Natural Grocers To Offer Free Events On "Paleo Power Tuesday"

RENO, Nev., Oct. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC), the natural foods chain that will open its first Nevada location in Reno on October 28, will hold free educational events at the store with Paleo experts and best-selling authors for "Paleo Power Tuesday" on Grand Opening Day. Charles and Julie Mayfield and Robb Wolf will host the events and will hold book signings afterward.

"We are thrilled that world-renowned Paleo experts are joining us for our Grand Opening celebration to share their expertise on healthy living and nutrition with the community," said Adrienne Lovett, manager of the Reno Natural Grocers. "We encourage people to come early, get a seat and enjoy the events…compliments of Natural Grocers!"

The following events will take place on Paleo Power Tuesday, October 28, at Natural Grocers (4819 Kietzke Lane):

Healthy Holiday Happiness:
Nourishing Holiday Recipes
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join Charles and Julie Mayfield, best selling authors of Quick & Easy Paleo Comfort Foods, and Paleo Comfort Foods, for a healthier approach to holiday cooking. The Mayfields believe that food should be enjoyed, not stressed out or obsessed over. They will share easy-to-understand insight that they have gathered from their own adventure to eat real, natural and nutrient-dense food since 2008. Menu: Roasted Butternut Squash Dip, Turkey Pesto Casserole, Brussels Sprouts Slaw, Pumpkin Pie–Cakes. Book signing to follow.

A Talk With Robb Wolf:
Introduction to the Paleo Diet and Evolutionary Medicine
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Join Reno resident Robb Wolf, New York Times best selling author of The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet, former research biochemist, and one of the world's leading experts in Paleolithic nutrition for this informative talk and book signing. Rob previously functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism and is co-founder of The Performance Menu, co-owner of one of Men's Health's "top 30 gyms in America", and also serves on boards for Specialty Health, Inc., Paleo FX and Paleo Magazine.

Seating is limited for both events. To learn more about these and future events at the Reno Natural Grocers, please visit http://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-locations/reno/NV/events.

The Reno Natural Grocers is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:04 p.m. On Sunday the store will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:06 p.m. Customers are welcome to stay and shop a little after the hour.

About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Founded in Colorado by Margaret & Philip Isely in 1955, Natural Grocers was built on the premise that consumers should have access to affordable, high-quality foods and dietary supplements, along with nutrition knowledge to help them support their own health. The family-run store has since grown into a successful national chain with locations across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, and employs over 2000 people.  Although the company went public in July 2012, Isely family members continue to manage the company day to day, building on the foundation of their parents' business. Natural Grocers' popularity and success can be traced back to its founding principles: dedication to providing science-based nutrition education, exceptional customer service, the highest quality natural and organic products at affordable prices, supporting their communities and providing great jobs with excellent benefits and a living wage to their employees. www.naturalgrocers.com

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