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Jon Anderson of Yes fame at Komasket Music Festival in Vernon.
fter another busy Rancho season, January was a welcome relief Alison Krauss performs at and I even managed to hit the trails Vancouver Island MusicFest. with the boss, Sue Vignola, for some Right: Jayme and Cloé welcome cross country skiing! Then February one and all to the Rancho booth! came in like a freight train bringing all sorts of fun and excitement - and yes, work! This year the city of Vernon was host to the BC Winter Games. When I had first heard the news, I was determined to get Rancho Vignola involved. The Games have a special place in my heart, because at fourteen I was lucky enough to compete in the figure skating event. I have never forgotten the experience: the friends I made, the intense challenge of competition, and the realization that dreams can come true.
Our winter season also brought about the opportunity to team up with our own Sovereign Lake Cross Country Ski Club. We now sponsor the club with energy food for the trails, and we hope to foster a relationship for years to come. Check out Sue and me in front of our banner at the Sovereign Lake lodge.
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School ban on nut products
We’re visiting the Greenaways at their family home in Vernon, BC. Ben has just awoken from his afternoon nap and is playing shy. However once he has his almond milk in front of him, plus a pile of raw mixed nuts, he’s happy to engage with us! When asked which nuts he loves best, he yells out "almonds!" Yania and Robert say he also loves pecans, walnuts and Brazil nuts, but almonds play a prominent role due to the almond milk and butter.
How will this family handle the issue? Yania responds, "Well it’s already arisen for us since we’re not allowed to bring any nut products to Ben’s drop-in play group. I’m definitely of two minds about it as nuts are such a big part of Ben’s diet. However, having myself suffered from childhood allergies, I know how unpleasant an adverse reaction can be. For those children with a peanut allergy that is literally life threatening, I think it’s one of those times when you simply have to comply with the rules for the greater good." Yania continues thoughtfully, "School lunch is only one Almond Butter: meal out of three. It’s up to us as parents to Full of nutrients and loved make sure his other meals are wholesome by young and old alike! and healthy."
So how do parents keep their child on a healthy diet with so many sugary influences around?
Vernon enthusiastically embraced hosting the Games once again, and I was so proud to be a part of it all! Rancho Vignola donated products for athletes and volunteers to keep everyone well fueled through the competition. The volunteers were so enthusiastic, the coordinators initiated tons of hype for the athletes, and I even got to present medals! Sue and I attended the Opening Ceremonies where we rubbed shoulders with dignitaries from across BC and enjoyed performances that truly showcased Vernon’s talent.
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ittle Ben Greenaway is a very healthy looking toddler. With sparkling eyes, clear skin and an easy going temperament, two year old Ben is a testament to the benefits of a healthy, wholesome diet. Parents Yania and Robert Greenaway are not vegetarian, but they are committed to a nutritious dietary lifestyle, with nuts and seeds playing a regular role in their family meals. They also state that through nurturing a natural love of wholesome foods they’ve so far managed to keep Ben utterly uninterested in chocolate and sugar! Ben’s diet is mostly wheat-free and non-dairy as well, although they began introducing goat cheese after his second birthday. What’s more, Ben’s an absolute fiend for almond milk and almond butter!
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With winter well over, my energy is now focused on the summer community events and festivals that are such a highlight to our year. Visiting beautiful places all over BC is part of the wonder, but meeting the people who love our products is the best part! If you would like to see Rancho Vignola set up a booth at an event in your community, send us an email!
Nuts and Nutrition
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Jayme and Sue stand proudly by the new Rancho banner after hitting the trails at Sovereign Lake. Summer 2012
Yania: "Well at this age, it’s fairly easy, as we have full control. However, we know at some point we can expect to lose the dietary battle with him, and we’ll have to let go a little. School will be a powder keg of challenges!" Agreeing, Robert says, "Young kids learn from each other and we realise that Ben will be exposed to unhealthy eating habits which he may want to imitate." While bowing to the inevitable, Robert and Yania believe that by giving Ben a good healthy start in life they are laying the foundation for a lifetime of whole food awareness. Ben happily snacks on his favourite nuts. Summer 2012
Behavioral problems with young children - diet related? Many nutritional experts believe diet plays a role in the uncontrollable behavior increasingly exhibited by many young children. Yania and Robert agree wholeheartedly. Yania: "I think it’s huge. After taking my Education Assistant course, I saw first hand how many children come to school hungry. And when they do eat or drink, they’re consuming empty calories through sweet, starchy foods and sugary drinks." She continues, "Healthy oils, from nuts, flax and fish, have been proven to play a vital role in reducing behavioral problems. It’s so important to include these essential nutrients in your child’s diet." Yania and Robert are obviously doing something right. Ben is a delightful and attentive child who sleeps well, plays well, and loves his food. And he is probably the only child who asks for almond milk at the local coffee shop!
Almonds
Sue Vignola
A handful a day gives you all this!
• BRAIN FOOD: High contents of riboflavin and L-carnitine boost brain activity, and phenylalanine aids in developing brain function • Rich source of folic acid, • Lowers risk of cardiovascular calcium and phosphorus and coronary heart disease • Good source of protein • Lowers blood pressure • Excellent source of • High magnesium content dietary fibre
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