• Costco Membership: $65/year • Amazon Prime Membership: $139/year • Sam’s Club Membership: $50/year
No thanks. Did you know that for just $19 a year, I can choose American-made, natural products—sounds like a much better deal to me!
For the past 20 years, my family has been shopping at my favorite Online Shopping Club, and we’ve saved thousands by steering clear of big corporations like Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Instead, we proudly support a company that not only aligns with our values, but also allows us to earn by simply sharing with others. Plus, it prioritizes first responders and military families—something we deeply appreciate.
For me, every purchase feels like a meaningful choice, from supporting American-made goods to investing in businesses that give back to those who protect and serve our communities. That’s why every month, 20,000 to 40,000 new customers join in. It’s more than just shopping—it’s a movement. I’m proud of every family making the switch.
To me, this is how the average American breaks out of the system. You have to shop anyway—why not get paid for it?
My Online Shopping Club is the future of conscious consumerism, and I’m all in. Care to join me?
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This is a day that is often filled with roses, cards and CHOCOLATE!
Believe it or not, dark chocolate is a heart-healthy choice (when not loaded up with sugar and saturated fat). Combine it with almonds and it gets even healthier because almonds can help reduce blood clots. When enjoyed in moderation, studies show that Dark Chocolate can be a heart healthy choice.
Dark Chocolate can help in:
Makingplatelets in the blood less sticky and able to create clots, which can cause heart attack or stroke.
Processing nitric oxide, which helps improve blood flow throughout the body, including the brain.
Lowering the risk of insulin resistance, which reduces the risk of diabetes.
Controlling chronic inflammation, which can lead to heart disease..
Keep in mind the higher the percentage of cocoa, the greater the amount of flavanols, but also the greater the bitter flavor. Just a bite or so a day is all you need to reap the cardiovascular benefits.
YES, cauliflower rice can be a healthy alternative to white rice.
Let’s face it, rice in general has no flavor it’s more of a texture, which makes cauliflower rice is a great choice for adding to your meal where you would normally want a rice. For example in a quick stir fry or in a dish like chicken cacciatore. Plus cauliflower rice is low in calories and carbohydrates, and can be a good source of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins.Here are some things to know about this versatile side dish:
•Calories: One cup of cauliflower rice has 25 calories, compared to white rice or potatoes both of which can be high in calories
•Carbohydrates: Cauliflower rice can have up to 89% fewer carbohydrates than white rice per serving.
•Fiber: Cauliflower is a good source of fiber, which can help you feel full and eat fewer calories throughout the day.
•Antioxidants: Cauliflower rice is packed with antioxidants.
Youdon’t even have to rice. your own head of cauliflower as you can buy frozen cauliflower rice to make your meal prepping easy. You can purchase cauliflower rice in almost any store in the frozen food section.
New research reveals that vitamin D may play a more significant role in overall health than previously understood. A comprehensive review of 99 randomized, controlled trials involving over 17,000 participants worldwide offers new insights into the potential benefits of vitamin D supplementation.
Key findings suggest that taking an average of 3,320 IU of vitamin D daily may lead to improvements in several health markers:
reduced blood pressure
lower overall cholesterol
decreased Hemoglobin A1C
improved fasting blood glucose and insulin levels
Many of you only take 2000 IU’s, and this suggests that may not be enough. Remember that D3/K2 is critical to help get the vitamin D out of the blood (which can lead to calcifications) and to the bones where it is needed!
Did you know that olives are a fruit? And just like fruit juice, olive oil tastes best and is the most nutritious when it’s fresh.
Fresh-pressed olive oil has the highest levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, and a unique anti-cancer compound called Oleocanthol.
But there’s a problem: According to Forbes, “It’s been reliably reported that 80% of the Italian olive oil on the market is fraudulent. A study last year by the National Consumer League found that six of 11 bottles of Extra Virgin olive oil from three major retailers—Whole Foods, Safeway, and Giant—failed to meet Extra Virgin requirements.” Yes, many olive oil companies produce low quality olive oil diluted with other oils, and some companies sell “olive oil” that isn’t even made from olives!
In his book, Extra Virginity, olive oil expert, Tom Mueller, warns of contaminants and cancer-causing agents in these fake olive oils: “Italian investigators have found hydrocarbon residues, pesticides, and other contaminants in fake oils, and pomace oil, a common adulterant, sometimes contains mineral oil as well as PAHs, proven carcinogens that can also damage DNA and the immune system.”
So how do you know if it’s authentic?
The Label: The label should indicate the harvest date and whether the oil has been blended with other oils. Look for a quality seal from the International Olive Council (IOC) for European oils or the California Olive Oil Council for American oils, which indicate that the oil has been tested and meets certain standards.
The Bottle: The bottle should be dark colored glass to protect against UV Ray exposure
The Taste: Authentic EVOO has a bright flavor with hints of fruit, grass, and almond, and a slightly bitter, peppery aftertaste. Low-quality or “fake” EVOO may taste dull, greasy, waxy, or crayon-like, or have no flavor.
We all know that high saturated fat and high cholesterol foods are bad for our hearts, right?
The French consume more of these foods than we do, yet they enjoy significantly better heart health. This finding seemed to contradict other research that clearly linked fat-laden diets with increased risk for heart disease.
Many researchers attribute this paradox to the heart-healthy components of grapes. While the French may eat more fatty foods, they also drink more wine with their meals. The grapes used to make the wine are an extremely potent source of natural antioxidants including flavonoids.
Of all the potential vegetables, fruits, herbs, exotic berries, nuts, and roots that lead to a healthier heart, none compares to the purple grape. Purple grapes are filled with polyphenols that positively impact the interior of blood vessels unlike anything else.
That said, drinking wine every night is not a wise move for many for obvious reasons.
That’s supplement my diet with two of my very favorite ingredients daily!
Grape Seed/Skin Extract: A super-concentrated, natural extract associated with maintaining healthy blood pressure and supports healthy endothelial function. Grape skin includes many critical natural compounds that are extremely useful for a healthy cardiovascular system, called Anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are powerful polyphenolic compounds that are especially helpful in maintaining a healthy endothelial function.
Resveratrol: A polyphonic compound found in grapes and some berries. Resveratrol has been shown in lab tests to neutralize free radicals and is associated with a wide variety of beneficial physiological effects, including cardiovascular health. It is also associated with helping maintain healthy endothelial function. It’s suggested in several studies that resveratrol has a positive impact on diseases such as cancer.
Question: Do you look at the ingredients in your supplements?
Someone one once asked me “What do carrots do?” I absolutely couldn’t answer, other than providing vitamins for the eyes and vitamin A I had no idea of what carrots do!
Since then I’ve learned that there are three compounds found in carrots: falcarinol, luteolin, and beta-carotene, can all cause apoptosis (cell death) in cancer cells. Luteolin and beta-carotene are very anti-angiogenic, which means they help stop blood vessels supply to tumors.
Luteolin upregulates the tumor supressor gene p53 that is normally downregulated in cancer. It also down regulates the WNT-beta catenin, which is normally over-expressed in many cancers. Luteolin downregulates P13k pathway. P13k regulates cell survival, proliferation and increased expression is associated with tumor progression. When over expressed it reduces apoptosis (cell death) and allows proliferation. Luteolin downregulates MUC1; a sticky protein that coats cancer cells in a protective layer, making it difficult for anti-cancer substances and medicines to permeate the cancer cell. Luteolin activates AMPK . AMPK inhibits MTOR another pathway related to cancer progression.
Luteolin and Beta-carotene downregulate VEGF pathways that are over expressed in many cancers. VEGF pathway stimulates cancer cell growth. Luteolin and Beta-carotene enhance insulin sensitivity!
Beta Carotene, luteolin, and falcarinol help repair normal function to the PPAR pathway, which regulates how certain genes are expressed and how fats and glucose are used in the body. It plays an important role in regulating cell proliferation and tumor growth. Beta-carotene and luteolin down regulate MMP. MMP (matrix metalloproteinases) contributes to angiogenesis or blood supply to the tumor.
Falcarinol, betacarotene and lycopene lower inflammatory pathways by effecting TNF-A, IL-1, IL 6, and Cox-2. Falcarinol suppresses the Notch pathway and shows the potent antiproliferative activity by selectively killing colorectal cancer cells and repressing tumor growth, without affecting normal colon epithelial cells! The study can be found here! Falcarinol is a POTENTimmune stimulator. Beta carotene and luteolin also stimulate the immune system. Falcarinol, Luteolin activates PTEN, a major tumor suppressor gene. Falcarinol induced a gut bacteria change in rats that led to a decrease in chemically induced neoplasms. Study here! Falcarinol is antifungal and antibacterial!
Here’s a great article on retinoids in carrots potently repairing common dysregulated pathways in colorectal cancer, even the APC “genetic” polyp disorder associated with some colorectal cancers!
Endocannabinoid system- THC binds with CB1, so does carrots! Study here!
Carrots and terpenes. Carrots have 31 terpenoids! Terpenoids have been shown to potently inhibit cancer!
Carrots are high in pectin surprisingly! Pectins make it hard for cancer cells to adhere therefore, carrots help prevent metastasis. Pectins can also cause direct cancer cell death for some types of cancer. If you want more pectin, Modified Citrus Pectin is a supplement some people take.
If you’ve made it all the way through this article to ask “What about all that sugar?” A friend’s fasting blood sugar was pre-diabetic at 110 prior to diet change. Averaging about five pounds of carrots a day plus a fruit smoothie, it’s now around 70 NON-FASTING! Natural sugar is processed differently and each molecule of fruit/veggie sugar contains a plethera of anti-cancer substances!
If you’re interested in learning more about carrots and cancer, I highly recommend the bookKilling Cancer with Carrots!
Picture an olive branch. It’s a symbol of both health and longevity.
And rightfully so. Olives contain components that benefit the brain and heart, reduce cancer risk, aid in weight loss and increase longevity. Olives are high in monounsaturated fat. Studies show that a diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids are great for heart health because they
Reduce LDL cholesterol
Decrease Blood Pressure
Decrease A1c numbers
Improve Insulin sensitivity
Eating olives also increase our glutathione levels, which support our immune function. Plus, olives are fermented and fermented foods boost our microbiome and digestive health!
I add them to my salads or as a snack with my favorite cheese!
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