Spring Renewal

spring renewal

Springtime is in the air,—it’s irises and daffodils, basketball and baseball, sunshine and snowstorms; it’s the moody transition of winter to spring. Our family loves this time of year, with all its feisty breezes and warm weather promises. We think it’s the perfect moment for another resolution reset and what better place to start than our pantries and fridges? Share in our word-play fun as we put our spring cleaning action plan into our own little acronym.

Sort

We can build the best foundation for staying on track by sorting our food storage spaces into systems more intuitive to our daily routines. Make space for healthy staples to be front and center, and stock up on a variety of organic spices, seeds and legumes to inspire culinary adventures at a moment’s notice.

Purge

Let’s commit to getting rid of everything that holds us back from reaching our nutritional goals. Refined sugar, hydrogenated fat, junk food and GMOs,—we all know what we have hiding in there—so purge.

Replace

There is an abundance of delectable options just waiting to replace the junk. Try organic stevia and honey in place of sugar. Stock up on staples like virgin olive and coconut oils and paleo-friendly, non-GMO flours for baking. Trade out pesticide laden produce for organic, nutrient-rich varieties. Make meat, dairy and eggs pasture-raised. They are more nutritious, better for you, the animals, the planet and the economy, plus the flavor won’t disappoint. When you just need some chocolate—go for organic, fair trade and dark.

Invigorate

Why not take goals to the next level by filling freshly cleaned fridges with invigorating choices like probiotic and brain-boosting foods? Check out drinking vinegars and kombucha for delicious refreshment. Try kimchi with a 100% grass-fed burger or organic veggie burger for a spicy treat. Look for this month’s featured recipe for an easy way to make your own sauerkraut. Fuel your brain with healthy fats like walnuts, and don’t forget to make your coffee smarter with grass-fed butter and MCT oil.

{N}power

Make your spring-cleaning replacement shopping list Npowering and fun. Our {N}power program takes our family’s mission of affordable, clean living even further. Sign up and reap the rewards of deep discounts, flash sales, rewards, special coupons and more.

Good4u

Our good4u crew is here to help, with Nutritional Health Coaches in almost every store, a staff who delight in sharing their knowledge and the many other educational resources we provide. Because we are always raising our standards and ensuring they are always affordable, the only thing you need to worry about when browsing our shelves is whether all this affordable, nutritious deliciousness is going to fit in your pantry.

We look forward to joining together in welcoming spring with a clean slate and vibrant health, and may we all embrace the simple moments that come sunshine or storm; after all, it’s those moments that really matter in the end. From our family to yours: “May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you and all you may desire.”