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BEE POLLEN FROM B’S HONEY CO. Bee Pollen is a complete food and contains many unique properties. Bee pollen is richer in proteins than any other animal source. It contains more amino acids than eggs, or cheese of equal weight. About half of its protein is in the form of free amino acids. These acids are immediately ready for use directly by the body. Bee pollen must be refrigerated to stay fresh. Bee pollen is

an excellent way to boost your health for those hot summer months without radically changing your diet. One tsp. of pollen is a great addition to salad, a bowl of fruit, tea, yogurt or a smoothie. Check out our produce case to fi nd this great product, locally produced in Watervliet by B’s Honey.

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OUTSHINE FROZEN FRUIT BARS “For more than 20 years, we’ve been making delicious fruit bars out of ingredients like sweet strawberries, ripe mangoes, juicy peaches — and now even adding in vegetables like pumpkin and sweet potatoes! What happens when you combine simple, honest ingredients designed to help you shine? We call it an Outshine® Bar. We believe in nutrition labels that you can pronounce and the goodness of real fruits, veggies and juice. So fi nd yourself an Outshine® Bar, and shine on! We’ve also given back to the community, through programs like “Communities Take Root” and “A Million Ways to Outshine®,” where more than 60 community orchards have been planted and 1 million pounds of produce have been donated to food desert areas in the U.S.” – Outshine

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HELMBOLD’S HOT DOGS “Welcome to Helmbold’s! We’ve been making the best hot dogs and sausages since 1913 right here in New York’s Capital District. Helmbold’s is a family tradition! Our franks and sausages are hand crafted and smoked the old fashion way with the fi nest ingredients. Helmbold’s makes the best natural casing franks around! Our pork and beef Franks are hickory smoked to perfection to create the juicy and delicious ‘snap’ we are known for. If you’re having a backyard barbeque or tailgating with friends, try a Helmbold’s frank!”- Helmbold’s. Try these one of a kind local wonders the next time you are grilling. Their medium

size hot dogs make a great match for the Co-op’s own sliders and create the perfect meal for child sized hands. Grab some buns at the bakery that are perfect fi t for Helmbold’s medium size hot dogs and let the grilling fun begin.

BRAGG’S ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DRINKS “Delicious, Refreshing thirst quencher, all natural, ideal pick me up for home, work, sports and gym Perfect taken as healthy thirst quencher and energy boost.”- BraggsWhy is apple cider vinegar good for you? The acetic acid found within vinegar suppresses your appetite and reduces your water retention, which stops you from gaining excess fat and holding too much water weight. According to some studies apple cider vinegar ingested every day can reduce cholesterol signifi cantly by suppressing the rise in blood sugar, promoting healthy weight loss and encouraging proper blood fl ow. Another surprising use for apple cider vinegar is boosting your energy levels. A couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar can be enough to avoid serious fatigue and help you feel more energetic and productive, thanks to the amino acids, potassium and enzymes you’ll fi nd inside. Available in these delicious fl avors in our Grocery Department: Apple cinnamon, Cider honey, Sweet stevia, Concord grape, and Ginger spice.

Stay Cool!

Summer is here and it’s hot, and at the Co-op, we have some terrific ways to stay cool. Let’s start by keeping that oven off! We have the best steaks and burgers just waiting for your grill. Our deli has a plethora of great ready-to-eat meals, including Combo’s fish delivered fresh ev-ery Wednesday and Friday. Re-member to stay hydrated! It is easy to get so caught up in an outdoor activities that you forget to hydrate. The more hydrated you are the easier it will be for your body to handle extremely hot weather. Stay cool by staying healthy. Extra weight means extra work for your body, staying healthy keeps you cooler on those hot summer nights. Choose chicken or fish, which offer great meals with fewer calories, and stay ac-tive. An after dinner walk allows you to enjoy some cool evening air and keep on the healthy track. On those really hot days eat a light salad, grill or grab something from our deli so you can leave the oven off. Eat plenty of fresh fruit. Fruit like watermelon, plums and peach-es offer a great snack and extra hydration. They help maintain a healthy blood sugar level and keep you going all day long. Fresh strawberries from Stanton’s Farm in local Feura Bush, NY or cucumbers make a great addi-tion to a healthy batch of Lem-onade for a warm summer night. When all else fails beat the heat with a frozen treat. Our large section of frozen treats is sure to please any palate. See you at the Co-op!

CO-OP’S CUCUMBER ANDBASIL LEMONADE

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 cups water• 1 cup white sugar(or alternative sweetener)• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced• 10 fresh basil leaves, torn

DIRECTIONS:

In a small saucepan combine 1 cup water and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved as you bring syrup to boil, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool syrup to room temperature. In a large pitcher pour seven cups of water along with lemon juice, cucumber, and basil; Ad syrup. Allow Lemonade to chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.