The Healthy Alternative Jan/Feb 2017

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THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE Published for Ever’man

by Ballinger Publishing

Ever’man Publishing Coordinator Maria Pinochet Publisher Malcolm Ballinger Executive Editor Kelly Oden Art Director Guy Stevens Editor Hana Frenette Graphic Designer Rachael Jokerst Staff Contributor Ashley Forrer Ad Coordinator & Graphic Designer Anna Hitchcock Editorial Assistant Dawn Gresko Account Executives Geneva Strange Paula Rode 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.

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William Rolfs

General Manager

Happy New Year to all of our members and patrons!

The holidays have come and gone; I sure hope you and your family were able to spend time together. My family and I sat down to several really nice meals at which we spent hours just talking and enjoying each other’s company. If you are like me, overeating was part of your holiday. It’s now time to refocus and get back on track to healthy eating.

Inside of this publication, there are many tips, recipes and suggestions on how to get started on your healthy eating plan. Please take a little time and enjoy this issue.

As always, Ever’man is here to help. We have the most wholesome and nutritious foods you and your family need.

January is a month full of New Year’s resolutions and we are here to support you. Please do not hesitate to ask our knowledgeable staff to answer your questions, both in the store and on the phone. They are happy to provide you with friendly service.

Here at your co-op, we had a really good year. We plan for 2017 to be just as prosperous. The financial condition of your co-op is very healthy and the sales continue to increase with new customers and members. This past year we added many more products to our shelves including a huge line of co-op only brands like Field Day and Natural Value. These items are great quality products at a very reasonable price. We will be adding more product lines as they become available to your co-op.

You might have also heard some really good news for your co-op. After years of planning for the opening of a second location, the first step toward making that a reality

was taken in 2016, when we located a piece of property on Nine Mile Road that really fits our needs. The Board unanimously approved the purchase of this four acre property. Of course, it will take time to develop this project.

We are in the process of hiring an architectural firm to help us design the right building for our needs. I expect it to take anywhere between 18 to 24 months to get the store designed, approved, built and opened for business. This will be our first store built from the ground up. We are as excited as you are, but please be patient as we go through each stage with care and diligence to ensure the result is a store that will delight members, customers and staff alike.

This time of year is board election season at your co-op.

We have an uncontested election this year. There are three seats up for election and only three candidates. Therefore, all three candidates (all incumbents) will be reseated for three year terms. Please help me show appreciation to Stephen Moody, Kelly Oden and Lynn Jackson for their willingness to volunteer for co-op service. A three year term is a big commitment. We appreciate everyone on our Ever’man Board of Directors.

In closing, I want to thank you for your support of our co-op. It’s this support that keeps us financially healthy and growing. We truly appreciate each and every member and patron. I look forward to seeing 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, natural food and 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

IN THIS ISSUE:

2 | A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Our General Manager talks about what is new at Ever’man and offers insights into how members and customers are being served.

4 | board news

The Board talks about future plans for the second store.

5| Board elections

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Meet the new Board.

6| Ever’man in the community

Learn more about how your co-op is serving our community.

RECIPE IDEAS: PAGES 9 & 10

8 | What’s Trending at Ever’man?

Experts weigh in on how to stay healthy in the new year.

Step-by-step instructions for Mediterranean broccoli salad and smoked gouda risotto with kale and mushrooms.

14| Get More out of Your Store Big things are coming your way!

16| Class Descriptions

Cooking basics: Bone Broth PAGE 11

See what’s happening at the Ever’man Educational Center.

17| Detox

Learn to make a simple healing broth with your leftovers.

Easy ways to detox at home.

18 | Certified Organic: Non-GMO and so Much More Why organic is more than just pesticide-free food.

Ever’man cafe: Juice and smoothie bar PAGE 12

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photo by Anna Hitchcock

17 Boar d E le RESU ction LTS PAG E5 ON THE COVER

Yoga Instructor Sarah Chau and her daughter Elah Cover photo by: Anna Hitchcock

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

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Learn about the great deal to help you start your 2017 and meet the staff who make those perfect smoothies.

12 party ready platters PAGE 13 Satisfying and easy party dishes.

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2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DAVE DEBLANDER PRESIDENT STEPHEN MOODY VICE PRESIDENT LAUREN SOUTHERN-GODWIN SECRETARY J.J. STEPHENS TREASURER Eric Schneider DIRECTOR LYNN JACKSON 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 MEMBERS. THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Monday, January 30th Monday, February 27th 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.

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Dave DeBlander

Board President

New Year, New Store!

Ever since I have been on the board, going back to 2007, the Ever’man Board of Directors has discussed the viability of a second store. This month, that idea has become a reality as we have purchased a great piece of land on Nine Mile Road. Plans are to break ground as soon as possible. To arrive at our decision, we had our national cooperative consultants help us find the right area of town. Additionally, they performed an exhaustive market study to inform us on other pertinent factors. Our decision to open a second location has not come about haphazardly, but literally after years of work and research. When the opportunity to purchase this land came available, it was obvious that this location was the perfect spot for store number two. The comments that we have received from members and shoppers have been overwhelmingly supportive and we are quite confident we have made the right choice.

Now the work begins as we collaborate with our architect to design a store that will incorporate our Ends Statement. Our desire is that the Nine Mile Road Store will make a signature statement at this location. Beautiful, sustainable, friendly, innovative, convenient, futuristic, inviting, economical, stateof-the-art, sociable, welcoming, hi-tech, attractive, etc. are just some of the concepts that we are excited about as we plan this second store. Financially, we are poised to make this move as the co-op’s financial picture is stable and projected to continue to do well.

Our General Manager William Rolfs has developed a very competent staff that we know will be able to handle all the responsibilities and hard work that they will face in making this move. Your Board of

Directors is up to the task and we are very excited to do our part. The relationship between the Board and the staff could not be better.

What can you expect as a member or shopper? First of all if you live on or near the north side of town, you will have a shorter, more convenient ride to the Nine Mile Road Store. This second store is projected to have about the same retail space as our Garden Street location and will be the full-service store you have grown to love. We bought a sizeable piece of land so there will be plenty of room for parking and as we did with the Garden Street Store, we desire to make the Nine Mile Road Store more than just a grocery store. Our vision for the second location has it being a community gathering place that will encourage folks to have a healthy, happy lifestyle and a place to enjoy all the results of that way of living. What that looks like is our job to create and, of course, we welcome your input as this is your store.

Ever’man is a cooperative, governed by the members and not by a corporate entity. Let us know, during this development stage, your thoughts. We have a suggestion box at the customer service desk and our board meetings are open to the membership. Most of our Board of Director meetings take place on the last Monday of every month in the Educational Center building and all members are invited.

Pensacola is pumped, the members are pumped, the staff and the board are pumped and we are ready to make this big leap into the future. Your support is welcomed and appreciated and now, yes, we can begin thinking about store number three down the road!

2017 Election Results

The 2017 Ever’man Board of Directors election was uncontested. The Board had three seats available and three applicants. The applicants were Kelly Oden (incumbent), Lyn Jackson (incumbent) and Stephen Moody (incumbent). These candidates meet the requirements for continuing as a board director and will be seated at the March meeting of the Ever’man Board of Directors.

It has been my privilege to serve on the Ever’man Board of Directors for the past six years.

I am a native Pensacolian and lifetime member of Ever’man. I love this area and have a commitment to see our community thrive, especially in the areas of health and wellness. My long-time experience as a member, teacher, business owner, retreat presenter and leader in the local health and wellness community gives me a unique insight into the needs of the Ever’man community. I have studied and applied many whole food and wellness principles to create a healthy lifestyle for myself, my family, my many students and business clients.

My years of experience in the field of health and wellness is a valuable asset to the Ever’man Board. I am honored and thrilled to continue to serve on the Ever’man board!

Lyn Jackson I grew up in Pensacola and first joined Ever’man while attending Washington High School. From day one, Ever’man was always more than a grocery store to me, and the sense of community imparted by staff has stuck with me. The shared values surrounding community, healthy foods, nutrition, and stewardship are at the heart of both my professional and personal life. I am the owner of Dunn Media, a media production firm in Pensacola that works closely with clients on branding and visual storytelling. As an avid athlete and sportsman, I value having Ever’man provide the best basis for a healthy diet anywhere in our area. As a board director, I support the vision that Ever’man is more than a store, is looked to as a leader in the community for healthy eating, community outreach, and providing an exceptional place to work.

Stephen Moody I’ve been privileged to serve on the Ever’man Board of Directors for the last three years. In that time, I’ve learned how to best work on a cooperative board and the dedication it takes to align decision making with both our Ends Statement and the seven cooperative principles.

I’m proud to be a part of Ever’mans’ vital health and wellness work in the community and to continue in my role as a director. I have been interested in healthy living for over 25 years and I love the fact that Ever’man is a trusted source for those looking to eat wholesome, nutritious food and learn new skills for developing a healthy mind, body and spirit. For the past ten years, I have led the creative team of a local publishing company. This experience has helped me to hone my leadership and organizational skills and has given me a broad understanding of our community as a whole, as well as the opportunity to develop valuable contacts at all levels of local government and industry. My daughter and I shop at Ever’man daily and we love the sense of community offered by our local cooperative and the friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Kelly Oden

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Ever’man in the Community

Pictured left to right: William Rolfs; General Manager, Stephanie Haines; Customer Service Representative, Alma Yamasta; Customer Service Representative, Jillian Stough; Customer Service Representative

Pictured left to right: Bianca Brown, AmeriCorps VISTA ; Melanie Foust, AmeriCorps VISTA; William Rolfs, Ever’man General Manager; Maria Pinochet, Ever’man Marketing Manager; Ashley Forrer, Ever’man Education Coordinator; Cherri Baker, Development Director; Barbara Coffey, Director of Operations

Ever’man Meal in a Bag Thanks to your support 172 local area families received a wholesome meal!

Because of the generosity of Ever’man members, shoppers and our community, The Ever’man Meal in a Bag Program was a huge success! Our goal was to

donate 160 meal bags, but with the huge outpouring of support we ended our drive at 172. You made a huge difference by providing a total of 2,236 items in 172 bags (2,298lbs) of organic nutritional food to MANNA Food

Ever’man Celebrates Success of Partnership with Community Action Ever’man is proud to continue our longtime partnership with Community Action, which is focused on serving low-income seniors in our community.

We are happy to announce that after two sister agencies did an extensive community outreach, Community Action classes at Ever’man have more than doubled the last three months. One class held right after the

outreach initiative was topped out at 45 attendees. Ever’man has partnered with Community Action and the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County to provide monthly classes about healthy eating along with a cooking demonstration. These classes continue to provide valuable information about health and wellness to our community.

Ever’man to Attend Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo Join us at the Natural Awakenings Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo!

The Health Expo will be held on Saturday March 11 and Sunday March 12 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center. Find Ever’man among other exhibitors presenting information on 6 | THE HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE

services and products in the health and wellness field. Ever’man will be talking about healthy eating on a budget, and the importance of choosing organic. Look out for other workshops, classes, music, and presentations at the expo. We hope to see you there!

Pictured left to right: Steve Dulaney, PNJ Inside Sales Rep/ Be local Rep; Maria Pinochet, Ever’man Marketing Manager; Ashley Forrer, Ever’man Education Coordinator; William Rolfs, Ever’man General Manager.

Pantries in the month of November.

The Ever’man Meal in a Bag program in partnership with Pensacola News Journals’ Be Local Act of Kindness and MANNA Food Pantries.

Ever’man Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program In support of our local community, we were proud to be first to roll out a Charity EcoFriendly Bag Program. Since its inception of the program in July of 2015 a total of $ 2,217.09 dollars has been donated; $134.49 from members and customers who directly contributed by adding to their total purchase amount and $2082.60 from the 5 cents donated for each of the 41,652 reusable bags utilized during shopping trips. That is 41, 652 less plastic bags that got put into our local trash.

Our program makes it easier than ever for members and

customers to contribute to worthy community charities.

For each eco-friendly bag used, Ever’man will donate 5 cents to a charity of the shopper’s choice.

From Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, Ever’man is happy to announce that our Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program donation options will be:

Gulf Coast Kid’s House, Inc. Panhandle Equine Rescue Inc. Keep Pensacola Beautiful Inc.

Ever’man Board Announces Second Store Location We are proud to announce that the co-op is growing!

Your downtown cooperative is pleased to announce plans for a second location on Pensacola’s north side. Our co-op’s Board of Directors has closed on property located at 1000 East Nine Mile Road where we will build a new grocery store, cafe and educational center. Board President Dave DeBlander further explains, “Our members have been asking for another location on the north side of town for a number of years. We believe in the power of community, the collective energy of individuals coming together to be more environmentally conscious and to live healthier lives. Ever’man is proud to be an honorable cooperative citizen and strong

community partner.”

“Everyone at Ever’man is excited to expand our cooperative and our mission into a part of our community that is experiencing amazing growth. We are excited and committed to become a closer part of that community, not only as a trusted source for organic, sustainable foods at a reasonable price, but also as a gathering place for people who want to share ideas and experience healthy living in fun, engaging ways,” said General Manager William Rolfs.

To stay posted on all the updates, make sure to join our email lists instore at the customer service desk or email your name and email to info@everman.org

About Our Winter Community Teaching Garden The Ever’man Community Garden contains a beautiful selection of heirloom vegetables, herbs, and flowers located just behind the co-op.

All of these plants were grown from carefully selected heirloom seeds, many of which have been grown and passed down in the family of our gardener, Cat McCreery, for close to 100 years. Growing a garden in Florida has some special challenges.

Along with our lovely warm beachy climate also comes a wide variety of mildews, molds, funguses, and pests that can affect plants. In order to combat these problems, we utilize the natural practice of companion planting. By using this practice, we create a balance in nature, without the use of chemicals, which allows our pollinators and beneficial insects to thrive, and to work with us side by side. One of the best plants that helps to keep pests out of our garden are the Dwarf French Marigolds. These flowers line the

edges of the Community Garden from spring through September.

French marigolds produce a natural pesticide from their roots that is so strong it will remain in the soil years after the plants are gone. For the winter months of January to March, you might notice we are growing a lot of lettuce varieties in the garden.

The varieties we have planted thrive on regular harvest, as long as you harvest only the outer leaves and leave the center to grow. Next time you visit the store, you are most welcome to cut a bit of lettuce or herbs for yourself.

To read more about the heirlooms planted in our garden, read the full article, About the Ever’man winter Community Garden, on our news website page everman.org/news. To find out when Cat is next hosting her “Natural Remedies for Your Garden” class, visit our Educational calendar at everman.org/events.

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What’s Trending At Ever’man? Experts Weigh In

Darrell Melton Grocery Manager

Steve Cochran Produce Manager

If your 2017 get healthy goals include adding grass-fed, organic, or all natural sources of protein to your diet, the Meat and Seafood Department at Ever’man is ready to assist you. We carry a great selection of all natural or certified organic non-GMO Bell & Evans whole chicken and pieces.

We offer a 100 percent grass-fed 80/20 ground beef from Thousand Hills Cattle Co. at a very attractive Co-op Basi¢s price of $6.99 per pound. Our selection of local grass-fed beef includes offerings from White Oak Pastures of Bluffton, Ga. and Hastings Farm in Bay Minette, Ala. When you are looking for sustainable meat or seafood, the experienced and friendly staff here at the Ever’man Meat and Seafood Department is ready to help you along your path to a healthy 2017.

With the holidays now over most of us begin thinking about how we are going to manage to keep our New Year’s resolutions. For almost everyone the focus is on getting back to eating healthy and getting the proper amount of exercise. While we can’t help you with the exercise part of your resolution we can give you the best options to achieve your healthy eating goals. Here at the Ever’man Grocery Department we have many choices among organic, all natural products that are whole grain, nutritionally dense, quick and easy that will take the guess work out of eating healthy. Let the helpful knowledgeable grocery staff at Ever’man assist you with helping you keep your New Year’s resolution of a healthy and happy lifestyle.

In produce there are multiple items that can help you achieve your health goals for 2017. Fresh organic fruit and vegetables are a good way to get the daily vitamins you need. This time of year, we carry a variety of organic citrus such as tangerines, tangelos, grapefruit, Navel oranges, and Valencia oranges.

You will also find multiple varieties of apples including Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Gold and Red Delicious. Winter vegetables, freshly picked from local growers, are also readily available. The three kales prevalent during this season are green, red, and Lacinato kale–all good choices for your juicing needs. While you are in produce don’t forget the carrots! We stock organic carrots in the convenient bag sizes of 5-, 2- and 1 lb. The 25 lb. bags of carrots stay at a reasonable price year round. For more variety, try our rainbow carrots.

Lyn Sparks Wellness Manager

Belinda Carlino Customer Service Manager

Jay Porter Prepared Foods Manager

Sonny Porter Meat & Seafood Manager

The New Year resolution most people make is to resolve to eat healthier, lose weight and/or take better care of their health. To assist you in doing just that, we are featuring Michael’s whole body cleanses on sale through January and February. A cleanse is a good place to start a healthier lifestyle. We will also be featuring Garden of Life proteins.

This trusted brand has a new line of very clean sports oriented proteins and bars. Come visit us in the Wellness Department, our staff will be happy to make suggestions to help you achieve your health goals for 2017.

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Now that the New Year has arrived, let the Ever’man Customer Service staff assist you in achieving a heathier 2017. Stop by the customer service desk and renew your membership or become a member this year. As a member you can enjoy many discounts such as the 5 percent discount at the lunch and dinner hot and cold bar. Additionally, as a member you save on case purchases through special orders, and you and your family can attend educational and cooking classes at a discounted price. Do not miss the opportunity to benefit from membership this year! Stop by customer service today and talk with our staff to find out more about the great value membership can bring to you and your family in the New Year.

Start your new year off right! Come to the Ever’man Cafe Juice and Smoothie Bar for healthy beginnings. Here you can choose from our organic juice menu with offerings like Mr. Clean and the Body Cleanser or invent your own juice from organic veggies and fruit such as beets, carrots, cucumbers, celery, kale, spinach, ginger, garlic, strawberries or apples.

You might also prefer to combine fruits, with your choice of ‘milks’ like coconut or almond, and whey protein to build a delicious smoothie. Wheatgrass shots are also available in single shots of 0.5 oz. or 1 oz. sizes or added to smoothies.

Happy healthy New Year from Ever’man!

Recipe 1

Mediterranean Broccoli Salad Bring in the new year with a rainbow of colors in this simple Mediterranean-inspired recipe.

Bright green broccoli combined with sweet carrots and cheerful banana peppers make this dish chock full of vitamins and nutrients. Warm salads are a great way to eat vegetables in the winter months when the body is craving heat, and cold salads might not be as appealing. Make a large batch on Sunday, and add some salad to your lunches throughout the week, or use this as a stunning side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 pound broccoli florets • 1/3 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch coins • 1 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained • 1/4 cup banana peppers, thinly sliced, stems removed • 1/4 cup lemon juice • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation

In a large pot of salted, boiling water, blanch the carrots for about 3 minutes, then add the broccoli florets and cook 2-3 more minutes until just tender.

Drain and plunge the veggies into a bowl of ice water

to retain the broccoli’s color and prevent overcooking.

Drain thoroughly once cooled. In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, honey, garlic and spices. Add the broccoli, carrots, beans and banana peppers and toss gently.

Serving Suggestion

Making this salad a few hours ahead of time allows the flavors to meld. Like your herbs fresh? Substitute 1 tablespoon of freshly minced oregano leaves for the dried oregano leaf.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 243, Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 51 mg, Carbohydrate: 39 g, Dietary Fiber: 14 g, Protein: 12 g

Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop Find more recipes and information about your food and where it comes from at www.strongertogether.coop.

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Recipe2

Smoked Gouda Risotto with Kale and Mushrooms Winter days call for warm and comforting meals. This risotto is a great way to enjoy the creaminess of comfort food, while also getting in kale, mushrooms, and an extra boost of phytonutrients. Kale contains a lot of iron, vitamin K, fiber, and antioxidants to support your immune system and regulate blood sugar levels. Mushrooms pack a nutritious punch with a good dose of zinc, vitamin C, and phosphorous. Enjoy this risotto warm and with people you love.

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Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups diced yellow onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 pound button mushrooms, quartered 1 1/4 cup Arborio rice 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons tamari 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth, divided 4-5 cups roughly-chopped kale (1 large bunch) 1/4 pound smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions for 5 minutes, add the garlic and mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms begin to soften. Add rice and stir while sautéing for about 2 minutes.

Add tomato paste, tamari, paprika, salt, pepper,

lemon juice and 3 cups of the broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then cover with a tight lid and place in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover and return the pan to the stove over medium-low heat. Stir in the kale and another 1/4 cup of broth. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, adding more broth if needed, until the kale is tender, rice is creamy and liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Serve warm.

Serving Suggestion

Accompany this dish with something simple, crunchy and tart to complement the rich, smoky flavors; try a romaine salad dressed with vinaigrette or steamed green beans tossed with lemon, olive oil and garlic.

Nutritional Information

329 calories, 21 g. fat, 41 mg. cholesterol, 759 mg. sodium, 32 g. carbohydrate, 4 g. fiber, 6 g. protein Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop Find more recipes and information about your food and where it comes from at www.strongertogether.coop.

Cooking Basics: Healing Broths Broths are a great way to use up left-over ingredients, while adding additional nutrients into your diet. Because broths are easy for the body to absorb, bone broth has been getting a lot of attention these past few years for its health-boosting benefits. It is praised for being a great source of collagen, gelatin, and minerals that help promote healthy joints, muscles, skin and hair. To make it easy for you, a break down follows on how to make this healing broth, while also providing recipe tips for vegan and vegetarian broths that enhance the body’s production of collagen and support bone health.

Tips for Homemade Bone Broth: • Roast the bones before you boil them to get a better flavor. Be prepared for a longer simmering process (some people simmer bones for as long 12-48 hours) if you are using larger bones.

• If you are simmering bones for longer than 8 hours, wait until the last 4-6 hours to add in your vegetables.

• Scoop foam off top every 8-10 hours, or as needed.

• Choose a high-quality source for your bones, when you make bone broth you will be extracting a lot of nutrients into a concentrated source, organic and grass-fed will make sure you get the most nutrients.

Make Your Own Beef Bone Broth: • White Oak Pastures Organic GrassFed Beef Marrow Bones (freezer section) • Apple Cider Vinegar ( just 1 tbs. to help extract nutrients, Aisle 1) • Organic Celery • Organic Carrots • Organic Onion (To make your own chicken bone broth, use leftover chicken bones) Tips for Vegan/Vegetarian Broths: • Just because you aren’t using bones, doesn’t mean you can’t drink a healing broth with bone and collagen enhancing nutrients. Make a vegetable stock using vegetables high in vitamins

and minerals such as selenium, vitamin A, iron, and potassium.

• Use organic shiitake mushrooms, organic celery, organic carrots, organic ginger, and your favorite sea vegetable (wakame is a great choice), and simmer the broth. After simmering, add in cilantro, parsley, spinach, or kale for additional vitamins and minerals.

• Reduce food waste and use leftover carrot shavings, mushroom stems, and celery ends as the base of your vegetable broth.

Don’t have time to make your own bone broth, but still seeking the benefits?

• Try EPIC ready to heat bone broth. We carry chicken, beef, bison and turkey flavors of this bottled broth in our refrigerator section.

• Ancient Nutrition has a bone broth protein powder for those who want the benefits of bone broth added to their meal replacement shakes or smoothies. We carry three flavors of Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein powder: pure, greens, and turmeric.

• Bonafide Provisions beef and chicken bone broths may be found in the meat freezer section. Just thaw the packet, heat and serve!

Packaged Bone Broths: Easy and Versatile to Use If you are looking for the benefits of bone broth without the hassle of making it from scratch, the brands Pacific and Imagine offer shelf-stable bone broths that are ready to heat and drink! You can use these ready-made broths to sip on, add a cup of bone broth to your favorite soup, or even use the broth as a liquid to cook beans and grains in. Pacific has both 32 and 8 oz. options perfect for drinking. The 8 oz. options come in a variety of flavors: chicken with lemongrass, chicken with ginger, turkey with rosemary sage and thyme, and original chicken.

Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar (32 oz.) $6.79

Grocery Aisle 1

Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein (16.2 oz.) $48.89

Wellness Aisle 2

EPIC Bone Broth (14 oz.) $6.99

Refrigerated

Pacific Bone Broth (8 oz.) $2.69 (32 oz.) $6.99

Grocery Aisle 5

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Local Highlight

Ever’man Juice & Smoothie Bar If you are looking to revitalize and re-energize your health in 2017, start by focusing on what you are drinking. Good eating habits include adding more vegetables, fruits, and herbs to your daily diet. One way to increase the amount of plants that you are consuming is by drinking them! Drinking your veggies is a great way to make sure you are consuming adequate amounts of a variety of vegetables.

Vegetables and fruits are functional foods that can help increase energy, improve health, and support the body’s ability to fight disease.

While smoothies and juices are both delicious ways to boost your fruit and veggie intake, the two drinks are slightly different, and thus each has different benefits.

Smoothies contain fiber, as the vegetables and fruits are blended together and nothing is strained. With this fiber inside the drink, smoothies are a good option if you are looking for something more filling that won’t spike

your blood sugar (depending on the fruits you are using). Smoothies also offer a chance to blend in any additional nutrients that you are looking to add. Popular choices to add to nutrient boosting smoothies are matcha, protein powder, flax seed, bee pollen, or chia seeds. Juices are different than smoothies because juices have the fiber removed. This means that your body doesn’t have to use excess energy digesting a juice, but rather can utilize the nutrients from that drink instantly. Juices are a great way to flood your system with health boosting micronutrients that come from plants. Whichever drink you prefer, both smoothies and juices are a great way to promote healthy eating habits, and give your body an extra dose of plant-powered nutrients.

Bring any current fast food coupon to the Ever’man Cafe and redeem for face value up to $2 off a made to order regularly priced 16 oz. smoothie or juice.

Offer good through February 29, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Matt Tomlin, Cafe Counter Lead Can you share with us what prepared you to be the Ever’man Cafe Counter Lead?

I have worked in the food industry for over 15 years. I got my start in Nashville, Tn. managing a casual dining restaurant for ten years. During that time, I also spent two years as a corporate trainer. While I lived in Tennessee, I was also part owner and operator of a small sandwich shop in Hendersonville. I moved back to Florida four years ago to be closer to family. I have worked for Ever’man for three years. During renovations, I helped develop new procedures for the counter. One of my main tasks is to help develop new smoothies and sandwiches to keep Ever’man members and customers enjoying the tastes of the seasons.

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Tell us a little about your interests and how you spend your free time?

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three boys. Our favorite activities to do together are outdoor activities such as camping, fishing and going to the beach. Even at home, I am never far away from the kitchen! It is always fun to cook up new and innovative foods for my family and friends to try. I also enjoy just hanging out watching movies. When I can, I love watching my oldest play soccer, and helping to coach his team.

Party Ready Platters GEARING UP FOR THE BIG GAME, AN ACADEMY AWARDS VIEWING PARTY, OR JUST A WEEKEND GET-TOGETHER?

Let us do the prep work! Order one of our party platters and you can be sure to please the crowd. Our party platters, as all store products, follow our food product policy; you can rest assured that our meats are always free of antibiotics and nitrates, our

fruits and veggies are certified organic. The Ever’man food policy is one of the many ways we ensure you are putting values on your table since 1973. Platters are available from our Produce and Cafe Departments. Options include: veggie trays, fruit trays, hot wing trays, deviled egg trays, pinwheel trays, and meat and cheese trays. For larger platter sizes (12” and 16”) or to customize a platter, please call ahead at least 24 hours prior to pick up.

Call the Ever’man Cafe directly at (850) 438-0402 ext. 22.

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Get more out of your store

FOG Station; TV Environmental Education Special Pictured above are NCG Ever’man Cooperative Training Attendees from left to right.

Top Row: William Rolfs; General Manager, Sonny Porter; Meat & Seafood Manager, Larrin Orellana; New Orleans Food Co-op General Manager, Darrell Melton; Grocery Manager, Brett Beamer; Kitchen Manager, Stephen Moody; Ever’man Board Member, Jay Porter; Prepared Foods Manager, Lyvonne Patterson; Ever’man Board Member, Dave DeBlander; Ever’man Board President, Kelly Oden; Ever’man Board Member, Steven Cochran; Produce Manager, Lyn Sparks; Wellness Manager, Michael Healy; CDS Consulting Co-op Consultant, Fred Lash; IT Manager Bottom Row: Joy Soper; Finance Manager, Thalia Lawrence; Merchandising Manager, Lynn Jackson; Ever’man Board Member, Lauren SouthernGodwin; Ever’man Board Secretary, Maria Pinochet; Marketing Manager, Deanna Gilmore; Assistant Wellness Manager, Tommy McGuigan; Assistant Customer Service Manager.

WEAR TV Nov. 22: Dangers in Cooking Oil Broadcast

Ever’man Leaders Dedicate Day to Skill Development

On Saturday, Nov. 5, Ever’man Cooperative Board Directors, Managers and Assistant Managers attended a full day leadership training workshop with CDS Consultant, Michael Healy. The day was focused on three levels of leadership development; individual skill building, building an effective team and integrating strategic processes into a work plan. The workshop specifically addressed leadership during growth phases in a cooperative.

Co+op Deals Coupons The January to February edition of the Co+op Deals coupon book is packed with savings on awesome products available at the co-op, or Stop by the co-op to pick up your copy today, and save on brands like Garden of Life, Aura Cacia, Organic Valley and Blue Diamond.

Whether you’re restocking the pantry, preparing the kids for their return to school or looking for ways to support your New Year’s resolutions, this edition of the Co+op Deals coupon book is loaded with great deals on even greater products.

Look for coupon books beginning in January. Coupons are valid through February 28, 2017.

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Photo credit Left to Right: Hannah Mackenzie WEAR reporter, Jim Roberts ECUA PR, Ryan Beard WEAR photographer/camera man.

Environmental Education WEAR ABC 3 reporter Hannah MacKenzie and Emerald Coast Utilities Authority’s (ECUA) Public Information Officer Jim Roberts were on site Nov. 22 for the annual holiday TV special. This twohour feature takes viewers on an environmental journey to create community awareness on the dangers of introducing fats, oils, and grease down the drain this holiday season and eliminating the potential for sanitary sewer overflows.

Mark Your Calendars!

Wine Extravaganza Friday, February 10, 2017 3-6PM

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Educational center class descriptions Kids Classes

Story Sprouts: Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to do arts and crafts, make a snack and have story time. The classes are always creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist. Cost: Complimentary.

Cooking Classes

DEBBY’S KITCHEN: This is a cooking class for the novice cook at any age!

This class will be educational, fun and offer some basic knife and sauce skills to appeal to anyone. Bon Appetit! Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

SEED TO TABLE COOKING:

Join our gardener Cat for a cooking class featuring fresh harvest from our community garden. Cost: Complimentary (you will just eat a sample, not a full meal).

DINE & DETOX: Join Betsy LeGallais for a detox inspired cooking class. Learn about ingredients that support your body’s natural ability to detox, and receive a three day detox meal plan. Cost: $10 for members $15 for nonmembers.

Fitness Classes

RESTORATIVE YOGA: This class will focus on relaxation and restoration of the body through the use of yoga props and supportive postures. This class is ideal for all levels of yoga. Please bring a mat.

Complimentary.

FUNKY FLOW YOGA:

Funky Flow is a creative hour with fun postures and music, combining yin and yang postures.

Please wear comfortable clothing, all you need is yourself, a mat if you have one and an open mind. Cost: Complimentary.

VINYASA FLOW YOGA: Vinyasa

flow is the art of moving through a series of postures with the breath. This class is for all levels of practice. Please bring a mat. Cost: Complimentary.

PILATES MAT: Pilates focuses on engaging the mind and body together to create exercises that involve the whole person. Pilates strengthens the core, improves balance, increases coordination and decreases stress! Cost: Complimentary.

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CCFA Pilates:

A Restorative Pilates Mat class specifically tailored to those battling digestive disorders. Cost: complimentary.

Info Classes

ECUA “GREEN WAVE COMING”: 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. Cost: Complimentary.

Cancer Study Group:

A group that studies about the illness of Cancer. Presentations are done through DVDs or by live speakers who share personal insights and experiences.

NATURAL GARDEN REMEDIES: Learn all about natural gardening using natural remedies with heirloom gardener Cat McCreery. Cost: Complimentary.

MYTHOSOPHY: Come join us to

see how the wisdom of the old stories can actually convey deep truths and be transformational. Included will be a meditative technique “Thinking Mythically.”

Presented by folklore researcher, Scott Davis. Cost: Complimentary.

Wellness Classes BASIC DETOXIFICATION:

Come join us for a discussion on gentle every day and quarterly cleansing to keep your body functioning at its best. Discussion will include nutrition, essential oils for detoxification, lymphatic support with herbs, and more. Cost: Complimentary.

FOOT REFLEXOLOGY & ESSENTIAL OILS: We will discuss

a slight history of reflexology coupled with clarification on the reflexology points of the feet as they correspond with other parts of the body plus how and which essential oils to use to support specific body systems. Cost: Complimentary.

AROMATHERAPY BASICS II: Feel like you’ve barely scratched the

surface of what you can do with your

essential oils? Which carrier oil works best in what situations? How are essential oils distilled? Are there really different types of aromatherapy? Come get answers to these questions and more. This class digs deep and leaves you armed with the knowledge to step up your essential oil use past the everyday situations. Cost: Complimentary.

HEALING CLINIC & MEDITATION: Pranic Healing offers

several guided meditations depending on the week. Following meditation we set up our Healing Clinic. We have a group of well-trained Healers who do energy work on the physical, emotional, and mental issues attendees want/need. We also collect food for Manna Food Bank. Cost: Complimentary.

MEDITATION: A very simple, safe,

scientific, non-denominational, world service group meditation with over 600 Transmission groups in 40 countries worldwide meeting on a regular basis. Cost: Complimentary.

Support Classes CCFA: The Crohn’s and Colitis

Foundation of America offers a local support group where patients, family members, and caregivers can connect to others living with these digestive diseases. Cost: complimentary.• GAY GRASSROOTS: Gay Grassroots is a social, advocacy, and support meeting that is open to Gays, Lesbian, Bisexuals, and Transgender Persons, as well as Straight Allies. Cost: Complimentary.

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

LA LECHE LEAGUE: Our mission

is to help mothers breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Cost: Complimentary.

VETERAN’S MEETING: These

monthly meetings focus on veteran services in our community. Cost: Complimentary.

LEAPS (Love, Encouragement, and Postpartum Support): A self-

care support group focused on helping moms connect and engage in activities that promote balance, stress management, and overall wellness. Guest speakers and selfcare activities will be provided and are free of cost. Pre-crawling babies welcome. Cost: Complimentary.

Do you Want to Teach at our Educational Center?

Contact our Marketing Department at (850) 438-0402 or by e-mail: education@everman.org.

Please note that the classes taught must fall within the guidelines of the Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Ends Statement and you must have proof of qualifications.

We look forward to hearing from you soon. Full calendar online at everman.org/events.

Looking to Cleanse?

Join Diana Pereira for a BASIC DETOXIFICATION class.

This class will discuss gentle every day and quarterly cleansing to keep your body functioning at its best. Discussion will include nutrition, essential oils for detoxification, lymphatic support with herbs, and more.

The class is complimentary and open to the public.

Saturday, Jan. 14, 12:30-2 pm.

Or, Join Diana on Saturday, Jan. 28, 11am-12:30pm for Foot Reflexology & Essential Oils. She will discuss a history of reflexology coupled with clarification on the reflexology points of the feet as they correspond with other parts of the body. This class is also complimentary and open to the public,.

After facing numerous health challenges, Diana has dedicated her life’s work to educating the community on natural options for staying healthy.

Her focus is preventative health and nutrition, supplements, and essential oils.

Garden of Life

Join Betsy LeGallais for a detox inspired cooking class.

Learn about ingredients that support your body’s natural ability to detox, and receive a three day detox meal plan. Cost: $10 for members $15 for nonmembers. This class will be held on Monday, Jan 23, 6-8 pm.

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All of these classes are held in the Ever’man Educational Center at 327 West Garden Street Pensacola, FL 32502.

Find the full schedule of Ever’man Educational Center classes at everman.org/events

Perfect Cleanse (60 capsules) $27.99

Advanced Total Body Internal Cleanse (120 capsules) $32.79

Cleanse Smart

Michael’s Naturopathic Programs

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1 Week Flush (84 tablets) $19.89

Detox at Home After the holidays, often times the new year is a great time to do some detoxing to restore, cleanse, and reenergize the body. Detoxing is the process of removing toxic substances or qualities. This can be done through diet, supported through herbal supplements or teas, or can involve eliminating certain habits. Whichever method of detox works best for you, be sure to utilize high quality foods to support your body and its natural cleansing systems. By choosing high quality, organic foods to support your detoxing, you will be able to nourish your body from the inside out.

DETOX TIPS

• Be sure to use organic fruits and vegetables to reduce exposure to pesticides (see page 18 for more information about why organic is less toxic).

• If you are consuming animal products, choose organic varieties to reduce exposure to hormones and antibiotics.

• Be sure to drink plenty of water to help flush toxins from your system.

Choose a premium water such as alkaline spring water.

• Detoxing can be a lot of work on the body, so be sure to offer extra time for rest and self-care.

• Juices are a great way to get added nutrients and benefits while you detox.

OUR THREE FAVORITE DETOX PRODUCTS

Michael’s Naturopathic One Week Flush Packets • This popular one week full body cleanse has preset packets to take over a one week period to cleanse and gently remove toxins, while supporting your body’s natural ability to detoxify.

Garden of Life Perfect Cleanse • This ten-day gentle cleanse aims to support your body’s own detoxifying systems. The capsules are taken during the evening to support a three step cleansing process to purify, capture, and remove toxins.

Cleanse Smart Advanced Total-Body Cleanse (30 days) • This 30 day cleanse targets seven channels of elimination: the liver, lungs, lymphatic system, kidneys, skin, blood, and bowels.

All of these cleanses, among others, are available in the Ever’man Wellness Department. Ask the knowledgeable wellness staff about the cleanse that will work best for your purpose.

Certified Organic: Non-GMO And so Much More When it comes to food labels, the USDA Certified Organic seal is the gold standard and indicates so much more than just “pesticide-free food.” The label represents a sustainable, transparent and ecologically sound system of food production that not only produces abundant, nutritious, delicious food but also speaks to one of today’s hottest food topics: genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

GMOs have never been allowed in organic production and remain excluded from organic certification to this day.

Most people interpret the USDA Organic seal as representing what the food isn’t. Organic food isn’t contaminated by toxic pesticides, antibiotics, added hormones, or synthetic fertilizers, and it isn’t irradiated or genetically modified in a lab. Since all of these things are potentially present or true in conventionally farmed and produced foods, the best way for concerned consumers to avoid them is to look for the USDA Organic seal. But the seal also represents a much broader set of positive goals for our food system, ones that protect the land and our right to know what is in our food.

Organic Agriculture is Sustainable At its best, organic production uses sustainable practices that once established are relatively self-perpetuating and long-term solutions. These practices include: • Building healthy soil, naturally. This is done through composting, green manure cover crops, crop rotation and other time-honored methods.

Organic farmers have no need for synthetic fertilizers that can pollute our water supply.

• Using biological methods to control pests. Pest management can be achieved by maintaining native plants as habitats for pollinators and beneficial predatory insects that will prey on common pests.

• Maintaining humane conditions for livestock.

Plenty of fresh air and space to roam means animals are healthier and farmers don’t need to rely on daily doses of antibiotics to keep them well.

Organic Systems are Transparent Today, most food travels many miles and changes hands multiple times before it reaches our plate making it hard to know how it was produced. Not so for organic. Items that bear the USDA Organic seal have a fully transparent production and delivery record known as an “audit trail” that is annually documented, inspected and evaluated by third-party organic certifying agents. It’s their job to ensure organic producers adhere to the organic standards developed and enforced by the U.S. National Organic Program.

What is more, many countries participate in equivalency programs that harmonize organic certification requirements internationally. This means that for something imported to the United States to be labeled as organic, it must have international documentation that its production adhered to the same standards or better than items bearing the USDA Organic seal. There are also international certifying agents that use the same criteria all over the world that meet or improve upon qualifying certification standards. Organic is a global movement that is only increasing in momentum.

Certifiers accredited by the USDA conduct periodic residue testing to further verify organic food does not contain prohibited substances, including GMOs.

Certified Organic, The Gold Standard Regardless of which USDA certified organic label (“100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic ingredients”) appears on the product packaging, none of the ingredients inside are allowed to contain GMOs. On the other hand, food bearing only a non-GMO label or claim is not making any other assurances about how it was produced. Only certified organic food that bears the USDA label is guaranteed to provide you with all the benefits discussed in this article. This is why the seal is known as the “gold standard” of food labels.

National Co+op Grocers (NCG), the organization behind this website, is a founding sponsor of National Organic Coalition which advocates for preserving strong organic standards, and a partner of the Just Label It campaign that calls for mandatory labeling of GMO foods so that consumers have the right to choose.

Organic is Non-GMO GMOs are plants or animals created through the process of genetic engineering. Under the organic standards, genetic engineering is an excluded method. Genetic engineering conflicts with the basic philosophy of organic farming, which takes the approach of working with natural biological systems in order to produce healthy food.

Because GMO crops are prevalent in the United States food supply (173 million U.S. acres in 2012), organic farmers must take extra steps to ensure their organic crops are not inadvertently contaminated by GMOs. These efforts are verified by their inspector each year. Methods used include buying non-GMO seeds from reputable distributors and testing them before planting, timing their planting to prevent cross-pollination with neighboring GMO crops, preserving a “buffer zone” of uncultivated land around the perimeter of the farm, and documented cleaning of farm equipment.

Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop.Find articles about your food and where it comes from, recipes and a whole lot more at www.strongertogether.coop.

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Co-op Basics

new ways to save Your downtown cooperative grocery store is stocking two new brands that have been added to the Co-op Basics program–FreeBird frozen chicken and Thousand Hills fresh grass-fed beef. The Co-op Basics program has items, which offer great value to our members and customers. To get a great price point for all natural and organic choices, look for the purple Co-op Basics sign.

Find these great products in our Co-op Basics line today: Thousand Hills 100% Grass-Fed Ground Beef (80% Lean 20% Fat) • Thousand Hill ensures that their meats are free of: antibiotics, artificial hormones, feedlot confinement, grain, grain by products (DDGs), and GMOs. • Thousand Hills Ground Beef can be found in the fresh meat case located in the Ever’man Meat and Seafood Department.

FreeBird Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts & FreeBird Whole Chicken • FreeBird maintains no antibiotics ever, feeds a vegetarian diet with no added growth hormones, and ensures that their animals are humanely raised.

• New options of FreeBird boneless skinless chicken breasts and whole chicken can be found in the Ever’man Meat and Seafood Department meat freezer section.

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