Delta Prescription Newsletter - November 2011

 

Featured Product for November -  Saf Slim Belly Fat Transformation

Saf Slim, to be seen on the Dr. Oz Show, is a proprietary blend of safflower oil that targets the root causes of OMENTUM fat. This unsightly belly-specific fat is the most difficult to get rid of and most threatening to your health. Safflower oil has been shown in a major university study to help reduce belly fat by almost 10% in only 16 weeks. With a healthy diet and exercise, there is a greater potential to lose even more belly weight!

Emulsified into a creamy, delicious texture, Saf Slim is also all-natural, free of artificial sweeteners, flavors and colors and is completely vegetarian. On sale for $37.99, come in to Delta Prescription to get started on trimming your tummy today!

 

We are now online and on Facebook!

Visit our new website at www.deltaprescription.com to find out about all our services we offer as well as for upcoming flu clinics we will be holding. Save time by ordering your refills online via our website.

If you’re on Facebook, check out our page to see the latest natural and herbal products we have in store as well as print off a Facebook exclusive coupon to use in store. With this coupon, receive 10% off any product listed in our Facebook photo albums!

www.facebook.com/pages/Delta-Prescription-Clinic/191604740891390

 

Flu Injection Clinics

Winter is now upon us and we have received our full inventory of flu shots. Call ahead to book your flu shot today! Or better yet, the pharmacists at Delta Prescription can come to you and hold a flu clinic at your church or place of business. Call us or go to www.deltaprescription.com for more details and book now.

 

DPC's 3rd Annual Holiday Food Drive!

Next time you come in, remember to bring your non-perishable food items to Lawrence. Or if you can't be bothered to lug in 20 pounds of canned salmon, make a donation to the Delta and Surrey Food Banks!

 

November Promotions –

1. 10% OFF all Megafoods products – Megafoods provides exceptional nourishment of the highest quality and is derived from fresh, whole foods that give your body whole food nutrients that the body recognizes and assimilates as it would real food.  Save 10% on all Megafoods vitamins, antioxidants and enzymes.
2. Alive Once Daily Vitamins $25.99 (regular $31.99) – Offering two specially formulated once-a-day vitamins for both men and women, Alive's ultra potency multivitamin is the most complete and nutritionally diverse vitamin on the market, with the goodness of over 20 fruits and vegetables.
3. ALL IMMUNE SYSTEM boosters 10% off! - Immune7x, Thymucin, Metagenics Adreset, Immuno-Care and Sisu Nature Defense all 10% off to prepare you for the upcoming cold and flu season. Take advantage of this deal before it's over!

 

$50 gift certificate draw winner

Congratulations Melissa Knopf on winning the October draw for the gift certificate to La Rocca Italian Restaurant!

 

La Rocca is an Tuscan style Italian restaurant located in the heart of "The Drive" in Vancouver. Since 1986, La Rocca has been serving authentic Italian cuisine with nearly everything prepared fresh in house daily. From home-made foccacia bread and pasta sauce to the authentic decor, you will feel like you were whisked away to a little restaurant in the Italian countryside.

November 25th + 26th - Live music at La Rocca with "The Blues Man" Wes Mackey

Also, book your company Christmas or holiday party at La Rocca today! Ask for Roger and let him know you are a DPC customer to receive extra special treatment =)

November Healthy Living Article - Tips for Boosting Your Metabolism

Our metabolism peaks at age 20 and slows down gradually as we age. Mostly, this is due to the fact that we have less time to be physically active and thus lose muscle mass. Think there is nothing you can do to fight this? Think again! Here are 5 tips to help you boost your metabolism.

1. Drink a whey protein shake every morning

Having a protein shake for breakfast every morning not only nourishes the body but it helps us avoid the food slip ups we often make later in the day. Look for low-carb, low-fat whey proteins with little to no sugar. Avoid soy proteins as they are inferior sources that don't boost your energy boosting capabilities in the same way.

2. Add exercise to your diet every day

Even if you don't have time to hit the gym 3 times a week, going for long walks, especially right after eating can be great for your metabolism. A brisk walk will get your muscles hungry for the sugar you have just ingested.

Also, try incorporating even light weights to build muscle and boost metabolism. Working out just 2 to 3 days a week for 30-60 minutes can have a big impact on your metabolism and overall energy levels.

3. Eat your greens

Greens offset the high-calorie foods we eat and help kill cravings. Green vegetables are also packed with nutrients and appetite reducing fiber.

4. Choose to eat clean proteins

Choosing high quality lean proteins allow our bodies to use them as energy instead of storing them as fat. Try turkey, chicken, fish, soy, whey protein and egg whites. High fat proteins have the opposite effect and will cause our bodies to store fat. Furthermore, our bodies will not use up our stored fat as long as we continue to give it high fat foods no matter how much we exercise.

5. Eat your fiber!

Eating at least 25 grams of fiber per day will help you feel full and curb your cravings for sugary food later in the day. If you can try to get your fiber from vegetables but if you must, add packets of Benefibre to your water and drink throughout the day.

 

November Healthy Recipe - Traditional Cacciatore

Originally, before tomatoes were introduced to Italy, cacciatore was made with balsamic vinegar instead of tomatoes and so this recipe is a hybrid as it uses both. This traditional, rustic recipe is easy and the perfect warm comfort food for a cold November Vancouver day.

4 chicken legs (thigh + drumstick), bone in and cleaned
1 teaspoon salt (kosher if available)
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped bacon or high-quality thick-sliced lean bacon
4 anchovy fillets, minced
4 shallots, minced
24 chanterelles or other mushrooms, trimmed, wiped clean, and halved
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6 fresh or canned tomatoes, diced
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves

1. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with the salt and pepper. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and when it is very hot, add oil. Add chicken, skin side down and cook for 3 minutes. Add the bacon and cook until the chicken is browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a platter. Drain off the bacon fat and reheat the skillet.

2. Add anchovies, shallots, chanterelles (or other mushroom) and garlic and cook until the shallots and garlic are beginning to caramelize, about 7 minutes.

3. Add the tomatoes, veal stock, wine, vinegar, and rosemary and cook for 15 minutes.

4. Return the chicken to the pan and cook until the chicken is heated through, about to 3 minutes.

Serve chicken with your favorite steamed vegetables, brown rice or creamy polenta.