The Co-op Current: October/November 2013

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LOCALLY GROWN • COMMUNITY OWNED • SINCE 1982

Happy Co-op Month Celebrating How Co-op’s Make a Difference

OCT-NOV 2013

Healthy Family Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 26th 9am – 3pm

Fresh, All Natural, Organic Turkeys

Reserve Your Bird!

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Mission & Vision Statement

Join us for the Healthy Family Fall Festival where you can discover valuable services, sustainable products, and best practices for a healthier lifestyle while taking part in fun family-oriented activities.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to serving and connecting our community through a thriving natural foods cooperative business.

Our Vision

To foster and nourish health of the individual, community and planet by offering: ■ High quality natural, organic and

local foods and other environmentally sound products

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■ A comfortable, affordable place

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■ Education and training to help

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to shop and share knowledge

people make informed choices towards well being

■ A sustainable and economical

model which invests in the local and cooperative communities

7 Cooperative Principles 1. Voluntary and open membership 2. Democratic member control 3. Member economic participation 4. Autonomy and independence 5. Education, training, and information 6. Cooperation among cooperatives 7. Concern for the community “The cooperative business model, with its roots in democracy, is a solution to many of the world’s issues: social conflict, poverty, human rights and environmental issues” —Paul Hazen, President and CEO National Cooperative Business Association Advertisements in the Co-op Current are paid for by the advertiser and do not imply endorsement of any product or service by the Tidal Creek Co-op Board, Management or Staff. Advertising space is available.

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Mailbag ..........................................................................3 Thanksgiving ....................................................................4 Around The Co-op ......................................................... 5-6 Look For Local .................................................................7 Happy Co-op Month...................................................... 8-9 Book Review ..................................................................10 Staff Spotlight ................................................................ 11 Co-op Scoops ........................................................... 12-13 Co-op Events ............................................................. 14-15 Wild Card Coupon ...........................................Back Cover

THE CO-OP CURRENT Published bi-monthly by Tidal Creek Co-op Managing Editor Katie Wright

General Manager Craig Harris

Editor Rebecca Warfield

Marketing Manager Katie Wright

Graphic Design and Layout Sue Cothran

Co-op Kitchen Manager Deb Lovan

Contributors Craig Harris, Deb Lovan, Andrea Houlihan, Bethany Delaney, Kathyrn Waple, Anthony Garguilo, Katie Wright, Kim Turner, JoAnn Fogler, Jessica Dillon, Matthew Croft, Bethany Vaden

Produce Manager Kathryn Waple

Board of Directors Joe Kertesz, Anthony Garguilo, Kathryn Waple, Sherye Bergmann, Alexandra Adams, Matt Collogan, Ryanna Battiste, Ashley Reed, Evan Folds

Human Resources Manager Vicki Baty

Front End Manager Jessica Dillion Wellness Manager Andrea Houlihan Finance Manager Amy Fleming

Manager Message

Board Note

Craig Harris

Dear Tidal Creek Owners,

General Manager

It is that time of year again; the time we set aside

The New Normal

to celebrate National Co-op

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n 1982, Tidal Creek was founded and much has changed since that time. Thirty-one years later, you can hardly recognize the Wilmington area. Population has more then tripled and so have the homes and businesses. The luxury of this growth is choices. We have a farmers market almost every day of the week and new restaurants opening all the time. This last year has also brought much more competition to your co-op and has created a new normal. We know that we are not the biggest and can’t offer everything, but we do have a lot to offer. We are truly a local business that is owned by its owners not stockholders. Just about all of our prepared foods are made on site, and all our smoothies, juices, and coffee drinks are organic.

Tidal Creek houses the only bio-diesel refueling station this side of route 95. Plus, we have created an outdoor community deck for eating, music, and events. So even though we have a lot of new choices, I want to ask you to keep an old habit: shopping at your co-op.

Month! This provides a great opportunity to reflect on how the vision of Tidal Creek comes to fruition within the Wilmington community.

Shopping at the Co-op gives access to some of the best locally produced food around, nourishing the health of those who enjoy it, while directly supporting

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the farmers who work to produce it.

Tidal Creek also provides a comfortable,

“Bulk baking soda would be swell.” - Nick

Thanks for spreading the word Cris!

Grinder’s Caffé is a great spot! We also have some TC baked goods for sale at Old Books on Front Street for the downtown folks.

positive actions, or just simply enjoy the

“Bought a container of your deli macaroni salad today- I’ve bought it several times in the past because it was good, but today’s batch was just ridiculously GOOD! It’s spicier, maybe more vinegar? I just polished off the whole container! Whatever you’ve done differently, keep it up!

I’ll be back for more! “ -Kelly

Comments or Suggestions? Submit them at the Customer Service Desk or email us at mail@tidalcreek.coop.

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We have bulk baking soda! It is located at the top of our bulk herbs section.

Please ask us if there are any items you cannot find. - Justin

“TCC food at Grinder’s Caffe on Wrightsville Ave too-for those of you who aren’t familiar with the area—I love the sweet potato bars they make!” -Cris

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open atmosphere. Lastly, being an owner at Tidal Creek provides a very unique opportunity for individuals to own a business that truly makes a difference!

The co-op is continually looking for ways to provide support to groups working for good in the Wilmington area. Some of the ways we achieve that are by providing donations through programs like Real Change, offering a venue to hold a community events, or even connecting groups with owners who want to help.

For all these reasons and more, we hope you will join us in celebrating the benefits of the Co-op all year round!

In Cooperation, The Tidal Creek Board of Directors www.tidalcreek.coop 3 www.tidalcreek.coop 3

Win a Free Turkey! [or Tofurkey or Pies]

Enter to win every time your purchases total $50 or more between Nov. 1 — Nov. 17.

It’s Easy! Just write your name and phone number on the back of your receipt and put your receipt in the “TURKEY BOX” every time your purchases total $50 or more.

Win a choice of:

One Fresh All-Natural 8-10lbs Turkey -orOne Tofurkey Vegetarian Feast -orTwo Freshly Baked Pies (an Apple and a Pumpkin) Drawing is Monday, November 18th at noon You do not have to be present to win.

It’s Turkey Time

Order Your Fresh, All Natural, Organic Turkey Today!

Customers can reserve their bird at Customer Service while supplies last. All orders must be picked up by noon on November 26th.

Organic Turkey Grateful Harvest 8-12lbs, 12-16lbs, and 16-20lbs sizes available.

Grateful Harvest turkeys are from the West Coast. They are given access to the outdoors and are never caged in tight quarters or given hormones or antibiotics. In addition, they are fed only organic grain. Gluten Free.

Natural Turkey Mary’s Bone-In Natural Turkey Breast 8-12lbs size available.

Mary’s turkeys are from the Central Valley of California. They are raised on a diet of

mpany’s coming ask us about

GLUTEN FREE options available

To place an order:

our Co-op Barista counter during Visit Visit our Co-op CaféCafé Barista counter during normal normal business hours or call Co-op Café at business hours or call TheThe Co-op Café 910.799.2667 Orders available at 910.799.2667.x205.

Orders available for pickfor pickupup from November 19-21. from November 25-27

Family Style Holiday Dinner (for 4-6) Everything but the Turkey GF Available

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.99

Includes cornbread dressing, classic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, candied yams, homestyle poultry gravy, cranberry sauce.

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Garrett County Farms 7lbs size available.

Garret County Farms’ hams are from Pennsylvania. The natural spiral cut hams are 100% free of nitrates, nitrites, antibiotics, hormones, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. They are not gluten free.

from the Co-op Family to Yours!

A la Carte

from our delicious, all-natural, organic

Prepared especially for you in the Co-op Kitchen

Spiral Cut Hams

Happy Thanksgiving

SPECIAL ORDER Thanksgiving Menu

corn, soybean, and vitamin and mineral supplements. They are allowed to roam in areas four times the size of the average commercial turkey ranch. These turkeys are raised without antibiotics, animal by-products, preservatives, or hormones.

Gluten Free.

Individual Holiday Plate Traditional

GF Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Includes roasted turkey, classic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, candied yams, homestyle poultry gravy, cranberry sauce and dinner roll.

Vegetarian GF Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Includes lentil walnut loaf, classic mashed potatoes, greenbean casserole, candied yams, vegan golden gravy, cranberry sauce and dinner roll.

GF Gluten Free

Classic Mashed Potatoes GF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Vegan Mashed Potatoes GF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Roasted Root Vegetables GF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Candied Yams GF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Green Bean Casserole (feeds 8) GF Available ............$15.99 LentilWalnut Loaf (serves 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Cornbread Dressing GF Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Cranberry Sauce (8 oz) GF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.29 Homestyle Poultry Gravy (16 oz) GF Available . . . . . $5.29 Vegan Golden Gravy (16 oz) GF Available . . . . . . $5.29

Desserts 9” Traditional Pumpkin Pie GF . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Vegan Pumpkin Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 6” Carrot Cake GF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.99 6” Vegan Carrot Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Individual Pie Slice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 Individual Cake Slice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.29

around the co-op In addition to our always-low-price Owner Savings items, we offer the option of special ordering produce items at a discount. Contact any produce staffer for information on availability.

Our Meat Department is also your source for organic and local turkeys this year! We are pleased to offer Grateful Harvest organic and natural whole birds as well as Mary’s Natural Bone-In breast to be the focus of your holiday menu. If turkey isn’t the spotlight on this year’s menu, ask the staff about the option of

PRODUCE NEWS

Kathryn Waple Produce Manager

Happy Thanksgiving from the Tidal Creek Produce Department!

Every year we strive to make sure that you have access to all the organic ingredients you could possibly need! This year, look for specials and savings on staple items.

The Produce Team is committed to providing the healthiest, local, naturally farmed, and organically grown products for our owners, customers, and the community. We make purchasing from local growers and small farms a priority. We bring in the highest quality produce possible.

farmer to make a living. In these cases, Tidal Creek has chosen to support the local farmer first and foremost. We hope that in the near future all products containing GMOs will be labeled and then, hopefully, eliminated. Until GMOs are no longer used, we will continue to work toward making sure you can make an informed choice.

GROCERY NEWS October is nationally recognized as Non-GMO Month.

ordering specialty items, such as duck, lamb, or beef roasts.

This is always an exciting time for the Co-op, and we look forward to supplying all of your staple Thanksgiving feast needs this season.

Tidal Creek is advocating for clear labeling of GMOs so that our customers can make a choice, and we have joined forces with the national “Just Label It” campaign. No matter where you stand on GMOs, it is hard to argue against the merits of labeling. It is our belief that GMOs are not natural and do not belong in our food. Today, there are products in Tidal Creek that have GMOs. Sometimes this is because sources of ingredients are not available GMO-free or because of the high cost. Much of our local milk, butter, meat, and eggs have, at some point, been fed GMO grains. The cost for these small farms to purchase GMO-free grains does not allow the

The Grocery Team is committed to providing the healthiest products for you, your family, pets and our planet. We make purchasing from local growers, producers and small farms a main priority of our daily business. Our Bulk department offers a wide assortment of organic and Fair Trade products as well as providing unique herbs and spices, at affordable prices. Quality beer and wine selections are available from small vineyards and microbreweries with several organic and low sulfite options available. We work to ensure that our products are free of hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, sweeteners, preservatives and flavors.

We provide you with meats and dairy products that are free of hormones and antibiotics. We will purchase GMO-free products whenever possible.

We purchase items from companies with ethics and standards similar to the Co-op’s.

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Please join us for a FREE

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Enjoy live music while sampling a variety of wines paired with artisan cheeses & organic appetizers

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around the co-op Wellness News

Andrea Houlihan Wellness Manager

Are you an ingredient reader?

Tricky words like natural, clean, and ecofriendly are being used in places they just should not be. Furthermore, information about vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, and body care products can be clouded by conflicting information, including biased studies. We need to know where our wellness products come from, just like we need to know where and how our fruits and vegetables are grown. Not all supplements are created equal, and fish oil is a good first example.

Perhaps your doctor has recommended

CO-OP KITCHEN NEWS Deb Lovan

Co-op Kitchen Manager

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed a new trend in retail?

Stores put up one tree in September and decorate it with ghosts, turkeys. Then it is finally adorned in Christmas ornaments. It takes what is already potentially a stressful time and leaves you thinking there is no time to catch your breath, much less cook a meal. The holiday season has become a whirlwind from Halloween to Christmas. The Tidal Creek Kitchen can’t do much about the ghosts and goblins, but we can sure help you out with the

that you take 1200mg of fish oil per day. Well, not all fish oil is equal in purity or potency.

Milligrams refer to a raw weight of ingredients.

And in this case, they don’t necessarily equal a combined value for EPA and DHA, the two main components of omega-3 in fish oil for inflammatory and mental support respectively.

Take an extra minute the next time you are looking for fish oil, or another omega essential fatty acid supplement to insure that you are getting sufficient quantities of quality oil and not just paying for fats and fillers. Some of our favorite brands for purity and potency include: Vectomega, Minami Platinum, and the entire Nordic Naturals line. Nordic Naturals is on sale October 2-15th.

Now, let’s look at vitamin and mineral supplements. There is a difference between whole food and food-based. Many supplement

labels include a blurb on the package identifying whole food nutrients. That blurb does not necessarily mean that the vitamins and minerals are whole food. There is a difference between whole food vitamins and those that contain isolate vitamins, but are “enriched” with food. Careful label reading can ensure that you are getting exactly the product you want. If you have questions while shopping, please don’t hesitate to ask our wellness staff.

Thanksgiving Meal.

Our Thanksgiving menu includes all natural and organic options for everyone. We offer all the traditional sides, prepared with classic recipes or adapted to appeal to the vegan and gluten-free diner. Let us do all the prep work for you. You can just reheat and serve.

Our sides are generously portioned to feed eight. We also offer individual plates for those who are eating with just a small group. In the prepared foods case, we will also have smaller portions of sides, especially stocks, gravies, and cranberry sauces. We don’t have the oven capacity to cook a turkey for you, but we do offer a meal option that includes everything except the turkey and pumpkin pie.

Of course Thanksgiving demands dessert.

Tidal Creek bakers are working to get our organic, artisan pumpkin pies to the masses.

Everything from our bakery is made from scratch with the best ingredients. Make sure you checkout our menu for holiday pies and cakes. Of course you don’t want to forget our regular items too. Having a large gathering and need a second option? What goes better with pumpkin pie than our delicious carrot cake?

You can find the Thanksgiving menu in this newsletter on page 4. When you know what you want, just give the kitchen a call. The popularity of our Thanksgiving meal grows every year. That means we are looking forward to a lot of calls in November. We all love to cook for the family on special occasions, and we think of you as our extended family. We are thankful for the opportunity to help make your holidays a little less stressful.

What’s to love about food co-ops?

BETTER FOOD STRONGER COMMUNITIES HEALTHIER WORLD

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The Tidal Creek Wellness Department is committed to providing its customers with superior quality supplements and body care products. We select goods from companies who, like Tidal Creek, have policies in place to control the use of unsafe ingredients and ensure that products and processing have the least amount of negative environmental impact. The Wellness staff strives to have reliable information available about the benefits and effectiveness of our products.

The Co-op Kitchen Team is committed to providing the healthiest products for ourselves and our planet. We avoid the use of any products with high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils.

Organic products are central to our department and we weigh carefully the choice between them and conventional products when availability or financial concerns cause us to make this choice.

Developing relationships with local food producers and companies that share the Co-op’s vision is also of central importance to us. We understand that our effort to bring well-prepared, fresh foods to our customers contributes to a larger ecological and cultural mission.

LOOK FOR LOCAL

BY Matthew Croft Local Grocery Buyer

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idal Creek Co-op has always supported local growers and producers. We want you to have the opportunity to get to know more about the local products we carry and the people who make them. These are the folks who help our community grow, and we hope you will support them by enjoying their products. Just look for the local shelf tags throughout the store!

Bear Branch Mill products If you’re looking for a good bowl of grits to give your holiday guests a truly Southern Thanksgiving morning, Tidal Creek now carries Bear Branch Mill products. This company, based out of Ash, NC, uses a millstone from 1923 to make truly whole grain products which retain the richness and nutritional value most modern grinding techniques destroy. We carry Bear Branch yellow grits, white cornmeal, and stone ground salt.

Elderlife Elderberry Products has Changes Its Name to Norm’s Farm.

There’s been a little label change to one of our most popular local products. Elderlife Elderberry products are now called Norm’s Farm. This Pittsboro based farm is still dedicated to sharing this powerful little berry, which is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with the world through their tasty jams, jellies, and juices. Looking for a quick pick-me-up? Try their Elderberry Aid drink, located in the deli cooler.

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Happy Co-op Month!

Collaborate, Communicate, Cooperate & Make a Difference!

BY Jessica Dillon Front End Manager

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hen shopping at Tidal Creek Co-op, you immediately give back to the community and make a difference. Whether it is the farmer growing your fresh produce, the aromatherapy oils made in downtown Wilmington, the shots of wheatgrass grown by Progressive Gardens, or simply rounding up your purchase with the Real Change program; these little things can add up very quickly. Making a difference in the community by supporting and rewarding those who have always been and continue to be behind the Co-op is a must.

The first way that Tidal Creek supports the community is by just being here. We are “locally grown, community owned.”

We do not have shareholders, CEOs, CFOs, or public stock. Our Owners buy equity in the store once a year. This ownership is key to how the Co-op operates. Not only does the ownership give the customer discounts within the store, but it also gives the customer much more of a voice than at a conventional grocery store. Employees at Tidal Creek report to their managers, managers report to the General Manager, and the General Manager reports to the Board. The Board consists of Owners just like you. Any current owner can run for election on the Board. The people in our community hold us accountable; and Tidal Creek is held accountable to you, your wants, and your needs.

The Co-op business model is put in place so that no one person is benefiting more than others. It is to ensure equality

Owneration Appreci end Week

and prosperity in its social and economic impact. Co-ops help support local food systems, provide quality jobs, have some of the highest environmental stewardship amongst grocers, and promote healthy and sustainable foods and lifestyles.

To easily compare a Co-op verses a conventional store, take a look at a few statistics. A conventional grocery store may have as little as 65 average local suppliers, 2% organic groceries and 12% organic produce. Compare these numbers to a co-op’s 157 average local suppliers, 48% organic groceries, 82% organic produce. The Co-op more than doubles the conventional store’s numbers.

Knowing that the Co-op gives back, hopefully, will entice our Owners and non-Owners to give back as well. In replacement of the Button-Up program, Tidal Creek now has a new program, Real Change, to increase our impact on the community. Introducing the program has been a huge success. Within just the first day of rollout, we were able to donate more in one day than the previous program generated in an entire quarter.

October is CO-OP MONTH and Tidal Creek has added an additional Owner Appreciation Weekend Sale to celebrate our Owners!

SATURDAY, OCT. 19TH & SUNDAY, OCT. 20TH

Active Owners receive a 10% discount all weekend.

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Is this program simple? Is my money going to someone I know or have an association with? Does my money stay local? Will I be rewarded for my good deeds? The answer to all of these is yes!

This new program is easy. At the end of each purchase, you have the option to round up your purchase to the nearest dollar. This is something very small, anywhere from 1 penny and up. By simply rounding up your purchase, you will have spent less than $1.00.

But that adds up! If everyone can donate their change, we can make a real impact in our community. Feast Down East is the select charity through the end of January 2014.

Cape Fear River Watch will be the select charity February-June 2014.

So we know how the community can be rewarded by shopping, how about our Owners? Not only do you get the sense of shopping locally and helping your community, but we have put some great new programs in place and tweaked some so Tidal Creek can give back to our Owners even more. First off, the annual Owner Picnic is on October 5th at Jones Family Farm. Bring the kids, and enjoy a fun filled day touring the farm, eating some great food, and spending time with loved ones and good friends of the Co-op.

We are also adding yet another Owner Appreciation Weekend!

This is another chance for you to save 10% on everything in the store all weekend long. Owner Appreciation Weekend will be held October19 - 20. Any vitamins you have been holding off on purchasing?

Holiday favorites you need to test-drive before the big day? Sweet treats you would like to stock up on? If any of these sound like you, then don’t hesitate to come in and do some big shopping on that weekend.

Not only are you getting an automatic 10% off everything in the store, you can also use your wild card (5% off) on the back of this newsletter, and any manufacturers coupons you may have.

Our new Owner Rewards Program is in full swing as well. Most are hopefully familiar with the new rewards program.

If not, you are in luck. With a current ownership, you have been accruing points since July 1st. For every purchase you make with your ownership, you receive a point for every dollar you spend. After reaching 400 points, an email will be sent to you notifying you of a $5.00 off coupon. To access your coupon, sign in to tidalcreekrewards.com with your Owner number and the email address the Co-op has on file. Print the coupon, and bring it in on your next shopping trip. It’s that simple! If you have not received an email yet telling you about the program, check with your cashier to make sure we have the correct email address. Then, you are on your way.

Not only is the Co-op a place that gives back to the community and its Owners, but now, Owners can make a huge impact themselves just by doing their everyday

shopping at Tidal Creek. The Co-op inspires people to do more locally and globally. With an ownership, purchasing locally, the real change program, and understanding the Co-op business model, you too can make a huge difference in your community and leave an environmentally sound legacy. By promoting healthy and

sustainable foods, Tidal Creek Co-op is making a difference. You can make a difference by renewing your ownership, becoming an Owner, or simply sharing how a Co-op benefits the local community with a friend. Tell everyone you know if we Co-op together, we can build a better future for generations to come join us in making a difference!

FOOD CO-OP

Join us to celebrate community as we announce the new

Board of Directors Members at the

Annual Meeting & Owner Picnic Jones Family Farm Saturday, October 5 Noon - 4:00 PM 5376 Stag Park Road, Burgaw, NC Please RSVP at the Customer Service Desk or by calling 910.799.COOP

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BOOK REVIEW

Becoming Vegan

Up-to-date Findings on How to Meet All of Your Nutritional Needs with a Vegan Diet

BY JoAnn L. Fogler

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renda Davis is a in harmony with the Hindu registered dietitian concept of Ahima. Ahima in private practice. is a Sanskirt term meaning She is a recognized nonharming or noninjuring leader in her field and and can be interpreted as an internationally “dynamic harmlessness.” acclaimed speaker. She Vegans eat no flesh of any is past Chair of the animal or animal products.

Vegetarian Nutrition Some even do not wear animal Dietetic Practice Group products like leather shoes. of the American Dietetic Vegetarians eat no flesh, but Association. could eat eggs and/or cheese.

Vesanto Melina is a There are many variations.

Becoming Vegan; the complete guide to registered dietitian and Members of the Seventh Day adopting a healthy plantauthor and co-author of Adventist church have made based diet many books about healthy outstanding contributions in

BY Brenda Davis, R.D. and eating. She has taught the area of vegetarian lifestyles.

Vesanto Melina, M.S. R.D. nutrition on the faculty A concept of their religion is of the University of British Columbia and that the body is a temple that needs care Bastyr University near Seattle. because it is a body of the Holy Spirit.

Both of these women are well versed In today’s world, some vegetarians in vegetarian and vegan nutrition. Their might even begin with eating fish and very wise information in this book is a later go to no animal. must for anyone wanting to become vegan This book explains many diseases that or vegetarian. There are charts galore in can be prevented or treated better by this book. For example, there are charts being vegan. Heart disease is the number for food sources for different vitamin and one killer in most affluent nations. While protein. There are loads of other charts many studies suggest that vegan diets to guide the novice as well as those who offer much stronger protection against are already knowledgeable about this stroke than other dietary patterns, both healthy lifestyle. One should keep in lacto-ovo (dairy/egg) vegetarian diets mind that this is not a cookbook. With and vegetarian diets with fish appear the exception of one smoothie recipe, to offer greater protection against there are no vegan or vegetarian recipes! heart disease. The statistics are higher This book might be more helpful if it protection for vegans than vegetarians. contained recipes.

Of course, these authors say (as do most Famous author George Bernard Shaw doctors) that blood cholesterol level, (1856-1950) was a vegetarian for many hypertension, obesity, and many other years. Even a more famous person that risk factors have everything to do with most of us know is Mahatma Gandhi. He lifestyle. The experts who have written was raised as a vegetarian. He believed this book also mention cancer, diabetes, that not eating the flesh of animals is and osteoporosis among many other

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health problems that can be helped with a vegan diet.

We all go out to eat and sometimes find it difficult to find vegan and/ or vegetarian dishes to order. These informed mavens give you simple things to remember that might take the heartache out of traveling and eating at a restaurant. One is to frequent restaurants such as Chinese restaurants or California-style places. If you are stuck at a steak house, ask the chef to toss some nuts or beans into your stir-fry or salad.

Often they have chickpeas on hand. The airlines are even providing vegetarian meals, especially if you call ahead.

Since this newsletter issue is being published near Thanksgiving, this book will give you some ideas for helping with a turkey-less Thanksgiving. When you have to be with family and friends who eat the bird with all the trimmings, the best thing, according to these authors, is to go and share your goodies too. Bring some delicious vegan foods. Introduce your family to some tasty casseroles or a different kind of salad. There are many ways to show family and friends that you can contribute. Share your excitement about your new vegan diet. Excitement is always contagious. Holidays can be fun, and food is part of the fun.

These authors do not have any recipes or suggestions, but Tidal Creek Natural Foods does have many recipes books that can help you with this lifestyle.

These authors closing thoughts are more than something to chew on: “When your daily choices are made out of reverence for life, and respect for the connection among all things, this world becomes a better place, it is that simple.”

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Bethany Vaden Bakery Team Lead

I am happy to expound on the many virtues of the Tidal Creek Bakery! Not 2 Years, 2 Months only do we bake every item from scratch in small What is the best part batches, but we also use only of your job? the best ingredients, striving The best part of my job is coming to work to be all organic and local at Tidal Creek every day. I was a devoted whenever possible. We try Owner before I was hired at Tidal Creek. very hard to accommodate But I have become even more passionate all of the special baking requests we receive. and devoted after working at Tidal Creek The Tidal Creek bakery offers vegan, glutenand having an inside eye on all the internal free, gluten-free & vegan, sugar alternative, goings-on. There is no place like the Co-op and raw bakery items every day. in all of Wilmington. Hands down. I am We are always striving to develop new especially passionate about the bakery.

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recipes and have created many recipes over countless hours of trial and error attempts. Two Thanksgivings ago, we developed our very popular new vegan pumpkin pie recipe. It’s delicious.

Speaking of Thanksgiving, we are already prepping for a busy holiday season.

Tidal Creek Deli & Bakery offers not only scrumptious traditional made-from-scratch Thanksgiving meals and desserts, but also, vegan, gluten-free, and vegan & glutenfree options. Yum!

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CO-OP SCOOPS Making a Difference with REAL CHANGE

Tidal Creek’s REAL CHANGE donation program is off to an amazing start, raising funds for Feast Down East through to the end of January. REAL CHANGE is an easy way for you to support worthy causes and organizations throughout the year, on an ongoing basis, during your transactions at the register – by rounding up your total to the nearest dollar or any donation amount of your choosing. To learn more about Feast Down East visit http://www.feastdowneast.org.

REAL CHANGE focuses on organizations that share the Coop’s commitment to a healthy local community. During the season of giving, and throughout the year, we invite you to donate your change to help grow our community.

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Celebrate Fair Trade October is not only Co-op Month, it’s also Fair Trade Month—and your Co-op has joined together with more than 130 other locally-owned cooperatives to bring you great deals on delicious food and healthy products for your family, including some of your favorite Fair Trade brands like Choice Organic, Frontier/Simply Organic spices, and Dr. Bronner’s.

Cooperatives operate according to seven international principles and the values of self-responsibility, democracy, equality, honesty and social responsibility. Co-ops are helping to build a better world, locally, nationally and internationally, and we couldn’t do it without the support of our memberowners and shoppers like you. We are stronger together! Learn more about the positive impact food co-ops have on their communities at strongertogether.coop/ food-coops/co-op-difference/.

The Importance of Gratitude

By Dr. Kim Turner, ND, CBS, CNHP Studies have shown that our thoughts can actually create physiological changes in our bodies that affect our mental and physical health. This complex relationship between our thoughts and our physical well being takes place in the limbic system of our brain, known as our mind-body connection. Basically, what we think about directly affects how we feel both on the emotional level and the physical level. When we increase our positive thoughts like gratitude, we stimulate certain areas of the brain to release endorphins, which create a sense of well being and happiness.

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth have reported that people who express their gratitude daily, whether by keeping gratitude journals or discussing their gratitude, are more alert, enthusiastic, and determined.

They experience lower levels of depression and stress. They also report higher levels of energy and better sleep quality and duration.

As fall arrives, we gather the harvest and prepare to settle in for the winter. Let us also take time this season to gather our thoughts of those things we are most grateful for. It could be family, friends, a parking place, the kindness of a stranger, or the benefits of being a member of Tidal Creek Co-op!

The popular movie, “The Secret” talked about the Law of Attraction, which states that whatever you think about or talk about will be drawn into your life. So thinking about what you are grateful for will draw more of that into your life. It certainly seems worth a try!

Saturday, October 26th, 9 AM - 3 PM

Tidal Creek Co-op is excited to partner with Wilmington Parent Magazine for the 2nd Annual Healthy Family Fall Fest to encourage healthy, sustainable lifestyles for the entire family. This free family event, promoting healthy, sustainable lifestyles will take place on Saturday, October 26th from 9 am to 3 pm in the community space at Tidal Creek Co-op.

Discover valuable services, sustainable products, and best practices for a healthier lifestyle. Learn ways to incorporate healthy routines into your life. Taste new foods, learn the latest gardening methods, talk with local healthy living experts, and take part in fun familyoriented activities. Bring the little ones along to take part in fun fall kids’ activities, healthy trick-or-treating, and a kids’ costume contest.

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Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors and building your community! The swap for October will be on the 27th, from 4-5 pm at 317 Castle Street. Email portcityswappers@ gmail.com to find out details and to RSVP.

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Partnering with UNCW to Grow the Co-op

Tidal Creek is partnering with researchers at the Cameron School of Business – UNCW Profs. Donald Barnes & Vince Howe and Doug Hoffman from Colorado State Univ. – to develop a survey and competitive analysis report designed to strengthen the Co-op’s position relative to Whole Foods, Trader Joes and other competitors. The survey, which will focus on ways Tidal Creek can “Delight” our customers, will be sent out in mid to late October. The survey results, and other industry and market information, will be used by a Professional MBA Team to recommend growth strategies for the Co-op’s future. Please support us in these efforts to improve our services to existing and new customers by completing the survey. Thanks in advance for your help. www.tidalcreek.coop 13

Upcoming Events OCTOBER - NOVEMBER Saturday October 5th 12-4 pm

Annual Meeting & Co-op Owner Picnic @ Jones Family Farm We invite all our co-op owners to attend the annual meeting and co-op picnic on Jones Family Farm. Join your Tidal Creek community for a day of fun and family. The picnic is free for all owners, but registration is required for meal planning. More information about the event available at the Co-op. Sign up at Customer Service or by calling 910.799.COOP.

Thursday, October 17th, 6 PM

A Slow, Not So Pleasant, Death by Food Mental and physical disease is becoming the accepted new normal in our society. Pat will discuss the stuff in food that is contributing to a decline in the overall health of our society and will provide easy tips to enhance/ maintain a great quality of life. Sponsored and presented by Pat Delair, Conscious Integration. Seats are limited; please register to reserve your spot. Stop by Customer Service or call 910.799.2667.

Saturday, October 19th & Sunday, October 20th

Owner Appreciation Weekend Active owners receive a 10% discount on the day of your choosing this Owner Appreciation Weekend. Discounted pricing applies to all items in stock on the shelf. We love our owners at Tidal Creek Co-op! Not an owner? Talk to any one of the Co-op’s employees to find out how you can become one today!!

Saturday, October 19th 10 AM

Nourishing Foods on a Budget with GRUB You can eat well and pay your bills! Get to know the bulk bins, learn which produce is best to buy organic, and discuss strategies for improving your well-being with nourishing food while sticking to your budget. Register at thisisgrub.com or by calling 910.632.0464

Thursday, October 24th, 11AM – 2PM

Celebrate World Food Day @ UNCW Join a nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced food, and a grassroots campaign for better food policies. It’s time to Eat Real! Events and workshops are scheduled throughout the day on-campus at UNCW. These events are open to the public!

Thursday, October 24th, 4-6 PM

The World Food Day “After Party” at Tidal Creek Coop After a full day of learning and celebrating World Food Day at UNCW, come to Tidal Creek for an informal recap of the day’s events with a Q&A session about the topics of the day. Find out what you can do to make a difference!

Saturday, October 26th, 9 AM - 3 PM

Healthy Family Fall Festival Tidal Creek Co-op is excited to partner with Wilmington Parent Magazine for the 2nd Annual Healthy Family Fall Festival. Join us for this fun, family event to promote healthy lifestyles in the Wilmington community. Expand your knowledge with demos, speakers, healthy living exhibitors, nutrition info, and more. Bring the little ones along to take part in fun fall kids’ activities, healthy trick-or-treating & a kids costume contest.

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Upcoming Events OCTOBER - NOVEMBER Monday, Oct. 28th, 6 PM

Tidal Creek Co-op Board of Directors Meeting All owners are welcome to attend monthly meetings held in the Co-op Café.

Thursday, Nov. 14th, 6 PM

Essential Oils for Babies and Children with Pat Delair Learn which oils to use for maintaining great health in your children without those pesky side effects. Pat will also show you how to makeover your diaper bag. Sponsored and presented by Pat Delair, Conscious Integration.

Seats are limited; please register to reserve your spot. Stop by Customer Service or call 910.799.2667.

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Friday, Nov. 15th 6-8PM

Wine Tasting Event Please join us for a FREE Wine Tasting Event to kick off our Annual Wine Sale. Enjoy live music while sampling wine selections paired with artisan cheese and organic appetizers made fresh in the Co-op Kitchen.

Saturday Nov. 16th 10AM

Creating a Gluten-Free Kitchen with GRUB Going without gluten isn’t hard once you get in the groove. In this class we’ll discuss gluten, where it’s hiding, and gluten-free pantry essentials. Leave knowing how you can keep gluten-free meals at your fingertips! Register at thisisgrub.com or by calling 910.632.0464

Monday, Nov. 25th, 6 PM

Tidal Creek Co-op Board of Directors Meeting All owners are welcome to attend monthly meetings held in the Co-op Café.

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