There’s no better time to treat yourself to a world of flavor and learn how to better your body this fall than with the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op (SNFC). They are presenting a bounty of seasonal cooking with health and lifestyle classes for kids, adults and seniors. SNFC offers classes through their Community Learning Center & Cooking School. It is located right next to the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op at 1914 Alhambra Blvd. (at the corner of Alhambra Blvd. and S Street) in Sacramento. Additionally, the SNFC will offer a variety of free, in- store events through late summer; designed to introduce new flavors, sample products and discover services for a healthy lifestyle.

For more than thirty years, SNFC has grown to become the second largest natural food cooperative in the U.S. and is a trusted regional resource for natural and organic foods, products and information. The Co-op’s vision is to provide the benefits of natural foods and products, economic cooperation and sustainable practices to as many people possible in the communities it serves. Committed to supporting organic local family farms and small producers of high quality, all of the Co-op’s fresh produce is organically grown and purchased directly from local farms. It also provides financial assistance to area organic farmers to help them obtain certified organic grower status through their Adopt-A-Farm Program.

Enjoy! Summer 2009 Schedule of Events and Classes:
Community Learning Center & Cooking School
1914 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento

FREE CLASSES:

Farm Fresh Flavors Tasting Event
Friday, September 4, 5:00-8:00pm
Kick off your Labor Day week-end sampling the best of the summer crops from our local producers.
It’s also "Anti-Depression Friday," so take 10% off your purchases all day long!

Beauty Day
Saturday, September 12, 12:00-3:00pm
Go back to school looking your best! Meet representatives from Brown Bag Botanicals, Suki Skincare Company and more.
Pick up free samples of natural skin and body care products.

Managing Blood Sugar—Hypoglycemia to Diabetes
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30-8:00pm
Do you have blood sugar imbalance symptoms such as a lack of energy, mood swings, irritability, fatigue and food cravings? Have you been told that you are pre-diabetic or diabetic? Bring your current fasting glucose and lipid panel numbers to learn whether you are truly at risk and how you can best manage your blood sugar.
Instructor: Dr Suzette Lanzarotta

Introduction to 5-Rhythms Dance
Saturday, September 26, 10:00-11:00am
Dance your heart out in this free-form, no-steps-to-learn moving meditation. Enjoy being guided into the basics of a practice that will connect you with your body and with a great community that meets locally on a regular basis. Feel the joy of letting your body and spirit respond to music for a great workout and an opportunity to connect within and with others. Come play, come connect, come dance!
Instructor: Stacey Bella Dreizler

For more information and reservations call (916)455-2667 or visit www.sacfoodcoop.com.