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Which is healthier?

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Avocado or Blueberries?

Both AARE considered a “superfood” so we obviously can’t go wrong with either one. But it’s good to view the differences if you have specific health goals.

  1. Avocado has more protein, healthy fat (Omega 3s), and fiber, while blueberries have more carbs. An easy win for avocado here, unless you’re on a calorie-controlled diet perhaps, since avocado is also higher in those.
  2. Avocado has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, E, K, and choline, while blueberries are not higher in any vitamins. Pretty much a slam dunk here.
  3. Avocado is higher in minerals. It has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while blueberries are higher in manganese. Another win for avocados.
  4. Blueberries have about 1193x the polyphenol content that avocados do. Blueberries got the reputation for antioxidant properties for a reason; it is well-deserved!

Try adding an avocado to your salads to get more protein. Adding blueberries to your protein shakes and yogurt for healthy snacking!
How do you incorporate these snacks into your daily diet?

Fruits and Vegetables Can Help Prevent Cancer

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In study after study, diets high in fruits and vegetables have been shown to lower cancer risk. Fruits and veggies are rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, dietary fiber and antioxidant vitamins and minerals that have a huge impact on fighting cancer. 
Unfortunately, many conventionally grown fruits and vegetables are loaded with unwanted chemicals like, glyphosate – the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup.
Glyphosate was introduced in 1996, found to be ‘probably carcinogenic’ in 2015, and in 2019, scientists at University of Washington reported a compelling link between exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides and increased risk for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Note: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to insist that there is no evidence that glyphosate causes cancer in people. That said, Bayer, which acquired Monsanto in 2018, has shelled out over $10 million for current and future lawsuits involving glyphosate and NHL. 

To no surprise, eating a diet filled with organic fruits and veggies is linked with lower cancer risks. Five servings/day is optimal but even two servings/day can lower your risk by 10%. Just make sure you choose organic!

There’s nothing like waking up with GC in your cup!

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Holiday or Winter Party Punch

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Serving A Punch At Your Next Holiday or Winter Party?

An ice ring is a great way to get creative and decorate any punch bowl filled with fresh juice.

INGREDIENTS
  • 6-8 cups of water
  • 3 sliced citrus fruits, like lemon or oranges
  • 1 cup raspberries, cranberries and/or strawberries
  • 1 cup sprigs of rosemary or thyme

Tip: You can use any combination of the recommended garnish ingredients you’d like just by following the basic steps. You can also use a juice recipe in place of the water if you want to add more color.

DIRECTIONS
  1. Fill a bundt pan halfway with water and let it sit in the freezer for a few hours until it’s almost firm but still a little slushy.⁣
  2. Add your choice of garnishes: slices of citrus, cranberries, raspberries, or herbs like mint, rosemary, or thyme. Push them down into the slushy part so they don’t all float to the top. Then, let the fruit set for at least an hour before filling the rest of the bundt pan to the top with water.⁣
  3. When you remove the ring from the freezer, flip it onto a plate. Run warm water over the top of the pan, and the ring will pop out of the mold onto the plate.⁣
  4. Freeze it until ready to use if you’d like, or put it directly into a punch bowl and add the fresh juices and sparkling water to the bowl.⁣

Santa’s Fiber Cookies

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Add a little holiday wellness to your baking with FiberWise All Purpose!

To give a heart- and gut-health boost to your favorite recipe, simply replace 1/4 cup of flour with two scoops of FiberWise All Purpose. Or just try this tasty cookie recipe. It’s guaranteed to be Santa approved!

An update on a traditional holiday poem

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I received this from my friend Dionne Myers Taplin:

“‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the land.
Not a toxin was present; all chemicals banned.
For Santa had asked when he flew through last year
Could you please get rid of your Tide and your Cheer?
My eyes are running and my belly is itching.
I think it’s your products – would you consider switching
To a line that is greener and safer to use?
It’s all guaranteed so there’s nothing to lose.
Online shopping is simple; toll-free calling, a breeze
And it’s not just at Christmas that you get products for free.
Mrs. Claus has more energy and, ho-ho-ho, I do too.
Oligo makes sure that the nutrients get through.
Rudolph’s joints are better and his fur’s silky smooth.
He’s like family to me so what else would I use?
I’ve lost a few pounds and some of the elves did so too,
It’s not really that hard when you have the right tools.
Others may question what it is that you do.
But don’t you forget what’s important to you.
So don’t let them deter you, and please do not stop
Telling your family and friends about a great place to shop.
Helping others has value, our mission is clear.
You’ll have a Christmas of Wellness and a Healthier New Year!”

Ann Lennox Crosby, every year, I love this poem more and more.

Feed a cold—Starve a fever?

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**It has been said that when a fever reaches 102 degrees, a group of proteins called interferons are produced that help prevent viral replications and inhibit cancer cells.

**And at 103 degrees, all nutrition to spleen is shut down to starve any bad bacteria that are present or multiplying.

Food for Thought:

If a fever is created to trigger healing, what are the consequences of artificially lowering it with patented chemicals?

There is no doubt that running a fever is often accompanied with discomfort, but it turns out that lowering it could delay that discomfort and healing even longer.

The body is amazing. The more we honor it, the better we are.

The perfect workout team

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Meet my post workout team!

Access for pre-workout. Recovery AI and Pain-A-Trate for post-workout.

They definitely make my workouts better and the results show it!

Tough and Tender

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This is probably my favorite product. I have used it daily for 20 years! Because I use it so often, I make sure I NEVER run out!
It is such an amazing product I’ve found a multitude of uses for it!

First of all it is an all-purpose cleanser and I use it to cleans all the surfaces on everything . Although it is a tough cleanser, it is
safe and gentle for your babies and fur babies. So you can spray down your high chair or the floor and not worry about your baby
eating off it or your pup walking the floor and licking their paws.

Economically, it is around $1.58 a bottle — so it is worth it.

But, if that isn’t enough to have you sold, here are some other ways I use it:

Black house flies: Yes, I use it on pesky house flies when they get inside. I love how one strategic squirt knocks them right out of the air!
It works on most flying insects, I’ve knocked Stink bugs out of the air with this product as well as spiders and lubbers. One or two sprays
even from 10 feet away does the trick.

Ants: I use it on my porch in the spring when the ants come out to play.and hang out on my porch. When I spray my porch down, the ants
don’t come back 😂

Fruit flies: I sprayed my fresh fruit and tomatoes with the product and rinse them off. It’s safe for fruit, vegetables and humans and it prevents
little fruit flies…

Plants: I use a diluted amount to clean my plants. The leaves are bright and vibrant and I notice fewer gnats and gross bugs are around my plants because of this.

No wonder it’s my favorite cleaner ever!

Eating for Health

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BANANAS

•Protect your heart.
•Strengthen bones.
•Control blood pressure.
•Block diarrhea.

BEANS

•Prevent constipation.
•Help hemorrhoids.
•Lower cholesterol.
•Combat cancer.
•Stabilize blood sugar.

BROCCOLI

•Saves eyesight.
•Combats cancer.
•Protects your heart.
•Controls blood pressure.

CABBAGE

•Combats cancer.
•Prevents constipation.
•Promotes weight loss.
•Protects your heart.
•Helps hemorrhoids.

CARROTS

•Save eyesight.
•Protect your heart.
•Prevent constipation.
•Combat cancer.
•Promote weight loss.

CAULIFLOWER

• Protects against Prostate Cancer.
•Combats Breast Cancer.
•Strengthens bones.
•Banishes bruises.
•Guards against heart disease.

GARLIC

•Lowers cholesterol.
•Controls blood pressure.
•Combats cancer.
•Kills bacteria.
•Fights fungus.

GRAPEFRUIT

•Protects against heart attacks
•Promotes Weight loss
•Helps stops strokes
•Combats Prostate Cancer
•Lowers cholesterol

GRAPES

•Save eyesight.
•Conquer kidney stones.
•Combat cancer.
•Enhance blood flow.
•Protect your heart.

GREEN TEA

•Combats cancer.
•Protects your heart.
•Helps stops strokes.
•Promotes weight loss.
•Kills bacteria.

HONEY

•Heals wounds.
•Aids digestion.
•Guards against ulcers.
•Increases energy.
•Fights allergies.

LEMONS AND LIMES

•Combat cancer.
•Protect your heart.
•Control blood pressure.
•Smoothes skin.
•Prevents scurvy.

MUSHROOM

•Controls blood pressure.
•Lowers cholesterol.
•Combats cancer.
•Strengthens bones.

OLIVE OIL

•Protects your heart.
•Promotes Weight loss.
•Combats cancer.
•Battles diabetes.
•Smoothes skin.

ONIONS

•Reduce risk of heart attack.
•Combat cancer.
•Kills bacteria (bactericidal).
•Lower cholesterol.
•Fight fungal infections.

ORANGES

•Support immune systems.
•Combat cancer.
•Protect your heart.
•Straighten respiration.

PINEAPPLE

•Strengthens bones.
•Relieves colds.
•Aids digestion.
•Dissolves warts.
•Blocks diarrhea.

STRAWBERRIES

•Combat cancer.
•Protect your heart.
•Boost memory.
•Calm stress.

SWEET POTATOES

•Save your eyesight.
•Lift mood.
•Combat cancer.
•Strengthen bones.

TOMATOES

•Protect prostate.
•Combat cancer.
•Lower cholesterol.
•Protect your heart.

WALNUTS

•Lower cholesterol.
•Combat cancer.
•Boost memory.
•Protect against cardiovascular diseases.

WATER

•Quenches thirst.
•Combats cancer.
•Conquers kidney stones.

WATERMELON

•Protects prostate.
•Promotes weight loss.
•Lowers cholesterol.
•Helps stops strokes.
•Controls blood pressure.
•Fights dehydration.

APPLES

•Protect your heart.
•Prevent constipation.
•Prevent diarrhea.
•Improve lung capacity.
•Cushion joints.

AVOCADOS

•Battle diabetes.
•Lower cholesterol.
•Help stops strokes.
•Control blood pressure.
•Smoothes skin.

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