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Vital Bonus Options for Dec. 17 - 23
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Sockeye Nova Lox
Organic Berry Foursome
Wild Red Canned Sockeye
Organic Trail Mix
Organic Hazelnut Chocolate
... all offers include Free Shipping!
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OM3s & Vitamin D
Organic Foods
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Our Utterly Unique Vitamin D
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We are pleased to introduce a high-quality, higher-potency vitamin D supplement … one with unique attractions!
D3 is the preferred, natural form of this amazing vitamin, and ours is certified pure and potent by NSF  .
Better yet, our D3 comes in a base of whole, unrefined, certified-pure, sockeye salmon oil, certified sustainable by the MSC .jpg?i=121809001342) .
Each Vitamin D3 softgel contains 45mg of omega-3s, but health authorities recommend 500mg of omega-3s per day, so it doesn't replace fish oil.
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Catalogs for Clinics: Point People to Good Food!
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Many health practitioners and wellness providers display Vital Choice catalogs to help their patients and clients find great seafood and supplements.
Each catalog includes a special offer that people will thank you for providing!
And we can now offer clinics our new brochure on Omega-3s in Seafood & Health. Reviewed by doctors and experts, it clarifies a critical but often-confusing subject.
For information or to request extra catalogs and brochures, please send an email to arnie@vitalchoice.com.
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World's Finest Fish Oil
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Our "whole food" Omega-3 Salmon Oil supplements contain only unrefined oil from wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon: a fish whose renowned purity is reflected in the pristine contents of our naturally colorful capsules.
Unlike standard fish oils, our naturally pure Sockeye Salmon Oil does not need to be chemically refined: a process that can damage omega-3s. Instead, our oil's purity and potency are certified by NSF.
As a result, our whole, unrefined Sockeye Salmon Oil retains all of the omega-3s (EPA & DHA), vitamin D, phospholipids, and fatty acids natural to whole Sockeye Salmon.
The rich orange hue of our Salmon Oil comes from its natural complement of astaxanthin: the super-potent antioxidant pigment that gives Sockeye their distinctive color and protects our Salmon Oil's abundant omega-3s from oxidation.
In addition, ours was the first Salmon Oil supplement certified as sustainably sourced by the Marine Stewardship Council. 
We encapsulate our Salmon Oil in pure fish gelatin, and offer special varieties for special needs:
• Smaller Softgels (500 mg)
• Liquid Salmon Oil for children and folks who may have trouble swallowing our 1,000 mg softgels
• Lemon-Flavored Salmon Oil for folks who experience bounce-back.
Vital Choice Salmon Oil (top left) vs. two standard fish oils
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Omega-3 Lack Linked to Sensory Overload
Lack of fish-borne brain nutrient linked to a problem characteristic of major brain and nervous system disorders
by Craig Weatherby
The omega-3 essential fatty acids found in fish and algae help animals avoid sensory overload, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
The finding connects low omega-3 levels to the information-processing problems found in people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic-depression), obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), Huntington's disease, and other afflictions of the brain and nervous system.
This new discovery relates to DHA, which one of the two key omega-3 fatty acids in fish fat: DHA and EPA.
It has long been known that DHA is critical to the structure and functions of cell membranes, and especially to brain cells.
“It is an uphill battle now to reverse the message that ‘fats are bad,’ and to increase omega-3 fats in our diet,” said Norman Salem Jr., Ph.D., who led this study at the National Institute on ...
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NEW Manila Clams
Our sweet, sparkling clean Manila clams are perfect for pasta, stews, soups, and more!
Chefs favor Manila clams because of their sweetness, ease of opening after cooking, and varied colorful shell patterns.
As their name implies, Manila clams (Tapes japonica) originated in the western Pacific, but ours are cultivated sustainably off the Washington coast in Puget Sound.
The harvest-area waters are constantly monitored for purity, and no harvest occurs without prior approval from State of Washington health authorities.
By law, each batch is tested and certified by the State of Washington as safe to eat raw, before the clams are harvested.
Certified-safe meats that are easy to remove
After being cleaned and vacuum-packed, our clams undergo immersion in scalding hot water (170°F) for several minutes ... a process that partially cooks the clams and makes it very easy to pull the meat from the shell.
Being State-certified safe, they can be thawed and consumed as is, or cooked
further from frozen (no thawing required), as you prefer.
For more information, see the “Serving/Storage” tab on our Manila Clams page.
And see today's recipe for Clams, Shrimp, and Sausage over Pasta.
Many ways to enjoy sweet Manila clams
Steaming with water is a common way to enjoy our premium quality Manila clams. You can also steam them in wine, beer, cider, sake or vermouth … or add a bit of any flavorful liquid to the steaming water.
Try adding complementary seasonings to your chosen steaming liquid, such as herbs, onions, leeks, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, chilies, ginger, or tomatoes.
You can also roast, sauté, bake, or stir-fry our connoisseur-quality clams, and enjoy them in sauces, soups, stews, and chowders.
Many regional recipes feature clams … Italian linguine and clam sauce, Portuguese cataplana stew, San Francisco cioppino, lndian curry, Korean hot pot, Peruvian ceviche, and Cajun gumbo or jambalaya.
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Holiday Giving Dept.
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Tasty Gifts Galore!
Make short work of shopping as you treat family, friends, and colleagues to our deliciously healthful foods!
Our selection gives you many great holiday gift choices!
They include Gift Packs, product Sampler Packs, and attractive options including cookbooks, wild seafood, and superior organic foods and treats.
For example, this week's Bonus Options include the popular cookbook “Salmon” and our Organic Balsamic Vinegar and EV Olive Oil ... just opt for one of these and pass it on as a gift!
And our Gift Certificates offer the perfect solution when you're out of time or aren't sure what to get friends, family, or colleagues.
The gift ideas shown below are just some of the attractive options on our extensive Gifts Page.
All orders of $99 include Free Shipping! It's now too late for Hanukkah deliveries ... please note the Christmas Order Deadlines below.
7 Great Gift Ideas ... Among Many More!
... or call us at 800-608-4825 for guidance.
Smoked Salmon & Sablefish Gift Pack
• $79
Some like it smoked ... and they'll really appreciate and savor our selection of succulent Alaskan treats.
Our pack features silky Salmon and Sablefish Nova Lox, Hot-Smoked Sockeye (plain and peppered), and rich, delightfully sweet Yukon King “salmon candy”.
Wild Salmon + Cookbook Gift Pack
FREE Shipping • $112
A great gift for folks who like to cook! We send Diane Morgan's gorgeous cookbook, Salmon, along with premium-quality 6 oz portions of Sockeye, King, and Silver salmon (2 each) and our popular Organic Seafood Marinade mix.
Gift Certificates (w/ Bonus Organic Marinade)
$25 to $200 • FREE Shipping
Let them pick what they'd really like!
Each Gift Certificate comes in a beautifully illustrated pillow envelope, with a bonus gift tin of our Organic Seafood Marinade mix.
A Gift for Good Health
FREE Shipping • $129
Something to please every taste! Superior quality skinless-boneless wild Salmon (3 kinds), Albacore Tuna, Halibut, and Sablefish plus Salmon Burgers, Organic Blueberries, Dark Chocolate, Organic Seafood Marinade mix ... and Dr. Jonny Bowden's great "150 Healthiest Foods" book+CD.
Organic Oil & Vinegar + Seasonings
• $39
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil • Organic Balsamic Vinegar • Organic Salmon Marinade mix
Our terrific, all-organic trio combine to make a delicious dressing ... or they can put the premium-quality components to good use in a panoply of culinary purposes.
Makes a great, affordable gift!
Student Brain Food Pack
FREE Shipping • $105
Devised for us by Christiane Northrup, M.D., this gift pack provides a pupil – or anyone – with delicious, convenient sources of omega-3s and vitamin D (Salmon Oil plus canned Sockeye and Tuna) plus tasty, healthy Organic Trail Mix and Extra Dark Chocolate ...
... all rich in brainy nutrition!
Asian Sushi Ensemble
FREE Shipping • $109
Sushi fans will love our selection of our premium fish and fixin’s.
They’ll get succulent portions of flash-seared, sushi-grade Sockeye and Albacore portions (2.5 lbs total), plus a great prep and serving set … bamboo board, real wasabi, ceramic bowls, and ironwood chopsticks.
Christmas Order Deadlines
Order now and select a future shipping date during checkout.
All dates are weather permitting.
For more information and New's Year Eve deadlines, visit our Shipping Page.
All times are Pacific • Free Shipping on orders of $99 or more
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For delivery by December 24
• No Ground Shipments (past deadline)
• 2nd Day Air* – 10 AM Monday, Dec. 21
• Overnight – 10 AM Tuesday, Dec. 22
*ALL frozen goods ship 2nd Day Air.
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Fish Oil Profiteers Put a Key Species at Risk
Production of cheap, mass-market fish oils puts heavy pressure on stocks of menhaden … a small fish whose decline portends dire consequences
by Craig Weatherby
Paul Greenberg writes regularly for The New York Times, focusing on fish, aquaculture, and the future of the oceans.
And this week, Mr. Greenberg wrote about a threat posed to one of the most important “forage” fish in the ocean … a sardine/herring cousin called menhaden.
Menhaden form a key foundation of the Atlantic Ocean food chain … and they filter vast quantities of ecosystem-killing algae fed by run-off bearing nitrogen-rich fertilizers and manure from factory-style pig and poultry farms.
Menhaden roam America’s Atlantic coast in once-endless schools … schools that are vanishing as they get vacuumed up by the largest U.S. maker of commercial fish oil … a company called Omega Protein Recovery.
Every Atlantic state but Virginia and North Carolina has banned the “Hoovering” of menhaden by boats working for ...
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Vital Recipes
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Clams, Shrimp, and Sausage over Pasta
- In a large sauté pan, over medium heat add the sausage. When browned, add garlic and red pepper flake, stir, wait 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, clams, and wine. simmer until reduced by half; add broth, warm the shrimp and broth through.
- Add butter, parsley, sea salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the reserved pasta and mix. Bring up to heat and serve.
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Information in this newsletter is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by medical professionals, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
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