SPOTLIGHT ON OMEGA-3 FATS
Omega-3 Fatty acids are getting quite a lot of press lately. You might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Including good sources of Omega 3 fats in your diet might be one of the most important things you could ever do for your health. Omega 3 Fatty acids are found primarily in wild-caught fish, flax seeds, walnuts, & sea weeds. Fish Oil tends to be the most bio-available source of these health-promoting Omega 3 fatty acids. So, what do these special fats do for you?
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Royce Pharr |
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Job Title: Cashier/Customer Service.
Royce has been at The Turnip Truck for six months. Favorite Color: Blue Pets: Two old cats, Mookie and Monet Hobbies: Music, fishing and golf Favorite thing about working at The 'Truck: The Customers Something Royce thought customers might like to know about him: "I'm not as stuffy as I appear." |
Nicole Rouse |
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Job Title: Operations
Nicole has been at The Turnip Truck 2 years 1 month. Favorite Color: Green Pets: One dog Daisy-Mae,a new puppy, Pearl, and one cat Hannah-Belle Hobbies: Hiking, canoeing, painting, playing in the yard with my animals, spending time with friends and family. Favorite thing about working at The 'Truck: The first bite of a Delvin’s strawberry in the spring. Something Nicole though customers might like to know about her: “I love to play in the dirt!!” |
$1,000 RAISED FOR SAFE HAVEN FAMILIES |
The Turnip Truck and its customers raised $1,000 for the families of Safe Haven. The Turnip Truck donated $5 for every turkey sold from Thanksgiving through Christmas. The Turnip Truck will continue to raise money through 2008 with the goal of becoming a Safe Haven Guardian Angel. Read more here.
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LOCAL ORGANIC EGGS |
We are very pleased to now offer local organic eggs from Mamushi Nature Farm which is located in Franklin, Tennessee. Farmer and caretaker, Freddie Haddox, was born and raised on this land that his family began farming during the Reconstruction. This third-generation, 115-acre farm has always used organic farming practices. For the Haddoxes, however, this was not enough, and after spending three years in Japan, they decided to have their land become a Japanese Nature Farm. Experts from Japan came to inspect the farm. The Nature Farm standard greatly exceeds the requirements of the USDA certified organic standards. The Japanese Nature Farming standard uses a spiritual as well as physical approach to raising plants and animals. The Japanese have scientifically proven the healing qualities of Nature-farmed food.
In addition to farming, the Nature Farm teaches a healing method called, Johrei, which the Haddoxes learned while in Japan. At their farm in Franklin, they have regularly scheduled tea ceremonies, educational classes on the healing properties of green tea and holistic nutrition, and have started several non-profit programs to help the community. Freddie is excited about a new “kitchen garden” they are currently planting at the old 150 year old farm house (where he was born!) on the farm. He will have tomatoes and all sorts of vegetables growing there in raised beds and on trestles and he hopes to have educational classes to teach people how to grow their own gardens specific for the environment they live in. These are other techniques he learned while in Japan where people have small living spaces. He hopes to have full descriptions of his classes that will be offered on his website soon. For now, you can obtain more information about the farm and their class schedule by calling (615) 485-3665. |
SUBURU SUSTAINABILITY TOUR |
In addition to hosting the first ever East Nashville Farmer’s Market on May 21st, The Turnip Truck will also be the site of the 2009 Subaru Forester Sustainability Tour. As corporate citizens, The Turnip Truck and Subaru share an unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. The Turnip Truck 2009 Subaru Forester Sustainability Tour reinforces the partnership of two like minded companies working together to bring a day of interaction, information, and fun to the message of sustainable living.
We will have coloring for the kids, prizes for the adults, and cars to drive! So, come out to the ‘Truck anytime between 10 am and 5pm on Wednesday, May 21st, to test drive the new Subaru Forester and enter for your chance to receive free groceries! |
NEW CHAPTER LINE DRIVE |
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All New Chapter supplements will be on sale this month. New Chapter prides itself on its research-based formulas containing high potency herbal extracts and organic, whole food vitamins and minerals. Whether you are looking for cardiovascular, immune, or liver support New Chapter has a supplement just for you. Expect great savings on your favorite New Chapter products all month long! |
DIVA CUP IS HERE! |
The Turnip Truck now carries The Diva Cup, latex-free silicone menstrual cups.
They're used by women worldwide, are economical, reusable, and eco-friendly. They're worn internally, and are a no-mess, sanitary solution that offers comfortable, and long lasting protection. For more info visit divacup.com. |
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