavenly Organic, Organic Chocolate Ginger Honey Patties, 4.66 oz.

Sale Price: $3.69 You Save: $2.10 Napa Valley Naturals, Organic Sesame Oil, 12.7 fl. oz.

Sale Price: $5.99 You Save: $1.30 Pacific Natural Foods, Organic Refried Beans, 13.6 oz.

Sale Price: $2.39 You Save: 60¢ Ancient Harvest, Organic Quinoa Flour, 18 oz.

Sale Price: $8.39 You Save: $3.40 Tanka Bar, Buffalo with Cranberries Bar, 1 oz.

Sale Price: $2.19 You Save: 80¢ True Nopal, Prickly Pear Cactus Water, 16.9 fl. oz.

Sale Price: $1.99 You Save: $1.00 Westbrae Foods, Organic Black Bean Chili, 17.3 oz.

Sale Price: $2.99 You Save: 80¢

Nonfood

Biobag, Dog Waste Bags, 45 count Sale Price: $3.99 You Save: $2.20

Body Care

Topricin, Pain Relief and Healing Cream, 2 oz.

Sale Price: $12.99 You Save: $2.00 Earth Science, Chamomile & Green Tea Eye Makeup Remover, 4 oz.

Sale Price: $5.99 You Save: $1.00

nutrition

Host Defense, Reishi Extract Healthy Heart, 1 fl. oz.

Sale Price: $14.99 You Save: $5.00 Hylands Leg Cramps Nighttime Relief, 50 tablets Sale Price: $9.99 You Save: $3.20

ANNUAL SPRING

MEMBERSHIP MEETING jUNE 6TH 1-4pm

Family friendly activities will be provided at the Ever’man Green Space. Back by popular demand, Infusion band will be playing their jazzy tunes.

In accordance with our bylaws, section 3.2.1: A general membership meeting, called the Spring Membership Meeting, shall be held within three months after the close of the fiscal year, at which meeting the financial reports will be made. The public is invited to hear our Board officers address members between the hours of 2-3pm.

We welcome all members to the Annual Spring Membership Meeting to celebrate the progress of our cooperative. Ever’man Cafe favorites will be served.

Bring your appetite!

(Membership has its benefits*)

Come visit the co-op and see what membership has to offer By choosing Ever’man membership you have access to: • Special monthly sales • Special order discounts • Local business goods • Eligibility to run for Board of Director • Voting privileges • Educational class discounts

Monday - Saturday 7:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 8:00PM 315 W. Garden Street 路 Pensacola, Florida 32502 850.438.0402 路 everman.org