News Releases from Down to Earth
Vegetarian Olympians Win Medals!
Among the wide variety of reasons to adopt a plant-based diet, would you be surprised to learn that some athletes adopt it on their way to Olympic gold? Perhaps no one knows the importance of food more than an athlete. Researching and following a strict diet is an integral part of the intense preparation athletes go through on their way to the Olympics. To compete, Olympic athletes have to be at the top of their game, so it’s interesting to note that many Olympians are choosing a plant-based diet.
Showman Wins $350 Down to Earth 35th Anniversary Drawing!
Honolulu, HI (July 13th, 2012) – Congratulations to Angelique Showman on winning the $350 gift card drawing in honor of Down to Earth's 35th anniversary. The drawing was held at the end of May as part of our “35th Anniversary Day Sale - 35% off 35 of our best-selling items." To enter the drawing, people simply "liked" us on Facebook.
Mark Fergusson Joins Board of Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA)
Mark Fergusson, Down to Earth's Chief Organic Officer (CEO/CFO), has joined the board of the Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA). HOFA is a non-profit organization that provides education about organic farming and sustainability in Hawaii. As the new spokesperson for HOFA, Mark offers the following thoughts about the importance of organic farming.
35th Anniversary Much to Celebrate!
Honolulu, HI (May 8th, 2012) – When a group of friends in Wailuku, Maui decided in 1977 that they wanted to help improve the health of Hawaii residents through organic and natural products and a vegetarian lifestyle, no one could have predicted their success. Considered unconventional at the time, their vision of a healthy lifestyle is now a part of the American mainstream.
Down to Earth Named Best Health Food Store
Honolulu, HI (Mar. 16, 2012) – Readers of HONOLULU Magazine chose Down to Earth as the "Best Health Food Store" in the magazine's 2012 Best of Honolulu edition that was published this March.
New Alkaline Purified Water Now On Sale at Our Water Dispensers!
Honolulu, HI (Mar. 14, 2012) – Water dispensers at all Down to Earth locations now offer alkaline purified drinking water at the special introductory sale price of $1.49 per gallon (Reg. $1.99 per gallon). The sale price for alkaline water is effective from March 15th through April 11th. Standard purified water continues to be offered at $0.50 cents per gallon. Purified water is fresh, clean water that keeps your body hydrated and running smoothly without the effects of harmful chemicals that can pose a threat to your health.
Win a Spirulina Pacifica® Surfboard!
Join us for free lectures on Hawaiian Spirulina. One serving of Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica® has the same levels of anti-oxidants, enzymes, vitamins and minerals as 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and more nutrition than any other single whole food.
Down to Earth To Kick Off New Year with "Eat Healthy" Program
Honolulu, HI (Dec. 17, 2011) – This January Down to Earth will kick off the New Year with a month-long "Eat Healthy" program that promotes and supports New Year's resolutions to improve your health with a vegetarian diet. The program will include lectures by Carmela Wolf, Down to Earth Wellness Manager of the Honolulu location, and weekly in-store cooking demos. In addition, the regularly scheduled cooking classes at all locations will feature special menus.
FREE Christmas Season Cooking Classes at Down to Earth
Honolulu, HI (Dec. 1, 2011)– Festive and delicious holiday recipes for the Christmas season is the theme for vegetarian cooking classes held by Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural during the month of December: KAPOLEI-Weekly Vegetarian Chef Andrea Bertoli Every Wednesday 4:00pm-5:30pm & 5:30pm-6:30pm. 4460 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 320. For more information call 675-2301. • December 7th - Eat Your Beans!- Tempeh Bean Balls, Black Bean Stew, and Mung Bean Dal.
Down to Earth Awarded Vegetarian Website Award
Down to Earth was awarded the Vegetarian Website Award for excellence in vegetarian information, by VegOnline.org on Nov. 11, 2011. VegOnline is one of the nation's leading websites for vegetarian information. "We understand the value of free, accessible information regarding vegetarian and veganism: great recipes, insightful articles, and tips to make people’s diets that much healthier. Down to Earth helps further the vegetarian cause, and we think you should be honored as such," says Evan Driscoll, Senior Editor of VegOnline.