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Ways to Get Your Whey Whey protein has many health benefits. It contains all of the essential amino acids and is an especially rich source of the branch chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine, which are important for reducing muscle fatigue after exercise. Whey protein can promote satiety and a feeling of fullness, which can help with weight loss. It also helps stabilize blood sugar. Whey protein may improve both mood and sleep, and in elderly persons, has been shown to increase muscle mass. Some whey protein supplements contain bioactive ingredients that can be beneficial for the immune system. Whey protein provides protection from oxidative stress and free radical damage. Studies have also shown that whey protein can improve cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension. Unlike soy protein powder, whey does not contain any isoflavones, which can negatively affect hormonal balance. Those with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance should avoid whey protein supplements, or be cautious when trying them. At New Morning, you will find a variety of whey protein products—and the advice you need in choosing one—to support your healthy lifestyle. Chef Carol at The Provender has cooked up a “must try” recipe for your February Chocolate fix. Try Carol’s rich and spicy, “family-friendly” Chocolate Zoop.” If you’re lucky you may be able to source local and regional produce ingredients right through February. This recipe can be frozen for leftovers-if there are any! Vegan lovers we have you covered-just omit the honey. Serves 8 - 10 1. Sauté: onions, carrots, bell peppers, garlic and jalapenos in olive oil. When vegetables become slightly browned, add fennel. Continue cooking until fennel is soft but not browned. Optional Serving Additions: What is whole body detoxification? Who should do a whole body detoxification? Who can NOT do a whole body detoxification program like this one? What are the benefits of a whole body detoxification program? What is included in the program? Which nutritional products are used in this program? What is the cost? How do I sign up? It’s that time of year again…when we’re looking for ways to ward off the mid -winter blues. Luckily, Valentine’s Day falls at just the right time. Chocolate stimulates our brains to release more Endorphins, the natural opiates that elevate one’s mood. Endorphins, chemically related to morphine, block out pain receptors in the brain. Chocolate also contains healthy antioxidants and stimulants in small, but effective quantities: Phenylethylamine, the chemical that’s released in our bodies when we fall in love; Tryptophan, an essential amino acid that increases the production of serotonin, an anti-depressant and natural stress-reducer; and Theobromine, which stimulates the central nervous system and facilitates muscular exertion. Next time you stop at New Morning Store to choose from the area’s largest 100% organic produce department, natural & organic grocery and dairy, artisinal cheeses, or highest quality supplements, take home some “feel good” dark organic chocolate. Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and a number of other delicious citrus fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. Great sources of vitamin C, these fruits are also full of fiber, folate, potassium, and a host of flavonoids and phytochemicals (plant nutrients) that are necessary for good health. With no fat, no cholesterol, and no sodium, it’s no wonder that citrus is loved throughout the world. Eating citrus fruits regularly (or taking citrus-derived supplements) may lower the risk of certain types of cancer (pancreatic, stomach, and skin) and protect against cardiovascular disease. The flavonoids in citrus - quercetin, rutin, naringenin, and others - have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that confer many unique health benefits. A daily serving of citrus fruit will go a long way to improving your overall health and preventing chronic disease. When choosing citrus be sure to choose organic fruits - especially if you plan on ingesting any of the peel (peels can be steeped in teas and grated for cooking or baking). Stop by New Morning and check out our citrus selection and related supplements today. Entertaining. Holiday and seasonal meal expectations evoke great inspiration to excite and delight our guests with wondrous bites. The drive to eat and drink accelerates the curiosity of partygoers seeking interesting holiday food to prepare or ready made and easy to serve. Recipe: Gluten-free products are popping up everywhere these days and you may be wondering if gluten is something to avoid. Most people don’t need to avoid gluten, but a growing number are sensitive to it and are looking for alternatives. There are two general types of gluten sensitivity: celiac disease and gluten allergies or intolerance. Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder. It affects the small intestines, and when people with celiac disease eat gluten an immune response is triggered in the body, causing symptoms such as, abdominal bloating and pain, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and weight loss. It is a serious medical condition that affects about 1 in 133 people in the United States. There are straightforward ways of diagnosing celiac disease; consult your doctor. Gluten allergies or intolerance and gastrointestinal distress can be equally uncomfortable. Symptoms include skin rash, hives, asthma, and sinus congestion. A wheat allergy, which can be identified by a typical skin scratch test, is not necessarily an allergy to gluten, so a person with a wheat allergy might be able to eat other grains that contain gluten such as spelt. Both gluten sensitivities and wheat allergies are implicated in a number of health problems, including arthritis, migraines, fatigue, and depression. Treatment for any type of gluten sensitivity includes removing gluten from your diet. This can be hard to do, since gluten-based additives are used in everything from supplements to ice cream and ketchup. Alison Birks, New Morning’s nutritionist, says “A gluten-free diet is challenging, but New Morning can help you choose the best foods for your health and well-being.” Stop by New Morning today and talk to our experienced staff to learn more about cooking, eating, and living gluten-free. It’s often said that fall is a time to put the garden to bed. I like to think of it as getting a head start on spring chores. There are certain things you can do in the garden in October and November that will give you an advantage next spring, a time when the number of gardening tasks can feel overwhelming. • Weeding, always weeding. Give the garden one last thorough weeding to prevent weeds from going to seed and giving you even more to weed next year. New Morning and Riverbank Farm share a mission: to provide high quality, organic food to those interested in eating well and supporting the local community. In 1991, armed with carpentry skills and an economics degree, Dave Blyn purchased land along the pristine Shepaug River in Roxbury and began to grow vegetables while restoring his barn. In 1996, Laura McKinney- certified in ecological horticulture and degreed in environmental studies joined him. Together they have been growing farm and family ever since. New Morning began purchasing food from Riverbank from their beginning, as part of its larger vision of creating a market for responsible, local farming. Dave and Laura, like New Morning, care deeply for their land and community. They are certified organic, operate a commercial kitchen, and run an apprenticeship program on their 12-acre farm, training a new crop of farmers in all aspects of the business. As Riverbank has grown, they’ve continued to provide New Morning customers with year-round produce, including salad greens, squash, peppers, eggplant, winter squash, beets, kale, and Swiss chard. Seasons change, busy shoppers know, that you can always count on New Morning to offer you the freshest, healthiest food available, and local, when in season. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut tomatoes into quarters, trying to keep similar sizes throughout each batch. Drizzle tomatoes and whole cloves of garlic with a light coating of olive oil. Lay out the tomatoes and garlic in a parchment lined, lipped pan taking care to not let the tomato shoulders touch. Place in the preheated oven and cook until the skins have dark, almost charred edges. Remove them from the oven and cool completely. Pack the roasted tomatoes and garlic in ½ pint or pint containers and freeze or refrigerate. The small containers make it easier to defrost or remove from the fridge the exact quantity needed without ruining the rest of the batch. Don’t fill all the way to the top if freezing, or the container tops may burst off. Be sure to write the pack date on the container every time. With a little luck, you’ll be sure to enjoy a little taste of summer all New England winter long! Many sources of omega-3 fatty acids are wonderful in soups and stews. Kale and white bean soup with chunks of tofu can be enjoyed as a modest vegan meal. Add sautéed salmon and a medley of rutabagas, kabocha pumpkin and colorful bell peppers and a simple soup is transformed into a robust stew. Fishing for compliments? Consider Sea Scallops with Caramelized Ginger Walnuts or Wild Shrimp Blackbean Cake with a Flax Seed Crust. Building menus based on larger portions of seafood, soy, flax, and dark leafy greens is not only healthy and affordable eating, but offers you an opportunity to embark on a creative adventure in the kitchen that will surprise and delight your guests. To your good health! Commonly known as Omega-3s and Omega-6s, essential fatty acids (EFAs) are important to your health, but the body doesn’t make EFAs on its own, so it must get them through food. At New Morning, we are interested in helping you be as healthy as possible, so we want you to be informed about the best way to include these important nutrients in your diet, whether it be through food or supplements. Omega-3s can lower triglyceride levels, increase good cholesterol levels (HDL), and minimize inflammation. A modern diet generally lacks sufficient Omega-3s, so it is important to choose foods or supplements that can provide you with the proper amount of this important nutrient. Omega-3s are present in coldwater oily fish, including salmon, mackerel, herring, cod, and sardines. New Morning stocks a wide variety of high quality fish oil supplements that are certified free of heavy metals. Eggs from chickens that were fed leafy greens and insects are high in Omega-3s, as is beef from grass-fed cows. Vegetarians can get Omega-3s through leafy greens, walnuts, hemp seeds, or flax seeds (or their oils), though it’s harder for the body to get the Omega-3s out of these products, and some bodies may not be able to convert them at all. Omega-6s have the opposite effect as Omega-3s. They can increase inflammation (which can be necessary and helpful when healing), and they help with blood clotting and cell growth. Omega-6s are found in seeds, nuts, and refined vegetable oils like soy, canola, corn, and sunflower. Omega-6s are abundant in our modern diet—it is estimated that up to 20% of the calories in our diet come from these sources—so we rarely need to add more to our body. Traditionally a 1:1 ratio of Omega-3s to Omega-6’s is ideal for optimal health, but today the typical diet has a ratio of between 10:1 and 30:1. This imbalance is implicated in chronic problems like asthma, heart disease, some cancers, autoimmune disorders, and certain mental illnesses, including depression. New Morning has what you need, whether it’s food or supplements, to help you create balance in your life. Stop by the store and visit Alison Birks, our in-house nutritionist, who will help you choose the right product to fit your lifestyle. Rainbow Henna is a pure henna product with no additives, chemicals, or pesticides. It is made from the leaves of the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis), which contain a compound called lawsone, a red-orange dye also found in jewelweed (Impatiens balsamina), a common weed in Connecticut. Lawsone bonds easily with proteins, making it an effective dye for hair, skin, and nails. It coats each hair and leaves it smooth and shiny. Rainbow Henna products come in a range of colors, blend well, and fade gradually, lasting from 4 to 6 weeks. For a more permanent option, try Naturtint Permanent Hair Colorant. All permanent hair colorants contain chemicals; there are not currently any natural compounds available that can fix color in the same way, so any permanent hair colorant likely contains PPD (p-Phenylenediamine), which is categorized as a potential allergen. Naturtint uses the least amount of PPD possible to make the color permanent and also includes vegetable ingredients like wheat, soy, corn, and oats, to help restructure and protect hair. It comes in a range of colors and you can anticipate having to touch up your roots every 4 to 6 weeks. Probiotics are tiny microorganisms that live in your body and play a key role in maintaining your health and preventing disease. Familiar names for these organisms include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which you may have seen listed in your morning yogurt. Enhancing your diet with foods that contain probiotics or taking a probiotics supplement is one of the single most important things you can do to improve your health. Your body contains around 400 species of these microorganisms, most in your digestive system. They help synthesize vitamins, produce protective fatty acids, protect the body from pathogens, detoxify the body, and bolster your immune system. They can also help relieve and treat diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases, food sensitivities, some autoimmune disorders, and many atopic conditions like eczema. You may have a low number of these helpful bacteria in your system for a number of reasons, including poor diet, stress, surgery, or the use of antibiotics. The best way to enhance their numbers is to make foods that contain high numbers of these live organisms a regular part of your diet and take a daily supplement. New Morning Natural & Organic carries a number of foods with these active live cultures, including Nancy’s Cottage Cheese, kefir (a fermented milk drink), yogurt, and kombucha (a fermented tea). Lactofermented (naturally preserved) vegetables like kimchi, sauerkraut, red cabbage, and ginger carrots are also a great source of probiotics. New Morning also stocks many varieties of probiotic supplements and our resident nutritionist, Alison Birks, and our trained wellness staff can help you choose the right one for you. A good quality probiotic has billions of live organisms and generally needs to be refrigerated. There are many strains available, some with unique clinical uses, including varieties for children and for infants who are drinking formula. Stop by and let us help you chose the one that’s right for you and start protecting your health today. Wonderful children’s tales like Stone Soup spring from universal drives to purge and to provide. Spring-cleaning simultaneously raises the specter of emptying the larder of hoarded winter goods in a responsible fashion. Whether domestic cook or committed professional, the stockpot chef is the inventor of the group. As a painter looks lovingly at her palette, so this opportunistic soul regards her counter of winter-worn goods. No butternut squash, shallot, garlic bulb, assorted dried beans or herbs go unnoticed. Unless a vegetable is unrecognizably shrunken or discolored it may still have “stock” value. When selecting from the more “mature” produce, reject any that sport a new growth of eyes or leafy shoots as they have indeed passed their prime and might introduce bitterness into your new creation. At the Provender we generate volumes of vegetable trim every day so we refrigerate these premium bits and pieces in breathable containers until there are enough to cook down into a vegetable stock. Stocks of this nature make somewhat variable but wonderful bases for many sauces and soups. Vegetable stocks offer a delicate base for flavoring curried veggies or vegetable potpies. Different vegetables will lend signature flavors to the finished recipe. A stock with carrots, onions and garlic will produce a sweet smooth flavor whereas broccoli or green peppers make a broth with a bit more of an edge. Add tomatoes and a favorite pasta to almost any veggie stockpot and, voila! You have wonderful minestrone. Holiday salsa remnants offer a great base for an interesting ethnic soup or sauce. Some people have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads during the holidays. Not the stock chef! Every large or holiday meal inevitably yields small portions of yummy food we can’t bear to part with! Good packaging is key in how those morsels can be reused in the future. High moisture content items should be completely cooled, patted dry of excess moisture droplets and placed in sealable containers. For baked goods a clean tight wrap of wax paper and aluminum foil will do the job. Grains, nuts and legumes are trickier items to store. They may seem to last for long periods of time, but are susceptible to becoming stale or rancid even if kept in sealed airtight containers. If you’re really looking to win the award for “best usage of a leftover,” date everything before you store it and trust your nose. Remember the universal kitchen rule for every cook is “when in doubt, throw it out!” New Morning is committed to supporting and promoting local food and farms, recognizing their important value to our community’s good health. It’s one of the reasons that keep Mark and Tammie Maynard returning to New Morning as regular customers, especially in these days of anonymous industrial style foods. Another reason the Maynards come is to deliver the meat and eggs they produce on their farm in nearby Roxbury. Ox Hollow Farm is a 200-acre family farm where Mark and Tammie Maynard provide their two children a wholesome environment that supplies them and their local community with healthy alternatives to the standard foods found in markets today. Ox Hollow Farm specializes in pastured beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and also grows acres of tomatoes, corn, and other vegetables. Mark and Tammie share the farming responsibilities and Tammie sells their goods at several local farmers markets each week. 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Winter can be a tough season on your skin with its dry, cold air but there are a number of things you can do to keep your skin healthy and protected. Here are some helpful tips and recommended products from Jeanette, New Morning’s licensed esthetician and cosmetologist. Jeanette is available for consultations so you can get just the right care you need for your skin. Set up your appointment today by calling New Morning at 203-263-4868 or stop by the store. Use sunscreen. If you’re spending any time outside be sure to use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher to protect against the strong winter sun and wind. Don’t forget sunscreen for the kids too! Also keep in mind that there are some wonderful home remedies right in your very own kitchen that can be used to nourish and protect your skin in the winter. I recommend this Lavender mask recipe from Frontier Natural Products Co-op. The oats, almond, and flax used will soften and smooth your skin while the Lavender is excellent for calming and cleansing the skin. How often should you treat yourself to a mask? Well a general rule is once a week. However, it really does depend on the ingredients in the mask and your skin type, so pay attention to how your skin responds. Softening Lavender Mask: 1 tsp. Flax seed Pour 1 cup boiling water over the flax seed and lavender flowers. Simmer for one minute, turn off the heat, stir, and cover. Steep for about 15 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid.
New Morning offers expertise and a real time resource for your skins needs. So come down and talk with Jeanette about your skins needs. Jeanette Mento is New Morning’s resident esthetician and cosmetics expert. Jeanette has been a licensed esthetician and cosmetologist for 40 years. She is also certified in aromatherapy and reflexology. Jeanette has been on the staff at New Morning for 10 years. You can set up a personal consultation with Jeanette by calling New Morning at 203-263-4868. Dietary Supplements & Drug Interactions Supplements to help: Supplement/Drug combinations to avoid: It’s hard to imagine a more idyllic scene than a gently rolling field of grazing cows set against the backdrop of the Housatonic River and the foothills of the Southern Berkshires, but that’s where Stone Wall Farm’s animals—and its farmers—enjoy their days. A diverse farming operation, Stone Wall Farm produces raw milk, eggs, chicken, veal, pork, vegetables, and hay, all with an eye for producing healthy, high quality food for the local community around Cornwall, Connecticut. Chris Hopkins has been farming in northwestern Connecticut since 1989 and has been at Stone Wall Farm since 2005. He looks at farming as an experience of relationships between the land, animals, and humans. He believes the family farm is critical for providing good food to the local community and for acting as a teaching model for both aspiring farmers and curious consumers. “Farms are a good place for life learning,” Chris says, describing how farming for him is both a vocation and a way of life that fosters connection with others. Chris focuses on the bottling and marketing of the raw milk dairy, while Ken Gladding manages the herd and produces the hay that is needed for winter. Jonathan Kirschner works part time and contributes to the diversity and richness of the farm with his excellent vegetables. On 20 acres of his own land and an additional 120 acres he leases from the town, Chris maintains a herd of 20 Jersey cows, which are known for their rich, sweet, and nutritious milk. This curious herd, including Viva, Cutie Pie, and Party Favor, produce raw milk that is sold on the farm, at New Morning Store, and at other markets across western Connecticut. Free of antibiotics and synthetic hormones, the cows are grazed on pasture when possible and given local hay and feed as necessary. Paying close attention to the health of the soil, the pastures, and the cows—as well as working closely with a rigorous inspection process—is critical to Chris’ holistic vision of farming. “Truly nutrient-rich milk can only come from healthy land and healthy cows, and that requires a commitment to the community and sustainable farming to make it happen.” The perfect New England apple is both simple and enigmatic. A seasonal childhood favorite for most–how many of us could reel off the correct apple for a particular recipe? Most cooks favor specific flavors or textures and remain steadfast to those choices over time. The truth is there are so many apple varieties to choose from that exploring new apples will step up the most tried and true recipe. Next time you’re faced with choosing from a wide selection of fall apples, some questions you might ask yourself are: • Is this a local choice or has it traveled from some other region to get here? If I plan to make this recipe in the early Autumn what’s the best local choice for this time of year? In my opinion Empire, Crispin and Jonagold apples work extremely well with both savory and sweet baked apple recipes. They are harvested beginning in September so local and seasonal availability can be guaranteed. Also try Granny Smith or Macoun varieties (from Averill Farm in Washington, CT and High Hill Orchard in Meriden, CT) for great crispy flavor and texture to compliment uncooked apple recipes: both are crunchy and full of juice. If you still can’t decide, ask the produce manager at New Morning for suggestions and she’ll make it simple for you! 1. Core apples, cut butternut squash in half lengthwise, and remove seeds.
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their animals. “It’s all about our relationship with our animals,” says Tammie. “We enjoy them in every aspect. We show some of them in competitions and treat them as our pets for the duration of their lives. They are raised with access to pasture throughout the year and are never given hormones, steroids, or antibiotics.” At any given time the Maynards may be tending 70 turkeys, 650 laying hens, 150 broilers, 50 pigs, and 150 cows, and all of them are on pasture throughout the year. 
By supporting Ox Hollow Farm, New Morning is not only supporting local agriculture but is creating a network of people working toward a common goal- a healthy sustainable food economy with local roots. We appreciate the opportunity to provide our customers with quality food like Ox Hollow Farm’s eggs and frozen sausage and kielbasa. The next time you’re in the store you may discover that the fresh eggs in your basket had been tended by the person shopping right next to you! Good Food For Change can be part of every choice we make- New Morning offers you those choices, every day. | Privacy | © 2010 New Morning Store All rights reserved. | Site by TSGWebPlus | |