tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65724304999802702152024-03-12T18:09:40.019-07:00Emmy's OrganicsA little about us and some of our favorite things...Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-41012700610080097072016-11-04T11:40:00.000-07:002016-11-04T11:40:36.850-07:00Emmy's Macaroons are now COCONUT COOKIES!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After many years of selling our signature macaroons, we have decided to change the name to <a href="http://emmysorganics.com/collections/macaroons" target="_blank">Coconut Cookies</a>! The recipe hasn't changed, our process hasn't changed, just the name. There are two main reasons for this change so we wanted to keep you in the loop:<br />
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1. Not everyone knows what a Macaroon is! Over the years we have always answered the question "What's a Macaroon?" What do we answer? "It's a Coconut Cookie!" We feel this name change puts the guessing out of the equation and we want people to know what the product is right away.<br />
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2. We are out to change the stigma around cookies! Ever since the very start, we have been committed to providing healthier options to people. Our product IS a cookie, a #cleancookie. If people replaced our products with the regular cookies they are eating, we are doing our job by cutting chemicals, preservatives and processed ingredients out of the food chain. And if you feel like eating our cookies for breakfast, its still OK ;-). These are #cookiesforgrownups ;-)<br />
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Have any questions? Concerns? We want to hear them! Feel free to email info@emmysorganics.com and we would be more than happy to help.<br />
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-2 cups <a href="http://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/" target="_blank">So Delicious</a> Unsweetened Coconut Milk</div>
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-<a href="http://emmysorganics.com/collections/super-cereal" target="_blank">Emmy’s Super Cereal</a> and fresh berries to top!</div>
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Instructions: The night before combine the coconut milk, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a bowl and stir. Cover and place in the fridge overnight. The next day, layer the chia pudding with fresh berries, and Emmy’s Super Cereal in a glass and serve!</div>
Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-60445289241594343162016-03-24T09:49:00.004-07:002016-04-07T12:07:11.890-07:00Our Products are Now Certified Organic! <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Emmy's has always shared the same health and environmentally conscious mentality as our consumers. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19.5px;">Emmy's prides itself on its company consciousness. From in-house operations like composting, recycling and re-using to the types of packaging used, Emmy's is constantly working to improve and reduce its environmental impact while providing</span> a healthier snacking alternative that meets the high standards and needs of our customers. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;">Emmy's has always been committed to sourcing the highest quality vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO ingredients for all of it's products. All Emmy's products were made exclusively using organic ingredients prior to our organic certification. </span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 20px;">In an effort to reflect our commitment to continue providing the highest quality products to our customers, our facility has now been organically certified by the Baystate Organic Certifiers (BOC) certifying agency. We meet all of the criteria set forth by the USDA to produce, package, and sell our organic certified products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray mini donut pan with Coconut Oil spray. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Blend the dry ingredients into the wet a little at a time and whisk until blended; it should have a consistency of pancake batter. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Put the batter into a ziplock bag and cut off the end and pipe into pan. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan.</span></h1>
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Baking Flour</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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1/4 cup <span style="text-decoration: none;">Coconut Palm
Sugar</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup <span style="text-decoration: none;">Dried
Cranberries</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup <span style="text-decoration: none;">Mini Dark
Chocolate Chips</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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2 ripe
Bananas, mashed<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 heaping
tbsp <span style="text-decoration: none;">Sun Butter</span>,
you can substitute with any nut or seed butter<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 heaping
tbsp Almond Milk<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tbsp <span style="text-decoration: none;">Coconut Oil</span>,
melted<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tsp
Vanilla Extract<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sprinkle of
Cinnamon, to top (optional)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: none;">Slivered Almonds</span>,
to top (optional)</div>
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<a href="http://emmysorganics.com/collections/chocolate-sauce/products/chocolate-sauce" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Emmy’s Organics Chocolate Sauce</span></a><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">, to top (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Yields: 21 Cookies</span></div>
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Preheat your
oven to 350 degrees F. <span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">In a large
mixing bowl, combine your dry ingredients and whisk together.</span></div>
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Peel your
ripe bananas into a medium bowl and begin to mash them with the back of a fork
until the consistency is like applesauce. Mix in your almond milk, sun butter
and vanilla extract. <span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Slowly add
the wet into the dry ingredients and mix till evenly incorporated. Fold in your
dried cranberries and mini chocolate chips.</span></div>
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Grab a 1
inch scoop, start to pack in the cookie dough with your thumb. It’s a crumbly
batter, so you need to be a little patient with it. Release the scoop and place each cookie about 1-2 inches apart. Repeat until all the dough is portioned.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons of <a href="http://emmysorganics.com/products/sweet-buckwheat-super-cereal" target="_blank"><b>Emmy's Organics Super Cereal in Sweet Buckwheat</b></a>, Diced Papaya, and 2 tablespoons of Blueberry Chia Mix along with Fresh Blueberries; do two layers of this and top with Papaya, Blueberries and Fresh Sweet Basil. </span></div>
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You’ve probably had your fair share of green smoothies for breakfast, but if you’ve never had a smoothie bowl you are seriously missing out! Smoothie bowls are usually made up of a tasty smoothie base, a granola-type topping and sometimes fruit or nuts on top. In this case, we have a cacao-berry-spinach-smoothie base and <a href="http://vegancuts.com/offer/emmys-organics-chocolate-lovers-pack" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.1s linear; background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #ff4581; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.1s linear; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Emmy’s delectable Cacao Coconut Super Cereal</a> to top it off.<span id="more-6521" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div>
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This <a href="http://vegancuts.com/offer/emmys-organics-chocolate-lovers-pack" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.1s linear; background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #ff4581; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.1s linear; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Super Cereal</a> is made up of sprouted buckwheat groats, coconut nectar, raisins, raw cacao nibs, raw almonds and coconut pieces. It’s all raw, gluten-free and gives a good protein boost to your smoothie bowl. Plus, buckwheat contains all 8 essential amino acids, is rich in magnesium and zinc, and is high in fiber.</div>
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All that sounds great on paper, but for real, this stuff is good! The berry/cacao combination is sweet with a little tartness from the berries, which are perfect because Spring is almost here. Using frozen fruits for this is essential to get a thicker smoothie, otherwise you will have a fruit soup topped with Super Cereal. While that would also be good, a thick smoothie makes this kind of like an ice cream sundae, but healthier.</div>
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So, make this recipe to start off your morning with a winning combo that will give you a boost of vitamins and minerals, plus some energy to get through the day.</div>
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Cacao Berry Smoothie Granola Bowl</div>
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A smoothie bowl perfect for Spring with its use of berries and spinach, topped with Emmy's delicious Super Cereal.</div>
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<a href="http://bit.ly/veganyackattack" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.1s linear; background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #ff4581; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.1s linear; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><img alt="whiskportrait-8825square" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-6168 alignleft" src="http://blog.vegancuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/whiskportrait-8825square-150x150.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; border: none; float: left; height: auto; margin: 10px 25px 10px 0px; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: bottom; width: auto;" width="200" /></a></div>
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Jackie Sobon is the chef and photographer behind the blog <a href="http://bit.ly/veganyackattack" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.1s linear; background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #ff4581; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.1s linear; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank" title="Vegan Yack Attack">Vegan Yack Attack</a>, cooking food and taking beautiful pictures of it is her passion and “Camera Eats First” is her motto. She has worked for Vegan Cuts for close to 3 years, photographed cookbooks for Happy Herbivore and Cupcakes & Kale, as well as for her own eBook, <em style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Great Vegan Pumpkin</em>. She has been featured on VegNews.com, as well as many top vegan blog lists and Chickpea Magazine.</div>
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Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-86781120960158777372015-03-26T22:29:00.003-07:002015-03-26T22:39:30.194-07:00Conscious Consumerism<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
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is generally considered a mindless task that serves no purpose other than achieving
material satisfaction. However, shopping, whether it be for food, clothing,
cosmetics, or any other product, is a highly impactful act that has
implications beyond just one’s purchase. Behind every product there is a
company, a creator, and a process and being aware of these more obscure aspects
is key to becoming a conscious consumer. Conscious consumerism is the act of
thinking critically about one’s purchases and considering the effects your
investments have on the environment, economies, and in the lives of others. This
sophisticated form of consumerism involves slightly more effort on the part of
the purchaser but that extra attention to detail manifests itself in a more
valuable and meaningful shopping experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">When I
step foot in a food coop or supermarket with a designated organic area, I
immediately gravitate for the bulk section. This section not only has a
plethora of nutritious and delicious snack foods, such as cashews, dark
chocolate, and dried fruit, but also everything is often self-served, ensuring
that customers take only what they need or want rather than paying for extra
product they won’t use. In addition, being able to adjust the quantity of
product to my liking makes me personally feel more comfortable trying new
foods. Although not necessarily “cheap”, bulk foods tend to be slightly to significantly
less expensive than the same goods in their pre-packed form and especially in
food coops, the products will also often have labels educating customers as to
where and how the food was produced. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">In a culture
that greatly values instant gratification and excess wealth, it is simple to become
mesmerized by unnecessarily extravagant buying habits. However, valuing the quality
of an item is a great way to re-evaluate the manner in which you buy clothing,
food, and other goods. Although springing for the cheapest pair of jeans at the
mall may seem an easy solution to fulfilling one’s consumer desires, try
instead to put more time into researching different options and in doing so,
prioritizing the quality of a product’s materials, assembly, and the reputation
the product’s brand. Companies with strong social missions or that express
added emphasis towards employees’ wellbeing are beneficial alternatives in
place of supporting companies whose sole purpose is to generate revenue. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Local</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">When it
comes to shopping, look no further than your local area. This might mean directing
your business to a locally owned coffee shop instead of a popular chain or
maybe taking the time to browse through a local boutique in search of a truly
unique gift. Regardless, community support is essential to independent
business’ success and although individuals often assume local shops to be
ridiculously expensive, this is certainly not always the case. If there <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is</i> a difference in cost, consider the
benefits of your support in the existence and preservation of small, local
businesses. Unlike the majority of chain stores or commercial eateries, small
businesses operate to serve the needs of their local patrons and as such, are
more heavily invested in the vitality of the communities in which they operate.
Involvement both on the side of small businesses as well as community members
helps to drive mutual success and in effect, the creation of a more stable
local economy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-85827147768246793262015-02-22T08:32:00.002-08:002015-02-22T08:33:16.257-08:00Baked Kale<div style="font-family: Vollkorn; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">
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Kale, avocados, yams, and spinach; what do all these items have in common? Answer: They are just a few of the veggies that, as a child, I snubbed relentlessly, but over the years, have grown to love. Being a college student with Spring break just around the corner, I so look forward to being home and rummaging around the kitchen, free from the uniformity of the dining halls, and preparing my favorite dishes. </div>
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Perhaps the item I am most looking forward to is baked kale. Not only does the dish take little patience or skill but it is also satisfyingly crunchy and loaded with vitamins. Baked kale is perfectly tailored for any season or climate as it can be consumed, steaming, straight out of the oven or even after being cooled in the fridge. Considering the frigid temperatures we have been experiencing here in Ithaca, I can guarantee I will be picking the kale straight out of the baking pan, enjoying every hot, salty, and delicate bite. With a bit of restraint, I will use the remaining baked kale to create one of my favorite meals, ideal for one's post-workout routine, of a mixed greens salad topped with avocados, almonds, chick peas, dried cranberries, a dash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and of course, baked kale. Here is the recipe!</div>
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- One large bushel of kale (it bakes down quite a lot so more is better!) </div>
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Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-9682706587342508062015-01-08T08:58:00.000-08:002015-01-08T09:04:44.337-08:00What Makes Our Super Cereal SUPER?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What you might not realize when buying our new <a href="http://emmysorganics.com/collections/super-cereal">Super Cereals</a> is that the buckwheat is actually soaked, activated and dehydrated before going into each box. Soaking the buckwheat, rinsing it, mixing it with coconut sugar and dehydrating it is a long process that we do even before we are mixing in additional ingredients. Its what makes our Super Cereals, SUPER! We have been soaking our buckwheat for years and it's the only way we want to serve it to you. We found a wonderfully informative article on <a href="http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/the-benefits-of-soaking-nuts-and-seeds">FoodMatters.tv</a> (awesome film!) on why soaking grain, nuts and seeds is extremely beneficial for your health, so read on!<br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Soaking nuts, grains, seeds, and legumes </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Nature has set it up so that the nut, grain and seed may survive until proper growing conditions are present. Nature’s defense mechanism includes nutritional inhibitors and toxic substances that can be removed naturally when there is enough precipitation to sustain a new plant after the nut, grain or seed germinates. When it rains the nut, grain or seed gets wet and can then germinate to produce a plant. So we are mimicking nature when we soak our nuts, grains and seeds.</span><span style="background-color: #f5f3eb; color: #333333; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">Nutritional inhibitors and toxic substances found in nuts grains and seed can be minimized or eliminated by soaking. These inhibitors and toxic substances are enzyme inhibitors, phytates (phytic acid), polyphenols (tannins), and goitrogens.</span><br />
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">What are Enzyme inhibitors?</span></strong><br />
<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">There are digestive enzymes and metabolic enzymes. Digestive enzymes help break down food. Metabolic enzymes help every biological process the body does. Enzyme inhibitors will clog, warp or denature an active site of an enzyme. They may also bind to the enzyme, which will prevent the intended molecule from binding. “Once again, the habits of traditional peoples should serve as a guide. They understood instinctively that nuts are best soaked or partially sprouted before eaten. This is because nuts contain numerous enzyme inhibitors that can put a real strain on the digestive mechanism if consumed in excess.”</span><br />
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">What are Phytates?</span></strong><br />
<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">“All grains contain phytic acid in the outer layer or bran. Untreated phytic acid can combine with calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and especially zinc in the intestinal tract and block their absorption. This is why a diet high in unfermented whole grains may lead to serious mineral deficiencies and bone loss. The modern misguided practice of consuming large amounts of unprocessed bran often improves colon transit time at first but may lead to irritable bowel syndrome and, in the long term, many other adverse effects.”</span><br />
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">Why soak nuts, grains and seeds?</span></strong><span style="background-color: #f5f3eb; color: #333333; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"></span><br />
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">1. To remove or reduce phytic acid.</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">2. To remove or reduce tannins.</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">3. To neutralize the enzyme inhibitors.</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">4. To encourage the production of beneficial enzymes.</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">5. To increase the amounts of vitamins, especially B vitamins.</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">6. To break down gluten and make digestion easier.</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">7. To make the proteins more readily available for absorption.</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">8. To prevent mineral deficiencies and bone loss.</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">9. To help neutralize toxins in the colon and keep the colon clean.</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">10. To prevent many health diseases and conditions.</span></strong></li>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">“Soaking allows enzymes, lactobacilli and other helpful organisms to break down and neutralize a large portion of phytic acid in grains. Soaking in warm water also neutralizes enzyme inhibitors, present in all seeds, and encourages the production of numerous beneficial enzymes. The action of these enzymes also increases the amount of many vitamins, especially B vitamins. During the process of soaking and fermenting, gluten and other difficult-to-digest proteins are partially broken down into simpler components that are more readily available for absorption.”</span><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">I have found many references to soaking nuts, grains, and seeds in water, salt water, or a warm water mixture with something acidic like yogurt, whey or lemon juice. It seems within 7 to 24 hours the enzyme inhibitors are neutralized and the anti-nutrients are broken down regardless of the method you choose. There is evidence that the process works when you see sprouting begin.</span><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">“As little as seven hours of soaking in warm acidulated water will neutralize a large portion of phytic acid in grains. The simple practice of soaking cracked or rolled cereal grains overnight will vastly improve their nutritional benefits.” “Flour products should be soaked at room temperature for at least twelve hours but better results may be obtained with a twenty-four hour soaking.”</span><br />
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">Are the nuts, grains and seeds used wet?</span></strong><span style="background-color: #f5f3eb; color: #333333; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"> </span><br />
<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">I have enjoyed almonds wet. If you choose to try consuming anything in the soaked state, make little batches and store them in the refrigerator. Usually everything that is soaked is dried in a dehydrator or oven on the lowest possible setting for 24 – 48 hours to remove all moisture.</span><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">Wheat berries can be soaked whole for 8 to 22 hours, then drained and rinsed. Some recipes use the whole berries while they are wet, such as cracker dough ground right in the food processor. You can also dry sprouted wheat berries in a low-temperature oven or dehydrator, and then grind them in your grain mill and use the flour in a variety of recipes.</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"> Nuts, grains, seeds and legumes can be ground up to use as flour in many recipes after they have been dried.</span><br />
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">Any advice on what to do with legumes?</span></strong><span style="background-color: #f5f3eb; color: #333333; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"> </span><br />
<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">Maureen Diaz recommends soaking any beans or legumes in water and vinegar for at least twelve hours before cooking. Soaked and dried beans may be ground up and used as flour for thickening and baking. This is helpful for those on a gluten free diet.</span><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'open sans', arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">One recommendation includes placing soaked kombu or kelp seaweed in the bottom of the pot when soaking legumes. Add one part seaweed to six or more parts legumes. This is for improved flavor and digestion, more nutrients, and faster cooking. “Soak legumes for twelve hours or overnight in four parts water to one part legume. For best results, change the water once or twice. Lentils and whole dried peas require shorter soaking, while soybeans and garbanzos need to soak longer. Soaking softens skins and begins the sprouting process, which eliminates phytic acid, thereby making more minerals available. Soaking also promotes faster cooking and improved digestibility, because the gas-causing enzymes and trisaccharides in legumes are released into the soak water. Be sure to discard the soak water. After bringing legumes to a boil, scoop off and discard foam. Continue to boil for twenty minutes without lid at beginning of cooking to let steam rise (breaks up and disperses indigestible enzymes).”</span><br />
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<br />Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-84807161433071608572014-11-07T09:38:00.001-08:002014-11-07T09:42:46.905-08:00[PRESS RELEASE] Emmy's Is Now Powered By The Wind!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Ithaca, NY</span><span style="color: rgb(0.000000%, 50.196080%, 0.000000%); font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">business takes important step to combat climate change<br />
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">[</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic;">ITHACA, NY</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">]</span><span style="color: rgb(0.000000%, 50.196080%, 0.000000%); font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">— Today, Emmy's Organics, Inc.</span><span style="color: rgb(0.000000%, 50.196080%, 0.000000%); font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">announced that it is now running on 100%
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">“It’s always been important that Emmy's Organics</span><span style="color: rgb(0.000000%, 50.196080%, 0.000000%); font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">has a positive impact on our community
and world, and in partnering with Arcadia Power to eliminate our carbon footprint, we saw an
opportunity to really make a difference and lead by example,” said Samantha Abrams</span><span style="color: rgb(0.000000%, 50.196080%, 0.000000%); font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">owner of Emmy's</span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">. “We couldn’t be prouder to be a Clean Energy Business.”
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">“We’re excited to be partnering with a company that truly exemplifies the responsible practices we all
want from businesses in our communities,” said Arcadia Power co-founder, Kiran Bhatraju. “Renewable
power used to be impractical for most families and businesses, but Emmy's</span><span style="color: rgb(0.000000%, 50.196080%, 0.000000%); font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">shows
us that today, it’s possible for all of us to do our part to combat climate change. They are pioneers in a
growing movement that will lead us to a cleaner, safer, more sustainable energy future.”
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">As an Arcadia Power Clean Energy Partner, Emmy's Organics</span><span style="color: rgb(0.000000%, 50.196080%, 0.000000%); font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">now meets the Environmental
Protection Agency’s (EPA) </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Green Power Partnership</span><span style="color: rgb(0.000000%, 0.000000%, 100.000000%); font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">requirements, joining national brands such as
Whole Foods, Google, and Starbucks that also purchase clean energy. The natural foods manufacturer</span><span style="color: rgb(0.000000%, 50.196080%, 0.000000%); font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">joins a growing community of businesses, individuals, and families who are taking
responsibility for their energy consumption through Arcadia Power.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">ABOUT </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="font-size: 15px;">Emmy's Organics</b><span style="font-size: 15px;"> is a manufacturer of vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO snacks and cereals. They are committed to clean, energizing foods that anyone can enjoy. In addition, to making delicious products, Emmy's is a proud <a href="https://www.bcorporation.net/community/emmys-organics" target="_blank">Certified B Corporation</a> which shows them using business as a force for good. From the way their products are made, to the ingredients they source, to the job they provide and the relationship they have with their local community, Emmy's is out to do good. Learn more about Emmy's and their products at <a href="http://www.emmysorganics.com/">www.emmysorganics.com</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">Arcadia Power </span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">is the first nationwide Clean Energy option. By partnering with wind and solar
projects, Arcadia Power provides homes and businesses with 100% pollution-free energy via local
utilities. Members support their values through their monthly energy bills, decreasing demand for
fossil fuels and helping to grow American green jobs and power. Arcadia Power partners with
sustainability-minded companies and organizations to combat climate change and secure a better
future for our planet. For more information, visit </span><span style="color: rgb(0.000000%, 0.000000%, 100.000000%); font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;"><a href="http://www.arcadiapower.com/">www.arcadiapower.com</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 11.000000pt;">. </span><br />
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Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-82397006409813107672014-10-23T15:37:00.002-07:002014-10-23T15:38:28.737-07:00B Corp Champions RetreatIt was such an honor to attend the <a href="http://www.bcorporation.net/" target="_blank">B Corp</a> Champions Retreat two weeks ago in Burlington, VT! I was lucky enough to drive up with two other Ithaca B Corps, <a href="http://www.cometskateboards.com/" target="_blank">Comet Skateboards</a> and <a href="http://singlebrook.com/" target="_blank">Singlebrook Technology</a>. The drives up and back down were incredible. The foliage was beautiful and there was wonderful conversation on both business and personal fronts.<br />
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At the retreat, I had the opportunity to meet other B Corp company employees and founders, tour the Ben & Jerry's factory, take a beautiful cruise on Lake Champlain, get inspired by a series of TED-style talks by B Corp leaders, eat amazing food in Burlington, paint a mural AND meet many members of the B Corp offices. It was wonderful.<br />
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I left the retreat feeling more proud than ever to be a B Corp! This is such an important movement happening all over the world. In the simplest sense, when I see a B Corp logo on a product or service, I know that they "walk the walk" whether its in their own communities, for the environment or with the employees of their organization...and usually, it's a mix of everything. <br />
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I continue to be so inspired by Ben & Jerry's. Yes, I know they make dairy ice cream with a lot of sugar in it! I don't actually eat Ben & Jerry's ice cream, but I am so impressed by the way they have maintained their mission post-sale to Unilever. In addition, their sourcing is pretty impressive. Two of their major suppliers are B Corps: Greyston Bakery and Rhino Foods. <a href="http://greyston.com/" target="_blank">Greyston</a> provides Ben & Jerry's with the brownie batter that goes into flavors like Half Baked. They are located in New York and have an open-hire policy. This means that anyone who shows up at their bakery is able to get a job there. This means that a lot of people who have been incarcerated, who would normally wouldn't have a chance at a job, can get one. And what they find is that their employees are so happy to have a good job, that they turn it into a real career. Their employees are proud and put a lot of effort into making their products great. <a href="http://www.rhinofoods.com/" target="_blank">Rhino Foods</a> is in Vermont. They provide Ben & Jerry's with all of the cookie dough that goes into a couple of flavors including Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Rhino Foods has been around for a LONG time. What inspired me most about them was their Open Book Management policy, which basically means that every employee of the company can see what the other is making, financially. I love how transparent that makes the company and can see how motivating it might be for their employees. Way to go Ben & Jerry's for supporting two companies doing great things.<br />
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I left excited about all of the cool things we have going on here: creative employee benefits, community service, the fact that the food we produce is actually nourishing people, how many employees ride bikes to work, being woman-owned etc etc. But, I also realized how much more there is to do. And, it's not just to get points on the B Corp Assessment (although that is a nice way to track progress), but because it's what is right and what we believe as business owners. As we grow, I can certainly promise that our giving, sustainability and social causes will just get stronger.<br />
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Just last week, <a href="http://www.bcorporation.net/handbook" target="_blank">The B Corp Handbook</a> came out! Its a wonderful book that acts as a guide on "How to Use Business as a Force for Good." Inside you can read stories from leaders of big B Corps such as Patagonia, Dansko, Ben & Jerry's, Seventh Generation, Etsy, etc and how being a B Corp has benefitted their businesses. I highly recommend this book. Whether you are interested in starting a company, getting your company certified or just curious on where your business might fall in the "doing-good" spectrum, it will be beneficial for you. Purchase <a href="http://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/b-corp-handbook" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The last thing I want to say is thank you to anyone who is reading this. It's crazy to say that we have been in business for six years! It's starting to feel like a long time (even though I know it's not)! I am constantly reminded how we wouldn't be here if it weren't for our customers, fans, friends and family. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have even gotten far enough to become a B Corp and do so much good. And just you wait for the future! Thank you.<br />
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-Samantha, Co-FounderEmmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-2092822707896904522014-10-18T13:39:00.000-07:002014-10-18T13:41:35.185-07:00Green Smoothie 101 + 3 Recipes by Breakfast Criminals<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>We love this Green Smoothie tutorial by one of our favorite recipe blogs, <a href="http://www.breakfastcriminals.com/" target="_blank">Breakfast Criminals</a>! Enjoy!</b></span><br />
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Green smoothies can be intimidating, but they can also be fun, really delicious, easy to make, nutritious, and satisfying. As an intuitive cook, I rarely follow any recipes or rules, but—let me confess—after a few not-so-successful experiments with green smoothies that ended up tasting like a soup of greens, there are some rules that I never fail to abide.</div>
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So, what is a green smoothie? Basically it’s a smoothie that combines a liquid (I recommend nut milk or coconut water), fruits of choice, and dark leafy green vegetables (I go for kale or spinach, usually frozen). Simple, quick, easy to digest, versatile and energizing, when done right green smoothies could become your favourite breakfast.</div>
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Here are my top five ingredients for green smoothie success, as well as three of my all-time favourite green smoothie recipes.</div>
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1. <span style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Frozen banana</span>: my freezer is always full of very ripe frozen bananas. They are my #1 ingredient for a creamy green smoothie.</div>
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2. <span style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Nut or seed butter</span>: 1-2 tablespoons of nut butter (almond or cashew are my favorites), seed butter (sunflower, pumpkin or tahini can do no wrong) with give your green smoothie thickness and great nutty flavor.</div>
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3. <span style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tropical twist</span>: sweet fruit like pineapple, mango and grapes are also a great ingredient for a green smoothie, and add a refreshing tropical taste.</div>
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4. <span style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chocolate + mint</span>: a combo of raw cacao and green mint was meant to live in a green smoothie. You won’t even taste the greens.</div>
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5. <span style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sweeten it up</span>: if you prefer your greens to be on the sweeter side, add 1 tablespoon honey or agave.</div>
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BREAKFAST CRIMINALS ALL-TIME FAVOURITE GREEN SMOOTHIES</h2>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Directions</span>: blend all the ingredients in a blender, then serve with toppings of your choice. Welcome to the green life—there’s no way back now!</div>
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MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP SMOOTHIE</h3>
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<li style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tbsp pumpkin butter (I’m utterly in love with raw vegan sprouted pumpkin seed butter from<a href="http://dastony.com/stone-ground-organic-raw-sprouted-pumpkin-seed-butter.html" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.25s linear; color: #ff4444; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s linear;" target="_blank">Dastony</a>)</li>
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KIWI MINT DETOX SMOOTHIE</h3>
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<li style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tbsp tahini (nothing beats Al Arz or <a href="http://dastony.com/stone-ground-organic-raw-sesame-seed-butter.html" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.25s linear; color: #ff4444; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s linear;" target="_blank">Dastony</a> brands)</li>
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PINEAPPLE CHIA SENSATION SMOOTHIE</h3>
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Starting in new new school year, you will be able to find Emmy's Coconut Vanilla and Dark Cacao Macaroons at <a href="http://www.bncollege.com/" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble College</a> locations across the country! This is a project that has been very near and dear to our hearts because providing healthy foods to students has been a dream of ours for a long time. When Co-founder, Samantha, was in college, she was obsessive about bringing her food with her to class because you could not find very clean, healthy foods on campus. Providing healthy and delicious snacks to as many people as possible is, of course, what we're out to do. But knowing that some extra high-quality foods will be making their way to college students nationwide is a very good start ;-). Now, we are not in every location. Not every area is ready for food like ours, but we have made a very good dent. Check out the list below of B&N College locations where you will be able to find our stuff and see if we will be close to you (or a friend in college). And please spread the word! Thanks so much for your support!!<br />
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Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-42936373782551104132014-04-18T11:25:00.000-07:002014-04-18T11:28:10.086-07:00Citrus Green Smoothie Recipe <br />
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Yum! I've been enjoying green smoothies every day this week. I was making the same recipe pretty much every day but then decided to switch it up today. I surprised myself with an awesome Citrus Green Smoothie! It is like summer in a blender... I made A LOT of it too. This recipe can serve up to 4 people! Check it out and let me know what you think!<br />
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Citrus Green Smoothie (Serves 4)<br />
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2 stalks of kale (de-stem and chop when using a non-high speed blender)<br />
3 whole oranges, peeled<br />
1 whole grapefruit, peeled<br />
1 banana<br />
2 1/2 cups almond milk (fresh or store bought, always unsweetened)<br />
1/2 cups shredded coconut<br />
2 teaspoons <a href="http://healthforce.com/superfoods-rejuvenation/vitamineral-green" target="_blank">vitamineral green powder</a><br />
6 ice cubes<br />
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De-stem your kale and peel your fruit<br />
Add all ingredients to the blender except for ice<br />
Blend all ingredients until smooth<br />
Add ice cubes and blend again<br />
Enjoy!<br />
<br />Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-4823149673081553902013-12-30T10:20:00.001-08:002013-12-30T12:13:55.536-08:00We are B Corporation Certified! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a long year of progress, we can finally call ourselves <a href="http://www.bcorporation.net/" target="_blank">B Corporation</a> Certified! This is something that I have wanted to for long time. What is a B Corporation, you ask? I will use their language:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"B Corporations are a new kind of company which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">There are currently over 800 Certified B Corporations from more than 60 industries in 28 countries with 1 unifying goal – to redefine success in business. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">B Corps are important because they inspire all businesses to compete not only to be the best in the world, but to be the best <i>for </i>the world. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Certified B Corporations meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It’s like Fair Trade certification but for the whole business, not just a bag of coffee (or USDA Organic certification, but not just for a carton of milk; or LEED certification, but not just for a building). </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The performance standards are comprehensive and transparent. They measure a company’s impact on all its stakeholders (e.g. workers, suppliers, community, and the environment)."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">After going through this process, I have so much respect for all of the B Corps out there. It is not an easy process because you need to PROVE that you walk the walk. For example, they want to see the eco-friendly materials we used to renovate with, all of the health initiatives that we have for our employees, how close we are to public transportation, etc. They look at every angle, every decision maker, every layer of your business to see where you need to improve and what you are already doing right. Turns out, we were doing a lot that was good already, but still had some changes to make. So, we worked hard to make those changes.</span></div>
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Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-50033753193811538562013-11-25T13:34:00.001-08:002013-11-26T07:17:23.744-08:00Recipe Post - Mini Thanksgiving Pumpkin PiesThis quick and easy recipe is perfect to serve at your Thanksgiving meal! A very healthy play on pumpkin pie. This is also a great addition dessert to serve if you would like to provide a vegan, gluten-free option.<br />
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Mini Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pies<br />
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4 packages <a href="http://emmysorganics.com/products/chai-spice-macaroons" target="_blank">Emmy's Chai Spice Macaroons</a><br />
1/2 Cup Organic Pumpkin Puree<br />
2 T Organic Coconut Sugar<br />
12 Candied Pecans<br />
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Take chai macaroons out of their packages and set on serving tray. Place pumpkin puree in a bowl and mix in the coconut sugar until dissolved. Gently place a small dollop of puree on top of each macaroon (about 2 teaspoons). Top with candied pecans and a pinch of extra coconut sugar and serve!<br />
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<br />Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-21659491312364087942013-11-15T11:04:00.001-08:002013-11-15T11:05:47.354-08:00SRI LANKAWhat an incredible opportunity I had to visit the beautiful country of Sri Lanka. Not only did I get the chance to visit one of the plantations and factories where our coconut is grown and processed, but I also was able to travel, explore and learn about Sri Lankan culture as a whole. This trip was incredibly rewarding for all of these reasons. I left with a deeper connection to one of our main ingredients and a better understanding of how people on the other side of the world live.<br />
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First, take a look at some of my pictures from the coconut plantation. I was amazed by how wild and jungle-like it was! The process of coconut planting and harvesting is incredibly sustainable. There were trees there from 4 months old to 50 years old. Every part of the tree is used in Sri Lankan culture but also in the planting/harvesting process. Coconut husks (the outside shell) are used as fertilizer when a new tree is planted. The husks help retain moisture and keep the roots happy. I saw another way this is done where the husks are dried and used to build a mound where the tree is planted (that picture is in the next group). Also, Dried palm leaves are used to cover newly harvested coconuts while they wait to be taken to the factory. All in all, I was speechless during my tour from the vast beauty of the land!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of the land, this one plantation was over 50 acres!</td></tr>
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I left our plantation tour feeling so proud. Our supplier is not only very careful about the planting and harvesting of this amazing organic ingredient, but they do a lot of good for their local communities and for their employees. I am so happy that we support them!</div>
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Next, here are some of my sightseeing pictures. My friends and I had the incredible privilege of having a driver for the first four days of our trip. Our driver, Danny, took us all over the country to see some of the most beautiful tourist attractions I have ever seen. What is amazing about Sri Lanka is that you can literally drive three hours and be in a completely different landscape and climate. There is everything there: cities, mountains, beaches, desert. My favorite area (aside from the beach, of course!), was the Hill Country, where the mountain views were breathtaking! It is in this area where tea is grown. Tea is one of Sri Lanka's largest exports. Did you know that tea is just one plant? Green or black, it's all the same! Its in the drying, fermenting, roasting and cutting that makes each type of tea different. Please note, many of the places in the photos are many hours away from each other!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside one of the caves at the Dambulla Cave Temple.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the top of Sigiriya Rock </td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are so many amazing fruits and vegetables in season this time of year here in New York. We are loving our company CSA with Plowbreak farm. We have been receiving an abundance of zucchini, greens, watermelon, herbs, eggplant, beets, potatoes and even some edamame last week! One of my favorite recipes to make in the summer is Hemp Seed Pesto. My favorite one if from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://cafegratitude.com/store/shop/books-dvds/i-am-grateful-recipe-book-recipes-and-lifestyle-of-cafe-gratitude/" target="_blank">I Am Grateful: Recipes and Lifestyle of Cafe Gratitude</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. I will often sneak in some kale as well as the basil for an extra green boost! Slather the pesto on just about anything! Shown above on top of raw zucchini noodles, sauteed eggplant and boiled beets. Enjoy!</span><br />
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Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-53336608796401723162013-08-07T13:47:00.000-07:002013-08-07T13:48:26.041-07:00Recipe Post: Cacao Maca Chocolate Chunks<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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recipe is for people who LOVE chocolate! Oftentimes we get a real chocolate
craving that is not easily satisfied. This can have to do with the quality of
the chocolate or maybe even the chocolate content itself!! This recipe is sure
to help you beat that chocolate craving! These chunks are conveniently portion
controlled in an ice cube tray so you can get your fix one at a time! With raw
cacao powder, maca and coconut oil, your body is sure to feel that superfood
kick!</span></div>
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all dry ingredients in a mixer or mixing bowl. Slowly add the liquid
ingredients while the mixer is on slow or add and mix by hand. Combine all
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There is nothing better than a sweet and energizing summertime treat. These ice cream sandwiches are perfect to put together at a social engagement or to make at home and keep in the freezer as a quick dessert. They are very easy to prepare and so delicious. In addition, they are approximately 120 calories per sandwich, so for those watching their calories, this is a great dessert option!! The size and shape of our <a href="http://emmysorganics.com/collections/macaroons" target="_blank">macaroons</a> are perfect for slicing.</div>
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1 package of <a href="http://emmysorganics.com/products/dark-cacao-macaroons-1" target="_blank">Dark Cacao Macaroons</a></div>
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3 Tablespoons Vanilla Ice Cream (my favorite is <a href="http://coconutbliss.com/" target="_blank">Coconut Bliss</a> Vanilla Island)</div>
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Carefully slice the macaroons in half the long way across. This will be difficult if the macaroons have been sitting in too warm a temperature, they might crumble on you. They should be firm before cutting. Next, spread about 1 tablespoon of ice cream on one half of the macaroon. The ice cream should also be right out of the freezer. If its too soft, the ice cream will melt too quickly for you to assemble the sandwich. Place the other half of the macaroon on top of the ice cream and immediately place in the freezer in an open container. Do the same for the other two macaroons.</div>
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Play around with different flavors of macaroons and ice cream! There are endless possibilities with these ice cream sandwiches. I played around with dark cacao and vanilla ice cream and also <a href="http://emmysorganics.com/products/chai-spice-macaroons" target="_blank">Chai Macaroons</a> with vanilla ice cream (picture below). Both delicious! What other flavor combos can you come up with? Let us know and post pictures on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmys-Organics/76885732861?ref=hl" target="_blank">facebook</a> page or tag us on <a href="http://instagram.com/emmysorganics" target="_blank">instagram</a> (@emmysorganics)! </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ian and Samantha</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Book'; font-size: 13pt;">Samantha Abrams & Ian Gaffney.</span><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Book'; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></span>Emmy's Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442899292549300791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572430499980270215.post-4806350436963111072013-05-08T12:02:00.000-07:002013-05-08T12:05:49.384-07:00Recipe Post: Blueberry Ginger Ice Cream "Soda"Warm weather!! It brings out all kinds of inspiration for cool drinks, snacks and treats. This is a variation of a concoction I made a few years ago. It is very easy and can be done in a variation of flavors. Perfect as a summer dessert! Try it out and tell me how you like it!<br />
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Blueberry Ginger Ice Cream "Soda"<br />
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1 C Sparkling Water<br />
1 C Blueberry Juice<br />
1/4 C Fresh Ginger Juice<br />
1/4 C Agave Nectar (or sweetener of choice)<br />
2 Scoops Vanilla Coconut Ice Cream (I love Coconut Bliss)<br />
Fresh Berries<br />
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Glutes AKA <b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">"Pumpkins"</span></b> are the heart and soul of the body. The gluteal group (muscles: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">glute</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">minimums</span>, glute medius and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">glute</span> <span style="font-size: large;">maximus </span>and the tensor fasciae latae) is one of the strongest muscle groups in the body and we want firm and active pumpkins for a healthy, fit <span style="font-size: large;"><i>BODY</i></span>.<br />
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<i>Psst... sitting all day, deactivates your glutes and is one cause of low back pain; when your glutes are strong your low back does not have to put in overtime. </i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Here is a quick routine to <span style="color: red;"><b>activate</b></span> your pumpkins!</span><br />
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<b>Single Leg Glute Bridge (12-15 reps on each side)</b><br />
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-foot, knee and hip in one line</div>
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-lift hips and squeeze pumpkin, lower all the way to the floor</div>
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<b>Glute Bridge with block between thighs (12-15 reps) hold for 15 seconds on last bridge</b><br />
-heels close to pumpkins, weight into heel</div>
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-squeeze block between thighs</div>
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-lift hips, squeeze pumpkins at top and lower all the way to floor</div>
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<b>Reverse Lunges (10-12 reps each side)</b></div>
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-step backwards, both feet facing forward</div>
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-front knee in line with front foot</div>
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-weight in heel of front foot</div>
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<b><b>Air Squats</b> <b> (15-20 reps)</b></b></div>
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-feet, knees and hips in one line</div>
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-lower hips with control, sit back and low like you're sitting in a chair</div>
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-stand up quickly and squeeze pumpkins at the top</div>
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<b><br />Single Leg Glute Bridge (12-15 reps) </b>as seen in video<br />
<b>Glute Bridge with block (12-15 reps) </b>as seen in video<br />
<b>Reverse Lunges (12-15 reps) </b>as seen in video</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>In/Out Squats (Or stick with Air Squats) (15-20 reps)</b></span></b><br />
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-jump out, knees tracking over feet, knees bent and hips low</div>
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-tap feet back together, knees bent</div>
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Finish with:<br />
15 minutes on Stairmaster<br />
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*<i>If you <u>do not </u>have any<u> knee</u> or <u>low back injuries</u> you can kick up SET 2 with plyometric variations. High performance exercises — like jumping and sprinting — place more of a demand on your glute muscles; therefore, you yield faster and better results.</i><br />
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Amelia Rose is an ACE certified trainer at Crunch Gym in New York City. Her journey to personal training started with sports and recreation. In 2010, she went through YogaWorks 200hr training with Annie Carpenter in Los Angeles. The cold winds of NYC called her home to the east coast where she taught yoga, zumba and her own class called “Shake your Asana” for two years. Teaching over 13 classes a week, her body started to break down and muscle imbalances left in pain. She became a personal trainer, not only to heal her own body but also to help people move through life pain-free and with a sense of potential.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Some people have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can." Martha Graham</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Inspiration for perspiration is everywhere. Sometimes we become handicapped by time and convenience. Fitness and movement have become so far removed from our everyday life that we have to make separate “time” to exercise. The impact on our bodies is obvious... epidemic obesity, low back pain, sore necks, hunched posture, tight hips, depression and an overwhelming loss of connection between body and mind, not to mention spirit. BUT, we can't change society today and it's hard to always make time, so here are some tips to get yourself moving closer to health, fitness and happiness.</span></div>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Times New Roman; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>ATTAINABLE:</b> Identify goals that are <b><i>really</i></b> important to you. Ex: If I can do 5 push ups, I'm powerful.</span></li>
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Amelia Rose is an ACE certified trainer at Crunch Gym in New York City. Her journey to personal training started with sports and recreation. In 2010, she went through YogaWorks 200hr training with Annie Carpenter in Los Angeles. The cold winds of NYC called her home to the east coast where she taught yoga, zumba and her own class called “Shake your Asana” for two years. Teaching over 13 classes a week, her body started to break down and muscle imbalances left in pain. She became a personal trainer, not only to heal her own body but also to help people move through life pain-free and with a sense of potential.<br />
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Currently, Amelia is in love with the versatility and strength that gym equipment provides for her clients. She specializes in functional training, weight loss and corrective techniques. From High Intensity Interval Training (HITT) to Pilates, she enjoys creating individual programs and routines that inspire her clients.<br />
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Certificates: ACE, Zumba, YogaWorks 200hr, Buff Yoga, TRX suspension, Rip Trainer and DOTfit nutrition and vitamins. Degree: B.S. Applied Psychology, Ithaca College</div>
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