The test results exposed alarming concentrations of heavy metals in Trix LOADED, dramatically surpassing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) allowable limits for drinking water. Shockingly, the cereal contained more than double the permitted level of lead and an astonishing 400% higher levels of cadmium. Furthermore, the aluminum content in Trix LOADED soared up to 1,650% above EPA standards, teetering dangerously close to the European Food Safety Authority’s weekly aluminum intake limit. Such revelations have triggered grave concerns about the potential health hazards associated with regular consumption of Trix LOADED and other cereals in the LOADED lineup.

In addition to heavy metals, MAA’s tests also unearthed the presence of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup, along with eight other pesticides in Trix LOADED. While some pesticides were found at trace levels, others like piperonyl butoxide-1 (PBO) and fluopyram-1 were detected in significantly higher concentrations. Both glyphosate and PBO have been linked to adverse health effects, including liver complications, endocrine disruption, and potential carcinogenicity. These findings underscore the urgent need for stricter regulations and enhanced oversight in the food industry.

Responding to these alarming findings, Moms Across America has called upon General Mills to take immediate action to address the contamination issues plaguing its LOADED cereal line. They have vehemently urged the company to source ingredients exclusively from suppliers that eschew glyphosate and other harmful chemicals, implement a phased withdrawal of glyphosate as a weedkiller within one to two years, and subject all fertilizers to rigorous testing for heavy metal contaminants. Additionally, they have fervently advocated for the promotion of regenerative organic farming practices to ensure safer and more sustainable methods of food production.

Beyond the contamination concerns, processed cereals like LOADED have come under fire for their potential role in chronic diseases. Elevated levels of linoleic acid (LA) in these cereals may impede mitochondrial function and exacerbate various health issues. As a viable alternative, health experts champion bone broth, renowned for its rich reserves of essential amino acids like glycine and proline, vital for overall health and longevity. Incorporating collagen-rich foods like bone broth into one’s diet can help mitigate the health risks associated with processed cereals and foster optimal well-being.

In conclusion, the startling revelation of toxic levels of heavy metals and pesticides in General Mills’ LOADED cereal underscores the critical importance of food safety and consumer awareness. Urgent action is imperative to address these contamination issues and safeguard the integrity of our food supply. By advocating for stricter regulations, championing sustainable farming practices, and making informed dietary choices, consumers can play a pivotal role in protecting their health and that of future generations. Together, we can strive towards a food system that is safe, sustainable, and nourishing for all.

Catnip is a perennial that is found across Europe and parts of Asia such as China. There are many uses and catnip can be applied topically with the leaves or as an essential oil which is quite popular for their uses. Catnip is often used in teas, juices, tinctures, extracts, salves, cooking, and even as an herb for smoking. 

1. Reduce Stress – It has a calming action. It is able to relax you soothing your nerves and calm your anxiety without sedating. Like most herbal teas, catnip is caffeine free. Interesting to note, if you are going through nicotine or drug withdrawal, catnip herbal tea is great to help you calm down and sooth the stress that you may suffer during this period or even after you have undergone long periods of treatment with prescription medication. As a sedative substance, catnip tea should be taken when drowsiness or fatigue is desired, which is why this tea is often a pre-sleep beverage. If you suffer from insomnia or chronic restlessness, a strong cup of this tea can give you a restful night’s sleep. Do not drink this tea before operating heavy machinery or getting behind the wheel of a car.

2. Assist with Sleep – This tea is used as a treatment for insomnia, since it helps to bring on a restful sleep by relaxing the mind. 

3. Headaches – It has nepetalactone, the substance produced by catnip, that causes it to act as a sedative and produce a soothing action against migraines and headaches.

4. Digestive Issues – It helps relieves stomach complaints as it is a natural anti-acid and can help to reduce acid reflux, thus soothing indigestion. With your digestive system back on track, this tea will stimulate your appetite. Have a cup to help digestion, if you go a bit overboard during your next big family meal. This tea can also help with colic, diarrhea, cramps and flatulence. It is an antispasmodic, so it may sooth your stomach muscles and help to cure stomach ulcers.

5. Menstrual Cramps – Its very popular for its role in easing menstrual symptoms, catnip tea can ease the pain of menstrual cramps and bloating, while the mood-altering effects of this tea can help reduce other common symptoms of menstruation, such as depression, irritability and mood swings. At the same time, it is an emmenagogue, so it may increase your menstrual flow and stimulate the uterus. This may be helpful when you need help to regulate your cycle.

6. Expedite Illness Recovery – Apart from being a great natural sedative, catnip is also anti-bacterial, which means it is also a great tea to take when you have a cold or when allergies set in. Hot catnip tea helps to bring down fevers, through sweating, and also acts as a decongestant as it loosens phlegm and soothes respiratory distress.  Take this tea as soon as you feel the first flu or cold symptoms. It will alleviate your fever and nausea. It is helpful with bronchitis, serves as a good inhalant for coughs and sore throats.   It is often recommended by alternative practitioners for treating the common cold. With regards to a colds and flu it is one of the fastest ways to clean out the body is to induce sweating and get the toxins flushed from the system. This is particularly true in the case of fevers when the lack of sweating before the fever breaks is only keeping those toxins and pathogens in the body.

7. Anti-inflammatory Activity -The chemical constituents of catnip are effective as anti-inflammatory agents. This means that it can be effective in the treatment of arthritis, gout, sprained muscles, aching joints, and even hemorrhoids. Topical application or normal consumption of leaves, juice, or tea can be effective for all of these situations.

8. Treats Skin Conditions – The natural repellent quality of catnip makes it ideal for keeping bugs from gardens when kept as an ornamental plant, but the organic compounds in the plant make it ideal for soothing bug bites and relieving skin irritation. Applying salves or extracts to the irritated or broken skin can speed the healing process and reduce inflammation quickly.  Note: For people suffering from liver or kidney disorders, the use of catnip may be risky, particularly if you are regularly consuming the tea. Furthermore, pregnant women should avoid it, as it can prematurely induce labor. Other than those specific concerns, it is generally considered non-allergenic and harmless to users. The high potency of the essential oil should be considered, however, and extracts should always be mixed with carrier oils.

9. Relax Muscles – It comes in great aid after an intense workout, as it can assist and relax your muscles.

10. Pain Relief – If you suffer from cystitis or bladder inflammations, catnip tea can also ease your pain.

Other Uses:

1. It is a great relaxant for asthma and also helps if you suffer from sinusitis. 
2. It may be used as a wash or soaking your skin to disinfect bacteria. This may help with tissue repair and heal abrasions, burns, cuts, and insect bites. It is able to clean and clear the wounds.
3. It can also be used as a rinse for an irritated scalp or as a natural remedy for dandruff.
4. It can be used as a an eyewash for allergies and inflammation relief. If eyes are swollen you can use a towel soaked in catnip and then place over the eye for about 30 minutes.
5. If you feel a toothache coming, you can immediately use to relieve your pain.
6. If you suffer from arthritis, hemorrhoids or soft tissue injuries.

Recipe:

• 3 teaspoons of fresh catnip leaves (or 1 teaspoon of dried catnip leaves)
• 2 cups of water (filtered)
• 1 teaspoon of honey if you desire

Step 1 – Boil the water in a pot.

Step 2 – Add the leaves to your tea cup.

Step 3 – Remove the water from the heat and wait until it stops boiling before pouring it over the leaves in the cup. Excess heat can compromise many of the benefits derived from catnip leaves.

Finally, the last step is to add some honey or lemon juice if you wish and enjoy this tasty drink!

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1. Cucumbers (96%) believe it or not is tied at the top! Most of its hydration is from the skin that also contains Vitamin C and caffeic acid. These two elements help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling.
   

2. Iceberg Lettuce (96%) shares the lead with cucumber! Its great for salads giving a crunch to your foods and keep you hydrated! Iceberg lettuce is also cholesterol and sodium free!

3. Celery (95%) has incredible benefits with 3 celery stalks providing natural salts to help replenish levels of sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc.

4. Zucchini (95%) belongs to the squash family. Zucchini is low in fat, contains no cholesterol and has only 21 calories in every 1-cup serving of raw pieces. A good source of nutrients like Vitamin C, manganese, Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin K.

5. Tomatoes (94%) is a super fruit with tons of vitamins and minerals. Loads of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, potassium, and manganese

6. Watermelon (92%) is exactly how it is described and the name speaks for itself! It has tons of beta-carotene, lycopene and Vitamin C. It will help your eyes, keep your skin vibrant and help your immunity strong. 

7.Strawberries (92%) has lots of antioxidants and folate which help maintain low-blood sugar.

8. Green Peppers (92%) has loads of vitamins and minerals that include Vitamin C, thiamine, Vitamin B6, beta carotene, and folic acid.

9. Spinach (92%) is also rich in magnesium, potassium, and B-vitamins, all of which are known to increase your energy.

10. Cantaloupe (90%) contains the same amount of potassium as a banana. Its perfect after a workout since it helps maintain fluid-balance, muscle function and bone strength.

11. Pineapple (87%) is packed with bromelain which is an enzyme. It is potent with anti-inflammatory properties, detoxifying and digestive immunity-boosting benefits.

12. Oranges (87%) is a everyones popular fruit. It contains more than 100% of your daily recommended value for vitamin C as well as plenty of potassium known to help the body restore its fluid levels.

13. Raspberries (87%) is packed with fiber that helps keep your digestion in check and blood-sugar levels low.

Nonetheless, you should have some or most of these foods in your kitchen since they can be found in any supermarket and quite popular amongst everyone. Another good thing is that they are tasty and it has tons of vitamins and minerals that will really help you stay healthy! Enjoy and remember to eat within moderation.

What is Apple Cider Vinegar?

It’s mostly apple juice, but adding yeast turns the fruit sugar into alcohol — this is fermentation. Bacteria turn the alcohol into acetic acid. That’s what gives vinegar its sour taste and strong smell.

Vinegar’s used in cooking, baking, salad dressings, and as a preservative. There’s a lot of acid in it, so drinking vinegar straight isn’t recommended. And it can cause serious problems if you have a lot of it. If you’re looking to take some for health reasons, most people recommend adding one to two tablespoons to water or tea.

Some Interesting Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Vinegar has been used as a remedy since the days of Hippocrates. Today, we have many people that have apple cider vinegar in their kitchen due to its benefits, its inexpensive, and its many uses with cooking and health benefits.

1. It Gets Rid of Dandruff

Apple cider vinegar benefits the skin as well as the body. Publicized on Dr. Mehmet Oz website he recommends apple cider vinegar as a dandruff treatment. The acidity of apple cider vinegar changes the pH of your scalp, making it harder for yeast to grow. Mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar with 1/4 cup water in a spray bottle, and spritz on your scalp. Wrap your head in a towel and let sit for 15 minutes to an hour, then wash your hair as usual. Do this 2x a week for best results.

2. Clears Acne

Apple cider vinegar makes a great natural toner that can act as a natural home remedy for acne and leave skin looking healthier. Its antibacterial properties help keep acne under control, and the malic and lactic acids found in apple cider vinegar soften and exfoliate skin, reduce red spots, and balance the pH of your skin.

3. Banishes bad breath

If proper brushing and mouthwash doesn’t do the trick, try the home remedy of using apple cider vinegar to control bad breath. Gargle with it, or drink a teaspoon (diluted with water if you prefer) to kill odor-causing bacteria. Watch our video on How to Fix Bad Breath Instantly and we also give away a nice home remedy tip that works!

4. Whitens Teeth

Gargle with apple cider vinegar in the morning. The vinegar helps remove stains, whiten teeth, and kill bacteria in your mouth and gums. Brush as usual after you gargle. You can also brush your teeth with baking soda once a week to help remove stains and whiten your teeth; use it just as you would toothpaste. You can also use salt as an alternative toothpaste. If your gums start to feel raw, switch to brushing with salt every other day. Also, check out our video on How to Remove Plaque or Tartar from your Teeth.

5. It Cuts Down on Nighttime Leg Cramps

Leg cramps can often be a sign that you’re low in potassium. Since one of the many apple cider vinegar benefits is that it’s high in potassium, one home remedy suggests mixing 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon honey to a glass of warm water and drink to relieve nighttime leg cramps. Of course, by the time you walk to the kitchen to put the drink together, your cramp is likely to be history—but maybe that’s the point.

So, apple cider vinegar seems to be good to have around your kitchen! Enjoy it in your diet because it’s calorie-free, adds lots of flavor to food, and it has many health benefits. But, remember it is not a miracle cure.

Before I begin, just don’t be surprised if its already in your kitchen and surprisingly if its also one of your favorite foods!

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I first became excited about juicing when I was in practice and treated a patient who was in her 60s or maybe even 70s but looked like she was in her 40s. She attributed most of her youthful appearance to juicing.  I decided to try it and have been juicing more or less regularly ever since. I typically juice every day and consume from a pint to a quart of green juice daily.

Reasons to Juice

There are three main reasons why you will want to consider incorporating vegetable juicing into your optimal health program:

1. Juicing helps you absorb most of the nutrients from the vegetables. This is important because most of us have impaired digestion as a result of making less-than-optimal food choices over many years. This limits your body’s ability to absorb all the nutrients from the vegetables. Juicing will help to “pre-digest” them for you, so you will receive most of the nutrition, rather than having it go down the toilet.

2. Juicing allows you to consume an optimal amount of vegetables in an efficient manner. If you are a carb type, you should eat one pound of raw vegetables per 50 pounds of body weight per day. Some people may find eating that many vegetables difficult, but it can be easily accomplished with a quick glass of vegetable juice.

3. You can add a wider variety of vegetables in your diet. Many people eat the same vegetable salads every day. This violates the principle of regular food rotation and increases your chance of developing an allergy to a certain food. But with juicing, you can juice a wide variety of vegetables that you may not normally enjoy eating whole.

Healing Through Juicing—The Juice Lady’s Story

Cherie Calbom earned her nickname “The Juice Lady” back in 1991, when she worked for the Juiceman company.  But she’s been passionate about juicing far longer. She also has a Masters Degree in Whole Foods Nutrition from Bastyr University.

“I got into juicing way back, long before I got into school in Whole Foods Nutrition. I, years ago, had chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia in my late 20s; hypoglycemia; allergies; candidiasis—a long list of problems and no hope to get well,” Cherie says.

“I decided I was going to find a way; there had to be a way to get well. So I started going to health food stores and reading. I found an old Norman Walker book… So I thought, okay I’m going to design my own program. I got my first juicer and I embarked on this five day vegetable juice cleanse, and continued that through three months of juicing.  I changed my diet completely.One morning, I woke up and thought somebody gave me a new body in the middle of the night. It was like WOW! I felt completely healed.”

However, it bears mentioning that it wasn’t an entirely smooth ride.

“Along the way, I felt worse before I felt better. No one had talked about the detox reactions. My dad kept saying, “I think you’re killing yourself with this juice program.”…I was definitely detoxing.”

In Cherie’s case, it took three months before she finally, and then suddenly, felt completely renewed. Another big clue that her health problems were due to toxic overload came when she slowly started adding some of the junk food back in. Her symptoms then reappeared.

Interestingly, three months is also the average lifespan of red blood cells. So in three months you should have renewed most all of your red blood cells. In Cherie’s experience, this is the typical time frame for most people before they see any dramatic improvement in their health.

Juicing for Weight Management and Diabetes

Cherie’s second book, The Juice Lady’s Turbo Diet, is in large part oriented towards obesity, which is one of the primary health challenges here in the US. Technically, more than a third of American adults are obese, and nearly 80 percent of Americans are overweight! These are staggering statistics.

Excessive fructose consumption is a major contributing factor. Most processed foods and beverages contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), and the number one source of calories in the US is soda… Then of course there’s obviously a lack of exercise.

“I wrote The Turbo Diet because of that,” Cherie says. “Because I started noticing when people got on this program they were losing weight, even though people often came to me for other issues… So I started looking at what is going on. 

And then there were two studies last year, I believe it was, Baylor College of Medicine UC Davis, Vegetable Juicing and Weight Loss, and they found that the people who included two glasses of vegetable juice a day lost four times the weight of the non-juice drinkers. So I thought that was rather interesting and significant…

In one of the studies, the majority of the people in it had metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance. I found that very interesting because that’s a tougher one to work with and still see weight loss results… Then I really got excited and that’s when I put this book together, giving people the whole program of how to integrate it into your lifestyle, menu plan, shopping list, recipes and what’s going on. Since that time, I’ve heard from people all across the country who have said, they’ve given this a try and they’re losing weight where nothing was working for them before.”

Important Dietary Factors: Low Glycemic Foods and Coconut Oil

An important part of the diet Cherie recommends in her book is the focus on low glycemic foods. Cherie essentially combined the diabetic diet with vegetable juicing. According to Cherie, this combination has been the most effective for people with insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, or diabetes.

She also recommends including coconut oil, as it too can help with weight loss. You could do as much as three tablespoons of coconut oil a day as a therapeutic dose to kill excessive yeast, although you may need to work your way up to that amount. Your level of tolerance depends on how well your liver functions as it is a fat. But it may be too many calories for some people, as three tablespoons would give you about 400 calories just from coconut oil.

Additionally, many individuals who chose to be a vegetarian or vegan will have dangerously low cholesterol levels and coconut oil can be very effectively used to increase cholesterol levels.  If you already have high cholesterol levels though it is not dangerous unless you take very large quantities.

Cherie recommends using about one teaspoon to one tablespoon a day, and to also use it for cooking, in lieu of other cooking oils or butter.

Last but not least, the program calls for juicing twice a day. If you’re diabetic, hypoglycemic or insulin resistant, focus on dark greens. Cherie also recommends diluting all your juices, but not with water. Instead, use cucumbers to increase the water content of your juice because it also contains some nutrients. You’ll also avoid any and all potential toxins, such as fluoride, in your tap water.

Juicing for Your Nutritional Type

According to Nutritional Typing principles, if you are a carb type, vegetable juicing is STRONGLY recommended. With patients in our clinic, we strongly encourage it if they expect to regain their health. If you are a mixed type, it is certainly useful to juice.

However, protein types need to follow some specific guidelines to make it work for them. Celery, spinach, asparagus, string beans and cauliflower would be your best vegetables to juice. You can add some of the dark deep leafy greens like collards, kale, and dandelion greens but do so cautiously and pay careful attention to how you feel..You may also want to initially limit your serving size of juice to no more than 6 oz., and store it properly and drink smaller amounts throughout the day.

Also, to make drinking vegetable juice compatible with protein type metabolism (which needs high amounts of fat), it is important to blend a source of raw fat into the juice. Raw cream, raw butter, raw eggs, avocado, coconut butter, or freshly ground organic flax or hemp seeds are the sources of raw fat that we most recommend. In addition to adding a source of raw fat to your juice, you may also find that adding some, or even all, of the vegetable pulp into your juice helps to make drinking the juiced vegetables more satisfying.

How Proper Nutrition Curbs Hunger and Cravings

Amazingly, many people still don’t understand that when your body is well nourished, your appetite goes down. Chronic hunger is often a sign that your body is starved for nutrients.

Cravings can also be a sign of something awry. For example, sugar and carb cravings are typical signs of candidiasis—it’s really the yeast signaling it wants more food, and yeast feeds on sugar. Oftentimes you’ll also crave what you’re allergic to.

This is where juicing can be very helpful, as you’re getting plenty of complementary nutrients. If you’re juicing for weight loss, Cherie recommends a minimum of 16 ounces of juice a day. Ideally, you’ll want to strive for a full quart of juice, split up between the morning and the afternoon.

“Instead of coffee or something sweet, why not have a glass of juice?” Cherie suggests. “It picks your body back up and you’ve got sustaining energy for the rest of your day, or just before dinner if you want to cut down on your appetite; cut that real strong hunger just before dinner.”

If you’re going to juice that much, my personal recommendation would be to juice it all at once, to save time. Then use a FoodSaver, or at least put it in a glass jar filled to the very top so there is no oxygen, and put it in the fridge immediately. You’re probably going to retain well over 90 percent of the nutritional value if you do it in that way and consume it within 12 hours

What To Do with the Pulp?

Many are concerned about wasting the pulp and throwing it away. Well that can easily be solved by composting it into your vegetable or ornamental garden. However, an even better solution would be to eat it. From a nutritional perspective it is far more useful to eat the whole vegetable as the fibers actually serve as a prebiotic and raw fuel for your good bacteria to grow, and as a weed killer that actually helps to eradicate harmful organisms like yeast and pathogenic bacteria.

You are probably thinking “how disgusting,” and “why would I ever want to do that?”

Well if you dress up the pulp with some Himalayan salt and other condiments that you may enjoy, like balsamic vinegar and crushed red peppers, it becomes far more palatable. What I have recently figured out though is if I put a few lightly poached eggs over the pulp with some melted fresh raw organic butter, it really is turns it into a delicious meal.

The butter and eggs provide fat and protein that actually balance out the meal.  I used to feel hungry after juicing but since I started eating the pulp with poached eggs I feel very full and satisfied.

Some might ask why I don’t  just use a powerful mixer like a Vita Mixer and have less mess to clean up and prepare it quicker. Well there are several problems doing it this way as the speed of the Vita Mixer is too high and will actually damage some of the nutrients in the vegetables.

More importantly is it is MUCH less palatable as it becomes a thick, virtually undrinkable slurry rather than a tasty meal and refreshing thin juice you can drink right down. More importantly, the bulk of the nutrition is in the juice NOT the fiber. I consume one quart of vegetable juicer per day which is several pounds of vegetables. I can strongly assure you that while it is possible to consume as much with a Vitamixer most people will not as the fiber will fill them up far before they reach that point. When I do consume the pulp from my juicer, it is only a small fraction of all the pulp that is produced.

Adding Spice and Flavor to Your Juice

Recipes, of course, are a key factor, as is selecting appropriate vegetables for your nutritional type. Because although vegetables, overall, are brimming with healthful nutrition, your body will thrive on different vegetables depending on your personal biochemistry.

Celery and cucumbers can form the bulk of your juice; they’re what provide you with the majority of the water. Cherie recommends leaving the skins on organic cucumbers if you like, which make them easier to juice. Then add the deep dark greens and rotate those as you feel the need to. At the end of this article, I’ll offer additional suggestions of good vegetables to get you started.

The KEY to Countering the Bitterness of Many Greens

If you need some sweeteners you can either use liquid stevia or some frozen cranberries. Frozen cranberries are fairly sweet but still low in sugar. They’re also beneficial for your kidney and bladder. For some spice (watch our spice video), add a little fresh ginger. And two classics to cut bitterness are limes.  Get the organic ones and you can merely cut up the limes and juice the whole fruit, skin and all.  Interestingly, limes are virtually fructose free.

For those who still struggle with the taste you can add some liquid flavored stevia. My favorite is French Vanilla and English Toffee. Be careful to avoid adding fruits like apples to sweeten the taste as most fruits are high in fructose.

Getting Started with Juicing

First, you need a good juicer. High speed blenders like Vitamix are wonderful tools and they’re great for green smoothies, but they are NOT juicers.

You have a world of options when it comes to juicers, starting below $100 on the low end. You start getting into better quality juicers around $150. There are a number of different types of juicers, from fast spinning centrifugal juicers to slow-moving masticating juicers. The slower the juice is extracted, the more nutrients are preserved.

The type of juicer you choose is of course up to you. When looking at your options, remember to evaluate the cleanup required, as this could influence your willingness to use it every day. As Cherie says, “In the end, the best juicer is the one you’ll actually use.”

So a MAJOR issue will be how easy it is too clean up. If the cleanup is too long or complex and you have an aversion to cleaning  it then you will simply not juice, so please factor that into your decision making process before you choose a juicer. Next, you need a good recipe; something that tastes great, or else you’ll likely quit before you’ve really gotten started.

“Add in some dark greens because that’s so wonderful for your health,” Cherie suggests. “I use coloreds and Swiss chard, kale, parsley. I combine that with cucumber and celery. But if you’ve never juiced before, then you want to add in some flavorful things; a little bit of carrot. Some lemon is wonderful. It really improves the taste. I add lemon too almost everything I make.”

Beginner’s Guide to Great-Tasting Juice

The order listed below is only intended for those who are new to juicing. It’s designed to make you have a pleasant experience with it. However, if you add a lime to the juice you can start experimenting with the more bitter greens early on, as the lime effectively counters their bitterness. Or as mentioned earlier you can add some flavored liquid stevias.

Please note it would be FAR better to use limes than carrots, beets or apples, which have far more fructose than limes.

Step 1: If you are new to juicing. I recommend starting out with these vegetables, as they are the easiest to digest and tolerate:

•Celery

•Fennel (anise)

•Cucumbers

These three aren’t as nutrient dense as the dark green vegetables. Once you get used to the 3 vegetables listed above, you can start adding the more nutritionally valuable, but less palatable, vegetables into your juice.

Step 2: When you’ve acclimatized yourself to juicing, you can start adding these vegetables:

•Red leaf lettuce

•Green Leaf lettuce

•Romaine lettuce

•Endive

•Escarole•Spinach

Step 3: After you’re used to these, then go to the next step:

•Cabbage

•Chinese Cabbage

•Bok Choy

An interesting side note: Cabbage juice is one of the most healing nutrients for ulcer repair as it is a huge source of vitamin U.

Step 4: When you’re ready, move on to adding herbs to your juicing. Herbs also make wonderful combinations, and here are two that work exceptionally well:

•Parsley

•Cilantro

You need to be cautious with cilantro, as many cannot tolerate it well. If you are new to juicing, hold off on the cilantro. These are more challenging  to consume, but they are highly beneficial.

Step 5: The last step: Only use one or two of these leaves, as they are very bitter:

•Kale

•Collard Greens

•Dandelion Greens

•Mustard Greens (bitter)

When purchasing collard greens, find a store that sells the leaves still attached to the main stalk. If they are cut off, the vegetable rapidly loses many of its valuable nutrients.

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Ingredients:
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1 tbsp Plum Vinegar Sauce (acts as a perservative) or can use red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt
2 tbsp Miso and mix with 3 tbsp water
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oils
1 med sized onion (cut and fried)
1/3 cup walnuts roasted
1/2 lb lentils (cooked in water it will become 1 lb 1/2 )
add some water to contents to make it a smooth consistency with the final spread
1 tbsp Mirine
1 tbsp shitake sauce or tamari sauce

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Cooking Lentils
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1. Rinse and soak lentils (soak can be up to 2hrs or overnight and a personal choice).
2. Cook lentils 1-2 hrs until lentils are soft.

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Instructions:
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Add all the contents into the blender/mixer and its ready to serve. It can be kept up to 1 week. Use it as a dip or with bread, flatbreads, pita, veggie sticks or wrap it in a green leaf!! Enjoy!

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1. DRINK WATER BEFORE YOUR MEALS
2. WATER CONSUMPTION INCREASES WEIGHT LOSS
3. REPLACE YOUR OTHER DRINKS WITH WATER
4. WARM TO HOT WATER SHEDS OFF EXTRA POUNDS
5. MORNING HOME REMEDY (ADDING CITRUS)

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1. Grapefruit is a great fat burning superfood. In fact, it is one of the best known “negative calorie” foods, which means you burn more calories digesting it than the amount of calories you took in.
2. Green Tea whether hot or cold, is one of the top beverages that contain fat burning properties. This healthy beverage contains the antioxidant EGCG, which works to burn calories throughout the day and helps keep your metabolism rate high.
3. Cayenne Pepper will help speed up your metabolism, which in turn will help burn fat at a faster rate. The presence of capsaicin in cayenne pepper heats up the body to help burn calories.
4. Ginger is another popular fat-burning superfood, which you should include in your diet. Being a vasodilator, it helps improve circulation of the blood. Increased blood flow raises the body temperature, called the thermogenic effect. This in turn gives a boost to your metabolism and helps you burn more calories.
5. Blueberries are a rich source of resveratrol thats best known as an antioxidant due to its high level of polyphenolic compound. Resveratrol helps neutralize free radicals and prevent obesity.
6. Spirulina is a micro-algae superfood that can help burn fat easily. Its high protein as well as all 8 essential amino acid content helps build lean muscle and even helps your body burn more calories and fat throughout the day. In addition with a workout, it can increase stamina to the amount of fat you burn. It is low in calories and can even reduce appetite to control weight gain.
7. Green Apples are a great fat-burning food due to their high soluble fiber, vitamin C and a higher antioxidant content. What makes this fruit all the more effective for weight loss is the presence of pectin in it, a soluble fiber that digests slowly but provides bulk. Pectin restricts the amount of fat your cells can absorb.
8. Broccoli is one of those rare vegetables that help in fat-burning process in the body. It is packed with phytochemicals that accelerate the breakdown of fat in the cells, getting the body into a fat burning state instead of storing fat.
9. Red Grapes can also accelerate the fat burning process of your body. The skin of red grapes contains a good amount of resveratrol antioxidant that stimulates enzymes that control important functions like aging, DNA repair and fat production. In fact, it helps increase your resistance to muscle fatigue.
10. Alfalfa is a herb that contains certain compounds known as sympathomimetics and xanthine that increase the body’s basal metabolic rate. This in turn accelerates the burning of fat and calories. It is an extremely low glycemic food as it does not spike the blood sugar when consumed. Sudden spike in blood sugar releases insulin, a hormone that promotes fat storage.

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