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Celebrate Black Owned Brands!

At Price Chopper/Market 32, we make it our mission to provide the highest quality products to our customers. Whether it’s food items, health products, or beauty necessities, we strive to put the best of the best on our in-store shelves and online aisles. The black owned brands we carry play a vital part in helping us reach our goal, and with Black History Month upon us, we are excited to highlight a few of our favorites!

Sylvia’s Soul Food: Founded by Sylvia Woods, aka “The Queen of Soul Food”, Sylvia’s Soul Food products come from the kitchen of Sylvia’s Restaurant in Harlem, NY. Founded in 1962, the restaurant is a community favorite, often referred to as “world’s kitchen” by the locals. Sylvia’s has served authentic soul food for over 55 years, all while hosting Gospel Brunch Sundays, Live Music Wednesdays, and Daily Specials all showcased in a cozy, home-cooked meal environment. Even Civil Rights Activist Reverend Al Sharpton frequents Sylvia’s, where he often summits meetings of leadership, featuring guests such as Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, and Kamala Harris. If you’re in the neighborhood, we highly recommend checking out the restaurant!

Glory Foods: In 1989, Glory Foods was founded by Bill Williams on the vision of making authentic, pre-seasoned southern style vegetables. The initial product line featured 17 pre-seasoned canned vegetables, today they’ve expanded to 64 products, including hot sauce and muffin mix. In 2010, after co-packing on and off for Glory Foods for two decades, McCall Farms acquired the company and moved the headquarters from Columbus, OH to Effingham, SC. Six years later, Glory Foods made headlines when their new see-thru can of beans won the 2017 Gama Innovation Packaging Award for its innovative design and packaging.

Koia: Koia brand drinks are for everyone, in fact a line from the company’s creative manifesto statement says, “It’s for party-goers and stay at-homers, hippies and hipsters and those who have recently had hip replacements.” Koia’s mission is to create easy access to healthy, delicious plant-based nutrition. They use 100% plant-based ingredients for shockingly delicious, yet approachable flavors.

Mrs. Richardson’s Toppings: Mrs. Richardson’s Toppings offers rich, delicious ice cream toppings and dessert sauces. And speaking of rich, the company has quite a history. In the 1920’s, the toppings were first developed by a pair of pharmacists, Alick and Dirbin Richardson. At the time, the pair owned a soda parlor in Rochester, New York and needed something to top their desserts and drinks. Using only the finest ingredients, it didn’t take long for Mrs. Richardson’s brand to begin appearing in restaurants and grocery stores.

Dr. Wood’s Naturals: Founded by Van Woods, son of Sylvia Woods of the aforementioned Sylvia’s Restaurant, Dr. Woods is rooted in commitment to family, community, and doing what’s right. The vision was to produce high quality, affordable skin care products sourced worldwide, but made in the US. Dr. Woods promises to provide safe, natural, cruelty-free products that are good for you and the environment. Featuring ingredients that support the families of small farmers and producers around the world. Led by the slogan, “All Thing’s Good,” Dr. Woods lets those words define each and every ingredient that goes into the company’s products.

Shea Moisture: Shea Moisture is the legacy of Sofi Tucker, a mother of four and entrepreneur. In 1912, she sold Shea Butter, African Black Soap, and homemade beauty products in Sierra Leone. Today, Shea Moisture honors her vision by continuing to use raw shea butter handcrafted by women in Africa. The company stands for accessibility, modern wisdom, sensory solutions, and cultivated cultures. Each purchase shows support to the company in their goal to reinvest back into their communities.

If you haven’t, we highly recommend giving all these products a try. Each company creates some of the highest-quality items available and we are proud to support each of them in our stores and on our website.

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New Items: Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® BIG LIFE™

Come check out NEW Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® BIG LIFE™at your local Price Chopper/Market 32! Big Life is a high-quality dry dog food product that offers a tasty and satisfying experience for your big dog.

As a dog parent, you always have an eye out for dog food with the best balance of taste and nutrition. The recipe for Big Life dog food contains a combination of Nourish-Bites™ which are nutrient-packed nuggets with real veggies you can see, along with tender meaty pieces. This complete and balanced recipe helps support healthy hips & joints.

Inspired by the kitchen of Rachael Ray, Big Life is a new way to love your dog back. Big Life comes in delicious flavors such as savory chicken with veggies and barley, and hearty beef with veggies and brown rice.

Buy Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® BIG LIFE™ and provide your big dog with a tasty and healthy Big Life product! You can find Big Life in the dry dog food section of the pet aisle, in both 14lb and 28lb bags.

Join the 85% of shoppers who agree- they will buy this product for their big dogs!

*For more information on Big Life please be on the lookout for various advertisements on TV, Internet and Social Media.*

From the Heart of New York State - Chobani Powers Your Plate!

Ellie Wilson

MS, RDN

Greek yogurt – a delicious, versatile food made with centuries-old tradition, now supporting farms and farmers in many local communities, affordable, sweet or savory, perfect to pair with fruits, veggies, nuts, granola, and to serve as dips, smoothies, power bowls and snacks – all while bringing the benefits of flavor and texture, probiotics, protein and nutrients to the occasion. It is hard to name another food like it!

Chobani Yogurts, literally made in the heart of New York State, have been central to helping so many understand, explore and enjoy the benefits of Greek yogurt. Several years ago, the Nutrition Team from Price Chopper was invited to the Chobani headquarters, to learn about the company and the many ways they work on creating quality. It was a great experience – we started at one of the local dairy farms and followed that fresh milk from cow to cup! Chobani brought a former cheese facility back to life and helped energize a food-tastic phenomenon!

Low fat dairy is considered a nutrient dense food – milk is a nine-nutrient package and supplies several nutrients that children and adults alike need to increase, including potassium and calcium. Low fat dairy is also one of the food groups recommended to be included in heart healthy lifestyles by the American Heart Association, and is also supported by the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, (https://www.DietaryGuidelines.gov) with emphasis on fat- free and low fat dairy, about 3 servings per day, and attention paid to managing added sugars.

How can Greek yogurt power up your plate? On the American Heart Association website, check out Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt or try this one for muesli, another traditional food, Muesli, and serve with Chobani Fat Free Greek Yogurt. If you are looking for an easy way to add protein, Greek yogurt can have as much as 20 grams per cup! That protein can help keep you and yours full and focused on busy mornings, or satisfy a snack attack (and get one of those 3 recommended servings) between meals in the afternoon.

Another power pairing is Chobani Greek Yogurt and Market 32 Walnuts. Add some fresh or frozen PICS berries, and you have a delightful parfait, creamy, crunchy, nutritious and delicious. We have made this magic easy for you, with a Buy Market 32 Walnuts, get $1 off 32 Oz. containers of Chobani Greek Yogurts, including Chobani 0% Plain Yogurt, Vanilla and Strawberry. Check out the special Market 32 Walnuts display in the Produce section to get the offer and bring home this combo to power your plate!

Inspiration For A Fantastic Game Day Feast

Enjoy the big game with a winning spread! Draw inspiration from our ideas to present hungry guests with an unforgettable game-day feast.

New Takes on Nachos

Nachos are a fan favorite! They’re super simple to prepare, can be made any time of day and have endless flavor combinations. Up your nacho game with Greek Salad Nachos consisting of pita chips topped with cucumbers, feta cheese and banana peppers for a Mediterranean twist. Or, elevate game day with succulent seafood nachos featuring shrimp, lobster, crab or a combination!

For another satisfying spin on nachos, use heartier bases that add texture and flavor. Beyond chips, mini bell peppers and cauliflower are better-for-you bases that will hold all of your tasty toppings, or swap chips with tater tots for comforting tot-chos!

One Pan for the Win

Easy classic game-day appetizer recipes like potato skins, sliders, and stuffed mushrooms are reliable one-pan options. Meatballs are another timeless bite-size app that’s perfect for baking on a sheet pan or cooking low and slow in the slow cooker. Incorporate different flavors into meatballs or serve them with various sauces. Try Tex-Mex meatballs, honey-garlic sauce or maple syrup-brown sugar glaze. Or, kick up the heat with Sriracha-BBQ Meatballs.

Sheet pans are also great for making several meal components. Roast veggies, steak and tortillas all at once to treat game-day guests to build-your-own Sheet Tray Chile-Lime Steak Fajitas.

Air Fryer Solutions

Air fryers heat up quickly and cook foods in half the time as an oven, making them perfect for creating game-day meals with a satisfying crunch! Wings are a game-day go-to and deliver next-level flavors when air-fried. Air fry chicken wings at 375° for about 20 minutes, and pair with sauces like ranch, buffalo sauce or blue cheese dressing.

And don’t forget about your vegetarian guests! Toss cauliflower florets into the air fryer for crispy, delicious veggie-friendly “wings” that are ready for dunking!

Creating a game-day spread of deliciousness is all about creativity and fun. Price Chopper and Market 32 have everything you need to make your game-day feast a delicious adventure.

Chinese New Year - Celebrate with KA-ME Foods

Ellie WIlson

MS, RDN, Manager, Lifestyles and Wellness

The Lunar Chinese New Year holiday begins on February 11^th and is celebrated from the 12^th through the 17^th of February in 2021. It is one of the most important holidays of the year in China, and many businesses will be closed for part of this festival time. The holiday falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, so the date changes each year. Chinese New Year is also linked to the astrological calendar, with 2021 being the Year of the Ox.

Like most holidays, there are traditional “lucky” foods that are enjoyed at this time, with specific meanings that promote benefits in the New Year. The New Year meal is the most important meal of the year, and it is meant to be enjoyed with family. You and your family can explore and enjoy some of the food traditions of this cultural holiday with quality ingredients by KA-ME Foods, a specialty Asian foods company. KA-ME items in stores include products that are organic, fresh noodle items that are low sodium and a good source of fiber, and flavor-building rice wine, sesame oil and coconut milk.

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Lucky Foods – Below are some of the traditional foods that are part of these celebrations. Their symbolism has been celebrated for over 1,000 years!

Whole Fish – Representing “surplus”, or the good fortune of having a “surplus” at the end of the year, a whole fish is a traditional New Year’s dish.
Chinese Dumplings – Classic lucky food for the New Year, boat-shaped, oval dumplings, filled with finely chopped vegetables, shrimp, beef and more, symbolize Chinese silver ingots and promote obtaining wealth in the New Year.
Chinese New Year Noodles –A noodle bowl dish that comes to life with this recipe from KA-ME. This veggie-filled, flavorful recipe uses the KA-ME Lo Mein Noodles, sesame oil blend, fresh garlic, ginger, scallions and shiitake mushrooms, all found in the Price Chopper/Market 32 stores.
Spring Rolls – These may have a range of savory or sweet fillings, and fried to a golden-yellow color, symbolizing “a ton of gold”, or a wish for prosperity in the New Year.
Good Fortune Fruit – Tangerines, oranges and pomelos, all citrus fruits known to have originated in southern China, are included because of their round and golden colors, symbolizing fullness and wealth. Our good fortune is that all of these are seasonal and in-stores right now!

Explore these items and more – tour Asian cuisine from your own kitchen with KA-ME!

Organic Noodles

Organic White Rice Noodles Vermicelli
Organic Brown Rice Noodles Vermicelli

Stir Fry Noodles

Hokkien Stir Fry Noodles
Udon Stir Fry Noodles
Soba Stir Fry Noodles

Dry Noodles

Rice Sticks
Wide Lo Mein Noodles
Chinese Curly Noodles

Rice Cooking Wine

Sesame Oil Blend

Organic Coconut Milks

Eat Heart-Smart for American Heart Month

What is American Heart Month?

February is American Heart Month, a time the nation turns its attention to keeping families and communities free from heart disease, the No. 1 killer of American adult men and women. This federally designated event reinforces the importance of heart health and the need for more research, with a reminder to get families, friends and communities involved. It is a time to raise awareness about heart health and motivate Americans to adopt healthier lifestyles to help prevent heart disease.

–American Heart Association

Why is American Heart Month Important?

Although heart disease has multiple causes, adopting a healthier diet is one of the key actions people can take to combat it. American Heart Month is an ideal period to pause and take stock of food choices and eating behaviors, striving to phase out unhealthy habits and adopt better ones that can be sustained over the long term. And there are heart-healthy foods to be found in nearly every aisle of the grocery store! One great way to start is looking for the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark, which has been guiding shoppers to healthier choices for over 20 years.

–American Heart Association

Heart-Smart Snacks

Greek Cucumber Walnut Bites:

Make heart-smart snacking simple with @cawalnuts this American Heart Month! These Greek Cucumber Walnut Bites are your new go-to snack. #eatheartsmart https://bit.ly/2NCQvFX

2. Sweet & Spicy Walnuts:

A handful of walnuts is a perfect snack to fuel your day, and these heart-smart Sweet and Spicy Walnuts from @cawalnuts will satisfy any appetite this American Heart Month: https://bit.ly/2JxfH2z

3. No-Bake Walnut, Cocoa, Cherry Bars:

Eat heart smart this #American Heart Month with @cawalnuts No-Bake Walnut, Cocoa, Cherry Bars: https://bit.ly/33glgHh

4. Maple Walnut Energy Balls:

Find heart smart, bite-sized bliss in the form of these Maple Walnut Energy Balls. Learn how to make them using @cawalnuts for American Heart Month: https://bit.ly/32evcjf

5. Herbed Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Mini Peppers:

Take a bite out of American Heart Month by snacking on these Herbed Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Mini Peppers from @cawalnuts: https://bit.ly/2WJpwwE

6. Cottage Cheese-Walnut Caprese Toast:

American Heart Month is the perfect excuse to make @cawalnuts’ Cottage Cheese-Walnut Caprese Toast every day. https://bit.ly/34v8MeY

Start the Day with a Heart-Smart Breakfast

Sweet Potato Avocado Toasts with Walnuts:

A successful day starts with at breakfast! These Sweet Potato Avocado Toasts with @cawalnuts are the new American Heart Month staple: https://bit.ly/3dz0p7X

2. Banana Bread Overnight Oats:

Don’t let busy mornings ruin your American Heart Month goals. Banana Bread Overnight Oats from @cawalnuts are a simple meal-prep option. https://bit.ly/32anTJi

3. Walnut & Oat Crusted Veggie Egg Cups:

A heart smart breakfast is quick and simple with @cawalnuts’ veggies egg cups! Learn how to make them for American Heart Month: https://bit.ly/2PNia9I

4. Ricotta, Banana, Walnut, and Honey Toast:

This sweet toast is topped with ricotta, banana, honey, and @cawalnuts for a flavorful and satisfying American Heart Month snack so you can eat heart smart! https://bit.ly/2S8O0w5

5. Fluffy Banana Walnut Pancakes:

Nothing is sweeter to wake up to than a stack of fluffy pancakes! This recipe is made with egg whites and flavored with bananas and @cawalnuts for a delicious heart smart start to the day! https://bit.ly/2LLYlzD

6. Creamy Egg Cups:

Meal prep your heart smart breakfast with these egg cups, filled with vegetables, bacon bits, and of course crunchy @cawalnuts: https://bit.ly/3h1gdC5

Power Pear-ing for yo ur Heart: Walnut + Pear Recipes

Walnut Pear and Avocado Bowl:

Celebrate American Heart Month by trying out this heart smart bowl topped with @cawalnuts and a tangy pear and avocado dressing: https://bit.ly/3lBkeOi

2. Walnut Pear and Oat Nuggets:

A bite-sized snack that’s fruity, nutty, and heart smart? @cawalnuts brings you the trifecta in this recipe for American Heart Month:https://bit.ly/2JxAeUx

3. Walnut Pear Quesadilla with Spicy Pear Salsa:

This Walnut Pear Quesadilla with an accompanying salsa is a perfect recipe to add some spice to your American Heart Month. Try out @cawalnuts zesty recipe as a snack today, and shop heart smart: https://bit.ly/2JFd7qK

4. Walnut Pear Yam Skillet:

American Heart Month calls for an indulgent, heart smart side dish that satisfies both sweet and savory palettes: https://bit.ly/2JIAUWM

Sides, Salads, & More!

Power up with Plants Protein Box:

This American Heart Month, eat heart smart at lunch for a busy day using @cawalnuts. Try out their Power Up with Plants Protein Box: https://bit.ly/34rKhiS

2. Pear and Walnut Spinach Salad:

To eat heart smart, shop heart smart and start with the basics. @calwanuts’ Pear and Walnut Spinach Salad with a Citrusy Dressing is so simple to make, you’ll eat it all American Heart Month long: https://bit.ly/2QB65Dc

3. Roasted Vegetables with Walnuts, Basil, and Balsamic Vinaigrette:

With bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and squash, this Roasted Vegetable dish from @cawalnuts will be a delicious addition to any table this American Heart Month. https://bit.ly/3lSXqKv

4. Walnut Broccoli Apple Slaw:

This slaw is accented with crunchy toasted @cawalnuts and sweet apples to create a side that’s perfect for American Heart Month. https://bit.ly/3mymqr3

5. Warm Cauliflower Tuna and Walnut Pasta:

This warm pasta dish is just what you need for American Heart Month. It’s packed full of protein, vegetables, and heart smart @cawalnuts. https://bit.ly/38jb5Fr

6. Lemony Tuna Walnut Zoodle Salad:

Full of flavor and heart smart goodies, this Lemony Tuna Walnut Zoodle Salad with @cawalnuts will complete your American Heart Month: https://bit.ly/3ak9pyi

*Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet and not resulting in increased caloric intake, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. (FDA) One ounce of walnuts offers 18g of total fat, 2.5g of monounsaturated fat, 13g of polyunsaturated fat including 2.5g of alpha-linolenic acid – the plant-based omega-3.

4 Reasons to Go Walnuts for Heart Health

Ellie Wilson

MS, RDN Manager, Lifestyle and Wellness

Can a handful of walnuts make a difference to heart health? Research shows that walnuts have a place in a HeartSmart eating plan. Check out these four tips from the California Walnut Board (where our excellent Market 32 walnuts are sourced.)

Unique among nuts, walnuts contain the highest amount of the plant-based omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) with 2.5 grams per ounce.
One ounce of walnuts is a powerhouse of important nutrients for optimum health, including 4g of protein, 2g of fiber and a good source of magnesium (45mg).
Walnuts are a whole food contributing many beneficial nutrients that support overall wellness from head to toe including the heart, brain and gut.
Walnuts are certified heart-healthy*by the American Heart Association with the Heart-Check mark.

Walnuts are versatile – they can be used in almost any recipe that calls for nuts, and they can be added to almost any recipe to add flavor, crunch and nutrition benefits. They keep best when refrigerated, especially after packaging is opened, a good tip for maximizing shelf life and budgets. They get another layer of flavor when toasted – it deepens the nutty flavor and takes your recipes up a notch! Keep it simple by sprinkling on cereal, tossing a handful in a smoothie, or adding to a cake or quick bread. Find out more about walnuts, check out the history, farming and sustainability, as well as great, tested recipes here!

BOGO Alert! We can help you explore how much more you can do with walnuts – from Sunday, January 31 to Sunday, February 28^th, buy 1 bag of Market32 Walnuts, and get $1 off Chobani Greek Yogurt 24 or 48 oz containers. Find the Market 32 Walnuts in the Produce Section. This yummy recipe adds savory Greek Yogurt and walnuts to banana quickbread – Enjoy!

*Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet and not resulting in increased caloric intake, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. (FDA) One ounce of walnuts o_ers 18g of total fat, 2.5g of monounsaturated fat, 13g of polyunsaturated fat including 2.5g of alpha-linolenic acid – the plant-based omega-3.

American Heart Month - 5 Tips to Eat With Your Heart in Mind

Ellie Wilson

MS RDN, Manager, Lifestyle and Wellness

February is American Heart Month, and at Price Chopper/Market 32, we have many resources and tools that can support your efforts to enjoy a Heartsmart lifestyle.

The 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans has a great tagline that can guide how you make food and health decisions – “Make Every Bite Count”. This energizer is meant to help you look at the food choices you make for the benefits they bring to eating well and preventing disease. That can be challenging for many reasons. We have some shortcuts in our stores and pharmacies that can help put smart choices, budgets and wellbeing together more easily.

- Start small by using the Know Your Colors nutrition guides at the shelf and the Shops Online section of the Price Chopper/Market 32 website. These guides highlight products that meet HeartSmart and Low Sodium criteria, making it quick and easy to find and check the label for the information you need. The coordinating colors make it easy to use – red for HeartSmart, yellow for Low Sodium, with many items having both! Learn more at on our website.
- Enjoy more seafood, especially omega-3 rich salmon, trout, and tuna. Seafood twice per week is recommended by the American Heart Association and Dietary Guidelines – reel in the benefits of the great fresh and frozen seafood options that go from pan to plate in less than 20 minutes!
- Add Market 32 walnuts to salads, snacks and meals with American Heart Association Certified Heart Healthy recipes featuring walnuts! Check out the display in Produce and find a great BOGO coupon for Chobani Greek Yogurts.
- Double up on produce intake, whether it be fresh, frozen or canned – all bring benefits and Americans have plenty of room to add more to meet daily recommendations. Explore new takes on traditional foods, such as lentil pasta – combined with regular pasta to add the flavor, fiber, protein and nutrient benefits of pulses, in an affordable and delicious way. Add some extra canned PICS No Salt Added tomatoes and PICS Canned Beans for a flavor, protein and veggie-boosted meal that is easy on your time and budget!
- It is easy to find Low Sodium tagged tomatoes and other items throughout the store – the Know Your Colors nutrition guide helps you see where you can trade up to low sodium ingredients that connect the dots to smart choices for recipes and family meals.

Our Pharmacy team has great resources and programs – learn more about how to check blood pressure at the PharmaSmart kiosk, and how the Pharmacy app can help you keep blood pressure and heart medications on track!

Heart Health: Who Should Take Aspirin and CoQ10

Megan Hwaszcz

Pharmacy Intern

How many of you can remember the saying an aspirin a day keeps the doctor away? Most of us can say yes within a few seconds. However, many of us don’t know that it may not be the case anymore. Previously, aspirin was either prescribed or self-prescribed to prevent heart attacks, stroke, or other cardiovascular events^1,2. Recent studies have shown that it may be doing more harm than good. You may be asking yourself, wait I take a daily aspirin. But wait, this new recommendation does not apply to everyone.

These new findings do not apply to individuals who have history of heart disease, stroke, those who underwent bypass surgery, or those who had a stent placed¹. Patients with diabetes and have at least one other heart disease risk may be started on a low dose aspirin by their healthcare provider². If you fall into any of these categories, you should continue to take low-dose (81 mg) aspirin daily, or as recommended by your health care provider to prevent another event^1.2. For healthy individuals, studies on taking a daily low-dose aspirin are not consistent so what is currently recommended is to avoid taking a low-dose aspirin as there is no clear benefit but rather more potential for harm; including but not limited to increased risk of bleeding^1,2. If you fall into this category and feel like you could benefit from a low-dose aspirin, speak to your healthcare provider or local Price Chopper Pharmacist for more information.

If you are otherwise a healthy individual, you can protect yourself in other ways with healthy habits¹. Three simple steps include eating a heart-healthy diet, participating in regular exercise, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol¹. Before taking a low dose aspirin, always ask your healthcare provider before starting!

Now onto the next heart health drug, CoQ10. Some of you may be thinking what is that? Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is an antioxidant and natural substance found in your body with the highest amounts found in the heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas^3,4. Your body uses CoQ10 for growth and maintenance⁴. This is considered a dietary supplement and with dietary supplements, it is important to note that these are not federally regulated by the FDA.. There are many things that CoQ10 has been rumored to aid in; including the prevention of heart disease, reduction of heart failure symptoms, a decrease in high blood pressure, reducing the risk of complications after heart surgery, and reducing high cholesterol levels. Numerous studies have examined the effects of CoQ10 in these areas; however, were found to be inconclusive and unclear³.

Is CoQ10 safe to take? CoQ10 is assumed to be safe with few adverse effects⁴. It may be beneficial to treating conditions like congestive heart failure. But it is notably important to discuss with your healthcare provider before starting. With supplements, it is always important to ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting due to potential drug interactions. CoQ10 has a possible interaction with anticoagulants, like Coumadin or Jantoven, making them less effective and increasing the risk for a blood clot⁴.

Should you take CoQ10? If you fall into any of the categories listed above; high blood pressure, heart failure, recent heart attack, or heart disease, speak to your healthcare provider or local Price Chopper Pharmacist before starting to make sure it is safe for you to start!

References:

Avoid daily aspirin unless your doctor prescribes it, new guidelines advise [Internet]. www.heart.org. 2020 [cited 26 August 2020]. Available from: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/03/18/avoid-daily-aspirin-unless-your-doctor-prescribes-it-new-guidelines-advise
Should you take a daily aspirin for your heart? [Internet]. Mayo Clinic. 2020 [cited 26 August 2020]. Available from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/daily-aspirin-therapy/art-20046797#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Preventive%20Services%20Task,over%20the%20next%2010%20years.
Coenzyme Q10 NIH [Internet]. Nccih.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 26 August 2020]. Available from: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/coenzyme-q10
Coenzyme Q10 Mayo Clinic [Internet]. Mayo Clinic. 2020 [cited 26 August 2020]. Available from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-coenzyme-q10/art-20362602

Citrus Celebration!

Mouthwatering, aromatic, energizing – Citrus is the genus name for the many varieties of delicious fruit we enjoy all year, and have in abundance when most are in season over the winter in North America.

The orange, perhaps the most well-known citrus fruit to Americans, is an ancient hybrid, a cross between a pomelo and a mandarin, thought to have originated in the region now known as Southern China and Northern India. The first mention of the sweet orange was in Chinese literature in 314 B.C.!

The fruit, juice and peel of the sweet orange are all flavor and benefit components of this citrus superstar – over 70% of citrus farming is for sweet oranges, per 2012 data. In 2017, 73 million tons of oranges were grown worldwide. Sweet oranges, including the Hamlin (juice oranges) and navel (easy-peel) oranges are grown in the USA in Florida and California.

The Citrus family includes oranges, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges, lemons, Meyer lemons, limes, Key limes, mandarins, pomelos, tangerines, and tangelos – a beautiful, delicious and colorful family of fruits that bring aromatic flavor, color and texture to all types of meals and snacks. All are good sources of Vitamin C, essential to immunity and skin health. They also contain phytochemicals like polyphenols, terpenes and tannins – those active compounds have both health and flavor benefits, and research is ongoing to understand their full benefits.

The acidity of citrus fruits is the secret to their charm – the different levels of acidity bring flavor and balance to foods and recipes, and can create texture and tenderness. In order, from highest to lowest acid content, are lemons, limes, grapefruit and oranges. We will be sharing more blogs, culinary tips, science and health, recipes and more during this peak citrus season as it rolls out from January to April. Single and bagged displays and great values will help you energize your cart and your plate with fresh, delicious citrus fruits all season!

Kick off with this Citrus Glazed Fruit Salad recipe – squeezed fresh orange juice amps up the flavor, and you can mix in orange, mandarin and grapefruit segments anytime!

This Citrus Basil Spritzer is a sweet and herbaceous take on agua fresca sparkles with fresh flavors!

Pretty and delicious – this yummy Spinach Pomegranate Orange Salad with Quick Pickled Red Onions winter salad includes in-season oranges and pomegranates! Some fresh Pulled Roasters Rotisserie Chicken from the Food Service case makes it a meal!