Favorite Finds

Celebrate summer with what’s new at Mollie Stone’s Markets

by Tamira Franz, Director of Health & Wellness Mollie Stone’s Markets

Summer is in full swing. From the beach to the mountains or a backyard, in Northern California we are fortunate to have a wealth of places to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather of the season. On your way to your next adventure, stop by your local Mollie Stone’s and check out what’s new.

We continually search for exciting new products and trends. Whether these are lifestyle or dietary related, we cull through hundreds of items and choose the highest quality to stock our shelves. We also respond to customer requests for unique or difficult-to-find items. If there is something you are looking for, please ask a staff member or contact us at socialmedia@molliestones.com.

From locally made frozen treats, plant-based snacks, and refreshing beverages to reef-friendly sunscreen, we offer an exciting variety of products to support summer fun and active family lifestyles. Here, we share a few of our favorites that you can find in your local Mollie Stone’s Markets.

Hydrate with Refreshing Beverages

Grab your favorite refillable water bottle and add a delicious and refreshing electrolyte drink mix! A few of our favorite brands are Cure, Nuun Hydration, and Liquid I.V.

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Electrolyte Drink Mixes

Combat dehydration and fatigue with electrolyte drink mixes. Dehydration might cause headache, fatigue, and dry skin and mouth. Unique, non-GMO formulas enhance rapid absorption of water and electrolytes, nutrients, and vitamins into your bloodstream. They are ideal for a workout or as a hydration drink. Simply pick your favorite flavor and add a packet to water.

While fluid intake recommendations vary according to such basics as activity level, age, and weight, the minimum intake suggested is eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. During the summer months, it is important to increase fluid intake to counteract warmer temperatures, higher humidity, and increased activity levels.

Go-To Snacking

Whether you’re hungry for a grab-and-go breakfast, post-workout snack, afternoon pick-me-up, or a healthy indulgence, we have you and your family covered with delicious options.

Zeek Kids protein bars sweet nothings kids squeezable smoothies

These are formulated to fuel growing kids with 8 grams of protein and 50% less sugar than leading brands. Soft, chewy, and packed with delicious flavors kids love, these are certified gluten-free, and made locally in the Bay Area.

These frozen, ready-toeat, healthy smoothies are made from organic fruits, veggies, and superfoods with no added sugar, and are dairy-free and glutenfree. Sweet Nothings has eliminated the prep, mess, and cleanup for your daily smoothie routine. Conveniently remove from freezer and enjoy! Made locally in the Bay Area.

12 Tides Righteous Gelato and Sorbet

Puffed Kelp Chips are on a mission to build a better food system that benefits people and the ecosystem using regenerative ocean farming. These oceanfriendly organic snacks are nutrient-dense, gluten-free, contain no added sugar, and are baked rather than fried. Regenerative ocean farming increases marine biodiversity, abundance, and water quality. Made locally in the Bay Area.

Enjoy small-batch and plant-based gelato and sorbet made with only the good stu . Try refreshing sorbet flavors such as Raspberry Lime with the fresh sweetness of raspberries and the slight sourness of fresh lime juice. Or pick up the dairy-free Chocolate Peanut Butter gelato filled with ripples of peanut butter throughout a rich Dutch cocoa base and a sprinkle of sea salt to heighten the flavor.

Protect Your Skin

Before you head out for summer fun, remember to apply reef-friendly sunscreen.

All Good

This body care brand, based in Santa Cruz County, specializes in manufacturing high-quality, eco-friendly skin care for the outdoors. As a Certified Woman Owned Business, All Good delivers on a promise of creating nourishing, restorative, protective sun care products every day using all-natural high performing ingredients.

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Terms like “reef-safe” or “reef-friendly” are typically used to identify sunscreens that do not contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, two common UV-blocking chemicals, that studies have shown to damage and potentially kill coral reefs in the oceans.