Organic | Mama Jean's Natural Market
05Mar

MaMa Says Eat the Rainbow

05 March

From bright yellow turmeric to the dark earthy purple of beets, food is full of color. Full, bright vibrant color.  That’s what food should be. The dark leafy greens of kale and the beautiful oranges and pale pinks of sweet potatoes have a story to tell. Eating the rainbow is a simple way of reminding us to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs. 

 

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03Feb

Superfoods for Your Heart

03 February

Your heart beats about 115,000 times a day. Weighing in at less than a pound, the heart is a muscle which pumps oxygenated blood throughout your body. Vital to life, the heart is the center of your circulatory system. Your heart is a muscle which needs regular exercise to keep it pumping strong. You can also support heart health by eating superfoods. In this article you’ll learn about five heart-specific superfoods you should be fueling your body with! 

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02Jan

Sulfites in Wine: What You Need to Know

02 January

Welcome back to Kim's corner!  This month I want to talk about Sulfites in wine. Many people believe that they can’t enjoy wine for fear of headaches caused by wine. Sulfites are misunderstood. Let’s talk about why!

Do all wines contain sulfites? 

Yes, because grapes naturally have sulfites within their skins (as do other plants like onions and garlic) and because sulfites are a natural by-product of fermentation. 

Some wines may contain more sulfites than others due to added sulfites for preservation. 

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02Mar

Bulk Item of the Month: Organic Shredded Coconut

02 March

Shredded coconut is an easy & delicious way to get fiber and MCTs. We have it ON SALE this month, and our Bulk Coordinator found this delicious recipe for coconut milk using shredded coconut!
Our Organic Shredded Coconut is on sale in our Bulk department for 3.19 per pound through December 2021. Their regular price is 3.99 per pound. You save .80 per pound!

 

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02Mar

Herb & Spice Features: Organic Raw Sesame Seeds

02 March

Making homemade tahini is fun & easy! Tahini's unique flavor can enhance a variety of dishes, most commonly hummus and other dips. With its roasted, ground sesame seeds, this savory nutty-tasting paste is even better when blended with hemp seeds! Once you've made your tahini paste, enjoy it in salad dressings, as a condiment for falafel, or in a variety of other dipping sauces.

Healthy Tahini Spread with Hemp Seeds
makes about 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients:

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08Nov

Don's Happy Apple Snacks

08 November

We are proud to carry these delicious, local snacks. Here's how Don's Happy Apple Snacks came to be!

In 2012, Don Schmedeke had just retired, and found gardening a little too part-time. He began exploring a new hobby with a dehydrator and few Fuji apples.

By the next year, Don’s dried apple chips, were a local hit in the Ozarks. With guidance from MaMa Jean’s, Don refined his process to include organic apples. This made his formula complete: no added sugar or fats, and only clean ingredients.

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02Jan

Organic Produce Sales: February

02 January

Our Produce - Our Promise: 100% Local or Organic, that's it! Look for these amazing deals on organic produce, while supplies last!

January 1st-15th

  • Cauliflower, 2.79 each
  • Lemons, .69 each
  • Fuji Apples, 1.29/lb.
  • Green, Lacinato, and Red Kale, 1.49 each
  • Celery, 1.99 each

January 16th-31st

  • Broccoli, 1.49/lb.
  • Brussel Sprouts, 3.99/lb.
  • Avocados, .99 each
  • Blueberries 6oz, 3.29 each

 

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03Apr

Bulk Feature: Organic Pecans

03 April

Pecans are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals such as manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium, offering some wonderful health benefits. Pecan nuts contain monounsaturated fats such as oleic acid along with phenolic antioxidants which help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Bulk Organic Pecans are on sale during the month of April for $14.94 per pound. You save $2.85!

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27Mar

Staff Pick: Skout Pumpkin Seeds

27 March

Feeling inspired by Oregon's connection to the land and his own passion for adventure, Jason Pastega put his favorite organic ingredients into a kitchen mixer and spread his first bars with a rolling pin in 2008. Six months later, Skout Backcountry was born.

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02Mar

Organic Raw Cashews - Bulk Feature

02 March

Cashews are a buttery, yet delicately sweet nut that have an unmistakable shape and are treasured around the world for its flavor and health benefits. Vegan cheeses are often made with raw cashews and cashew butter has also gained popularity. Although cashews are one of the lowest-fiber nuts, they are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These include vitamins E, K, and B6, along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium, all of which are important for maintaining good bodily function.

 

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