In this issue

• Drink Crayons?
• ABC Cookies
• Apples and Oranges
• Box it Up
• Health Notes from Dr. Liz
• Community Events

Justin’s Natural Almond Butter and Peanut Butter Squeeze Packs

All-natural, high in protein and oh, so convenient. These handy little packets don’t even need to be refrigerated: Simply knead the packet before opening, tear, squeeze and enjoy. Available in Maple, Classic and Honey.

Stretch Island Fruit Co.

Another great choice for snack time. Available in Abundant Apricot, Mango Sunrise, Autumn Apple, Orchard Cherry, Summer Strawberry, Ripened Raspberry, and Harvest Grape.

Cool Cuts Carrots with Ranch Dip

These pre-packed baby carrots with ranch dressing are a great way to get your child to eat his or her daily dose of Vitamin A.

Zen Soy Pudding

Zen Soy takes pudding to the next level: these pudding cups are organic, 100 percent natural, gluten-free, lactose-free and delicious! Available in Chocolate and Chocolate Vanilla Swirl.

Annie’s All-natural Baked Bunnies Snack Crackers

Way better than potato chips, these cute crackers are totally natural, with zero grams of trans fat. Available in Cheddar, and Sour Cream and Onion.

Rainbow Light Vita-Gummies:

These all natural, no preservative vitamins are a great way to get your kids to take their vitamins. They come in 30 “Stay Fresh” single-serve packets. Available in several varieties.

Community Events:

Harvest of Hope 2008

Elk Grove CA
The Elk Grove Community Assistance Network hosts this annual gala evening event (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) at Tsakopoulos Hall with live music, fine food and wine, dancing and more. Nugget is pleased to support this very worthwhile fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the thousands of Elk Grove families in need and facing hunger. For more information, call (916) 685-8453.

22nd Annual Asian Community Center Nursing Home Fundraiser

Sacramento
Nugget is pleased to support this gala evening fundraiser event featuring an Asian buffet dinner, music and silent auction. The ACC Nursing Home has met the long-term care needs of the community since 1987, and all proceeds benefit the residents of Sacramento's ACC Nursing Home. The gala takes place at the Elks Lodge, 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, from 6 p.m. to 9p.m. For more information, call (916) 393-9026.

13th Annual SPLASH 2008

Roseville CA
Roseville’s Chamber of Commerce hosts this year’s premiere event (6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.): an evening of art, food, spirits and entertainment at the Roseville Aquatics Complex. Restaurants, wineries and micro-breweries from Roseville and Northern California are featured. Nugget will provide food, cheeses and wines for the event. Proceeds benefit the Roseville parks, recreation and youth programs. For more information, visit www.rosevillechamber.com or call (916) 783-8136.

To find out about other events in your community visit our events page.

Fresh to Market
Sep 4, 2008
Volume 2, Issue 18

We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of Fresh to Market. Fresh to Market is a free, bi-weekly email publication of Nugget Market, Inc.

Back to School

Featured Recipe: PB&J Goes Gourmet

Take this childhood favorite sandwich to the next level with our more sophisticated version (but don’t worry, the kids will love it, too — if you’re willing to share). Our PB&J is made with Hero Strawberry Preserves, Naturally More Peanut Butter and, of course, fresh sliced California strawberries on traditional-style bread – Orowheat Country Buttermilk.

Delicious, Refreshing … Crayons?

Kids will love how their favorite coloring tool has been “magically” transformed into a fun drink. This line of cute Crayons juice drinks comes in an array of all-natural, healthy flavors, including Outrageous Orange Mango, Tickled Pink Lemonade and Redder Than Ever Fruit Punch.

Eat a Cookie

But not just any cookie. Cookies from the ABC (Alternative Baking Company) are made with premium ingredients, and are safe for almost everyone to eat: they contain no dairy, no eggs, no honey, no hydrogenated oils, no cholesterol, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients or refined sugars. Flavors include Mac the Chip (also contains no wheat), Peanut Butter Persuasion, Phenomenal Pumpkin Spice and Double Chocolate Decadence.

Brown Bag Fruit

What school lunch is complete without a yummy piece of fruit? Try in-season Gala apples, or Australian Citrus (mineolas, tangerines, navel oranges, and cara caras) — wonderful choices and high in Vitamin C.

Lunch Pales and Blue Ice

Keep lunch cool with Rubbermaid Blue Ice in our insulated Thermos lunch pales, available in a variety of colors and styles.

Heath Notes with Dr. Liz

Keep Your Kids’ Immune Systems Strong

What parents haven’t struggled with their children being “sick again” and missing days of school? Every year, children suffer from more colds than adults and have a myriad of other illness from flu to skin infections that make for numerous trips to the doctor’s office.

You can enhance your child’s ability to ward of colds, flu and more by including immune-boosting foods along with some lifestyle changes. Here are the top four must-do’s to boost your child’s immune health:

Quality protein sources: Lean meats, chicken, fish, dairy and soy foods supply a child’s body with key ingredients to build the immune system. Include these foods at every meal; depending upon age, 1 to 3 ounces.

Probiotic foods: Yogurt, kefir, some breakfast cereals and cheeses contain live healthy bacteria. These friendly bacteria keep the intestines healthy, which means your child’s immune system stays strong. Include one serving daily.

Zinc-rich foods: This mineral plays a key role in immune health. Lean meats, oysters, clams, whole grains, beans and wheat germ along with fortified breakfast cereal are standout zinc sources. Make sure to include these foods regularly.

Sound sleep: Children need at least 8 to 10 hours of sound sleep nightly to restore strong immune function. Additionally, lack of restful sleep can even suppress immune-fighting cells. Encourage your children to “wind down” a few hours before bedtime with reading or simple conversation rather than TV or computer time.

—Liz Applegate, Ph.D.