Issue 26 — July 2009

As the days are warming up, it's the perfect time to spend more time outdoors. Personally, I'm going to jump on my bike in a minute and ride to a lake and go for a swim!

What are your plans this summer to explore the natural world? Be it a lovely park in NYC, backpack in the Sierras, or take the kids for a walk on a leafy green-lined street.

I hope you will also consider enjoying as much fresh and organic foods. This way you will be even healthier while you experience these lazy days of summer.

And for those of us who are workaholics - let's all remember to slow down a bit and enjoy life. Don't worry, your emails and Twiiter messages will be there when we get back from our walk, bike ride, yoga class or run!

In this newsletter we have a delicious Hemp Salad recipe, and a super discount of Nutiva's Organic Hemp Oil in Green Glass. Also, check out the movie review of "Food, Inc." - you do not want to miss this movie!

In Health
John W Roulac
Nutiva Founder & CEO

P.S.: In August I will give you an update of hunting for coconuts in the Philippines and the latest weight loss results from Brenda and Lupe in our Diet Makeover.

Canadian Hemp Field

Product Feature

New 16oz Organic Cold-Processed Hemp Oil

We are excited to offer this delicious and easy way to add the nutritional benefits of omega-3 and vitamin E to your diet. Use our organic Hemp Oil for delicious salad dressings, sauces, and smoothies. Also pour onto steamed veggies or grains.

“This is an excellent source for omegas and EFAs and also great tasting.”
- W. Mccord
Virginia Beach, VA

Here is a Buy-One-Get-One-Free coupon for our 16 oz Hemp Oil, good until July 10, 2009. This coupon code can be used multiple times: eathemp

Save $$ - Buy Now

Hemp Update

This month Maine Governor John Baldacci signed into law LD 1159, the Maine hemp farming bill. The bill establishes a licensing regime for farming industrial hemp, though the licensing is contingent upon action by the federal government.

A joint resolution was passed by Vermont urging Congress to recognize industrial hemp as a valuable agricultural commodity.
Read the whole story.

Nutiva® 1% donations helps support VoteHemp in the hemp industry's efforts to grow hemp once again in the USA.

Hemp Factoid:
The 1913 Yearbook of the U.S. Department of Agriculture called hemp “the oldest cultivated fiber plant,” mentioned how the crop improves the land, and said that it yields “one of the strongest and most durable fibers of commerce.”

More amazing facts on hemp history.

Skin Health

Discover How Coconut Oil is Used in Skin Health

As recently reported by NaturalNews.com - Here are twelve creative uses for a classic health food:

Make-up Remover - Coconut oil is a very effective make-up remover, so you can toss out all the chemical-laden products from the drug store.

Skin Conditions - Since coconut oil is moisturizing, antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory, it’s a great natural remedy for all kinds of skin problems.

Read about the the other 10 non-food uses.

Recipe

Toss your favorite mixed greens* salad with this nutritional boost:

1 part Hemp Oil
1 part olive oil
1 part vinegar ( or lemon juice)
1 part sesame butter
a dash of salt and dried or fresh herbs

Optional: sprinkle Organic Shelled HempSeed for a nutty crunch.
*Suggestions for greens and herbs - choose organic: baby lettuces, chard, mizuna, arugula, mache, frisee, radicchio, parsley, cilantro, or dill. These herbs are packed with nutritional goodness.

Movie Review

Food Inc Opens in Movies Houses Across America

This major movie is ripping the curtain back from Big Food Inc. Even the new Obama USDA Sec of Ag requested a screening! The debate of what we call food in America is growing and this film is part of that change.

Read more about Food Inc.

Book Review

Living Raw Food
by Sarma Melngailis

If you ever are in NYC, please visit Pure Food & Wine's raw food cafe. The cafe's innovative creator, Sarma Melngailis, has a lovely new book out: Living Raw Food

One reviewer stated:
"..... non-preachy primers on ingredients and techniques used in raw preparations make the book accessible and usable for a wider audience than might typically go for a raw foods cookbook."

1% Donation Spotlight

Helping Small Philippine Coconut Coop Group

Nutiva donates 1% of its sales to groups supporting sustainable agriculture. These groups' activities range from community gardens, to GMO labeling, to the banning of toxic pesticides. In 2010, Nutiva is on track to donate close to $100,000 to these programs.

This month we're delighted to honor Tunkalan Coconut Farmers Cooperative. This 70 member coop based in the Philippines is comprised of small land owners. To date they have received $3000 from Nutiva to expand both their bio-fertilizer plant and and coconut candy operation. This funding provides working capital and essential income for members to grow their micro-enterprise.

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