Haleigh Eustis
Intern, Digital Marketing
Happy New Year! As we ease into the new year, it’s natural to desire a new routine and discover new foods. Though we say this, sometimes it’s hard to plan ahead and make time for new recipes that are tasty and accessible. That being said, it doesn’t have to be difficult to create delicious and easy grab and go meals that can last for the entire week! Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, yet so many people run out of time in the mornings to fill their stomachs and keep them satisfied and fueled. With a bit of prep, breakfast can be a new year’s priority, easily!
Here are a few easy and delicious breakfast meals. These require very little prep time and are a time saver during your busy morning!
Baked Steak and Egg Cups. This easy breakfast takes as little as forty minutes to prepare and bake and can last the entire week! Substitute the spinach and mushrooms for any veggie of your liking and feel free to add cheese to this breakfast dish. Grab and warm up these egg bites quickly in the morning for a fast and filling breakfast!
Breakfast Enchiladas. A unique twist to a grab-and-go breakfast that is as easy as it is delicious to make. Full of fluffy eggs, fresh and delicious cilantro and the wonderful taste of enchilada sauce, this dish takes no longer than thirty minutes to prepare and cook and is perfect to quickly warm-up on the go. Add your desired meat to these enchiladas too!
Mini Banana Oatmeal Muffins. If you’re someone who requires something sweet, instead of savory, in the morning, mini muffins are the choice for you! These tasty treats require about forty minutes of prep and baking time and can last for two days if stored properly!
Conquer the new year in “grab and go” fashion! Shop all of your breakfast ingredients below, and check out our recipes here!
The beginning of the year is a time that a lot of people like to rest their fitness and financial goals. Fear not, there is no need to sacrifice your healthy lifestyle to save money. Making smart choices is easier than you may realize!
We would like to highlight BODYARMOR today. Not only is this drink good for you, but it is also good for your wallet. We love BODYARMOR because it offers best in sport hydration, specifically BODYARMOR LYTE and BODYARMOR SportWater. Let’s take a deeper dive into these drinks.
BODYARMOR LYTE is a great way to commit to your fitness journey this year while focusing on hydration, which is important before, during, or after any sweat session. This is a low calorie, ZERO sugar added sports drink made with coconut water. Even better, BODYARMOR LYTE has no artificial flavors or dyes and has potassium packed electrolytes.
Like BODYARMOR LYTE, BODYARMOR SportWater is a great option for hydration. This drink is high in alkaline and electrolytes, which makes it a great drink for your workout.
As for making sure you are making smart choices with your money, BODYARMOR 1-liter bottles are on sale for the month of January, so be sure to clip the eCoupon!
Haleigh Eustis
Intern, Digital Marketing
Happy New Year! Did you know that January 1st isn’t the only day that is referred to as “The New Year?” Around the world, there are various New Years that are celebrated on different days. That being said, what is a better gift for the new year than flowers! The New Year symbolizes new beginnings and is commonly associated with a flower or plant. Celebrate the New Year while learning the flowers that are associated with different New Year’s celebrations globally!
Nowruz, The Persian New Year (March 21st): Celebrated in the spring, Nowruz is a 13-day celebration that symbolizes the end of winter. Because this holiday symbolizes rebirth and renewal, the Hyacinth flower is normally associated with Nowruz. This flower refers to renewal as well, which is perfect for the New Year celebration!
Russian Old New Year (January 14th): Celebrated across the world (but mainly in Russia), the Old New Year was first documented on the Julian Calendar. The Russian Old New Year is a holiday filled with winter festivals that embody Russian culture. Food, activities and family are all a large component of the New Year. Though it’s not a flower, the fir tree is the plant associated with the holiday. It’s a symbol of life, rebirth and value which makes it the perfect plant for the Russian Old New Year!
Diwali, Hindu New Year (November 12th): This Hindu New Year is a celebration of lights as it is filled with lanterns, fireworks, prayer and sweets. The rangoli flower is a symbol for Diwali. Though it’s not a physical flower that can be planted, mum flowers are used when creating this beautiful floral symbol. The mum represents death and rebirth at the same time which is a wonderful flower for the New Year as one is saying goodbye to the past and hello to a new beginning!
Chinese New Year (February 10th): Chinese New Year is a celebration that involves offerings to ancestors, fireworks, good food and beautiful decorations. A flower commonly associated with Chinese New Year is the orchid. It’s a beautifully classic flower that symbolizes fertility and wealth. These flowers are usually sold during Chinese New Year as they are used to decorate.
Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Years (September 15th): Celebrated in two nights, Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year which is observed after someone has blown the shofar. Considered a high Holy Day, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with prayer, symbolic foods such as apples and honey and family. White lilies are usually associated with this New Year’s celebration as they represent peace and purity.
Though this list is small compared to the various New Year’s celebrations across the world, it’s a fun insight into the correlation that flowers have with holidays! While flowers are beautiful, they are much more than a decoration. Their symbolism runs deeper than many people would imagine! Shop all your floral needs at Price Chopper/Market 32 Floral Department!
Ellie Wilson
MS, RDN Manager, Lifestyles and Wellness
January rings in the New Year and inspires us to evaluate targets and goals that will bring positive results to our lives. There is one change that would bring more wellbeing benefit to more people than almost any other – eating more fruits and vegetables! Only one in ten Americans eats enough to meet daily guidelines for health. We also see shoppers are seeking more organic items for many reasons, particularly because they know that since 2002, organic items meet strict USDA certification standards.
The USDA certification offers production insights and confidence to shoppers. As quoted in Food Insight’s “What is Organic” article, USDA notes that “organic products must be produced using agricultural production practices that foster resource cycling, promote ecological balance, maintain and improve soil and water quality, minimize the use of synthetic materials, and conserve biodiversity.” This is right in line with shopper aspirations to eat more mindfully, consider production impact and sustainability along with taste and health value.
You can always find high quality produce, proteins, and grocery items in our stores, including a huge selection of organic items. To help you enjoy more, now through January 28th, earn 3X AdvantEdge Rewards points on organic purchases that can help families bring more benefits to your table.
Organic product tags on our website can help you select organic items for pickup or delivery and explore products across our site that fuel your wellness routine. Check out our weekly flyer each week this month and look for our special organic shelf tags to find out which simple, seasonal organic items are ready for you to enjoy!
Happy New Year!
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New Year, New You
Ellie Wilson, MS, RDN Senior Nutritionist
Happy New Year!
The New Year is a time for a fresh start, and many people put their energy into wellness for their families and themselves. Making a plan is usually easier than sticking to it, but we want to help you find success, and offer some solutions highlighted by New Year, New You shelf tags throughout the store.
If more veggies are on your list, Fresh Express salads makes quick work of a salad for lunch or dinner. Add Tyson’s Grilled and Ready Chicken to round it out with some lean protein – a meal in less than 5 minutes that leaves you plenty of time for the gym. Another way to up the ante on vegetables and a secret weapon for weight loss is to sub soup for your sandwich. Well, Yes! Soups from Campbell’s are all new varieties that combine plant proteins, like white beans and lentils, with roasted chicken, whole grains, and vegetables in savory broth. Add them to your menu plan and keep one in your desk for busy days as a back-up plan.
Breakfast is key to high energy and focus in the morning. In the Dairy case, find the shelf tags on 64 oz. Silk beverages or So Delicious Almond milk – they are a tasty base for breakfast smoothies. Pop the frozen Jimmy Dean Frittata in the microwave, and round it out with some delicious cut fruit from the Produce department. On the go, Muuna Cottage Cheese has some great flavors (MMMMango!) that travel well and are packed with 15 grams of protein, pieces of fruit and calcium.
There is more in the store – find the New Year, New You shelf tags in the dairy, sports drinks and cereal/granola bars aisles. Enjoy a happy, healthy New Year!