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Welcome to Scoopaway

Saturday, February 3rd, 2018

Coronavirus

At Scoopaway we are doing our upmost to continue trading and to maintain our shelf stock whilst keeping our staff and customers safe.

We have implemented strict new hygiene routines and are only allowing 2 – 3 customers in store at any one time.

With this in mind if you would like to place an order to be collected please feel free to call us on 0117 987 2199 to do so. Unfortunately we are unable to take requests for deliveries at this time.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers for their continued support and words of encouragement at this difficult time and to our amazing staff who have been working very hard.

Scoopaway offers a wide variety foods, household and health care products to support a healthy lifestyle.  Many of our products are available in “scoop” form so you can purchase as little or as much as you like.

Shopfront at 113 Gloucester Road

Here are a few more photos from inside the shop:

Plenty of options for a quick, healthy snack just near the fridge and freezer

Our massive tea selection is always growing!

We have over 300 “scoop” items to choose from: Spices, pulses, grains, cereals, sugars, rices, dried fruit, and even local freshly roasted coffee!

More cooking supplies, jams, spreads, cereals and honey galore!

Plenty of speciality items from tamarind to gluten free bread mixes!

Featured Product: The Scoop on Chia Seeds

Monday, August 28th, 2017

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Chia Seeds are native to Central and Southern Mexico and Guatemala. They are considered a superfood because they are exceptionally high in antioxidants, fiber, protein, and omega-3s.

According to the Sun & Seed Chai seed company, chia seeds have been a staple of Aztec and Mayan diet since pre-Columbian times.  Just 2 tablespoons could sustain an Aztec warrior for 24 hours.

They can be used in baking, sprinkled over salads or cereals, or added to smoothies.  Recommended daily intake is 15 grams.  We suggest soaking them in a glass with Almond Breeze almond milk or Koko coconut milk for about 15 minutes.  Add a tsp of Biona coconut sugar, give it a stir and top with frozen fruit for a delicious and nutritious pudding.

Sources: www.webmd.com, sunandseed.net

More about organic

Monday, August 28th, 2017

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Why buy organic?

An exciting study from Newcastle University was published in 2014 in the British Journal of Nutrition has revealed some compelling reasons to consider choosing organic:

For Health:  The Newcastle study observed that organic foods contain higher levels of antioxidants and (poly)phenolics which have been linked to helping the body fight against cancers, diabetes and heart disease.  The study found that switching to organic crops can lead to up to 70% increase in antioxidants without increasing calorie consumption!

No Nasties: Organic foods contain lower levels of harmful pesticides, nitrogen and toxic heavy metal such as cadmium.  Conventional farming is riddled with as much as four times the amount of pesticide residues which adversely effect not only food and soil, but also local wildlife.

Other reasons to go organic:

It’s GMO free: There is not significant evidence to conclude that genetically modified organism are save, but there has been disturbing animal feeding trials that suggest the toxic impact of such products would be harmful to health.

Organic animals enjoy high standards of animal welfare: Organic animals are free range and are raised without antibiotics.

 

source: www.soilassociation.org

 

 

 

Spices galore!!

Monday, August 28th, 2017

scoopaway-spicesAt Scoopaway you can find an abundance of herbs and spices to create delicious home made meals.  Since you don’t pay for the jar, many people find that it’s considerably better value to fill their spice cabinet with our selection.  All of our seasonings are free of Genetically Modified Organisms (and so is everything else in the shop!).

Save Plastic!!- Bring Your Own Containers

Saturday, May 27th, 2017

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We encourage our customers to reduce their carbon footprint by bringing their own jars, containers, tubs or bags to fill with any of our “scoop” items.  Just bring your container up to the till to have it weighed first so you don’t end up paying for the weight of the container and then fill as little or as much as you need!

The Scoop on Gluten Free Foods.

Friday, August 27th, 2010

New legislation from Brussels for the labelling of gluten-free foods is currently in effect. Understanding these changes will effect the everyday life of anyone wishing to avoid gluten in their diet.

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