Stop by this month to try a taste of some of our outstanding products.

November 20 - Jensen Cheddar Cheese from Ontario

November 21 - Ryza

November 21 - Nature's Path Gluten Free Cereals

November 22 - Orphee Oliva Organic Oils

November 22 - So Nice Euro Caramel Macchiato

November 28 - Pastaco Lasagna, Ravioli and Tortellini

November 29 - Yogi Green Tea

November 29 - Peace Cereals

November 29 - Fabulous Flats Naan Breads

November 29 - Summer Fresh Hummus

When humans consume dairy products, it causes biological changes in the body, one of which is a rise in the amount of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in the bloodstream. Scientific studies have shown elevated IGF-1 levels to be a catalyst for the growth of breast and prostate cancer cells. In this class, you will learn about the wonderful benefits of avoiding dairy products as well as an array of possible dairy alternatives that provide ample calcium and other nutrients for a healthy diet.
Recipes for this evening:
Creamy spinach dip
Penne with fresh spinach, Tomatoes & Olives

Toronto Vegetarian Association in cooperation with Evolving Appetites (Nimisha Raja) are presenting a nutrition and cooking series based on The Cancer Project's popular Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Classes for Cancer Prevention and Survival program. Each class will feature a video nutrition lecture from The Cancer Project's Eating Right for Cancer Survival DVD, followed by a cooking demonstration of simple and healthy recipes from The Survivor's Handbook: Eating Right for Cancer Survival. Participants will be able to sample the recipes demonstrated.

The Cancer Project is a nonprofit organization advancing cancer prevention and survival through nutrition education and research. Their book and video were created to empower cancer survivors and those wanting to prevent the disease, with information on how to take advantage of the healing power of foods.

$25 per class or $90 for all four classes (Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 23 and Nov 30).

Beretta Farms (King City) and Vineyards Estate Wines present a cooking class based on Christmas Day at the Beretta Farm.  Join Cynthia Beratta along with Ray Johnston from Vineyards Estate Wines and learn how to host the perfect holiday meal for your friends and family.

Space is limited - so sign up today!

Think of a personal or professional goal you wish to achieve.

• Do you find yourself taking two steps forward, five steps back?
• Does the idea of succeeding or failing stir up fear, anxiety, worry, guilt, or shame within you?
• Do you struggle with self-doubt, second-guessing, or indecisiveness?
• Do you have to do everything perfectly before you can move forward?
• Are you worried about what other people will think if you succeed?

Self-sabotage is a powerful force within us that can keep us mentally and emotionally stuck. However, what if self-sabotage were only the symptom? What if it were possible not only to identify the precise roots of the sabotage but also to free yourself from their hold? How high could you fly?  Explore an exciting new perspective on how to move from self-sabotage to success with Lisa Sidorowicz.

Lisa Sidorowicz, M.A., B.Ed., is a practitioner of a results-based belief-change technology called Core Belief Engineering. She has been assisting people identify, examine, and change the limiting belief systems at the core of mental and emotional blocks since 1998 and an instructor with The College of Core Belief Engineering since 2001. Lisa is very passionate about helping her clients achieve transformational results.  www.thecore.ca 905-842-3305

Those who attend will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

Both antioxidants and the body's immune system are critically important in fighting cancer. Cancer-fighting compounds, such as antioxidants, mainly found in fruits and vegetables assist in halting free radical damage, which can otherwise lead to cancer development. This class will explore foods that are rich in protective compounds and immune-boosting nutrients such as beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin C, and zinc. Based on scientific research, vegetarians have approximately double the natural killer cell activity (natural killer cells engulf and destroy cancer cells) compared to non-vegetarians. Look forward to enjoying a colorful and scrumptious immune-boosting, cancer-fighting meal.
Recipes for this evening:
Creamy Veggie Curry
Couscous
Spinach Salad with Fruit Flavours
Gingered Melon Wedges

Toronto Vegetarian Association in cooperation with Evolving Appetites (Nimisha Raja) are presenting a nutrition and cooking series based on The Cancer Project's popular Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Classes for Cancer Prevention and Survival program. Each class will feature a video nutrition lecture from The Cancer Project's Eating Right for Cancer Survival DVD, followed by a cooking demonstration of simple and healthy recipes from The Survivor's Handbook: Eating Right for Cancer Survival. Participants will be able to sample the recipes demonstrated.

The Cancer Project is a nonprofit organization advancing cancer prevention and survival through nutrition education and research. Their book and video were created to empower cancer survivors and those wanting to prevent the disease, with information on how to take advantage of the healing power of foods.

$25 per class or $90 for all four classes (Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 23 and Nov 30).

Stop by this month to try a taste of some of our outstanding products.

December 5 - Green & Black's Hot Chocolate

December 10 - Sunshine Organic Sweet Pickles

December 11 - Eden Foods Quinoa

December 12 - Green & Black's Chocolate Bars

December 13 - Numi Tea

December 13 - Bubbies Pickles - Dill and Bread & Butter

December 16 - Nature's Path Manna Breads

December 17 - Goat Brie

December 18 - Irish Blarney and Dubliner Cheeses

December 18 - Efferve Beverages

December 19 - Swiss Cheese

December 27 & 31 - YoPro Frozen Chocalate & Caramel Bars

Toronto artist Susan Bush Donati was born and educated in Montreal where her family consisted of a number of talented artists. She has painted and sculpted since the age of 4, experimenting with all media, but always returning to the ooze of oil. She paints a wide variety of subject matter from portraits to landscapes and cityscapes. Her travels and life experiences have produced a love for the coloured lights of people and places and her style lends itself well to expressing her 'sight' of them as she fuses realism and symbolism.  Check out her website to see some of her beautiful paintings www.susandonati.com.  Susan's work is currently on exhibit at Leonardo Galleries at 133 Avenue Road.

Susan will be working on one of her canvases in our store from noon until 2 pm.  Stop by to chat or just to see a real artist at work.

Trying to eat healthy foods during the holidays can be a challenge. Learn how to steer clear of over-eating and still allow yourself to indulge in the occasional treat. 
 

Dr. Mubina Jiwa, ND is the director of Essence of Health. She is an associate professor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and has a private practice at 2 clinics in the GTA. She has appeared in a 2 part- series on anti-aging on Global News, on CHUM FM, on 680 News and in various publications such as NOW magazine and Chatelaine. She has taken specialized courses in weight management and body composition, food intolerances, fertility, anti-aging and cosmetic rejuvenation acupuncture.  For more information please call 416 598 4999 or visit www.essenceofhealth.ca.

Attendees will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.

Topics covered include: 

• How to start introducing foods with more texture and finger foods.
• What to include in your baby's diet that covers vitamin and mineral needs.
• Ideas and recipes of what to make including new foods like beans and lentils.
• Keeping your baby interested in a variety of foods.
• Great ideas of 'super foods' as finger foods.
• Maximize on the textures that your baby likes.

If your community group needs meeting space, Whole Foods Market has their classroom available free of charge. The room can accommodate 20 people. For more information, contact jim.empey@wholefoods.com