On the tail end of the Brussel Sprout season, let’s talk a little about how their simple addition to your diet can deliver several health benefits. High in Nutrients Brussels sprouts are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins and minerals. They’re especially rich in vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting and […]
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I’m currently following a whole-foods diet – mostly plant-based. Which for me includes eating more nuts. If you’re like me and you have no allergy or sensitivity to them, nuts offer numerous health benefits. Believe it or not, nut butters, depending on brand, do qualify as a “whole food.” Some manufacturers add salt, sugar, and
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This is the time of year when most people get the travel bug. The winter seems never ending and we are yearning for some Vitamin D. If you are traveling in the coming weeks here are some of my go-to travel tips. Strengthen Your Immune System When I know I’m going to be travelling, especially
With February 25th coming up quickly, it’s time to take a moment to learn the history behind Shrove Tuesday and see what all the fuss is about. Why ‘Shrove’ Tuesday? It comes from the word ‘shrive’, which means to give absolution after hearing confession. So, Shrove Tuesday is the day when people went to confession
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If you’re reading this and haven’t yet picked up something for your significant other, there might still be time to redeem your good name. Drop by one of our stores and grab a bouquet of fresh cut flowers. Red roses are standard fare for Valentine’s Day, but there are other rose hues, or varieties of
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Valentine’s Day is coming up and even though it’s a typical Hallmark holiday that gets blown way out of proportion, I love the sweetness in the day. When I was a kid, Valentine’s Day was about making homemade cards for friends and small tokens of affection, which were mostly sugar filled and are far out
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Let’s take a moment to talk about popcorn. Did you know that not all corn is popcorn? There are 4 major types of corn, only one of which makes popcorn. Dent Corn Dent corn, also called field corn, is the most widely grown corn in the U.S and Canada. Used primarily as livestock feed, it’s
We just wrapped up year two of the Vince’s Market ‘Community Product Initiative’, and recently celebrated with our four 2019 recipients. It is always nice to hand out the cheques, and munch on a piece of cake (me excluded, as I’m on a whole-foods diet!). But just as meaningful are the conversations we had with
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Happy New Year everyone! I took a little break from Power Up Blogs for some personal development, so I wanted to share what I’ve been reflecting on and hopefully encourage you to do the same. As we closed in on 2019, I decided I wanted to take a different approach to the new year. In the past,
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