January Coupon Matchups!

January Coupon Match-ups

Ring in the new year with these savings! 

Coupons available on-line. 

Please note coupons are subject to availability.  If you are interested, be sure to print right away!

Delicious Living

This site usually has a variety of coupons;  Right now this appears to be the only coupon available:
75 cents off Lundberg Rice Chips

Mambo Sprouts website: 

$1/1 Country Choice product;  Organic Quick Oats on sale for $2.19;  Final cost $1.19

$5 Off  Wellness® Dry Dog Food or Dry Cat Food.

$1 Off  Any two (2) Rice Dream®, Soy Dream® or Almond Dream® Non Dairy Beverages (64 oz only)

$1 Off Any 3 Simply Organic quality Seasoning Mixes, Dip Mixes or Salad Dressing Mixes
Simply Organic Chipotle Black bean, fruit, spinach dip mix and salsa mix on sale for $1.09.  Final cost 76 cents each when you buy 3

$1 Off  Any Simply Organic quality 4 oz. Vanilla Extract or any Gluten Free Baking Mix

Other Sites:

Applegate Farms $1/1 Applegate Farms product here.
Applegate Farms Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets on sale for $4.69. Final Cost $3.69!

75 cents off Alexia Spicy Sweet Potato Fries here.


50 cents off Blue Diamond product (including Almond Breeze & NutThins) here.

$3/1 Spectrum Essential Product here (Bricks coupon;  Limited print available).  Spectrum Essentials Whole Flaxseed on sale for $3.29 (15 oz. size).  Final cost 29 cents!!
 

Mambo Sprout In-Store Coupon Book Match-ups for January!

Mambo Sprouts Exuberant Holiday coupon book is still available
 in-store.   Check out the following January coupon match-ups!

Organic Valley $1/any one Organic Valley Cheese. Organic Valley Cheddar, Mozzarella & Mexican shredded cheese on sale for $3.79; Final cost $2.79

Glutino $1/1 Glutino product; Glutino Family Size Pretzel Sticks on sale for $4.99; Final cost $3.99.

Health Valley 75 cents off any two Health Valley products; Health Valley soups select varieties on sale for $2.29; Final cost $1.92 each when you buy 2.

Kashi $1 any one Kashi TLC cracker; Kashi TLC cracker on sale for $2.99; Final cost $1.99

Kashi $1 any one Kashi Hot Cereal or Oatmeal; Kashi Go Lean Instant Oatmeal on sale for $3.59; Final cost $2.59.

Lifeway $1 one Lifeway product; Select Lifeway Kefir on sale for $2.79; Final cost $1.79

Brown Cow Yogurt 75 cents/Three 6 oz. cups of yogurt; Brown Cow Whole Milk Yogurt 6 oz on sale for 89 cents; Final cost 64 cents each when you buy 3.

Healthy Clippings Coupon Matchups!

Healthy Clippings

Pick up the Winter 2010 coupon book at Food for Thought today!

Coupon matchups for January include:

Old Wessex 50 cents off any Instant Oatmeal ; On sale for $2.79; Final price $2.29

Coombs Organic Maple Syrup $2/32oz organic maple syrup; On sale for $22.35 Final price $20.35.
Muir Glen $1/1 can Muir Glen Soup; Select Muir Glen soups on sale for $2.29; Final price $1.29

Annie's Homegrown Bunny Fruit Snacks $1.50/2; Bunny Fruit Snacks on sale for $3.49; Final cost $2.79 each when you buy 2.

Quorn $2 on any 2 products; Quorn Meatballs on sale for $5.45; Final cost $4.45 each.

Food for Life Meatless Product 50 cents off; Cluckphrey Patties on sale for $3.19. Final cost $2.69.

Stash Tea 50 cents off any Stash product. Select Stash Green Tea on sale (inlcuding Green Goji) $2.19; Final cost $1.69.

Rising Moon Organics $1 off any pizza; 4 Cheese Pizza on sale for $6.19; Final cost $5.19

A. Vogel $1 off any 4.4 oz. seasoning. Original Herbamare on sale for $4.49; Final cost $3.49.

Knudsen $1 off any 32 oz juice priced $1.99 or higher; Knudsen Mega Antioxidant, Mega Green & Morning Blend Juice on sale for $2.79; Final cost $1.79.

Free Sample Barbara's Cereal

Here's a great freebie to start your mornings off right! 

Go Here to get a FREE sample of Barbara's Organic Cereal.


Thanks Deal Frenzy!

Cinnamon v Ceylon Cinnamon

Which cinnamon is right for you? Here's an easy guide to the ins and outs of both options of cinnamon!


Cinnamon
What we commonly refer to as "cinnamon" (and what is sold in the vast majority of grocery stores in the United States as cinnamon), is actually cassia bark. Cassia is a tree native primarily to China, Bangladesh, and India. It is distinguishable from "true" cinnamon by having a thicker, coarser texture and a stronger, sweeter flavor. Because it is more common in the Asian countries, it is a much less expensive alternative to true cinnamon. Cinnamon powder, sticks and chips are typically cassia bark.

Cassia bark has been tested in aiding in the regulation of blood sugar levels in type two diabetes patients. The results are still inconclusive. In many countries, cassia cinnamon is now issued with a warning, due to its high levels of coumarin. Coumarin has been proven to be toxic to the liver and kidneys in high dosages. For most people, 1 teaspoon per day exceeds the "safe" limit, if consumed habitually.


Ceylon Cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon (also referred to as "True Cinnamon" or "Vietnamese Cinnamon") is primarily grown and exported from Sri Lanka (approximately 90% of all Ceylon cinnamon). True cinnamon has a much thinner, more fragile bark, is very fragrant, and has a much more delicate flavor. Because of this, it is preferred for sweeter dishes.


Ceylon cinnamon has no coumarin (and is therefore not toxic). It is naturally a strong antioxidant and helps with digestion problems- Ceylon cinnamon tea is very popular for these reasons. Ceylon cinnamon has also been mildy tested for regulating blood sugar levels of type two diabetes patients and insulin resistance. Testing is still in progress, but the preliminary results are very promising.


Quick Guide for Purchasing the Cinnamons in:

Powder form:
Cassia bark has a very strong scent and the texture is coarser. It will likely be labeled "cinnamon".

True Cinnamon has a sweet, more fragrant scent and a fine, powdery texture. It will be labeled "true cinnamon", "Vietnamese cinnamon" or "Ceylon cinnamon".

Sticks:
Cassia bark has a single curl on each side (almost resembling a heart) and is very hard.

True cinnamon has multiple curls (from one side), similar to a swiss roll, and is soft.

Food for Thought carries true cinnamon in the bulk herb room as "Vietnamese Cinnamon". The cinnamon chips, sticks and powder are Cassia cinnamon. If you have any questions, ask a Food for Thought employee!

Bulk Herbs

Did you know Food for Thought had a bulk herb room? Located in the grocery room, the herb room contains over 100 herbs and loose teas. All of the herbs are fresh and are stored in a dark room with minimal lighting (this helps preserve the flavor and quality of the herbs).

Both the herbs and teas are sold by the pound- this makes it a very affordable way to experiment with new flavors AND saves you from buying a large container of an herb that is rarely used!

Remember, if we don't have an herb or tea that you would like, talk to a Food for Thought employee! We can always check to see if it is available.

These are new to the herb room this month:

• Agar Agar
• Arrowroot Powder (re-introduced)
• Carob Powder
• Chili Seasoning Blend
• Stevia Leaf (organic!!!)
• Orange Spice Tea

New December Grocery Products!!!

Teese Vegan Cheese

Teese Cheese is a melting, dairy free (and gluten free!!) soy cheese made in a dedicated facility. It has a reputation of being the most advanced non-dairy cheese- it can be substituted for dairy cheese in any application!

Woodstock Farms Cheese

Organic cheeses available in a variety of flavors! Both regular and light string cheese, sharp and mild cheddar and jack-style cheese.

Gardein Vegan Products

Gardein products are vegetable based, vegan products. Gardein has perfected their products to have the texture, taste and flavor of their meaty counterparts (chicken or beef, accordingly). We are currently carrying beefless tips, buffalo wings, crispy tenders, marinara chick'n good stuff and chick'n scallopini!

Katz Gluten Free

Check out the post below!

Blosm: Uniquely Flavored Whipped Cream

These new whipped creams come in two delicious flavors: cinnamon praline and white chocolate. They are made from natural, hormone-free dairy cream and are perfect for topping any of your holiday desserts!

Bigelow Tea

Three delicious new flavors just in! Cranberry & Ginseng, Lemon & Ginger, and Pomegranate & Blueberry! All three taste wonderfully hot or cold- they're perfect year round!