Newsletter - August 18, 2021

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Dear brothers and sisters,

We celebrate quick fixes to profound problems. Consider, for example, the economy. It has experienced little or no growth for over a decade. America has gone from a manufacturing economy to one based on finance, insurance and real estate. Instead of rebuilding the industrial base, the engine of accumulation, the  response has been to been to keep printing money. Hence the bubble economy.

Similarly, in regard to health, an astonishing 42.4% of the population is obese.Think of it- 140 million Americans. According to the CDC, 79.1% of severe covid patients are overweight and obese (28.3% and 50.8% respectively).  Obesity is also a risk factor for other chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.  All of which cost 100’s of billions to treat annually, fill hospital ICU’s, and fatten corporate profits. Yet  little or nothing is being done to address the problem of obesity.

Consider also that an astonishing  60% of the food Americans eat is ultra-processed. This includes potato chips, candy, pizza, chicken nuggets and soda. Ultra processed foods weaken the immune system.They lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

They contain unnaturally high amounts of sugar, salt, processed oils and unhealthy fats. They supply only calories. Concentrated calories are addictive. They produce a high as with a drug.

Tragically enough,  the problem of ultra processed foods is largely ignored.

It seems to me, brothers and sisters, that we've got to look at the deep causes-an imbalanced,  unnatural diet and the loss of our industrial base.

We are confident, brothers and sisters that you will lead us through just as your forebears, the greatest generation, did after Pearl Harbor.

Jesse Schwartz
President

Living Tree Community Foods

 

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We Have a Winner! - Almond Flour Creativity Contest

We have a winner! Michele, a young mother, has won our Almond Flour Recipe Contest with her recipe for Vegan Chocolate Almond Butter Bars.

Here is her creation!


Recipe: Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Almond Tahini Sauce

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A raw, vegan cauliflower tabbouleh served in lettuce cups with a divine almond tahini sauce that you will want to put on pretty much everything!

Ingredients

For the cauliflower tabbouleh:

  • 1/2 medium head cauliflower roughly chopped into florets (discard core)
  • 1 1/2 cups parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mint finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1/2 large cucumber seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the tahini sauce

  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoons almond butter
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4-1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • Romaine leaves for serving (optional)

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August Victory Garden Sale

10% off this month’s featured items (Remember, if you buy 3 or more of any Living Tree manufactured product, you get an additional 10% off!)
Cashew Butter - Organic

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Cashew Butter is created in Berkeley, California from organic cashews and our raw organic Almond Oil. It is produced slowly, in small batches, to give it a wondrous, creamy texture. It’s perfect when paired with cucumbers, celery or even peppers. It’s also a great topping for fruits and desserts. What a delightful way to add some variety to your lunches!

Cashews (Whole) – Shelled & Organic

Living Tree Community Foods organic cashews are grown on small, family-owned farms in Vietnam. Once harvested, the cashew nuts are shelled at a local processing facility. Our cashews have been certified organic since 1998.

Pumpkin Seed Butter – Alive and Organic

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Pumpkin Seed Butter is created in Berkeley, California from alive, raw organic pumpkin seeds grown by American family farmers. We make it by slicing raw pumpkin seeds into a luxurious spread, adding organic pumpkin seed oil and then seasoning it with a little Royal Himalayan Pink Crystal Salt. Very nourishing and energizing. A balanced source of good protein. Try it on fruit slices and on flax crackers.

New! Items For August

Tahini - Alive and Organic

Back in stock! From New Crop sesame seeds just harvested.

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Sesame Tahini is created in Berkeley, California from alive, raw organic sesame seeds grown by Mexican family farmers. It is produced slowly, in small batches, to give it a wondrous, creamy texture. Imagine it in hummus, alive pies, or combined with organic honey for a deliciously decadent halva.

Cherry & Honey Filled Chocolate Bars - Organic

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Cherry & Honey Filled Chocolate Bars are a true delight. We make chocolate from scratch and fill it with a smooth cherry and honey mixture. Kids and adults alike will love it.

Opportunities at Living Tree Community Foods

Sales Manager - We are seeking a sales manager; ideally with 3-5 years of experience in the food industry. Perfect for someone in empathy with alive, organic foods.

Internship - If you are contemplating a career in the organic food industry, why not begin with an internship. Work side by side with us in sales and marketing. We also offer hands-on experience in making nut butters, oils and chocolates.

For more information, write to us and send a resume to jesse@livingtreecommunity.com

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