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M ay we begin our festive planning weeks ahead of time, creating all the lists with precision— guest, grocery, prep… allowing us to beat the last-minute Thanksgiving shopping rush. May the fridge, freezer, and pantry be sparkling and spacious, ready to incorporate the goodies as soon as they arrive. And the night before, may the bird be brined, the green bean casserole assembled, and the desserts ready to be devoured. May the table be set and the centerpieces created, with nothing left for us to do but sleep long and peacefully. May we awaken, on Thanksgiving morning, to the delightful aromas of our favorite things. And may we enjoy breakfast in bed, served by our partner, our kid, or maybe even the cat—anyone who wishes to get a head start expressing gratitude. When we're ready, and not a minute before, may we leisurely head to the kitchen, turn up our favorite playlist, and set the last-minute details in motion without ever breaking a sweat. May the meal be perfection without a shred of dry meat or undercooked rolls; may the mashed potatoes be flawless and may every pie crust be the definition of flaky. May the guests be on their best behavior, and when we settle in for the football game, may the teamwe're rooting for win. But… is our holiday wish truly defined by such perfection? Because, for most of us, no matter our best-laid plans, Thanksgiving week will likely include the last-minute shopping rush, argumentative family members, and possibly even burnt gravy. So, perhaps, rather than a flawlessly executed occasion, may we look forward to that genuine, deep down in our gut, feeling of gratitude at the end of the day. May we know it exists because of this—a room filled with the faces we love. And may the delicious food we share be more than the sum of its parts—a recipe that remembers an absent loved one, the taste of Thanksgivings that came before, and also new flavors crafting memories for the future. So our true Thanksgiving wish for our family and friends is this: May the holiday planning go as smoothly as reasonably possible, and may we find what we're looking for and more on the shelves of our neighborhood Natural Grocers. But most importantly, may the tension and hardship of this year, the distractions, the grievances, the meaningless little things evaporate for the moment. And may what's left be the clear and present shape of the people we love and the reasons we are grateful to take a day to celebrate. HAPPY NOVEMBER!

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FO THE LOVE OF O GANICS: BRUSSELS SPROUTS Love ‘em or hate ‘em, when it comes to Brussels sprouts it seems there’s no in-between. One study found that our strong feelings about these mini cabbage-like veggies is in part determined by a genetic variation that makes us more or less sensitive to bitter tastes. Sure, they can be a little bitter, but Brussels sprouts roasted just right are a staple of the fall season, even if just for some of us. And if you’re not a Brussels-lover, perhaps the oodles of health benefits will help them go down a little sweeter. By Morgaine Lee

The Bitter, The Better Brussels sprouts get a bad rap for being bitter and pungent, but it’s those very qualities that indicate one of their most beneficial nutrients: glucosinolates, a group of plant metabolites and precursors to the health-promoting phytonutrient sulforaphane. Glucosinolates give Brussels sprouts their bitterness, but are also anti-inflammatory, powerful antioxidants, and support the body in detoxing car- cinogens and other harmful compounds. Sulforaphane, as its name might suggest, has a slightly sulphuric taste and with its strong antioxidant properties, protects the brain, kidneys, liver, and heart from oxidative damage. Our Brussels-loving family members may have been on to something when they bribed us to try the bitter veg as kids—in addition to glucosinolates, Brussels sprouts are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, contain more potassium than a banana, and are a great source of fiber. , So go ahead and take the Brussels sprouts bribe, indulge in the best of bitters, and your body will thank you! Organic, Local, and In Season Choosing organic veggies as they come into season is a great way to keep those fall feasts the most nutritious and environmentally friendly they can be. In the U.S., Brussels sprouts are harvested from fall through winter and contain the highest levels of nutrients during this time. Growing foods out of their season cre- ates more of a demand for pesticides, as the crops aren’t growing in their natural conditions. Conventionally farmed Brussels sprouts are sprayed with chlorpyifos, dimethoate, and imidacloprid—pesticides known to disrupt the endocrine system, neurofunction, and cause harm to bees. The same glucosinolates that provide us with nutrition and the signature flavor of Brussels sprouts are also a natural pesticide—no need for harmful sprays!

• Brussels sprouts are in fact named after the city Brussels in Belgium. • In 2013 a group of students in the U.K. used the electrolytes of 1,000 Brussels sprouts to power the lights of a Christmas tree. Pass the Brussels, Please The air is crisp as leaves of all colors float down from the trees—a perfect setting for a feast of autumn’s bountiful harvest with loved ones. As the bowl of Brussels sprouts makes its way around the table, here are some fun facts you can share:

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Medicine, it is important to taste the bitterness of foods, as the taste signals to your body what to do with the nutrients.

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Brussels Sprouts W I T H PA R M E S A N Serves: 4 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes

This recipe takes a holiday staple—roasted Brussels sprouts—up a notch with the savory flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese. Roasting the Brussels sprouts on a sheet pan results in irresistible crispy, crunchy cheese edges and brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetable.

INGREDIENTS • 1 pound organic Brussels sprouts, rinsed and patted dry • 3 tablespoons Natural Grocers ® Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Seasonings: • ½ teaspoon Real Salt • ½ teaspoon Organic Black Ground Pepper • 1 teaspoon Organic Italian Seasoning Blend • 3 organic garlic cloves, minced • ½ cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Parmesan Cheese Shreds

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Trim the bottom of the Brussels sprouts and then slice in half from top to bottom. 2. Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and add the olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic, and Parmesan cheese shreds. Gently toss to coat the sprouts. 3. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and spread the Brussels sprouts over it, cut-side down, in one layer. 4. Return the baking sheet to the

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OPTIONAL GARNISHES: Chopped organic parsley, extra Parmesan cheese, Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Red Chili Flakes

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It’s called the “silent killer” because it has no overt symptoms, which leaves many people unaware they have it. Hypertension—high blood pressure—is a serious and common condition, with recent data reporting that nearly half of U.S. adults have it. Hypertension is also becoming increasingly common among young adults and can predict a major cardiovascular event later in life. Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke and heart disease, including heart failure and heart attack. Left untreated, it can also damage delicate blood vessels throughout the body, leading to kidney disease, dementia, vision loss, and sexual dysfunction. The good news is that high blood pressure is modifiable—it can be controlled—and death from the condition is preventable. The key is knowing your numbers (normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg) and staying proactive to keep your numbers in check. Rates of hypertension are increasing… do you know your numbers? By Lindsay Wilson Effective Ways to Naturally Treat H Y P E R T E N S I O N

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What is high blood pressure? When you get a blood pressure reading, what do those numbers mean? The first number is your systolic pressure, or the pressure that occurs as blood pumps out of the heart and into your blood vessels. The second, or diastolic pressure, is when your heart rests between beats. High blood pressure is when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is consistently too high. Elevated blood pressure (pre-hypertensive) is 120-129/80 mm Hg, while high blood pressure is 130-139/80-89 mm Hg. Who is at risk? Some of the common risk factors for developing hypertension include excess weight, lack of physical activity, a diet heavy in processed foods and sugar (especially fructose), excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, and low levels of nitric oxide, which naturally fall with age, but are also linked to the use of mouthwash. Research published in 2020 found that “frequent regular use of over-the-counter mouthwash was associated with increased risk of hypertension, independent of [other] major risk factors…” One study also found that using mouthwash negated the blood-pressure lowering e ects of exercise. Clinical trials have shown that antibacterial mouthwash depletes the oral bacteria that help the body produce nitric oxide, decreasing overall nitric oxide availability in the body. Nitric oxide is critical for regulating blood pressure. African Americans are also at a higher risk. According to the American Heart Association, the prevalence of high blood pressure in African Americans is among the highest in the world and develops earlier in life. One observational study found that by the age of 25, hypertension among African American men and women was nearly twice that of their white counterparts. And recent research from Northwestern University found that over the course of one year, African American men had a 43% higher rate of death from heart failure, while African American women had a 54% higher death rate from heart failure compared to other racial groups. “This heart failure trend is another manifestation of the undertreatment of hypertension,” senior study author and cardiologist Sadiya Khan, MD said. “Know your blood pressure and make sure it’s being well managed and well-treated.”

Make managing your blood pressure a priority . Managing high blood pressure is possible—and you can do it with lifestyle interventions. Reduce your intake of processed foods and sugar, especially high- fructose corn syrup, which has been independently associated with higher blood pressure, even in adults with no previous history of hypertension. If you still drink soft drinks, make it a goal to significantly slash your intake—even one soda a day has been shown to increase blood pressure. Eat an abundance of potassium-rich vegetables and fruit to maintain a healthy sodium-potassium balance. Move your body regularly. This doesn’t have to mean rigorous workouts at the gym; something as simple as a daily walk is su cient. If you are a heavy drinker, work to cut back your alcohol intake, and if you have high blood pressure and use antibacterial mouthwash, you may want to re-evaluate how you use it. Adopt small healthy habits and they will coalesce into big changes for your health! In addition to healthy lifestyle habits, certain vitamins and nutrients are proven to support healthy blood pressure. Beetroot juice. Nitric oxide (NO) is a molecule that is naturally produced by the body and is crucial for regulating blood pressure; diminished production is associated with hypertension, other cardiovascular dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction. NO has a number of important functions, including promoting blood vessel flexibility and vasodilation, both of which help maintain normal blood pressure, as well as reducing oxidative stress, another driver of hypertension. Beetroot is rich in dietary nitrate, which the body readily converts to NO. One recent review investigated 11 studies to examine the relationship between beetroot juice and blood pressure and concluded, “This easily found and cheap dietary intervention could significantly decrease the risk of su ering cardiovascular events and, in doing so, would help to diminish the mortality rate associated with this pathology. Hence, beetroot juice supplementation should be promoted as a key component of a healthy lifestyle to control blood pressure in healthy and hypertensive individuals.” Recent research suggests that another way beetroot juice supports cardiovascular health is by reducing over-stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS); activation of the SNS increases heart rate, blood pressure, and blood vessel constriction. Studies have shown that 250 mL to 500 mL of beetroot juice daily is e ective in reducing blood pressure. Beetroot powder supplements are also an e ective way to increase NO production.

normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg

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Hibiscus tea. Drinking three cups of hibiscus tea every day can be an enjoyable and easy way to reduce blood pressure. A study including 65 pre- and mild hypertensive adults had the participants drink three eight-ounce servings of hibiscus tea or a placebo daily for six weeks. At the end of the study, there was an improvement in both systolic and diastolic pressure in those drinking the tea, compared to the placebo group. The most improvement was seen in systolic pressure and in those participants who had higher blood pressure to begin with. A recent analysis of five studies investigating the e ect of hibiscus tea on blood pressure confirmed that the tea had a significant e ect on lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The amino acids L-arginine and L-citrulline have also been shown to be e ective in reducing elevated blood pressure, in part by increasing NO production in the body. The B vitamins folic acid / folate, riboflavin (B2) , and pyridoxine (B6) have been found to lower systolic blood pressure and homocysteine levels, and to reduce oxidative stress related to hypertension. A review on the flavonoid quercetin published in 2020 looking at 17 studies including 893 participants, found that quercetin significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In participants who took quercetin for eight weeks or more, there was also significant positive changes in HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. And last, but certainly not least, is a fish oil supplement that contains the omega-3s EPA and DHA . A meta-analysis published in June 2022 in the Journal of the American Heart Association reviewed 71 clinical trials published between 1987 and 2020 examining the relationship between high blood pressure and EPA and DHA. Among nearly 5,000 participants, the people who consumed between 2-3 grams of combined EPA and DHA daily had reduced blood pressure compared to those who did not consume any; for those with hypertension, consuming 3 grams daily reduced systolic blood pressure by an average of 4.5 mm Hg. Although hypertension is a common and serious health issue, as you can see, there are myriad options to reduce blood pressure naturally and e ectively, while also reducing your risk of developing even

Vitamin D. Studies have consistently shown that low blood levels of vitamin D are linked to hypertension. One study found that men and women with vitamin D levels of 15 ng/mL or less had a three to six times increased risk of developing hypertension over a four-year period compared to those with levels of 30 ng/mL or higher. Other research has found that increasing vitamin D levels with supplementation lowers blood pressure. A study investigating the e ects of vitamin D supplementation on 250 African American men and women found that for each 1 ng/mL increase in blood levels of vitamin D, there was a drop in systolic blood pressure. Doses were given at 1,000; 2,000; or 4,000 IUs daily for three months, with the most significant decreases found in those taking 4,000 IUs. It is worth noting that African Americans are particularly at risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency because darker skin reduces natural vitamin D production. It’s important to have your levels checked and aim to maintain levels between 40-80 ng/mL. Celery seed extract. Celery seeds contain a unique compound called “L-3-n-butylphthalide” or 3nB, that has a relaxing e ect on blood vessels, e ectively lowering blood pressure (it is also what gives celery its unique taste and smell). Celery seed extract appears to work in the same way as calcium channel blockers, which are often prescribed as anti-hypertensive drugs, by blocking the flow of calcium into cells that line the blood vessel walls, helping them to relax. One trial of 30 mild to moderate hypertensive patients found that a standardized extract of celery seed extract at 75 mg twice daily lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure at three and six weeks of follow up. And while calcium channel blockers can reduce blood flow to the brain, in animal studies, celery seed extract has been shown to improve blood flow, prevent stroke, and enhance energy production in the brain. A recent study found that supplementation with celery seed not only lowered blood pressure, but also improved liver and kidney function, fasting blood sugar, and lipid levels.

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GARDEN OF LIFE myKind Organics Elderberry 120 GUMMIES Made with real elderberry, echinacea, zinc, and vitamin C to provide immune support.*

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GARDEN OF LIFE Raw Organic Protein Unflavored or Vanilla 20-22 OZ. An excellent source of complete protein from 13 raw sprouts, with 4g of BCAAs per serving.*

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GARDEN OF LIFE Multi-Sourced Collagen Turmeric Apple Cinnamon 7.76 OZ.

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NATURAL FACTORS Alpha-Lipoic Acid 200 mg 60 CAP Supports healthy nerve function, and blood sugar levels already within the normal range.*

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$ 20 99 NATURAL FACTORS ® PS Phosphatidylserine 100 mg Soy Free 60 SG Supplementing the diet daily with PS supports healthy brain function.*

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NATURAL FACTORS PS Phosphatidylserine 100 mg Soy Free 30 SG Supports cognition, memory, concentration, and a balanced mood.*

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THANKSGIVING THIN WISELY IT’S A

Happy Thanksgiving, neighbors! As we prepare for the most delicious day of the year—we haven’t forgotten about our gluten-free family and friends. Consequently, the tasty ingredients, crackers, dips, beverages, and more, highlighted in this feature, are all gluten free! And many of them are dairy and, or grain free, too— cheers to a celebration for every appetite and specialty diet.

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What’s the easiest way to take your holiday appetizers from zero to crowd pleaser? It’s Bitchin’ Sauce ™ , with ten taste- bud teasing flavors to choose from, like Spinach Artichoke, Bu alo, and Bombay. These creamy, almond-based dips are vegan, gluten free, and Non-GMO Project Verified! Also, they’re not just for dippin’—you can put them on sandos, pizza, tacos… pretty much anywhere your cravings take you. But, when it comes to Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or just the most delicious Thursday in November—this one’s a party trick that allows you to take it easy! Appetizers Should Be Bitchin’

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A Gem of a Cracker

A blue diamond is one of the rarest gems, which is why it was chosen by the California Almond Growers Exchange as its symbol in 1915—to represent the quality of California almonds. And from that history, an ordinary-seeming cracker with extraordinary flavor and texture was born— Blue Diamond ® Nut-Thins ® . Rice flour, almonds, and a dash of culinary magic are combined to deliver the spot-on crunch that your cracker- inspired appetizers crave. With the ideal dusting of flavor, fromHint of Sea Salt to Country Ranch—Nut-Thins are Certified Gluten-Free. Elevate your celebration with Blue Diamond!

Candied, paired with maple anything, put in pie…pecans are like the Oscar winner of nuts this time of year. So as you’re preparing for another award-winning season of delicious food, make sure you have the finest nuts in the orchard to do it with— Natural Grocers ® Brand Bulk Pecans. These buttery morsels are Non-GMO Project Verified, sourced from growers in the southwestern U.S., and refrigerated to preserve their freshest flavor and texture. Because this family brand knows that while award seasons may come and go, the memories you make sharing good food with good people last a lifetime. $ 19 99 ALWAYS AFFORDABLE 2 LBS. Go Nuts for These Pecans $ 6 99 ALWAYS AFFORDABLE 10 OZ.

We Olive This Oil A subtle hint of apple and fresh almond aromas on the nose, a touch of spiciness at the end…what is this delightful ingredient? It’s Natural Grocers ® Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, imported from Spain, where our family- owned producing partner has been perfecting their craft since 1846. Made with premium quality Spanish olives, in a facility where they repurpose olive waste into a renewable energy source—its silky elegance will enhance any holiday dish you pair it with. And its Always A ordable SM price will complement your budget, too, because the Natural Grocers Brand makes artisanal-quality products possible for every pantry.

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After turkey, is there anything that screams Thanksgiving as loudly as pumpkin pie? So velvety, sweet, and just a little spicy—it’s a blissful tradition. Still, if you’re making a dairy-free pumpkin pie, you need an ingredient that can deliver that creamy texture and the cream on top without anybody knowing the di erence! Natural Grocers ® Brand Organic Coconut Milk is just such a magic trick. Made of Thai coconuts, harvested when they’re young and most flavorful—it’s also crafted with a process that reduces the separation between water and fat for smoother, creamier perfection. Now everyone can enjoy their Thanksgiving traditions as they should—most deliciously. A Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie’s Dream

Gluten-Free Baking Made Easy

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Brain Fog—Don’t Make Our Holidays Blue

We’re all happily headed toward the “food coma” that follows the Thanksgiving meal, right? But we don’t need brain fog or headaches during the busy weeks leading up to it. Encourage the healthy function of your cerebrum by supporting it with Ultimate Brain Nutrients™ Activate and Relief. These formulas promote ketone production and support healthy brain cell turnover with a proprietary form of highly- concentrated C8 (caprylic acid) from coconut, alongside other synergistic nutrients. Sharpened focus and memory and cognition support are a handful of the benefits that may ensue. Now, give your noggin a little extra nourishment, so you can remember the food coma when it’s over… wink, wink.

How do you make gluten-free Thanksgiving baking as easy as pie? You simplify the equation with Natural Grocers Brand Baking Mixes. Certified Gluten Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and dairy free—these mixes would be first in line for Certified Delicious , too, if such a claim were possible. Made with a blend of cassava and coconut flours and nothing artificial, they deliver all the cakey, doughy, fudgy texture your gluten-free pastry dreams are made of.

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