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Keeping it fresh and local with wheat

Now is the time to incorporate fresh ingredients into your dishes! Whether it’s from your own garden or the farmer’s market, adding fresh foods to your diet is a great way to increase your micronutrient intake so you can feel your best. Thanks to our friends at Revive Wellness for developing our nutritious August meal plan.

Grocery List

Produce

2 cups carrots (3-4 medium carrots)

1 apple

¼ cup shallots (1 medium shallot)

6 cups baby spinach

1 cup grape tomatoes

1 cup cucumber

1 sprig fresh thyme

¾ cup fresh basil

2 tbsp fresh mint

1 clove garlic

1 cup arugula

1 lemon

½ cup cauliflower

1 red bell pepper

1 tbsp green onions

1 orange

1/2 cup raspberries

1/2 cup blackberries

Meat/Poultry/Dairy

6 large eggs

4 slices prosciutto

200g bocconcini cheese (1 cup)

1 small block Parmesan cheese (¼ cup)

2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

1/3 cup milk (2%)

1/3 cup half and half

Dry Goods

1 cup + 2 tbsp whole wheat flour

4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup wheat germ

2 tsp baking soda

¾ cup brown sugar

5 tbsp granulated sugar

½ cup + 1 tbsp canola oil

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup pineapple juice

1/3 cup pecans

½ cup raisins (or dried cranberries)

1½ cups wheat berries

2 tbsp white wine vinegar

2 tsp maple syrup

2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 pkg (8 g) instant yeast (quick-rise)

1 can (341 mL) kernel corn

1 can (170 g) crab meat

3 tbsp plain dry breadcrumbs

Spices

2 ¾ tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp ground ginger

1 bay leaf

3 tsp vanilla

Other

Muffin liners/papers

Plastic wrap

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