In this issue

• Shop for Mom
• Heart Healthy Morning
• Time for Tea
• Community Events
• Dr. Liz – Ladies, Take Heart

Shop for Mom — Mother’s Day is May 11

Short and Sweet

Pick up a Strawberry Shortcake from Nugget’s bakery for Mother’s Day. This three-layer white cake is filled with real whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries, and finished with five glazed whole strawberries — all with absolutely no trans fats.

Strawberry Shortcake $10.99, save $8
Sale priced for Mother’s Day through May 13.

Flowers and a Card

If your mom loves tradition, give her a pretty pot of roses and a cute card from Papyrus. Our Palace Rose in a 6-inch terra cotta pot comes in a variety of colors, and Nugget now offers a full line of Papyrus gift cards, wrapping paper and more.

Palace Rose in a 6-inch Terra Cotta Pot … $10.98, save $4.01
Sale Priced for Mother’s Day through May 13.

Bathtime Deluxe

For mom or anyone who just wants to relax, Organic Bath and Co. Bubble Bath Roses in a heart-shaped box make bathtime ultra-luxurious. Just toss two to three Pomegranate Fig Bubble Bath Roses under warm running water, relax and enjoy the fragrant bubbles!

Community Events

Support Davis Schools Foundation’s Dollar-A-Day Drive

With your support, the Davis Schools Foundation’s Dollar-A-Day campaign will help compensate for the cutback in state school funding.

Nugget Markets will match your contribution to the Davis Schools Foundation’s Dollar-A-Day Campaign, up to $5,000. Simply present one of the three Nugget Markets’ Dollar-A-Day coupons ($20, $50 or $100) along with your contribution and we will forward and match your contribution to the Davis Schools Foundation. Visit www.davisschoolsfoundation.org for more information.

El Dorado Musical Theatre presents The Wiz – underwritten by Nugget Markets

April 25-May 4th For ticket information visit www.edmt.info

Davis Musical Theatre Co. presents The Music Man, underwritten by Nugget Markets

May 3rd – 18th
Visit www.dmtc.org to purchase tickets.

Fresh to Market
April 30, 2008
Volume 2, Issue 9

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.

Three Cheers for Women’s Heart Health!

Heart Healthy Appetizers

To promote women’s heart health in May, Nugget Executive Chef Rachael Levine has created this flavorful menu of heart healthy appetizers, perfect for a ladies’ luncheon — or perhaps a special Mother’s Day celebration

Try our Mini Turkey Burgers, Grilled Eggplant Appetizer, and Cucumber Coriander Salad.

Heart Healthy in the Morning

Reduce your cholesterol, support healthy arteries and promote a healthy blood pressure — all before 9 a.m.! Choose a bowl of Heart to Heart instant oatmeal as a healthy way to start the day. Or, for an even easier option, grab a LUNA Sunrise bar, packed with whole grains, soy protein and fiber.

For more information on women’s heart health please visit www.goredforwomen.org.

Time for Tea

Throw a lovely, and heart-healthy, tea party for mom this Mother’s Day. The teas in the Republic of Tea’s “superfruit” line contain high levels of antioxidants, which can help guard against heart disease. Tasty superfruit flavors include Goji Raspberry Green Tea, Acaî Green Tea and Pomegranate Green Tea. Also try LUNA’s Tea Cakes, with good-for-your-heart varieties including Berry Pomegranate.

Health Notes from Dr. Liz:

Ladies, Take Heart

Men aren’t the only ones at risk: heart disease is also the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. And unfortunately, many women are unaware of their personal risk factors for heart disease. For example, a woman with Type II diabetes has a three-fold increased risk for heart disease, compared to men with diabetes. To improve your heart health, start with simple dietary changes and regular exercise. Ladies, take these four steps “to heart”:

1. Eat whole grains. Studies show women who eat whole-grain breads, brown rice and whole oats cut their risk for heart disease by a third. So switch out your cereal for whole grain versions, opt for brown rice at home or dining out (it’s now available at many Asian eateries), and use whole grain pastas instead of refined types.
2. Include fruits and beans daily. Fruit, whether fresh or frozen, is loaded with water-soluble fiber. And so are beans of all types – kidney, garbanzo, pinto and other. Water-soluble fiber not only helps lower circulating cholesterol levels, but also aids in regulating blood sugar, a must for controlling diabetes. Aim for three pieces of fruit daily and a ½ cup serving of beans.
3. Go for greens. Richly colored salad greens, asparagus and other green leafy veggies supply both folate and vitamin B6. This duo helps lower the level of an artery-damaging compound called homocysteine.
4. Reach for 60 minutes. Aim for 60 minutes total each day of active time such as fast walking, workout at the gym, heavy housework or yard work. Exercise helps in several ways to boost heart health – lowering circulating cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and controling diabetes.

—Liz Applegate, Ph.D.