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The Manitoba Messenger
Our monthly newsletter
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Greetings! |
Now that we have many new people signing up and receiving our newsletter we want to once again mention that we love hearing from you. You are our support, often unheard cheerleaders and most savvy critics. We have a survey set up for you! It takes only a few minutes and you will receive a discount on an online purchase after filling it out. If you would like your voice heard please click here.
At the bottom of our newsletter we have a sweet (and nutty) deal for you. If you're a hemp seed oil lover watch out!
Another tid bit we want to mention is our Recipes of the Month contest. You tell us your favorite Manitoba Harvest hemp food recipe and if chosen for the newsletter, we send you out a gift box of goodies. FREE HEMP FOODS! Who can beat that? For a look at all the ones we've gathered so far click here.
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Eating In The Raw |
Sweet Dreams Hemp Cookies 
Yield 3/4 cup cookie dough (10-12 cookies)
1/4 C Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Butter
1/2 C coconut, dried, shredded, unsweetened
1/3 C raisins
2 T raw agave nectar
1/4 t vanilla extract
pinch Himalayan Crystal Salt
1/4 C Manitoba Harvest Shelled Hemp Seeds to roll cookies in after making
Stir everything together in a bowl with a spoon. Then, take a moment and mash it together with your hands. Yes, it's sticky and gooey, but it's fun and you still have to roll them so you'll be getting sticky and gooey anyway. Roll them into balls (using about 2 teaspoons worth of dough for each). Then, gently roll the cookies in the hemp seeds. For best results, let them "set up" and get firm in the refrigerator for about 20-minutes before serving. Store these in the refrigerator or freezer.
 Chef Kristen Suzanne is an accomplished Raw Vegan chef with a passion for helping people live life to the fullest with the healthiest cuisine in the world. Both self-taught and a graduate of the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, she brings exquisite talent to all of her recipes and food production. Through her company, Kristen's Raw, Chef Kristen Suzanne offers training in public and private settings, consulting to help individuals live and love the Raw lifestyle, menu development and restaurant consulting, and engages with the media to further promote the Raw food cuisine and lifestyle. For more information about Chef Kristen Suzanne, visit www.KristensRaw.com .
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Message from the Nutritionist |
Women Find Healthy Hormone Balance with Hemp
By Meghan Atkinson CN
An Imbalance:
Women can experience hormonal imbalances at any age, yet symptoms can be the most pronounced during the late twenties to forties. In addition, many women experience these symptoms each month during the premenstrual stage of the menstrual cycle. In each case, symptoms of a hormonal imbalance can range from any of the following: allergies, anxiety, brain fog; diminished sex drive; depression; dizziness; endometriosis; facial hair growth; fatigue; fibrocystic breasts; hair loss; headaches; low sex drive; osteoporosis; PMS; skin problems; urinary tract infections and incontinence; uterine fibroids; weight gain; water retention and bloating; and skin wrinkles.
Role of EFA'S:
Research has found that hormonal imbalances are associated with deficiencies in Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's), including Omega-3 and Omega-6. What's more is that 80% of North Americans are deficient in EFA's. EFA's serve to provide the actual building materials necessary for hormone production. In addition, studies have found that women who experience symptoms of hormone balance are lacking in the Omega-6 Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA can be difficult to get from foods, as it only occurs naturally in a small amount of foods. Under normal circumstances, the body can convert the Omega 6, Linoleic Acid to GLA, yet it's been discovered that many women who have hormonal imbalances are not able to make the conversion effectively.
Balance with Hemp:
Great improvements in hormonal balance have been noted by the addition of Hemp to the diet. Hemp contains the perfect balance of EFA's, and is one of the only plants to contain GLA so the body does not have to rely on converting it. Adding (1-2) Tablespoons of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Oil, or (3-5) Tablespoons of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed a day, is a delicious, easy way to assist in achieving natural hormone balance and vibrant, health.
 Meghan Atkinson is a Certified Nutritionist with over 10 years experience in holistic and natural health. She is extremely passionate about educating and inspiring others to achieve and maintain optimal, vibrant health. Her approach to nutrition is based on whole-food nutrition and embracing the dietary principles and ancient wisdom that our ancestors embodied. She is experienced in clinical and holistic nutrition, western herbalism, and the Body Ecology Method. She currently consults with clients and conducts dynamic nutrition programs in Los Angeles, CA. 310-990-1555, matkinson@indra.com.
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Team Manitoba |
What do you get when you combine mountains, snow, blue skies, skiing, snowboarding, music, arts, lots of good people and hemp foods with friends...the Telus Ski & Snowboard Festival! We just finished our second year at the annual event in Whistler, BC which took place from April 11-20. We were joined by our good friends at Guayaki Yerba Mate who also exhibited this year and Sambazon who came to check it out and will for sure be joining us next time. It was an amazing time spent in the village serving Hot Chocolate Hemp Bliss and Chai Spice Vanilla Hemp Bliss and spending time on the slopes shredding (and falling) down the mountain. We had the opportunity to connect with thousands of people from around the world and close to home. We were serving up samples of our hemp foods and oils and offering our specialty warm beverages with the help of Guayaki Yerba Mate and their Chai Mate Concentrate. We love to feed people...
We look forward to getting back up to Whistler next year for more good vibes.
Special shout outs to Scott and the Blueberry Hill Crew, Jessie from Van City and Kara and Gio from Nelson. Thank you all so much for the support!
Peace
Alex, Jessie, Kara and Gio in front of the Bliss booth
People enjoying our Hemp Foods and Bliss drinks
A shot of the main stage while zipping down the mountain
Main stage with our main man Michael Franti closing |
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As many of you know and maybe some that don't...our cold-pressed Hemp Seed Oil is not only delicious, green and nutty but oh so very good for you and you family.
Do you know anyone who suffers from hormone imbalance, dry skin, foggy brain syndrome, sleep struggles, aching joints or poor digestion?
We have just the thing for you!
Our Hemp Seed Oil may offer deep therapeutic effects for the above imbalances. We recommend 2 tablespoons for 2 weeks and think you'll really enjoy the change you experience.
Offer:
Purchase $50 of any Manitoba Harvest products and we will include one free 12oz pesticide free Hemp Seed Oil. Limit one per order. Offer not available for wholesale orders and cannot be combined with any other promotional code. Please note this offer is only valid on orders placed after our newsletter deal has gone out. The promo code MUST be entered upon ordering to receive our free gift.
Promotion Code: oil-for-april
Offer Expires: April 30, 2008 |
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We hope you have enjoyed the Messenger and until next time...
Stay Green, Stay Healthy and Eat Your Hemp Foods.
Manitoba Harvest is the largest farmer owned, vertically integrated processor and marketer of hemp food products, controlling every step in the process to ensure the highest quality, nutrition and taste.
For more information,
visit
www.manitobaharvest.com or call 1-800-665-HEMP (4367) |
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