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Tag: nourish
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Produce Recipe of the Week: Buffalo Cauliflower
On sale this week (2/4-2/10): Organic Cauliflower $2.99 each!
Can’t think of anything else to do with cauliflower other than roasting it? We got you covered! Try making some buffalo cauliflower- it’s super simple! Not only is it quick to make, but it’s delicious and healthy for you!
Ingredients
-Cauliflower
-Cumin
-Chili powder
-Cilantro
-Lime Juice
-Black Pepper
-Salt
-Cayenne
-Olive Oil
-Sriracha
-Lime (to garnish)
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Rinse and cut cauliflower into small florets.
3. Mix olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Add cauliflower and mix until cauliflower is coated; spread onto a baking pan.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until cauliflower is perfectly tender.
5. Remove baking pan from oven and allow the cauliflower to slightly cool.
6. Combine baked cauliflower, lime juice, cilantro, and sriracha together in a bowl.
7. Garnish with lime slices and enjoy!
Before you enjoy your delicious buffalo cauliflower, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek
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RECAP: NEW PRODUCT THURSDAY 1/24/19
Check out our NEW products this week!
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It’s Non-GMO Month: Part 3
Since it’s getting so cold outside very quickly, why not feature our Non-GMO Project verified health & beauty products!
Around our Basil Bandwagon locations, we have quite the assortment of health and beauty products that are Non-GMO Project verified. Whether you’re looking for soaps, lotions, deodorants, toothpastes, lip balms, carrier oils, vitamins or supplements, we’ve got you covered! Below are some of our featured products!
Round-Up Donation Day & Non-GMOnsters Event: October 27, 2018
As a part of our contribution to the Non-GMO Project, we are hosting a Round-Up Donation Day and a Non-GMOnsters event in both of our locations! At checkout, you can “round-up” your total purchase to the next whole dollar as a donation to the Non-GMO Project. Our goal is to donate at least $500 dollars! Make sure you stop by and donate to a great project- every penny counts!
Before you donate at our checkout registers, make sure you try some of our non-GMO candy from UnReal! The parents/guardians who are shopping with their “little monsters” can treat themselves with $2 off of our smoothie of the month, the Hempchata Smoothie! We can’t wait to see you there!
Click here to print our Non-GMOnsters Coloring pages!
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It’s Non-GMO Month: Part 2
With the Keto diet and Non-GMO Month being noticed around the same time, why not feature them together!
So what exactly is the Keto diet?
The Keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that offers numerous health benefits. With the drastic reduction is carbs, you put your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. When your body is in ketosis, your body becomes extremely efficient at using fat for energy. Some health benefits from the keto diet are lower blood sugar and insulin levels, as well as switching the body’s metabolism from carbs to fat. Another health benefit that strikes a lot of consumers’ attention is losing body weight and lowering the risk factors for diseases.
What foods should I avoid on the Keto diet?
Foods that are high in carbs should be very limited or even eliminated. The list of foods that should be avoided are: sugary foods, grains or starches, fruit, beans or legumes, root vegetables and tubers, low-fat or diet products, certain condiments or sauces, unhealthy fats, alcohol, & sugar-free diet foods.
What foods should I eat on the Keto diet?
Your plate should be based with the majority of these foods: meat, fatty fish, eggs, butter and cream, cheese, nuts and seeds, healthy oils, avocados, low-carb veggies, & condiments and spices.
Are there any side effects from being on the Keto diet?
Even though the keto diet is safe, there are some initial side effects that your body goes through as you adapt to your new diet. Each individual body is different and unique- so you should be more aware of how you feel and balance accordingly.
At Basil Bandwagon, we carry numerous Keto diet friendly products that are also Non-GMO Project verified! Some of our products are featured below!
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It’s Non-GMO Month: Part 1
October is Non-GMO Month! This event is North America’s largest non-GMO celebration. Every October, Basil Bandwagon collects donations in order to raise customer awareness and support Non-GMO Project Verified products.
What is the Non-GMO Project you may ask?
Well, the Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and protecting a non-GMO food supply. They reach this mission through consumer education and outreach programs; marketing support provided to Non-GMO Project Verified brands; and training resources and merchandising materials that they provide to retailers. Around our Basil Bandwagon locations, you will find posters and butterflies that were supplied from the Non-GMO Project in order to spread more awareness.
What is a GMO and why are people so cautious about not consuming them?
Great question! A GMO is a genetically modified living organism whose DNA has been manipulated in a laboratory to create a crossbreed that does not occur naturally. Most GMOs are engineered to resist herbicides and/or produce an insecticide. Today, some technologies have been used to create new organisms and traits, for example, apples not browning.
Research shows that there is a growing amount of evidence that links consumption of GMOs to health problems, environmental damage, and violation of farmers’ and consumers’ rights. Due to the substantial amount of research, more than 60 countries around the world require GMOs to be labeled. With the ample amount of research against GMOs, companies and consumers are choosing to opt out of swallowing GMOs in a fight to live a longer life.
For more information about the Non-GMO Project and its efforts to decrease the amount of GMOs in the market, click here.
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Nourish Your Body: Recipes We LOVE!
You know there are better choices, but in the dreariness of winter, it can be hard to turn down comfort food.
We’ve collected some inspiring recipes from around the internet that have our stomachs growling. These recipes will not only feed the craving, but NOURISH your body on several levels. Go for nutrient density in everything you eat!
Lets start with a common craving: CHEESEBURGERS.
Yes, I know- these are everywhere. You can get one in 5 minutes or LESS if you’re driving. You can throw one together easily at home with good ingredients, but theres a way to make it quick, tasty and full of good stuff. Put it all in a bowl!
http://brihealthy.com/2017/01/cheeseburger-bowl/
Next up- a easy comfort staple: NACHOS.
How could these possibly be ok to eat? Well, you could load them up with veggies, of course, but there are some creative swaps on ingredients that turn this simple snack-y favorite into a meal.
A good old CASSEROLE.
Maybe you hate them or maybe they remind you of your childhood. This recipe is creamy, satisfying and full of nutrients. (and Whole 30 approved- which is a plus!)
https://paleoglutenfree.com/recipes/creamy-whole30-bacon-garlic-spaghetti-squash/
ICE CREAM.
We all love ice cream, but it doesn’t always love us. I’m sure you’ve heard of Nice Cream- but maybe you haven’t tried it yet. Here’s a nice little collection of variations that will tempt you to give this healthy alternative a shot.
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2016/08/22/banana-ice-cream-healthy/
