Tag: organic

  • Your Best Natural Smile is Waiting!

    Your Best Natural Smile is Waiting!

    Everyone has jumped on the “bandwagon” about needing not just clean oral care habits, but also clean oral care products! We always look for organic or natural, but we don’t always look for the other key words that our found in our featured products below; such as fluoride free, triclosan free, alcohol free, and no artificial flavors or coloring. What we should be keeping an eye out for are words like sustainability, detox, natural, organic, and pure.

    But good news is, there are always new products and formulas that are changing to be cleaner, bigger, and better. Check out these brands and see why we love that they’re on our shelves!

    Dragonfly Effect Naturals

    As gross as it sounds, when you rinse (spit) out the Wild Forager Mouthwash, you can actually see all of the gross particles that came out between your teeth! The Detox Toothpaste contains bentonite clay which clings to all the gross germs that get stuck in between your teeth. Not only is it clean but it doesn’t hurt if you swallow them too- the bottles even say to swallow a certain amount of times per week to get the detox effects. Refreshing, harmless to swallow, and contains echinacea and silver for added benefits- you can’t go wrong!

    The company is a buy-one-give-one company who supports numerous organizations when you buy their products. They are vegan, wild-crafted, and multi-purpose.

    “This is the best mouthwash I’ve ever used! I finished the bottle and ran out to get a brand new one that day!” -Sarah L.

    Dr. Ginger’s

    The Coconut Oil Toothpaste was made to be a comparable alternative to conventional toothpastes while also incorporating the idea of oil pulling off the germs in your mouth- that’s why they use coconut oil! Coconut oil is a detoxifier and leaves a protective barrier on teeth and gums. The xylitol that’s in their formulas also act as a cavity fighter to prevent bacteria from sticking. The Whitening Pen also contains xylitol and coconut oil which helps remove the stains from that pulling action they focused their brand on.

    “The coconut mint flavor is AMAZING and it doesn’t leave my teeth feeling gritty like some name brand toothpastes. I’ve been nervous to try any whitening pens but I just need to try theirs because I love their toothpaste!” -Nicole I.

    Redmond Earth Paste

    The Earth Paste is made from redmond clay which is used as a cleanser and a digestive aid support. Not only does it keep your teeth clean and refreshed but it counteracts the acid in your mouth to help prevent the formation of cavities. The xylitol in their formulas helps prevent bacteria sticking to your teeth. Each formula contains their own flavors and benefits. For example, the charcoal type focuses more on teeth whitening while the lemon flavor type focuses on overall oral health.

    “Their lemon twist flavor is great. I can’t believe that I used to use toothpaste that didn’t have clay in it.. I’m hooked!” -Kate A.

    My Magic Mud

    The darker box contains charcoal and bentonite clay which helps detox and pulls the junk out from between your teeth. The charcoal inside is a huge whitening benefit. The lighter box also helps detoxify and cleanse your teeth from the bentonite clay inside, but it also helps soothes your gums and mouth due to the inflammation benefits contained in turmeric!

    “The turmeric one is AWESOME! My gums were always so swollen after brushing and I felt like I never got a really good cleaning until I used this product!” -Anthony R.

    Oral Essentials Lumineux

    Oral Essentials Whitening Toothpaste uses coconut oil, sage oil, and lemon peel oil in order to help whiten teeth without any of the sensitivity that comes from using conventional whitening toothpaste. The Kids Formula Toothpaste is certified non-toxic, is enamel friendly and lightly flavored with strawberry to get kids hooked to brushing their teeth! Not only does the xylitol in it help prevent cavities but also gives a little sweetness to the flavor.

    “My son is in LOVE with the kids formula toothpaste – he refuses to use any other kind!” -Lindsay C.

    Regardless of what toothpaste you use, make sure you tell us how much you’re in love with your product! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares


    Stay tuned for complete results from two Basil Bandwagon employees and their journey with Oral Essentials Whitening Kit!

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT THURSDAY 2/28/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT THURSDAY 2/28/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Beetnik: Organic Chicken Meatballs
    Artisan Tropic: Cassava Strips with Sea Salt (smaller bag)
    Earth’s Care: Castor Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, & Eczema Lotion
    Four Sigmatic: Cordyceps Mushroom Elixir Mix & Mushroom Chai Latte Mix
    Nordic Naturals: Algae Omega (Now back in stock by manufacturer)
    Primal Kitchen: Classic BBQ Sauce & Golden BBQ Sauce
    Probulin Probiotics: Women’s Health, Total Care, Daily Care, Colon Support, & My Little Bugs Total Care
    The Real Coconut Superfood Tortillas: Mushroom Blend and Turmeric & Cumin
    Santa Cruz Organic: Ginger Juice
    Sprout Living Protein: Chocolate Maca, Original, & Sunflower Seed
    Sweet Earth: Protein Lovers Pizza
  • Produce Recipe of the Week: Maple Bacon Tempeh Brussels Sprouts

    Produce Recipe of the Week: Maple Bacon Tempeh Brussels Sprouts

    On sale this week (2/25-3/3): Organic Brussels Sprouts $2.49 lb!

    Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that give parents a hard time when feeding to their kids. Filled with lots of nutrients and antioxidants, brussels sprouts are essential for every diet. Check out this recipe that will make your kids ask for more!

    Ingredients

    2 lbs. Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and halved

    5 Tablespoons Avocado Oil

    1 Teaspoon Sea Salt

    2 Tablespoons Organic Maple Syrup

    2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

    1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries (Found in our Bulk Section)

    1 Package Lightlife Fakin’ Bacon Tempeh, Cut into 1/2″ Pieces


    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    2. Toss brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and sea salt in large bowl. Spread onto large baking sheet.

    3. Bake until tender and caramelized (about 20-30 minutes).

    4. In large skillet, warm remaining 3 tablespoons avocado oil over high heat. Arrange tempeh in single layer and cook until browned and crisp (about 5-6 minutes). Make sure to stir tempeh occasionally.

    5. Add roasted brussels sprouts to skillet, pour in maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. Stir to coat brussels sprouts evenly and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

    6. Stir in cranberries, transfer to a serving bowl, and top with fresh ground black pepper to taste.

    7. Enjoy!


    Before you enjoy your delicious maple bacon tempeh brussels sprouts, 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

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT FRIDAY 2/22/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT FRIDAY 2/22/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Firehook Baked Crackers: Sea Salt, Rosemary Sea Salt, & Garlic Thyme
    Karine & Jeff: French Ratatouille
    Organic India Tea: Tulsi Ashwagandha & Tulsi Hibiscus
    Pathwater
    Pranarom Essential Oil Perfume Rollers & Organic Oils: Harvest Fleur, Harvest Citrus, Argan Oil, Rosehip Oil, & Carrot Oil
    Schar: Gluten Free Twin Bar
    Toca Organic Honey and Royal Jelly
    Vital Flora Pro 60/60 Probiotics: Ultra Daily, Adult 55+ Daily, & Women’s Daily
    Weleda Skin Food: Light Nourishing Cream & Body Butter
  • Whole Grains from Around the World with Christine Waltermyer

    Whole Grains from Around the World with Christine Waltermyer

    https://vimeo.com/316936703/05e2b283a9

    Whole Grains from Around the World

    with Christine Waltermyer


    MENU:

    Indian Vegetable Biryani Rice

    Persian Steamed White Rice

    Russian Buckwheat with Onions

    Mexican Chocolate Quinoa Pudding


    Thank you to Christine Waltermyer and the Natural Kitchen Cooking School for working with us to help promote healthy, nutritious meals that are affordable, full of nutrients, and simple to make at home!

  • Produce Recipe of the Week: Salted Chocolate Strawberry Brownies

    Produce Recipe of the Week: Salted Chocolate Strawberry Brownies

    On sale this week (2/18-2/24): Organic Strawberries $5.99 each!

    Need a sweet treat to make your day even better? We got you. Check out this recipe for VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE Salted Chocolate Strawberry Brownies. BONUS– Alter Eco Deep Dark Sea Salt Organic Chocolate is on sale for the entire month of February as 2 for $5!

    Ingredients

    Brownies

    • 1 1/2 Cups Gluten Free Flour
    • 3 Tablespoons Fair Trade Cocoa Powder
    • 3/4 Cup Coconut Sugar
    • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 2 Bars Alter Eco Deep Dark Sea Salt Organic Chocolate (chopped)
    • 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
    • 2 Flax Eggs (2 tablespoons flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water)
    • 1/4 Cup Water
    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Topping

    • 1 Bar Alter Eco Deep Dark Sea Salt Organic Chocolate (chopped)
    • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
    • 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries (sliced)

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

    2. In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.

    3. In medium bowl, melt 2 chocolate bars in 10 second intervals in microwave (or in double boiler) and stir in coconut oil.

    4. Pour chocolate mixture into dry mixture, add flax eggs and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. If mixture is too thick, add 1/4 cup water.

    5. Spread mixture into greased 8×8″ pan.

    6. Bake at 325F for 20 minutes or until knife inserted into center of pan comes out clean. Cool completely.

    7. Melt 1 bar of chocolate with coconut oil. Spread chocolate on brownies and top them with sliced strawberries. Place in fridge to fully harden.

    8. Slice, serve & enjoy!


    Before you enjoy your amazing salted chocolate strawberry brownies, 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

  • Now Available: Elderberry Gummy Kits!

    Now Available: Elderberry Gummy Kits!

    We are very excited to now be carrying Elderberry Gummy Kits from Fat Stone Farm- especially during this time of the year!

    Why elderberries during the winter? Well, elderberries are known to be the “natural medicine” for the cold and flu. Most people take elderberries when they first start to feel a cold coming on, as a protection against the germs. There are many benefits to taking elderberry. Including support for cold and flu relief, aiding sinus infections, helps encourage healthy skin, and helps boost your immune system to fight against allergies. Elderberries contain many antioxidants and vitamins that can help improve your overall health and immune system.

    There are multiple ways that you can take elderberry. Some ways are in a syrup/liquid form, gummies, bulk (to add to any recipe you may have at home), lozenges, extracts, crystals, and teas! Bonus– all of these are available at your local Basil Bandwagon Natural Market!

    Luckily for us, Fat Stone Farm has made a creative and fun way to take your daily dose of elderberry. Not only will it help you and your loved ones take elderberries, but your kids will love helping you make them too! Check out their new gummy kit below (supplies two tray’s worth of gummies but recipe below will only show ingredients for one tray’s worth):

    Ingredients

    -1 x reusable non-BPA silicone tray (15 fruit-shaped gummies)

    -1 x 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s Elderberry Apple Shots

    -1 x 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s Organic Maple Syrup

    -1 x envelope of kosher beef gelatin


    Method (to make 1 tray of the Gummy Kit- 15 gummies):

    1. In small saucepan, pour one 60ml “mini” bottle of Elderberry Apple Shot and add 1 ice cube. Allow ice cube to melt.

    2. Slowly add 1 envelope of gelatin over cold mixture. The gelatin will expand and will look wrinkled. Make sure each granule is soaked. Do not stir or the gelatin will clump. This takes a few minutes.

    3. Place saucepan on medium or medium-low heat. Let the gelatin dissolve. Stir as necessary. Use as little heat as possible to preserve the nutrients in the Elderberry Apple Shots.

    4. Stir in 1/2 of the 60ml “mini” bottle of Fat Stone Farm’s organic Maple Syrup.

    5. Pour the gummy liquid into the mold, filling up to the top of each one.

    6. The gummies will solidify in 10 in the freezer, 30 minutes in the refrigerator, or 1 hour at a cool room temperature.

    7. Once cooled, gently flex the molds to remove the gummies.

    NOTE: You may want to use a small tray or a dinner plate to transfer the warm gummies into the fridge or freezer.


    When you buy your Fat Stone Farm Elderberry Kit from Basil Bandwagon, make sure you post it on Instagram or Facebook and tag us! #elderberrykit #healthyfun #basilbandwagon

    Additional Resources:

    https://draxe.com/elderberry/

    https://www.fat-stone-farm.com/blogs/recipes

    https://blog.gaiaherbs.com/2017/11/08/4-reasons-to-love-elderberry/

    https://www.megafood.com/blog/elderberry-winter-immune-herb.html?q=elderberry

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 2/13/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 2/13/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Aura Cacia: Purifying Eucalyptus Shower Tablets
    Made In Nature: ‘Nana Pops
    Basil Bandwagon Natural Market: Organic Chocolate Covered Strawberries
    Biotta: Heirloom Purple Carrot Juice
    Califia Farms: Better Half-N-Half 32 fl oz size
    Colorado Hemp Honey: Tangerine Tranquility, Raw Relief, Ginger Soothe, & Lemon Stress Less
    G-PUR: Purified Clinoptilolite
    Happy Hips: Jerky
    H-Factor Water
    Lake Champlain Chocolates
    Oral Essentials Lumineux: Kids Strawberry Toothpaste
    Nancy’s: 100% Grass-Fed Vanilla Probiotic Yogurt
    Nature’s Path Organic: Purple Acai Cereal
    Poofy Organics: Poofy Polish
    Silk: Oat Yeah Oatmilk
    Starseed Bakery: Vegan Red Velvet Chocolate Cupcakes
    Vibrant Health Green Vibrance: Smaller size and Matcha Tea Flavor
    Wholesome Organic Brittle Thins: Honey Roasted Nuts & Caramel Almond
    WildMade: Organic Fruit Rolls
  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 2/6/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 2/6/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Fat Stone Farm: Elderberry Gummy Kit
    Humble Deodorants: Patchouli, Copal & Frankincense, Bergamot & Ginger, and Travel Sizes
    MegaFood Probiotics: Energy, Mood, Immune Defense, Digestive Health, & Women’s Health
    Natural Hope Herbals: Complete Tissue Salve, Calendula Salve, Comfrey Salve, Garlic Salve, People’s Paste, Deep Tissue Salve, and Arnica & St. John’s Wort Salve
    XyloBurst: Travel Size Oral Rinse
  • Produce Recipe of the Week: Buffalo Cauliflower

    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