University Village Shopping Centre and Village Centre Bruce Avenue
530-5th Street V9R 1P2 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

If you are looking for a family friendly weekday meal you can serve fresh (or from the freezer) try this potato shepherd’s pie recipe. It allows you to cook on...ce and eat twice (or more) if you are trying to stock up your freezer for a few extra meals for busy weekday nights. Serve shepherd’s pie with a tossed green salad or a plate of raw veggies and dip. This week, we have 10 lb bags of USA grown yellow onions for just $7.98 each and 5 lb bags of USA grown carrots for $3.48 each. We also have 10 lb bags of USA grown russet potatoes for $4.98 each. On until Saturday November 21st, 2020. Source: Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Recipe: https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/potato-or-sweet-potat/

More and more research is beginning to show that nutrition is as important to your mental health as it is to your physical health. Here are the roles of differ...ent nutrients for your brain: - Carbohydrates found in food such as grains, starches, fruits and vegetables provide glucose and are the preferred energy source for your brain. Eating carbohydrates trigger the release of the hormone insulin which helps blood glucose enter the cells. When insulin levels rise, more of the amino acid tryptophan can cross the blood brain barrier that affects neurotransmitters such as serotonin. -Protein in foods such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds, tofu, eggs and dairy provide amino acids. These are the building blocks of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and histamine. - The fats in your brain partly reflect the fats in your diet. About 35% of the brain and nervous system tissue is made of polyunsaturated fatty acids that include the omega-3 essential fatty acids known as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) found in foods such as fish, ground flax, canola oil and walnuts. EPA and DHA have important roles in brain development and in the brain cell signal transduction. - Minerals such as zinc, magnesium, selenium, copper and iron as well as B vitamins such as folate, vitamin B6 and B12 are nutrients commonly associated with mental health. - Antioxidants such as vitamin C, E and other bioactive components of plant based food such as flavanols, isoflavones and resveratrol are all linked to brain function. Most of these foods are available in healthy diets that include whole grains and plenty of fruits and veggies (especially dark green leafy veggies, orange colored vegetables). - A deficiency in vitamin D has been shown in some research to be associated with cognitive function and possibly depression. Source: Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc.

This dip is a delicious appetizer to have with taco chips, added on to a green salad, or makes an amazing topping for bbq’ed turkey burgers. Alternatively, you ...could just eat it with a spoon. This week, we have 4 packs of Mexico grown avocados for just $1.98 each. On until Saturday November 21st, 2020. Source: Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Recipe: https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/avocado-tomato-feta-d/

Amigos! So much of our food is hand-made right in our kitchen. We thought you might like to see how it's done ;) Look at our amazing Vegy Tamales in the making!

Mix it up with this simple fresh recipe for grilled cilantro lime fish with mango! Serve with a large tossed green salad and whole grain garlic toast or rice to... complete the meal. This week, we have fresh rockfish fillets for $1.58 /100 gr and fresh sole fillets for $1.88 /100 gr. We also have imported red round mangoes, 2 for $4. On until Saturday November 14th, 2020. Source: Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Recipe: https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/grilled-fish-recipe-w/

This applies to all the stores at University Village. Let's make sure they can all stay open by doing our part

Here are just a few of the items we have as Budget Savers this month! View the full flyer: www.buy-low.com On until Saturday November 21st, 2020.

Guess what friends?!? Feature burgers are BACK starting today and we're leading off with the Big Onion Burger! Burger, onion ring, onion jam, all the onions. An...d if you didn't guess what you could get on the side, well then you haven't been reading. Because it's All Dressed Onion Rings of course!! That's right, onion rings are back and we'll have both of these treats for the next 2 weeks! Find both the Big Onion Burger and All Dressed Onion Rings at all locations starting today! Pairs well with an eggnog milkshake

Amigos! Why not cozy up with one of our awesome home-made soups? From our Authentic Pozole Rojo, to our hearty Vegan Black Bean, to our Famous Tortilla Soup - ...they are sure to warm you up on these chilly November days. You can dine-in or call in for take-out. Or you can get delivery through Skip the Dishes :) See more

Real. Food. Fast. The classic fast-food burger, re-created using fresh, local ingredients. Find us at five locations across Victoria and Nanaimo!

Here are just a few of the items we have on special this week! Visit our website to view the full flyer: www.buy-low.com On until Saturday October 10th, 2020.

Oven Roast Beef is great for weeknight meals because it needs little preparation and has delicious results. The grainy mustard adds both texture and flavour to ...the outer crust of this roast recipe. This week, we have Canadian AA or better New York Strip Loin Roasts for just $6.98 /lb ($15.39 /kg). On until Saturday November 21st, 2020. Recipe: https://canadabeef.ca//strip-loin-roast-beef-with-rosemar/

Help us hit our big $100,000 target to support Variety the Children’s Charity once again this year! Details: www.buy-low.com

This apple cinnamon overnight oats recipe is great for busy mornings to get your family members fueled with good nutrition for school and work. This week, we ha...ve Western Canada grown Ambrosia apples for just $1.48 /lb ($3.26 /kg). We also have selected varieties of Quaker Oats, 2 for $6 (709 gr & 1kg). On until Saturday October 3rd, 2020. Source: Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. Recipe: https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/apple-cinnamon-overni/

This is a great kid friendly casual meal! Have everything ready and let the kids assemble the fajitas themselves. If you like heat, mince one jalapeño pepper an...d add to the relish. This week, we have Canadian AA or better bone in beef blade steaks for just $3.98 /lb ($8.77 /kg). On until Saturday October 3rd, 2020. Recipe: https://canadabeef.ca//beef-steak-fajitas-with-tomato-cor/

Many thanks to whoever posted this nice bouquet for us in the Nanaimo Bulletin. Our staff sure appreciates when their hard work is noticed. Thank you!

There are just 3 days left of our fundraising for the Variety, the Children's Charity Covid-19 Heart of Variety Fund! Show your support of special needs kids in... your community by donating online or in-store! Link to donate: https://www.variety.bc.ca/buy-low-foods/ With the approval of Variety, the Children's Charity, the funds collected during this campaign will remain in the province and redirected to children with special needs during this Covid Pandemic. We thank you for your continued support.

On now through December 26th, 2020.

Did you know that grapes are high in antioxidants, beneficial plant compounds that may protect against chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, cancer and h...eart disease? This week, we have California grown green seedless grapes for just $1.98 /lb ($4.37 /kg). On until Saturday September 26th, 2020. Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-grapes

Great addition to our centre!

Many of us could benefit from eating more veggies but need help with a few new ideas. Here are 5 delicious and practical ideas on how to enjoy cucumbers in diff...erent ways from Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. This week, we have Western Canada grown long English cucumbers, 2 for $3. On until Saturday September 26th, 2020. Source: https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/11-ways-to-serve-cucu/

The fall is a great time to enjoy seasonal squash. Click the link below to view a quick guide from Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. on some common varieti...es and the best ways to enjoy them. This week, we have Western Canada grown acorn, butternut, kabocha, or spaghetti squash for just 98 /lb ($2.16 /kg). On until Saturday September 26th, 2020. Source: https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/common-varieties-of-s/

The Nashville Hawt Chickpea Burger! One of our vegetarian options that can be made vegan, we coat this chickpea patty in potato flakes to give it that extra crunch. Spicy, crunchy, what more could you want!

This recipe for Bacon Hash Brown Casserole is sure to become a favorite side dish. This hearty side takes just 15 minutes to pull together and then goes into th...e oven to bake to perfection. This recipe is versatile enough to go from brunch to dinner. This week, we have cases of 12 284ml cans of Campbell's Mushroom Soup for just $6.98 each. We also have 375 gr packs of Olymel regular sliced bacon for $4 each, 1.34-1.8kg bags of McCain Hashbrowns for $5.98 each, and 600gr blocks of Cracker Barrel Cheese for $6.98 each. On until Saturday September 19th, 2020. Recipe: https://www.campbells.com/recip/bacon-hash-brown-casserole/

Today is the final day of MATCH WEEK! Double your impact by donating now through September 18th, 2020. Show your support of special needs kids in your community... by donating online or in-store! Link to donate: https://www.variety.bc.ca/buy-low-foods/ With the approval of Variety, the Children's Charity, the funds collected during this campaign will remain in the province and redirected to children with special needs during this Covid Pandemic. We thank you for your continued support.

We are proud to be a location where you can purchase your Victoria Orange Shirt Day shirt. We have a full range of adult and kids sizes at all locations as well... as the newly released book Orange Shirt Day by The Orange Shirt Society. Orange Shirt Day Xe Xe Smun' eem is held annually on September 30th in Canada to bring people together to honour and remember the sacrifices of residential school survivors and their families. Sadly, many Canadians do not know, or are just learning about, this shameful part of Canada's history. Orange Shirt Day aims to educate people on the harm that Canada's residential school system had on generations of Indigenous families and their communities. On September 30th, Canadians are asked to wear their orange shirt as a sign of support. Designed by local artist Bear Horne in 2016, and gifted to event organizers Eddy Charlie and Kristin Spray, these shirts are available year round online but can be purchased in person from many local businesses until the 30th. Please show your support for our local and national Indigenous communities and pick up a shirt to wear on September 30th. For more information on Orange Shirt Day, why it started and the history of residential schools, visit Victoria Orange Shirt Day or www.victoriaorangeshirtday.com Shirts: $20. Book: $35. Please note, we will not be able to provide try ons and all sales are final. We will be displaying all sizes for guests to view before purchase.

Looking for a weekend brunch recipe or breakfast for supper theme using seasonal apples? Give this family friendly recipe for Whole Wheat Cinnamon Apple Panc...akces from Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. a try! Recipe from: www.food.com What you need: 2 cups whole wheat flour 4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon tsp salt 2 eggs 2 cups milk 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp oil 1 medium apple, peeled, cored and chopped or grated How you make: 1. Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl. 2. Combine the next four ingredients in a separate bowl and stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. 3. Stir in chopped apple. 4. Pour batter by 1/3 cupful’s onto a hot greased non-stick skillet. Turn when bubbles form on top and cook until second side is golden brown. This week, we have 10lb bags of new crop Western Canada grown gala apples for just $7.98 each! On until Saturday September 19th, 2020.

Here are just a few items that we have unbeatable savings on this week for our case lot sale! To view the full flyer, visit our website: https://www.buy-low.com On until Saturday September 19th, 2020.

This stuffed rolled roast is an easy way to take an Eye of Round roast and turn it into something you’d be proud to serve to company. It’s very lean so you may ...even consider wrapping it in bacon who doesn’t like bacon after all? Other options for filling: add asiago or Parmesan to the mixture, use pesto instead of mustard. This week, we have Canadian AA or better beef whole eye of round roasts for just $3.98 /lb ($8.77 /kg). On until Saturday September 19th, 2020. Recipe: https://canadabeef.ca/recipes/rouladen-style-roast-beef/

This super-food salad featuring delicious green kiwi fruit is high in protein, fibre and vitamin C! This week, we have large 2lb clamshells of New Zealand grow...n Kiwi Fruit for just $7 each. On until Saturday September 12th, 2020. Recipe: https://www.zespri.com///shades-of-green-super-foods-salad