In this issue

• Greek Style Chicken
  Lettuce Wraps
• Citrus Breeze
• Eating Healthy Doesn’t Mean Giving Up the Cheese
• Go Nuts for Almonds
• This Week’s Ad
• Snack the Healthful Way
• Nugget Markets Field Guide
• Upcoming Events

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Snack the Healthful Way

After the holidays, we all look for ways to eat healthier — and let’s be honest; we all enjoy a snack. Keep your snacking healthy this season by loading up on delicious fruit treats. Wawona frozen fruit from Fresno has been grown on a family farm for more than 60 years. Their fresh-frozen fruit is hand picked at the peak of ripeness and processed within 24 hours to capture that fresh-fruit taste. When fresh peaches and strawberries are out of season, you can still find them in these frozen bags. Try these simple recipes using Wawona frozen fruit to create healthy snacks all season long:

• Make a “summer” smoothie with a cup of frozen peaches, ¾ cup Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey
• Top hot cereal such as oatmeal with frozen berries for extra nutrition in the morning
• Combine frozen strawberries with sparkling water for a refreshing drink

— Daniel Williams (Dairy
and Frozen)

Nugget Markets
Field Guides

Want more healthy tips? Check out the latest issue of our Field Guide! Available in stores now!

Upcoming Events:

Wine Tastings with Nugget Markets – January 13

Check out the following selections, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at these Nugget Markets wine tasting events:

• Florin – Syrah & Sirah
• El Dorado Hills – Trinitas Winery
• Elk Grove – Special Reds & Whites
• Roseville – Husch & Peraino Estates Wineries
• Vacaville – Wine Steward Picks
• West Sacramento – Resolution Red and Whites

Make-A-Wish Winter Wine and Food Fest – January 28 (5 p.m. – 10 p.m.)

Now in its 24th year, the Make-a-Wish Winter Wine and Food Fest (at the Sacramento Convention Center) promises a festive evening of delicious offerings from more than 120 local restaurants and wineries, along with live entertainment and an auction — all to make wishes come true for local children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Stop by the Nugget Markets tasting table for special samples from our kitchens. sacnortheast.wish.org

For more information on upcoming events in your community, please visit the events section of our Web site.

Fresh to Market
January 11, 2012
Volume 6, Issue 1

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.

Prices valid 1/11/2012 – 1/17/2012.

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Featured Recipes

Greek Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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This recipe is light and healthy but packed with flavor. The chicken is poached gently in an aromatic liquid to impart flavor, but no fat. Save on local, sustainably farmed, organic Rosie Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts this week!

Citrus Breeze

	Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire Gin
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Indulge with our skinny Citrus Breeze! Fresh citrus flavors invigorate the palate with a blast of flavor without all the sugar. Plus, Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire Gin are on sale this week!

Eating Healthy Doesn’t Mean Giving Up the Cheese

So it’s the New Year, and we’re all trying to lose those extra holiday pounds, right? And, if you’re like me, this year (just like every other year) you’ve vowed to cut out all fatty foods (including cheese), reduce your portion sizes and eat a bland diet of brown rice, lean protein and copious amounts of vegetables. Sound familiar?

While eating sensible portions and focusing on lean proteins and lots of vegetables are always healthy diet choices, no one said you have to lose the flavor too. I say, this year why torture yourself? Try grating a little Parmesan over your brown rice, or even try indulging in a quick bite of Sharp Cheddar instead of chocolate as your end-of-the-day treat. New research studies show that regular cheese consumption does not elevate artery-clogging cholesterol, and a one-ounce serving (which goes a long way when grated over veggies, fish or whole-grains) contains more protein and as much calcium as a glass of milk.

— Kaelynn Medbery (Specialty Cheese)

Go Nuts for Almonds

Mother Nature put just about everything in California almonds! These standout nuts supply a wealth of nutrients, and according to numerous research studies (some from UC Davis), making almonds a regular part of your diet may give your health a boost.

• Tops in Vitamin E: A one-ounce serving (20 almonds) is one of the best sources of this antioxidant vitamin that may help ward off cancer and other age-related ailments, such as Alzheimer’s disease. And researchers strongly suggest that Vitamin E from foods is best (rather than from supplements) for getting this vitamin’s benefits.
• Heart-health goodness: Almonds contain monounsaturated fats and unique compounds that help protect your heart. Studies show that eating almonds four times a week lowers heart disease risk by more than 30 percent. Other research shows that including almonds in your diet also helps lower artery-clogging LDL cholesterol levels.
• Weight-loss aid: Several research reports suggest that including almonds as part of a low-calorie diet further assists in trimming body fat and waistlines, along with curbing appetite, compared to just dieting without these nuts.
• Blood sugar moderator: New evidence points to including almonds as part of an eating plan to help control healthy blood sugar levels (great news for people with diabetes!).
• Mineral powerhouse: Almonds supply a wealth of minerals including manganese, which is crucial for the protection of various body cells, and potassium and magnesium, two minerals key to healthy blood pressure.
• Add almonds to just about anything: Sprinkle almonds over morning cereal, use as a topper for steamed veggies or cooked grains, and toss into greens either raw or sautéed for a nutritional boost.

— Katie Fisher (Bulk Foods)