Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Have a question for other co-op members? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op

Group Buy: Collagen

This weekend we will have our Group Buy for Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen!

All currently available products (as of today) will be listed on the market site tomorrow for ordering.

We order collagen every 2 months. One can of collagen is a 2 month supply for 1 person. Please keep this in mind when ordering.

The prices include our discounted group buy price, shipping, fees and taxes.

THIS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP THIS TUESDAY. I will place our group order on Monday and expect it will be available for pick up within 2 weeks.

This is a prepaid pre-order, so payment is expected this Tuesday. If you are only ordering Green Pasture or Great Lakes products this week, please drop a check in the mail or online payment on the co-op market website.

If you are new to the co-op and/or Collagen, below is some information that discusses the benefits of this amazing products.

Gelatin (also known as cooked collagen) has wonderful anti-inflammatory and anti-aging qualities, as it helps to fill in the missing amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) in the standard American diet. This is a completely different from the jiggly gelatin product most of us grew up eating as kids.

Homemade bone broth is chock full of gelatin and very nutrient dense but Great Lakes Gelatin- Collagen is a convenient way to get gelatin consistently into your diet.

What is Collagen Hydrolysate?

Hydrolyzed Collagen is the unique combination of amino acids in concentrated levels that promotes rapid re-production of blood cells for healing and conditioning over other proteins especially for bone and joint health care. This low molecular weight protein is easily digested for healthy enrichment in minutes after ingestion. It will not congeal because it has been hydrolyzed for quick assimilation and improved hydration to the connective tissue. Collagen is important to nitrogen balance, now considered an anti-aging product as it supports age related cartilage damage, and collagen loss. source: http://greatlakesgelatin.com/)

How do I use this product?
You can mix it in drinks, shakes, smoothies, or add a tablespoon to your favorite recipe to give it an anti-inflammatory protein boost. It will dissolve in cold liquids very easily.

How Much Do You Need?
Recommended dosage: Take one rounded tablespoon (10-12 g) in the morning, and the same amount before going to bed in the late evening which will help reduce appetite. This product has a low molecular weight so it will dissolve in cold, warm, or hot liquids.

Important Note: Remember not to get too carried away with gelatin. Adding too much too quickly can cause digestive issues: bloating, loss of appetite, stomach ache are just a few side effects.

It’s important to remember that more gelatin is not always better, especially if you are adding it to your diet for the first time.

Gelatin should be used in addition to a nutrient dense diet and not to replace real food like homemade bone broths and grass fed meats.

It is also really important to take this daily. You will see maximum results if you include it in your daily routine.
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I have heard dozens of success stories from co-op members and my own family members. Please feel free to email me your personal testimony on your experience with this product!

Additional links and sources:
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gelatin-and-collagen-hydrolysate-whats-the-difference/#sthash.lGTNErFi.dpuf

http://butternutrition.com/what-you-dont-know-about-gelatin-may-hurt-you-5-things-you-need-to-know/

http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gelatin-and-collagen-hydrolysate-whats-the-difference/

http://paleoparents.com/2014/gelatin-why-we-love-it-and-60-delicious-family-friendly-recipes-using-it/

Market News

My Daily Bread will NOT be on the market this week. They will be on every other week.

Unrefined Sea Salt will be available for pick up this Tuesday.

ALL the veggies and fruits listed on the market are either Certified Naturally Grown or organically grown. NO synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers ever used

NEW ITEMS!
Veggies – Sweet Potatoes ‘Centennial’
Water Buffalo – Sausage – Bratwurst
Veggies – Turnip Greens
Mushrooms – ‘Italian’ Oyster
Dog Treats Organic Blueberry Oat
Dog Treats – Cheesburger Dog Treats
Herbal Blend Soap (Large 5 oz. Bar) (NEW)
Veggies – Pak Choi
Veggies – Peppers, Mixed Sweet
Veggies – Peas, shelled ‘Pinkeye Purple Hull ’
Veggies – Peas, unshelled ’Pinkeye Purple Hull ’
Pears- Bartlett “Canning” bulk size perfect for preserves
Pears “Bartlett”
Chicken “Whole Cut Up”
Veggies – Pepper ’Corno di Toro’
Veggies – Peppers Cayenne
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground pumice (Large 5 oz. Bar)
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground
Veggies – Shishito Peppers
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Machiaw’
Lamb- Leg Roast- various sizes
Alpaca Chuck Roast various sizes
Alpaca Ribs
Alpaca Liver
Lamb- Shoulder Roast
Veggies – Cucumbers, Slicing
Veggies – Cucumbers, Pickling
Veggies – Squash Spaghetti ‘Small Wonder’
Veggies – Butternut Squash

Volunteers Needed

WE NEED A Voluneer for 5PM on TUESDAY!
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

THANK YOU Jill, Diana, Pam, and Chuck for helping out on Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

The schedule through the end of the year is posted. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.

FACEBOOK – Opportunity to help!
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife

Thank you in advance for your support!

Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day

Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.

Collagen 9/16 – 9/18
Wilderness Family Naturals- 9/30 – 10/2
Grass Fed Cheese – 10/14 – 10/16
Fermented Cod Liver Oil – 10/21 – 10/23

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious foods possible!

Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Have a question for other co-op members? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op

Market News

My Daily Bread will be on the market this week! They will be on every other week and double up this week if you need to. Their items freeze very well.

Coffeee Stock up on coffee this week! JavaGenesis Coffee Roasting will be on vacation for a few days and won’t list on the market on 9/20.

FCLO will be available for pick up this Tuesday.

Sea Salt is still in transit and will NOT be available this Tuesday.

ALL the veggies and fruits listed on the market are either Certified Naturally Grown or organically grown. NO synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers ever used

NEW ITEMS!
Mushrooms – ‘Italian’ Oyster
Dog Treats Organic Blueberry Oat
Dog Treats – Cheesburger Dog Treats
Herbal Blend Soap (Large 5 oz. Bar) (NEW)
Veggies – Pak Choi
Veggies – Peppers, Mixed Sweet
Veggies – Peas, shelled ‘Pinkeye Purple Hull ’
Veggies – Peas, unshelled ’Pinkeye Purple Hull ’
Pears- Bartlett “Canning” bulk size perfect for preserves
Pears “Bartlett”
Chicken “Whole Cut Up”
Veggies – Pepper ’Corno di Toro’
Veggies – Peppers Cayenne
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground pumice (Large 5 oz. Bar)
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground
Veggies – Shishito Peppers
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Machiaw’
Lamb- Leg Roast- various sizes
Alpaca Chuck Roast various sizes
Alpaca Ribs
Alpaca Liver
Lamb- Shoulder Roast
Veggies – Cucumbers, Slicing
Veggies – Cucumbers, Pickling
Veggies – Squash Spaghetti ‘Small Wonder’
Veggies – Butternut Squash

Volunteers Needed

WE NEED SOMEONE FOR 5PM ON TUESDAY!
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

THANK YOU Diana, Pam, Karen, and Chuck for helping out on Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

The schedule through the end of the year is posted. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.

FACEBOOK – Opportunity to help!
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife

Thank you in advance for your support!

Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day

Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.

Collagen 9/16 – 9/18
Wilderness Family Naturals- 9/30 – 10/2
Grass Fed Cheese – 10/14 – 10/16

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious foods possible!

Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Our Website: suwanee.locallygrown.net
Pick Up Location: 4942 Austin Park Avenue, Buford GA 30518 on Tuesdays
Like Us on Facebook: Suwanee Whole Life Co-op

Have a question for other co-op members? Submit questions on our Google Group Discussion Board: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/suwanee-whole-life-co-op

Group Buy – Unrefined Sea Salt

Since I received numerous emails and a few pleas at pick up I’m extending the sea salt group buy 1 more week. Limited amount is posted so once it’s sold out, it’s gone so order early.

We only order sel gris de Guérande (Grey Sea Salt) once a year so you don’t want to miss out!

Please expect to pick up your salt order in 1 to 2 weeks. See my gift idea below. During the holidays I gift this salt to friends and family and they absolutely love it!

Grey Sea Salt Description
The French perfected the art of high quality, hand-harvested sea salt by using centuries old Celtic methods. It’s no coincidence they produce the finest grey sea salt in the world. Sel Gris is known for its beautiful grey color, coming from the clay lining the salt ponds, as well as its high moisture content and extraordinary mineral content, with bonus nutrients not found in most sea salts. Over 15% of the material in sel gris de Guérande are trace minerals—possibly the highest of any salt anywhere. 100 grams of sel gris contains about 100 minerals, including 34g of sodium, 287mg calcium, 109mg potassium, 34mg magnesium, 11mg iron, 1mg manganese, and 0.35mg zinc, plus a host of trace minerals like from antimony, copper, germanium, and gold to iodine, to palladium, yttrium, and zirconium.

Sel Gris Tamisé is a medium-sized crystal that is carefully sifted from the brut grains and is comparable to the size of Fleur de Sel. Great for baking and cooking, or to add a delicate crunch to your favorite dish.

Sel Gris Fine is the very same high quality grey salt as the coarser varieties, but is stone ground for easy dispensing from a salt shaker. No additives of any kind are mixed with the salt. The naturally delicious flavor of grey salt and its lower sodium content make this a perfect replacement for ordinary table salt.

Gift Idea- Pour unrefined sea salt into a decorative glass jar, add beautiful ribbon and it’s the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys cooking! You can even add a card with the description above. Makes a perfect Hostess gift too!

Market News

My Daily Bread will NOT be on the market this week. They will be on every other week.

ALL the veggies and fruits listed on the market are either Certified Naturally Grown or organically grown. NO synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers ever used

NEW ITEMS!
Veggies – Pak Choi
Veggies – Peppers, Mixed Sweet
Veggies – Peas, shelled ‘Pinkeye Purple Hull ’
Veggies – Peas, unshelled ’Pinkeye Purple Hull ’
Pears- Bartlett “Canning” bulk size perfect for preserves
Pears “Bartlett”
Chicken “Whole Cut Up”
Veggies – Pepper ’Corno di Toro’
Veggies – Peppers Cayenne
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground pumice (Large 5 oz. Bar)
Tea Tree / Cedarwood with ground
Veggies – Shishito Peppers
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Machiaw’
Lamb- Leg Roast- various sizes
Alpaca Chuck Roast various sizes
Alpaca Ribs
Alpaca Liver
Lamb- Shoulder Roast
Veggies – Cucumbers, Slicing
Veggies – Cucumbers, Pickling
Veggies – Squash Spaghetti ‘Small Wonder’
Veggies – Butternut Squash
Veggies – N. Ga. Candy Roaster
Veggies – Okra ‘Mixed’
Veggies – Eggplant ‘Violette De Florence’
Veggies – Eggplant ’Little Green"
Beef – Suet
Beef – Brisket Half
Beef – Marrow bones

Volunteers Needed – Beta Club Members welcome

WE NEED SOMEONE FOR 5PM ON TUESDAY!
Please consider volunteering during market pick up. I can’t run the co-op without your help!

THANK YOU Diana, Pam, Margaret, and Chuck for helping out on Tuesday! We couldn’t run the co-op without your support!

If you have a high schooler in the Beta Club that needs hours please let them know they can volunteer at the market. I will sign off on their hours.

The schedule through the end of the year is posted. To sign up click: Vounteer Sign up

No packing is involved just need someone to be there to assist other members. You are welcome to bring your kids as long as they are supervised.

FACEBOOK – Opportunity to help!
Many of you have told me that you can’t volunteer due to your work/family schedule and I completely understand. You’ve also asked what else can I do help out the co-op? Here’s one way that will really help us out – if you are on Facebook or other social media please consider posting a pic of your co-op goodies! I have a very limited marketing budget and really depend on word of mouth advertising. Please feel free to spread the word about our wonderful market! Tag us @SuwaneeWholeLife

Thank you in advance for your support!

Upcoming Group Buys/Vendors of the Day

Below is a list of upcoming co-op group buys to help with planning and budgeting. All dates are subject to change.

Collagen 9/9 – 9/11
Wilderness Family Naturals- 9/23 – 9/25
Grass Fed Cheese – 10/14 – 10/16

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious foods possible!