June 18, 2010
The Grain ~ June 2010
~Ellie's Corner~
Hi my healthy friends! We are back into the Farmer's Market Season -which I know we all love! It's so great to see many of you back there!So much of our produce is shipped thousand of miles to our grocery stores and ripened through chemical or other means. It is a blessing to be able to buy fresh, local fruits and vegetables!
I also find that it is often cheaper to buy from local farmer's markets. Want to find a farmer's market? Check out this great site to find a farmers market near you! (Opens new window) Not only are they TONS of fun, but farmer's markets are a great way to go green, help your local economy and support your local farmers!I have been VERY busy this last month because my daughter graduated from Medical School and will be moving to Colorado to do her residency in Family Medicine. Once she gets her ~$250,000 bill paid off (yikes!), she wants to work in under-privileged areas. We are so proud of her accomplishments! It's been 21 years in school for her! You can watch a little of her grad here (via fb) if you are so inclined :) -If it isn't obvious, I'm a very proud mom! Ha!Happy Father's Day out there to all the men in your life who are daddys, papas, fathers, padres, grandfathers, etc :) We have some special deals to help you celebrate the wonderful men in our lives!
~Ellie
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Do it with flax!
If you have any questions about online ordering just email or call me! :)
You can also find me at these Upcoming Shows:
- Maple Grove Farmers Market is in the Maple Grove Community Center Parking Lot (Weaver Lake Rd) every Thursday 3-7pm for your fresh vegetables from farmers AND for your Wonderful Flax :). Directions to Maple Grove Farmers Market (opens up in new window).
- Do you live in Downtown Minneapolis by the Guthrie? The Mill City Farmers Market is on Saturdays 8am-1pm. More info about Mill City Farmers Market (opens up in new window).
- Shoreview Farmers Market -Starts JULY 6! -Every Tuesdays 3-7pm in the Shoreview Community Center on Hwy 96. Directions to Shoreview Farmers Market (opens up in new window)
- Eagan Farmers Markets -Starts June 30! are on Wednesdays 4-8pm near Pilot Knob + Yankee Doodle Rd. More info about Eagan Farmers Market (opens up in new window). Starts June 30 runs til Sept 15. Other places you can find me are:
- Back to the 50's Show June 18, 19, 20 -THIS weekend! :)
At the MN State Fair Grounds in the Dairy Building. More info about Back to 50's Show (opens up in new window). - Hastings Rivertown Days July 17-18 More Info Hastings Rivertown Days
~Flax Smoothie Berry-licious Recipe~
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~Click here for the Flax Smoothie Berry-licious Recipe~ Improve your Brain + Thinking ability with blueberries and Omega 3 from flax! 
2 Tbs ground whole flax seeds or Cold Milled Flax -Flakes o Gold-Grind in blender, coffee grinder, or food processor 1 fresh or frozen banana 1 cup frozen blueberries (or your choice of berries) 1c - soy milk or yogurt or ice cream or ice cubes (pick your favorite) ~Click here for the Flax Smoothie Berry-licious Recipe.~ |
~Flax Burger Low Carb Burger Recipe~
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~Click here for the Flax Burger Low Carb Burger Recipe ~Delicious!~ Flax Burger Low Carb Burger - Are you looking for healthy hamburgers recipes? The flaxseed Low Carb Burger is a GREAT choice and selection of the healthy burgers recipes! 1 pound thawed ground beef (we prefer grass-fed beef from local farmers), lean ground turkey or bison, veal or your favorite meat. 2 Tbs finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 2 Tbs Cold Milled ground Flax -Flakes o Gold 2 Tbs water ¾ cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice of bread) 1 beaten egg 1 Tbs mustard ¼ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp pepper ~Click here for the Flax Burger Low Carb Burger Recipe.~ |
Have you heard about Cold Milled Flax? What's the big deal? Well, it could mean the difference in getting important nutrients or not. Here is why Cold Milled Flax is important.
Did you know that Omega 3 Flaxseed is a Brain Smart Food? For brain development, Omega 3 is so important for children as well as adults to have in their daily diets. The body cannot make Omega 3, it must get Omega 3 from the foods we eat. This is why for optimal nutrition and brain, omega 3 is critical. Here is more on why Omega 3 Flax is important.
1) Flax is rich in fiber. When we eat more fiber, our bodies are happier longer as they have the nutrition (and fullness) they need for a longer time!
2) A high content of Omega 3 fatty acids is essential for our bodies because it tells our brain we are full and that we don’t need to eat for a while.
Read more about Flax and Weight Loss.
This is a journey
as we learn more about Healthy Eating and Living.
I appreciate you. Have a Flax-A-LiciouS Day! ~and Happy Father's Day! :) ~
