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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
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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=122209001126) .
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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Fish and Olive Oil May Deter Heart Dysfunction
Pair of studies indicate that new heart patients may derive previously unknown cardiac benefits from two pillars of the classic Mediterranean diet
by Craig Weatherby
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is an umbrella term that covers unstable angina and heart attacks.
Heart attacks and angina alike result in large part from plaque buildup in the heart’s main arteries, which causes ischemic (iss-kee-mik) heart disease: the medical term for reduced blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle.
Now, the results of two new epidemiological studies offer evidence that fatty fish and olive oil alike may sharply reduce ACS patients’ risk of developing a heart-muscle problem called left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD).
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Key Points
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Fish 1-2 times per week linked to improved artery health and a 53 percent reduction in the risk of a dangerous cardiac dysfunction.
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Extra virgin olive oil habit was linked to a 65 percent cut in the same left-ventricular systolic dysfunction.
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Benefits were attributed to the omega-3s in fatty fish and the antioxidants found only in extra virgin grade olive oil.
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Their new findings lend more weight to the many studies suggesting that the idealized “Mediterranean” diet – that is, a diet low in refined foods and high in vegetables, fruits, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, whole grains, and fish – is good for the heart.
Fish and olive oil may guard against heart-muscle dysfunction
Researchers from the University of Athens conducted two epidemiological studies that compared heart patients’ diets to their health outcomes over time.
Study #1: Frequent fish linked to 53 percent lower LVSD risk
The Athens team recruited 934 ACS patients, used questionnaires to assess the participants’ diets periodically, and compared those diet reports to the patients’ heart-health outcomes after three years (Kastorini CM et al. 2009).
Compared with people who ate little or no fish, ACS patients who reported moderate fish consumption – one to two servings per week – were 53 percent less likely to have developed LVSD.
In addition, moderate fish consumption was associated with greater capacity for the body to produce nitric oxide – a potent antioxidant and vasodilator that relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
The researchers attributed the apparent ability of fish to protect against ...
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Holiday Giving Dept.
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Act Fast on Gifts!
Upgrade order to Overnight service to help ensure arrival by Thursday Dec. 24
Our selection gives you many great holiday gift choices!
The gift ideas shown below are just some of the attractive options on our extensive Gifts Page.
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.
As always, orders totaling $99 or more include Free Shipping!
PLEASE NOTE: In order to ensure delivery by December 24 you MUST do two things:
1) Complete your gift order(s) by 10:00 AM Pacific Time (1:00 PM Eastern Time) on Tuesday, Dec. 22
2) Upgrade your shipping to Overnight service, during checkout.
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.
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Vital Recipes
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Shrimp and Spinach Stir Fry with Black Bean Sauce
I am always looking for new recipes to make with shrimp. It is such a favorite in our house that I know whatever I make it will be a hit … well almost everything.
I remembered a dish we have at a local Chinese restaurant - Hunan Spring. It is a black bean and shrimp dish.
I decided to replicate it and went looking for black bean sauce. I actually wanted the dried black beans to make it from scratch but since I didn’t give myself ample time, I had to make do with the prepared black bean sauce.
I decided to buy a bag of baby spinach to add to the dish- it is so much easier to have a dish with protein and a vegetable together. All I had to do was make some delicious brown rice. My secret to brown rice is to sauté it with a mixture of butter and olive oil and then cook it with chicken broth.
As I predicted, the dish was a hit. Everyone loved it!
Shrimp and Spinach Stir Fry with Black Bean Sauce
By Monica Puri Bangia
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 ounces baby spinach
2 medium white onions, sliced thin
1/4 cup black bean sauce
2 tablespoons garlic chili sauce
Place the shrimp in a bowl. Add the garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons salt. Mix well and marinate for 2-3 hours.
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In a fry pan (wok-type if possible), heat the 3 tablespoons olive oil.
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Add the sliced onions and sauté on high heat for 3-4 minutes.
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Add the marinated shrimp and sauté for a minute.
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Add the black bean sauce and garlic chili sauce. Mix well and add the spinach. Sauté till the spinach wilts down.
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Taste for seasonings and add salt if necessary.
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Serve hot with brown rice.
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Recent Nutrition News
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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 ...
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