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Better nutrition with Jeanie Redick
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Join us for these free health talks and tours of the co-op, given by certified nutritionist Jeanie Redick. Sign up by calling 343-5652 or email us at info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop.
All talks are on Saturdays, from 1-2 pm, in the Co-op’s Community Room. |
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Jeanie Redick is a Certifed Nutritionist and health columnist. She is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, The American Health Science University and the National Institute of Nutritional Education.
March 20: Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life
April 17: GOT GREENS: The importance of eating those spring!
May 15: Enjoying Virginia's finest harvest: local, fresh, organic
Register now! Only a few spots left...
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| Participating Businesses Progaram |
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Participating Businesses is a program developed by Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op to promote locally owned and operated businesses to the owners of our cooperative. Owners receive discounts at participating locations when they present their ownership cards at the point of service.
To learn about the companies involved in
the program, please flip through our Participating Businesses Booklet.
Hard copies are available at the Co-op.
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These Participating Businesses have made special offers to the owners of our cooperative because they share our vision of a strong local economy. We ask that you shop these stores and services frequently and share your experience with us at the Co-op. While Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op assumes no responsibility or liability for the quality of services provided by the participants, we would like to continue to grow and improve the program and to do so we will need your input.
If you are not currently an owner but would like information about ownership, please check out page 16 of the booklet.
Questions or comments? Call or email John Bryant, 540.343.5652 ext. 6 or john@roanokenaturalfoods.
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| Upcoming Events |
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April 17th, Earth Day Roanoke 2010
Join us in the Grandin Village to celebrate 40th anniversary of Earth Day. |
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Shop the all day Seedling Sale at Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, attend any number of workshops at Grandin Gardens, and attend an eco-film at the Grandin Theatre. Those are just a few of the exciting happenings in the Village on Saturday, April 17th.
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May 1st, Enter the Market
The Grandin Village Community Market returns May 1st. Come out for fresh, local, amazing foods and crafts all from within 100 miles of of the Village.
8am – 12noon. |
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May 1st, Annual Owner Meeting and Board Election
Owners are invited to our Annual Owner Meeting to celebrate 35 Years of Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op. We will hold the meeting at:
The Water Heater
813 5th Street, SW
(The location in Old Southwest where our Co-op was
incorporated back in 1975.)
Business: 5:00-6:30pm | Social: 6:30pm–8:00pm
Happy Belly Deli will provide refreshments
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| March Tastings |
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Friday, March 12
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
BLT Bliss:
A classic sandwich made even better with some nitrate and antibiotics free bacon.
Tasting Menu:
Applegate Farms- Sunday Bacon
Rudi’s Bakery- Country White Bread
Kettle Krinkle Cut Chips- Lightly Salted
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Tuesday, March 16
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
St. Patty’s Pot of Gold:
Come taste the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Tasting Menu:
Potted Cheddar & Stout Spread
Barbara’s Bakery Crackers
Guiness Stout Ginger Bundt Cake
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Tuesday, March 23
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Celebration of Spring:
Reawaken your taste buds with our Spring inspired menu.
Tasting Menu:
Lamb Chops w/Sun-Dried Tomato Butter
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes w/Artichokes |
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Check out our monthly sales flyer! Each month we bring you discounts on select products from grocery, bulk, refrigerated, frozen, and wellness departments.
Click here to download the entire flyer, or stop by the store to pick up your flyer today. No coupons are necessary.
That’s the Co-op Advantage!
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Liberte
Yogurt |
Sale price: 6/$5
(Regular price $1.19 ea.)
6 oz., selected varieties
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Earth Friendly
Ecos Laundry Detergent |
Sale price: $8.99
(Regular price $15.15 ea.)
100 oz., selected varieties
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Tandor Chef
Samosas |
Sale price $2.49
(Reg. price $3.99 ea.)
11 oz.
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Giovanni
Shampoo & Conditioner |
Sale price $5.49
(Reg. price $7.59 ea.)
8.5 oz., selected varieties
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Napa Valley Naturals
Org. Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
Sale price $9.99
(Reg. price $14.89 ea.)
25.4 oz.
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Celestial Seasonings
Herbal tea |
Sale price $2.29
(Reg. price $3.45 ea.)
20 ct., selected varieties
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*Some items may not be
available in all stores or on
the same days in March.
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| Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010 |
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Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010
We had planned to include information about Senator John McCain’s
bill called The Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010. The bill, as it
was written, threatened to repeal key sections of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). DSHEA protects supplements if
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1) they are food products that have been in the food supply and not chemically altered or
2) if they were sold as supplements prior to 1994, the year that DSHEA was passed.
If a supplement fits one of these two descriptions, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cannot arbitrarily ban it or reclassify it as a drug.
Thanks to a huge response from consumers pouring hundreds of thousands of messages into the Senate, the bill as written is now dead. On March 4th, Senator McCain met with Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), a champion of natural medicine, and told him that he is withdrawing support for his own bill.
However, it is doubtful that this is the last we will see of supplement reform in the Senate. We will need to see if McCain will try to offer some modified version of the bill.
If you would like to continue to follow this story, please check out the following websites, which were sources for this article, for up-to-date information:
National Products Association website http://www.npainfo.org/
Sen. John McCain’s Website http://mccain.senate.gov
Alliance for Natural Health www.anh-use.org
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Roanoke Natural Foods Cooperative is a member owned and operated retail store committed to providing the highest quality organic and natural foods at low cost. We support responsible environmental practices, local organic farmers, sound nutrition, local businesses and our community.
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