Kale is a favorite veggie in the health food “circuit”.

A rich source of Vitamins K, A, & C, a good source of fiber, a natural anti-inflammatory, & an ocular health powerhouse, Kale should be a staple in everyone’s diet!

…But I don’t know how to eat it! Do I cook it? How?

 To garner the most nutritional benefits, it is recommended that kale be lightly steamed for a least 3-5 minutes. Cooking makes it a bit easier to digest. Below is one of our favorite “kale for beginners” recipes.

Take the plunge! Enjoy kale!!!

Kale & Tomatoes

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan)

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Grapeseed Oil
• 1/8 cup Pacific Natural Foods Organic Vegetable Stock
• 1/2 Yellow Onion, chopped
• 1 cup Crimini Mushrooms, sliced
• 2 Tomatoes, chopped
• 1 head Green Kale, coarsely chopped
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper
• 1/4 cup Pacific Natural Foods Organic Vegetable Stock

Directions:

1. Heat a large skillet with grapeseed oil & stock over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions & saute until just translucent.
3. Add the mushrooms & continue to saute until they give off their moisture, about 5 minutes.
4. Add chopped tomatoes & cook down until soft.
5. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
6. Pour stock over top & cover with a lid reduce heat to a simmer & cook about 7 minutes.
7. Add chopped kale to the skillet, stir and cover for about 3-5 minutes
8. Enjoy as is or over pasta!

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

We have a lot of Valentines this year! Can you guess who they are?

IT’S YOU! WE LOVE OUR CUSTOMERS!!!!

Our gift to you is a scrumptious recipe to celebrate heart day! Forget chocolate covered strawberries. We take it a step further with our Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes! Bite into these delicious cakes to reveal a strawberry heart hiding in the center!

Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes

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Happy Monday!

It is still January and wondering how your resolutions are going? It’s time to check in on your New Year’s weight-loss resolutions.  Just remember that it takes time to create new healthy habits.  If you’re frustrated about not seeing results, just be patient with yourself! Take one day at a time and you will see positive outcomes!

Have you hit “the wall”, that imaginary plateau where your weight seems to be stuck?

Here are a few tips from Taste for Life magazine to get your diet back on track:

1. Adopt a Mediterranean-style diet. – Maintaining a largely plant-based diet that balances lean proteins, Omega-3 rich fats, whole grains, & vibrant, colorful fruits & vegetables, aids in balancing blood sugar levels & lowering cholesterol.
2. Enjoy calcium-rich foods. – Dietary calcium rich leafy greens & probiotic filled yogurt may help reduce abdominal fat.
3. Get more fiber. – Fiber rich foods, such as dark leafy greens, flax & chia seeds, & pumpkin can promote weight loss by increasing satiety. You feel full faster and, in turn, eat less!

- Fabian, Lisa. “Weighing In”. Taste For Life. February 2011. 36-37

For dinner tonight, try this whole grain, fiber & calcium packed Mediterranean-style recipe. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this meal will set your week off to a healthy start!

Brown Rice Spaghetti with Kale Pesto

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Start 2013 out right with this Juicey

Free Class!

Kelly Lessem from

will show us how convenient and simple

it is  to juice, explain why juicing is

so good for us

&

share tips and tricks to juicing!

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 Join Us!

Limited seating! Please sign up at the Tampa or St. Petersburg

Customer Service or call

Tampa 813.873.7428              St. Pete 727.821.6825

Have a great day & Happy New Year!

See you at Rollin’ Oats!

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Health Foodies LOVE Kale!

Stock up on your greens and antioxidants for this holiday season! Give yourself a boost with these amazing fruits and vegetables!

It’s so green and delicious that it’s nearly impossible not to love it! As a decendant of the wild cabbage, kale is related to broccoli, cauliflower, & collards. Like it’s cruciferous cousins, kale is known to have detoxifying & anti-cancer qualities that make it, indeed, a superfood!

Delicious steamed, baked, sauteed, and even raw, we recommend using kale in place of spinach in any recipe!

What is your favorite kale recipe?

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Pomegranate Kale Salad

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb Green Kale
• 1 1/2 cups Pomegranate Seeds (also called Arils)
• 1 Tblsp Pumpkin Seeds
• 1 Tblsp Mungi Bean Sprouts Crunchy Mix (available in the Produce Department)
• 5 Tblsp Rice Vinegar
• pinch Red Pepper Flakes
• 5 Tblsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 3 Tblsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Sea Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Wash & dry Kale. Remove center ribs & stems & discard. Chop kale into small pieces.
2. In a large bowl, toss to combine the kale, crunchy sprout mix, & pomegranate seeds.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients.
4. Drizzle dressing over kale salad & toss to evenly coat.

Remember, here at Rollin’ Oats we always have 100% Organic produce!  Our Kale is looking delicious and full of nutrients today and what better fruit to pair it with then a organic pomegranate!

Add a little extra crunch to that kale!

Have a great day! See you at Rollin’ Oats!

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The holidays are upon us!

Monday November 19, our fresh Natural & Organic Turkeys will arrive, and Thursday is the big day… THANKSGIVING! It is less than two weeks away, and I, for one, have no clue how it got here so quickly!

From planning the menu to gathering the ingredients, Rollin’ Oats is here to help!

All that’s left is to get down to business and make our menu decisions! Check out the following recipes, get inspired, and get cooking!

Salads & Starters:

• Mixed Green Salad w/ Grapefruit & Cranberries – Light, fresh, and tangy, this is an excellent start to a holiday meal!
• Roasted Apple Pumpkin Soup – This soup lends an elegance to any holiday table.

Time to Talk Turkey:

• Classic Herb Roasted Turkey – When good looks and flavor combine! Garnish with fresh herbs and citrus slices for a show-stopping holiday centerpiece.
• Apple-Shallot Roast Turkey – Apples and shallots lend a delicious flavor to this recipe. Switch things up by adding Organic Pears to the mix!
• The Perfect Turkey – Clearly, the name says it all! This is a classic approach to Thanksgiving. Be sure to follow the “brining” steps for a moist, delicious turkey.

Meatless Menu Options:

• Chard & White Bean Stuffed Acorn Squash – Acorn Squash makes the perfect, festive presentation.
• Butternut Squash Polenta Lasagna – Creamy and delicious, this Gluten-free, recipe is like a taste of the season.
• Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta w/ Kale – Enjoy this savory pumpkin recipe!

Sides and Such:

• Guiltless Garlic Mashed Potatoes – These are a must on any Thanksgiving menu.
• Green Beans w/ Cranberry Balsamic Reduction – A healthy dose of antioxidants make this side dish a winner!
• Stuffin’ Muffins – Portion control and healthy ingredients will take any of the guilt out of the traditional stuffing side dish.
• Butternut Corn Muffins – Gluten-Free and fabulous… enough said!

Dessert!:

• Autumn Pear Cake – Who says you must have pie for Thanksgiving?
• Crustless Pumpkin Pie (gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free) – Using a combination of dates and stevia takes away any funny aftertaste. Your guests will never guess their dessert is good for them!

We don’t know about you, but that was a helpful post! We may have our Thanksgiving menu planned! Stop by Rollin’ Oats to pick-up all of your Thanksgiving meal needs.

If you aren’t much of a chef, the Oats Cafe’ is here to help! Check out our

Thanksgiving Menu and let us help take some of the load off this

holiday season!

Have a great day! See you at Rollin’ Oats!

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How do we substitute refined or artificial sweeteners for alternative

sweeteners, like agave or stevia, for this holiday season?

The Holiday season is upon us and we have just what you need!

A Free Cooking class with Chef Debby DeGraaff!!

Chef Debby will show us the way to using alternative sweeteners that are actually good for us this

Monday November 12, 2012!

 Join Us!

Limited seating! Please sign up at the Tampa Customer Service or call.

Tampa 813.873.7428

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October is Non-GMO Month!

The term “GMO” is thrown around quite often in health circles, but what exactly does it mean?

GMOs are genetically modified organisms. They are formed when the DNA from one species is injected into another creating something that does not occur in nature, or through traditional cross-breeding methods.

Why would people genetically alter nature?

One example… corn seeds can be genetically modified in the lab to produce a chemical that kills certain insects.

Now why would you subject your body to something like that?

More than 85% of the corn, Sugar beets, Canola, and soybeans grown in the U.S. are genetically modified.  In addition, these crops have been identified to be  at “high-risk” of being genetically modified according to the USDA:

• alfalfa
• Cotton
• Hawaiian Papaya
• Zucchini
• Yellow squash

GMOs don’t limit their damage to the produce department!

Milk, meat, and eggs run a high risk of GMO contamination due to genetically modified feed!

Next time you are shopping be on the lookout for Non-GMO verified products!

For more information visit: www.nongmoproject.org

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                      Walking down the produce aisle it can be hard to break out of the “everyday” veggies that we choose!  Since September is Organic month we are going to put the spot light on our beautiful, fresh Organic Fennel!

Today we are going to highlight a recipe from Organic soul.

Fennel has great nutrients as well as contains medicinal properties that can help with relief from certain disorders.

This is a fresh raw salad with a delicious combination of fennel, carrots, cumin and lime!

4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeno chili
• ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
• 1 fennel bulb
• 4 carrots
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• Pinch of sugar

Directions:

1. In a small bowl combine the cumin, red pepper flakes, lime juice, olive oil, jalapeño, salt and a pinch of sugar. Whisk until blended.
2. Using a food processor fitted with a grater or use a large box grater shred the fennel bulb and carrots.
3. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to mix.

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