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Better than Chocolate - Pineapple-Fennel Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing 02/06/2012
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Toss together a fruit and veggie mix that’s more love potion than salad. Vitamin C–packed pineapple is said to help counter impotence, fennel is a natural plant estrogen, and spicy radishes are reputed to have been the Egyptian pharaohs’ stimulator of choice. The dressing makes the mixture even more alluring: ginger’s warming qualities rev circulation. And sesame seeds are rich in arginine, an amino acid the sex organs need to produce nitric oxide, which expands blood vessels to enhance blood flow.


Instructions

1. To make Dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, honey, and ginger in small bowl. Whisk in oil, then sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
2. To make Salad: Toss fennel, pineapple, radishes, and green onions with Dressing in large bowl. (Salad can be made ahead to this point, and refrigerated overnight.) Stir in avocado, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. 
3. Divide arugula among serving plates. Top with pineapple mixture.


ingredient list Serves 6 

Dressing

  • 1Tbs. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbs. sesame oil
  • 2 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds or black sesame seeds

Salad
  • 1 medium fennel bulb, quartered and thinly sliced (1 cup)
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • 1 cup sliced radishes
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
  • 1 cup diced avocado
  • 3 cups watercress or arugula
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup pineapple mixture, plus 1/2 cup arugula): 

Calories 109 Protein 2g Total Fat 8g Saturated Fat 1g Carbs 10g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 20mg Fiber 3g Sugar 5g

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Recipes of the Month: Easy Beans and Greens 02/05/2012
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Ingredients:

1 can black beans (or pinto, red, kidney—your choice)

1 bunch collard greens (or kale, spinach—your choice)

your favorite toppings, such as salsa, avocado or guacamole and sour cream





Directions:

1.   In a medium saucepan, heat drained beans. Add your favorite seasonings, if desired.

2.   Fill a separate medium saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and bring to a boil.

3.   Wash and chop greens (you can use the stems, too) and add to boiling water. 

4.   Cook for 2-3 minutes until greens are bright green and tender. Drain off water.

5.   On a plate, arrange a portion of the greens, top with a portion of the beans and finish with toppings of your choice.

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Veggie Crackers /For those that need a little crunch 01/24/2012
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Ingredients:

2 cups whole flax seeds , soaked in 2 cups of water overnight or at least 4 hours
1 head of red lettuce
1 bunch of swiss chard
1 bunch of kale
4 stalks of celery
1 large chunk of ginger
2 cloves of garlic
2 carrots
1 red pepper
Juice of 3 limes
sea salt

Put all ingredients in the food processor. Blend until well mixed. ( May have to be done in stages)
Spread the batter about 1/2 inch thick on 2 Teflex-lined dehydrator trays and dehydrate for 5-7 hours.. Depends on how crisp you want them.Turn crackers over, peel off Teflex sheet and dehydrate for another 5-7 hours

113 degrees
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GREEN JUICE - Nothing like it to start your day 01/24/2012
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Eating more plant food allows our body to take in all the nutrients the way Natures Farmacy intended us to.This was breakfast today. I normally don't eat anything too early so I can give my digestive system a chance to wake up. 

I love KALE and I eat or drink it every day. Today's juice was 2 lbs of kale, 1 lemon juiced,a large chunk of ginger root I love the way my belly warms up when I have ginger ) and a sour green apple.. 

Did you know that Kale
  • Removes Toxins
  • Is crucial for cell replication
  • Kale's risk-lowering benefits include 5 Cancers: bladder,breast, colon, ovary & prostate
  • Anti-inflammatory agents

Photograph by Julie Soderblom
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Coming Soon Hydroponic Tower Gardens.. 01/14/2012
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Many have asked about this new way of organic, fresh vine-ripened gardening for personal gardeners in tiny spaces almost anywhere - it is very special.


Go to www.MyTowerGarden.com
See the Right Side with the TV clips from news media (like ABC news) about this wonderful breakthrough concept in the pure, organic aeroponic gardening system for homes, schools, nursing homes, restaurants or urban areas on any balcony, porch or roof: www.MyTowerGarden.com
Have a blessed day, and Year to come! 
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Drink Your Self Skinny 01/09/2012
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Breakfast Shakes: Drink Yourself Skinny

According to Lisa Lynn from Dr Oz~

Meal-replacement shakes are an effective, easy way to drop pounds. They teach you how to eat less and lose weight quickly and permanently – and the right shake can boost your metabolism by 25%. Who doesn’t need that?

The fact is, when you’re trying to lose body fat, you can’t skip breakfast – but you may be too busy to think about calories and to make healthy choices. That’s why drinking a protein shake first thing in the morning is a simple, foolproof weight-loss method. When you drink the right protein shake, you give your body the nutrients it needs and you can also:

  • Boost your metabolic rate by 25%.
  • Save calories by avoiding fatty foods (if you drink a shake for breakfast, you can save an average of 400 calories per day).
  • Keep your blood sugar levels balanced, allowing your body to burn stored fat as fuel.
  • Increase your energy levels, which enables you to increase your activity and automatically burn more calories.
Why do meal  protein shakes for breakfast work? Simply put, weight loss occurs when your metabolism gets moving and you put out more calories than you take in. If you were to replace your 750-calorie bagel and orange juice meal with a 155-calorie protein shake, you’d save 595 calories per day. And you’d see the results on your bathroom scale in no time.  

We can’t be perfect all the time, so we need calorie safe havens that keep us anchored while we learn how to eat correctly. Protein shakes that contain nutrients offer those safe havens. Most people love them because they don’t have to think about food, plan meals or buy expensive products. You can even make them yourself. To start, try one of my favorite recipes: a mocha madness shake that tastes amazing.

Fat-Burning Mocha Madness

  • In a blender, mix ½ cup of cold water (you can add more or less water depending on the consistency you prefer).
  • Add 2 scoops of nutrient-rich chocolate-flavored protein powder.I like JuicePLUS Complete
  • Add 1 tsp of granulated instant coffee.
  • Gradually add 5 ice cubes to thicken.
  • Blend on high for one minute (in a pinch, this shake can also be made by simply mixing ingredients together in a glass with a spoon).
  • Drink yourself skinny!


I love and use JuicePLUS complete . I recommend it to all my clients. Its GMO FREE, water washed based,high fiber , high protein and low fat..

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Caribbean Red Beans and Brown Rice 01/03/2012
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Brown rice pairs up with beans in this delicious hearty winter dish.. I love it .. It's affordable, quick and easy to prepare.

Prepare Brown Rice  
  • 2 cups of water 
  • 1 cup brown rice..

Making according to instructions..

While the rice is cooking prepare the beans

Ingredients :
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 orange pepper, diced
  • 1 celery stack , chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp of chipotle
  • 1 8 ounce can of crushed tomato
  • 1 cup of vegetable broth
  • 3tbsp of fresh chopped parsley

In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, pepper and celery and saute for 60=-8 minutes
Stir in the garlic and cook until softened 1 min.
Add the allspice,the cloves and some sea salt and pepper

Cook for 1 minute then add vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes . Add 2 cups of cooked red Kidney beans or a 15 ounce can (rinse first )

Combine cooked rice with bean mixture and top with fresh chopped parsley
Photograph by Julie Soderblom

    Tell me what you think

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Happy NEW Year 01/01/2012
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Wishing you & your LOVED ones health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year. Thank you for being great customer's. I look forward to continuing our relationship in the coming year.
 
All the best to you and your family, 

Julie xoxo
 
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This is a quick pick me up after a rough night or for any time!! The electrolytes from the coconut water and the raw green powder from my Juice PLUS capsules adds tons of nutrients..



2 cups of coconut water

1 TBSP hemp powder

2 tbsp RAW green powder

seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean

2 bananas



CHEERS! Happy New Year



 There are many green powders that are available.. Read the label carefully and make sure its raw.. The one my family and I have used for years and recommend is JuicePLUS .. I just open the capsules and add the powder to my smoothies

    Any questions or thoughts? Feel free to send me a note

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Tower Gardens / I am REALLY EXCITED 12/28/2011
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These are the
NEW Tower Gardens NSA will be releasing this spring.. There is a back order for them. I have two coming this February and I can't wait.. I will post pictures..

Here in New England we are limited to seasonal Farmers Market produce..I love this idea..Everything grows in water and air.. When you harvest the roots are in tack..Everything is Living Live Nutrition.. It doesn't get any fresher or higher in nutrients.. Call me at 866-296-0797 or email me  for more information.. And for those who live locally stay tuned..I will be hosting a GREEN Salad Party SOON!!! You will see for yourselves. Go here for more Information 

    To get more information fill the form below out

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Cancer researchers won't drink Milk Produced with Artificial Hormones 12/05/2011
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6. The Cancer Researcher Won't Drink: Milk Produced With Artificial Hormones
Rick North is project director of the Campaign for Safe Food at the Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility and former CEO of the Oregon division of the American Cancer Society.

The problem:
 Milk producers treat their dairy cattle with recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH or rBST, as it is also known) to boost milk production. But rBGH also increases udder infections and even pus in the milk. It also leads to higher levels of a hormone called insulin-like growth factor in milk. In people, high levels of IGF-1 may contribute to breast, prostate, and colon cancers. "When the government approved rBGH, it was thought that IGF-1 from milk would be broken down in the human digestive tract," says North. As it turns out, the casein in milk protects most of it, according to several independent studies. "There's not 100 percent proof that this is increasing cancer in humans," admits North. "However, it's banned in most industrialized countries."

The solution: Check labels for rBGH-free, rBST-free, produced without artificial hormones, or organic milk. These phrases indicate rBGH-free products.

Budget tip: Try Wal-Mart's Great Value label, which does not use rBGH.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/12/01/7-foods-should-never-eat/#ixzz1ff2goqXP
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