New & Notable for New Year Resolutions
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the season for New Year’s Resolutions is, well, now. And unsurprisingly, according to the Pew Research Center, 79% of resolutions are health-related, whether it be exercise or diet. While we might not be able to help with the exercise part—unless you consider pushing your cart really fast your cardio and putting winter squash on the grocery belt your weight lifting—we can definitely help with diet!
Whether you’re trying to up your daily protein, scale back your sugar and alcohol consumption, or incorporate more plant-based alternatives to your diet, our New & Notable picks for the New Year can help you hit your goals… or just enjoy something tasty!
Boost Your Protein: Tinned & Canned Fish
Tiny but mighty, tinned fish is making a comeback! But these picks aren’t your mother’s Chicken of the Sea. Sourced from quality, wild-caught seafood, our canned fish options are full of protein, Omega-3s, and other nutrients, all in a convenient, easy-to-eat on-the-go package. You can also include them in Spanish-inspired tapas dishes for something fancy, or add them to salad or pasta for a boost of nutrition!
Bela Seafood Sardines in Lemon
Family- and veteran-owned, Bela Seafood sustainably sources fish from centuries-old local fisheries in Portugal. Their sardines are wild caught and MSC-certified true sardines, the only European variety. Packed in organic extra virgin olive oil and flavored with natural smoke and lemon, they’re a flavorful addition to a simple garlic lemon pasta or atop a sliced Co-op baguette with fancy salted French butter. Either way, 20 grams of protein per serving is tough to beat!
Wild Planet Sardines
Scale-free, wild-caught, and packed with just water and salt, mild sardine fillets from Wild Planet have 18 grams of protein per serving and are Non-GMO Project verified. Light and adaptable to any meal, Wild Planet sardines are rich, meaty, and a seafood staple worth having on hand.
Tonnino Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil
Made from hand cut and packed pole line and wild caught yellowfin tuna, Tonnino tuna’s subtle flavor is great for almost any dish, from a grilled Caesar salad to tuna tacos. Packed in olive oil only, these tuna fillets have 16g of protein per serving and won a superior taste award from the International Taste Institute in Brussels.
A Break from Sugar and Alcohol: Dry & Delicious January
Maybe you’re all-in on Dry January, or maybe you just want something light and fruity to sip on in the new year. Either way, we’ve got options.
Nixie Zero Sugar Sodas
No sugar? No problem! Nix it with Nixie’s bubbly zero-sugar, zero-calorie sodas! Enjoy a little extra effervescence without the sugar crash – open one for an afternoon pick-me-up or use them as a base for a Friday night mocktail. Choose from Classic Cola, Root Beer, and Ginger Ale.
Wildwonder Sparkling Prebiotic + Probiotic Drinks
From Shark Tank success to Co-op shelves, Wildwonder sparking drinks have just 40 calories, 6 grams of sugar and are made with USDA organic fruits and herbs. Inspired by the tonics her Chinese grandmother used to make out of wild herbs and botanicals, founder Rosa reimagined the healing drinks from her heritage, where gut-healing superfoods meet big fruit flavors. Even better, 5% of Wildwonder’s profits support programs that empower women and marginalized communities.
Dive into flavors driven by heritage with the tropical tastes of a California produce stand: Guava Rose, Strawberry Passionfruit, and Raspberry Lychee.
Tasty Tortillas, Local from Lynden
Tortillas con Madre MCT Oil Tortillas
MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil has gained popularity as a source of quick, clean energy to fuel your day. Soft and perfectly pliable for wrapping up a breakfast burrito or Caesar salad wrap, these tortillas are vegan, locally made in Lynden, and have just 5 ingredients: whole wheat flour, MCT oil, salt, baking powder, and water.
BTW, did you know we use Tortillas con Madre classic tortillas in all of our Deli burritos and wraps? That’s a lotta layers of local love!
Plant-Based Options: Cozy Creamers
Forager
Made of oats, coconut, and cashews, Forager’s dairy free cinnamon vanilla creamer is vegan friendly and has just 1g of sugar per serving – it’s also free of any gums and oils, for a flavorful cup of joe you can feel good about.
Califia Plant-based Creamer
New creamers from a brand you love in fantastic flavors: Califia Farms Almond Milk Creamer in brown sugar, lavender, and vanilla. Mix them if you dare! Or, if oat milk is more your thing, pick up Califia’s Organic Barista Oat Blend Creamer.
MALK Almond Milk Vanilla Creamer
Perhaps the cleanest creamer around, made with just four simple ingredients—filtered water, organic almonds, pure organic vanilla extract, and Himalayan pink salt—MALK Almond Milk Vanilla Creamer has all the nutty vanilla flavor you crave to enjoy your drink without dairy.