Consumer Health Newsletter [Fall – Issue 11 Volume 2]

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A shot of bitters that is. Thanksgiving and Halloween may be over, but fall is a time of heartier meals that often leave us feeling full and sluggish. Bitters promote good digestion and liver health, making them the perfect aperitif to any meal. A teaspoon is all you need, but the taste, as the name implies, is rather bitter so we recommend you mix it with water. Our favourite way to prepare for a big meal is to do a ‘Maria Bomb.’ Recipe below.

Fall Flyer ON SALE NOWBe on the lookout during the month of November for Flora’s Fall Flyer sale taking place at a natural health food store near you. Our most popular products are on sale up to 36% o� , plus there is a $5 o� coupon on the back of the � yer. Don’t miss out on these incredible savings!

Do a shotthat’s good

for you!

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• 1 tsp Maria’s

Swedish Bitters

• 1 ounce of

an all-natural

energy drink.

Bottoms up!

As the days get shorter and the

nights get longer, it’s tempting to

turn into a couch potato. Avoid this

pitfall, especially when it comes to

dinnertime. Turn the TV o� , put your

phones away, and sit down together

as a family for dinner. It may sound like

a scene out of a 1950’s movie, but it is

important to take time to eat together

as a family. According to the National

Center on Addiction and Substance

Abuse at Columbia University (CASA),

children who eat at least � ve times

a week with their family are at lower

risk of developing poor eating habits,

weight problems or alcohol and

substance dependencies, and tend to

perform better academically.

Why Eating Together as a Family is Important

Consumer Health Newsletter [Fall – Issue 11 Volume 2]

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Eating local food that’s in season makes a lot of sense, not only can it save you money, but it is more nutritious as well. Instead of going to your grocery store and buying an out-of-season and expensive pineapple in the middle of November, why not search out a local farmer’s market and pick out a squash to make the delicious soup below. When you buy local, the food has ripened when and where it is supposed to, allowing more of the nutrients to remain intact. Whereas when you buy your produce at the grocery store, it tends to have less � avour because it loses its � avour due to the chilling, shipping and sitting in a warehouse. Eating seasonally doesn’t mean less variety, there are still lots of delicious options to choose from. To � nd a local farmer’s market near you, visit www.localharvest.org.

Seasonal Eats

It’s Daylight Savings

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour this Sunday.

1. Preheat oven to 450 F.

2. Peel, de-seed, and dice the squash and onion into roughly 1-inch pieces.

3. Place the squash and onion onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 45-50 minutes until squash is golden and fork-tender.

4. In a large pot, bring the broth to a simmer. Add the roasted veggies. Puree using an immersion blender, regular blender, or food processor.

5. Finish with a drizzle of Flora Optimal Omegas and enjoy!

Preparation:

Healthy Butternut Squash SoupAfter visiting your local farmer’s market and selecting the perfect butternut squash, delve into making this

delicious soup, found on lickmyspoon.com. We made one small change at the end and drizzled ours with

Flora’s Optimal Omegas instead of Olive Oil for an added Omega 3-6-9 boost.

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash

• 1 yellow onion

• 32 oz. organic chicken/vegetable broth

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon Flora Optimal Omegas

• Salt and pepper to taste

Healthy Butternut Squash SoupAfter visiting your local farmer’s market and selecting the perfect butternut squash, delve into making this

. We made one small change at the end and drizzled ours with

Flora’s Optimal Omegas instead of Olive Oil for an added Omega 3-6-9 boost.

Ingredients:

1 butternut squash

1 yellow onion

32 oz. organic chicken/vegetable broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon Flora Optimal Omegas

Salt and pepper