Health Hotline Magazine | June 2024

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JUNE 2024 VOL. 82

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A YETI ® COOLER AND TWO NATURAL GROCERS ® BRANDED HYDRO FLASKS! ® 1. COUNT THE BURGERS 3 WAYS TO WIN I Count!

NATURAL GROCERS ® BRAND CEREALS! INTRODUCING See Page 3 for Details!

Father’s Day SEE PAGE 14 June 14–16 DEALS

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CONTENTS

3 NEW PRODUCT: NGBP CEREALS

FATHER'S DAY DEALS 14 RECIPE: GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD 12

LETTE FROM

THE Iselys

18 ART OF GRILLING & SIZZLING SAVINGS

Dear Neighbors, Are you as delighted to see June as we are? These balmy, flower-scented days make us feel like anything good is possible. Speaking of good things, we have all the supplies in store for summery fun and the quality standards that keep them good4u! Ready to give your menu the warm weather upgrade with more fruits and veggies? It’s a fabulous season for finding culinary inspiration in our organic produce departments. And we’re happy to say there’s never been a June in the history of our company when we didn’t sell ONLY 100% organic produce! Planning a picnic or a backyard BBQ? Our meat standards are the humane way to omnivore! Our shelves are stocked with regeneratively raised beef and bison, organic sausages and wings, and sustainably certified shrimp—flavor-filled and grill-ready. Don’t forget the cheese, from our 100% pasture-based dairy department, and we also have loads of plant-based selections free of artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, or partially hydrogenated fats. That’s true of our chips and buns too, because it’s the standard for all the food we sell. Will this month find you at the lake, the beach, or pitching a tent in the woods? Don’t forget bug and sun protection! We’re proud to say that all our sunscreen is mineral based, so you can easily select one that is safer for reefs and other waterways, and our insect repellents are DEET-free. We also have biodegradable and plastic-packaging-free soaps and shampoos begging to be packed for the season’s first camping trip. And don’t forget your reusable water bottle! We can confidently say that the products on our shelves are always chosen with the interests of healthy families, animals, and the planet in mind. Without our standards we don’t have a reason for being—we’d be just like every other grocery store, and that’s not how our Mama raised us! May we all enjoy the many lovely details of this season, whether it’s more balmy evenings spent on the back porch or a long-anticipated vacation. Because “It was June, and the world smelled of roses.” –Maud Hart

BUILDING HEAT RESILIENCY IN THE FACE OF A WARMING CLIMATE 25

28 IT'S A FATHER'S DAY THINK WISELY

GLIDE THROUGH LIFE WITH EASE WITH COLLAGEN & GLYCINE 38

FOR THE LOVE OF ORGANICS: LETTUCE 42

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of our Grilled Chicken Salad with Blackberry Balsamic Dressing. Crisp veggies, creamy avocado, crunchy pecans, and plump organic blackberries generously coated in a sweet and savory dressing. This salad is an ideal warm-weather dinner, inviting you to savor the vibrant tastes of summer. Ingredients with Blackberry Balsamic Dressing Grilled Chicken Salad SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES

For the chicken: • 1.5-pounds organic boneless, skinless chicken thighs • Natural Grocers ® Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to brush the chicken • 1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Thyme • ½ teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt • ½ teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper For the dressing: • ¼ cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Dijon Mustard • 2 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Balsamic Vinegar • 2 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Coconut Aminos • 2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup • ½ teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt • ½ teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper • ½ teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Thyme For the salad: • 1 (5-ounce) container organic mixed baby greens • ½ cup organic blackberries • 2 tablespoons filtered water

• 1 medium organic red pepper, diced • 1 small organic cucumber, sliced • ¼-1/2 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Pecan Halves or Pieces • 1 ripe organic avocado, cubed • ½ cup fresh organic blackberries

Instructions

1. Place the chicken on a plate, pat dry with paper towels, brush with olive oil, and season both sides with salt, pepper, and thyme. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (~400° F). Once hot, place the chicken on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 6-10 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until the internal temperature reads 170º F. Remove from grill and allow chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes. Cut into ½-inch strips (or as desired) for serving. 2. While the grill is heating up, make the dressing. Add the blackberries and water to a high-speed blender and process until smooth. Pour mixture into a mesh strainer set over a bowl. With the bottom of a ladle or a spatula, swirl the fruit in a circular motion against the strainer, pushing the purée through the strainer, leaving the seeds in the strainer. Scrape the pulp on the underside of the strainer into the bowl. Add the olive oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar, coconut aminos, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and thyme and whisk until well combined. Set it aside. 3. While the chicken is cooking, chop the veggies. Arrange the salad greens, vegetables, pecans, avocado, and blackberries in bowls. Top with sliced chicken breast and drizzle generously with the dressing. Serve immediately.

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EASY GRILLING RUBS an Sauce

Makes: 3 rubs | Total Time: 20 Minutes

We’ve got three tasty options to spice up your chicken, beef, pork, or fish: sticky Southern BBQ, luscious Parmesan garlic, and a crunchy-spicy dry rub.

SOUTHERN BBQ SAUCE ¾ cup barbeque sauce of your choice ½ 14.5-ounce can Natural Grocers Brand ® Organic Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, drained ¼ cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tablespoons organic Worcestershire sauce PARMESAN GARLIC SAUCE ½ stick organic butter or Natural Grocers Brand Organic P ant Based Buttery Stick, melted 1 cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Grated Parmesan Cheese, or vegan “Parm” 2 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Parsley 1 ½ tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Garlic Granules SPICY DRY RUB Natural Grocers Brand Organic Bulk: 1 tablespoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Medium Chili Powder Blend 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika 1 ½ teaspoons Ground Cumin 1 ½ teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Garlic Powder 1 ½ teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic White Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Cayenne Pepper, increase or decrease based on spice preference ½ teaspoon Ground Yellow Mustard Seed ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano ¼ teaspoon Ground Thyme Leaf

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine ingredients for each sauce or rub in a medium bowl and mix well. 2. Add to your chicken, beef, pork, or fish, and grill!

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Think making your own dressing is hard, or time consuming? Think again! These simple dressing recipes are quick and easy and are built on a base of organic extra virgin olive oil, which is heart healthy, loaded with free-radical scavengers, and is a welcome reprieve from the processed oils found in many store bought dressings. These dressings are great for sa ads, but they can also be used to reinvigorate steamed vegetables, baked or grilled fish or chicken, grains, beans, and as a marinade for chicken, fish, veggies, tofu, or tempeh. Each recipe makes about ½ cup, but since they keep well in the refrigerator, you may want to double or even triple the recipes to always have a healthy, good4u SM dressing on hand. ORGANIC OLIVE OIL DRESSINGS an M inade an M inade

ORGANIC LEMONY HERB DRESSING 6 tablespoons Natural Grocers ® Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Juice from one organic lemon , about 3 tablespoons 1 tablespoon finely minced organic shallot , from one small shallot cup packed organic basil leaves cup packed organic parsley leaves (or substitute ci antro) teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt, to taste INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until nearly smooth. Store in an airtight container.

ORGANIC WHITE WINE DIJON DRESSING 4 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 tablespoons organic white wine vinegar 4 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Dijon Mustard ½ teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt 1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Thyme Leaf ½ teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Whisk or shake vigorously. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Whisk or shake until fully emulsified.

BASIC ORGANIC VINAIGRETTE 4-6 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, or vinegar of your choice 1 organic garlic clove, smashed and finely minced teaspoon each Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt and Organic Ground B ack Pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil and all the other ingredients in a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Whisk or shake vigorously. Taste, add more olive oil if desired, and adjust seasoning to taste. Whisk or shake until fully emulsified.

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MEAT & SEAFOOD EXOTIC VARIETIES HIGHEST QUALITY SELECTIONS SM A STORY OF Qualit Qualit

PRIORITIZING OUR PLANET IS THE WAY WE DO FOOD

AFFORDABLE PRICES, U.S. FAMILY FARMS, AND MORE VARIETY We emphasize freshness, preventing food waste, local products, and transparency, not fancy disp ay cases and ambiguous standards. Instead of disp ay counters, with previously frozen products, we just have the best selection at the best prices— with sustainability as our guiding principle. In addition to the assortment of highest quality cuts, grinds, bacons, and sausages in our fresh cases, we carry both traditional and exotic varieties of meat and seafood in our frozen section. Find protein with a purpose when you shop our wide variety and boring will never describe your menu

We believe the wellbeing of our communities and our p anet prospers when our food is humanely raised and sustainably sourced. We can create a healthy future by what we choose to put on our p ates. That’s why we partner with local farmers, ranchers and fishermen and women who protect our waterways, regenerate our grass ands, reverse soil erosion and preserve habitats for future generations. When the health of all living things is the foundation for farming practices, we promote economic viability and environmental harmony. Our Meat and Seafood Departments are unique. We only offer selections produced in ways that nurture the health of animals, our communities, and the p anet.

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HEAT

BUILDING IN THE FACE OF A RESILIENCY

WARMING CLIMATE By Lindsay Wilson

Data from the United States show that an increase in days 90 degrees and above is associated with an average of 1,373 extra deaths each year. Meanwhile, research published in 2023 estimated that more than 61,000 people died from heat-related causes in Europe between May 30th and September 4th 2022, Europe’s hottest sum mer on record. Elderly people—especially women—were the most affected. Infants and young children, pregnant women, those with chronic medical conditions, athletes, outdoor and agricultural workers, and lower-income populations are also more vulnerable to extreme heat. But our bodies have an incredible ability to adapt to our environments, and this is true with building adaptability and resiliency to heat. 2023 was the world’s hottest year on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which released the analysis early this year. “Not only was 2023 the warmest year in NOAA’s 174-year climate record,” NOAA Chief Scientist Dr. Sarah Kapnick said, “it was the warmest by far.” Last summer, nearly every continent on the planet saw record-breaking temperatures, with June through August being the hottest three-month period in recorded history. This kind of heat is not just uncomfortable—it can be deadly.

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What extreme heat does to the body (why is it so dangerous?)

We’ve all been overheated at one time or another, but there is a point when the expo sure to extreme heat becomes dangerous. Sweating profusely for an extended period can lead to dehydration (and electrolyte loss), which can make it harder for the body to maintain normal blood pressure, putting strain on your heart and kidneys. Extreme heat can create more heat inside the body, making it hard for the heart, lungs, and brain to function properly. The most extreme version of this is heat stroke, in which the body’s temperature rises too rapidly and the body is unable to cool down; left untreated, heat stroke can damage organs, and in worst cases, cause them to shut down, leading to death. But most heat-related deaths aren’t caused by heat stroke, but rather, heart attacks or some other cardiovascular event. When our bodies heat up, the heart is the main organ working to cool us down by pumping more blood to the surface of the skin to release excess heat. This extra strain on the heart—especially in those with poor cardio

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Of course, there are common sense measures to take to reduce the risk of harm from extreme heat: stay hydrated!; if you can’t be inside in air conditioning, find shade; wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing; don’t exercise or exert yourself in extreme heat conditions (this is especially true for those with existing conditions and older people); and give your body time to acclimate—spend a short time outside in the hottest part of the day for several days to let your body become accustomed to the heat. Beyond these basics, there are other ways we can help our bodies build resilience to heat.

Cool, refresh, and replenish with diet Think of the foods you’d want to eat on the hottest summer day. They are likely light and refreshing, the opposite of the rich comfort foods we crave in the fall and winter months—that’s your body’s wisdom speaking. Listen. Eat the cooling foods! Think salads, fresh veggies and fruit,

and light proteins with cooling herbs like mint and parsley. Avoid inflammatory foods like fried food, refined carbohydrates, omega-6 vegetable oils, heavily processed foods, sugar, and alcohol. Research also points to the importance of supporting a healthy insulin response to help the body better cope with high temperatures and reduce heat-induced damage.

Eliminating, or strictly limiting, those inflammatory foods mentioned will go a long way to support healthy blood sugar and insulin response. Finally, ensuring you include lots of polyphenol-rich foods in your diet can support the health and normal functioning of your hypothalamus, an area of the brain responsible for maintaining body temperature, among other things. Polyphenols are a family of antioxidants found in berries, wine, green and black tea, and other plant foods. Supplements like quercetin and resveratrol are polyphenols too.

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Exercising may be the last thing you want to do when it’s very hot outside—and of course you shouldn’t push yourself in extreme temperatures—however, a lifetime of regular physical activity can go a long way in helping our bodies adapt to heat and support good cardiovascular health. Re search published in late 2023 says that “By frequently increasing core temperature and sweating, as well as stimulating the cardio vascular system, regular physical activity … in temperate conditions leads to several physiological adaptations that increase heat tolerance and help in meeting the increased demands placed on the cardio vascular system during heat stress.” It goes on to say that regular physical activity in a hot environment provides “even greater and additional” heat adaptations, includ ing “a lowered resting core temperature, improved vasodilation in the skin (this helps release heat), increased sweating capacity, improved cardiac function, expanded blood volume, and enhanced cellular protection.” The researchers point out that this is espe cially important for today’s youth, who will be more exposed to extreme heat GET MOVING! WANT TO BEAT THE HEAT?

Staying hydrated (all day long, not just when you feel thirsty) may be the single most important thing you can do to support your body during times of extreme heat, but sorry to say, your iced latte doesn’t cut it. Just as important as staying hydrated is what you hydrate with. Water is the gold standard, but if you are sweating a lot (e.g., working or exercising outdoors or in extreme heat conditions) replacing lost electrolytes becomes a must because they are lost through sweat. Electrolytes—sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and chloride—are essential for basic life functioning and a loss or imbalance can disrupt normal body functions, possibly leading to life-threatening complica tions. You can buy electrolyte powders or liquids to add to your water, or you can simply add a little sea salt: a common amount recommended for “endurance activities” is ¼ to ½ teaspoon of sea salt per liter of water. Coconut water has a natural cooling effect that helps reduce heat stress and is a good source of elec Optimizing nutrient intake of foundational supplements like vitamin C, the B complex, and magnesium helps our bodies be more resilient to the extra stress hot weather puts on them, as well as ensuring we replenish what is lost through sweat. Research on vitamin C and heat adaptation goes back decades and shows that vitamin C “…may reduce the physiological responses to heat stress” and improve acclimatization to high temperatures. Effective doses were between 250 and 500 mg/day. The B vitamins are intricately involved in cellular energy production; optimizing your B vitamin intake could combat the feelings of lethargy and low energy induced by high temperatures. One study found that high school athletes who took a B-complex supplement during exercise in hot weath er experienced less fatigue compared to those who did not take the supplement. Magnesium plays a role in thermoregulation, or the body’s ability to regulate its temperature, and a majority of people just don’t get enough of this important mineral. It is also one of the electrolytes lost during profuse sweating. Finally, magnesium is needed for vasodilation, or the relaxation of blood vessels, important for maintaining good cardiovascular health, which becomes critical during extreme heat. Building heat resiliency has become something that modern humans have to do in a warming world. Focusing on support ing your overall health, especially cardiovascular health, is one of the key ways in which to do that. Feel like you need a little guidance in your health journey? Natural Grocers’ Nutritional Health Coaches (NHCs) are always there for one-on-one consultations to help you empower your health! trolytes, particularly potassium. Support, strengthen, and protect with supplements

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they may be better equipped to meet these challenges.”

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Freestyle ® Diapers—Bringing Planet-Loving Change to the Changing Table Daddies on diaper duty need Freestyle! The absorbent core of most diapers is made with wood pulp, to the tune of 1 billion trees cut down every year. Freestyle Diapers dare to challenge this unsustainable status quo with BambooTek ® ! It’s a first of its kind in the U.S., crafted from 100% organic bamboo and 55% more absorbent than the leading brand. And, unlike trees, bamboo regrows in 60 days, using less water and helping sequester carbon in the process. Ultra soft on tender baby skin, chlorine-free, and made without toxic chemicals—Freestyle is also ECOCERT and Net Zero Plastic Waste certified. Introduce your favorite papas to a solution they’ll want to share with their friends because “diapers just caught a vibe.”

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