Category — Organic Children

Green smoothies do make a difference!! I make my own, as well as drink Shakeology – but sometimes I cannot do that. When I am not at my Vitamix… I am not mixing the greens. And when you are a busy mom it can be hard. The Genesis green drink from Prograde is an option for getting your green on the go. One packet has 4-5 servings of produce plus lots of extras. Prograde Genesis is by far the easiest and best tasting greens supplement on the market. It’s easy to mix, even easier to drink and tastes great!! (click here to see ingredients)

• Essential Vitamins C, D & E.
• A-Z Whole Food Vitamins & Minerals.
• 3.5 Bil Healthy Probiotics.
• Gluten Free. Vegan.
• All Natural Chocolate Super-Food.
• 3 Servings Fruits and Vegetables.

Super Taste Kids Love. Super Food = Super Health and Super Kids.

MacroLife Naturals believes in Macro Nutrition for your family’s wellness. Our Mission is to give Kids and Parents super-tasting healthy options to supermarket brands.

Perfect for Kids ages 3-103! (okay… so since it’s low Vitamin A I admit this is on my snack list sometimes as a child above age 3) Multi-Vitamin & Multi-Mineral Formula. A naturally good source of fiber. Contains Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Minerals and Electrolytes. 3.5 Bil. Healthy Probiotics that may aid digestion & support immune system. No High Fructose Corn Syrup. No Artificial Ingredients. No Fillers or Animal Testing. No Artificial Colors, or Preservatives. Taste may change depending on harvesting season.

Add it their smoothies, and give your kids the benefit of health.

There are options to get the healthy nutrition into your lifestyle – for both parents and kids. So don’t overlook them and don’t overthink it, just do it.

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Take your average American that eats burgers, fats and ice cream, and give them veggies and almost exclusively vegan diet and see what happens. I am excited for this new documentary. Get away from the genetically modified as well and get the local, organic veggies. Fruits, veggies, seeds (allergic to nuts and most seeds so my seeds are hemp, flax, sacha inchi) and grains. I try to keep that as my main meals. Tell me what you think. First, let’s look at the interview:

Now let’s see the trailer:

I challenge you to go vegan for six weeks. Can you try it and just cleanse your body. I believe in you. See how you children feel after eating more fruits, less dairy. My daughter has been off dairy since September and the changes are amazing. We supplement with calcium, of course, because she is growing. But she doesn’t miss it very often. I think she’s missed the organic yogurt squeezers a few times, but that is the only thing she’s really missed. Want to give it a go?

Okay… I have a daughter. So this was the best blog post I have read in a while and I had to share it.

One of the best bits of advice was: Teach your daughter to like and respect herself and demand respect from those around her.  She might end up lonely at times, but at least she won’t be a doormat.

One of the funniest bits of advice was:  Don’t let your 9 year old dancer look like a 25 year Pussycat Doll.

But my favorite of all was: Teach your daughter that her choices in life are limitless.  She really can do anything – except maybe use the Men’s Restroom.  (although I have to admit … she can even do that! In fact my daughter and I used it at the pizza place just the other day with the Okay of the management.)

http://www.peopleiwanttopunchinthethroat.com/2012/01/rules-for-parents-of-daughters.html

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Are You Eating Beyond Organic?

Many of you may know my good friend and natural health expert Jordan Rubin, CEO of Garden of Life, and author of The Maker’s Diet.

Jordan is about to launch a new company called Beyond Organic, which will offer the world’s healthiest foods, including:

• Beyond Organic GreenFed Beef
• Beyond Organic raw cheese
• Beyond Organic 100% GreenFed cultured dairy beverage
• REIGN – mountain spring water with unsurpassed purity
• REIGN infused spring waters for enhanced performance in life
• Beyond Organic certified organic dark chocolate with probiotics and omega-3s

There are MANY significant features that set these foods and beverages apart from what you would find in health stores.

For example, we have all seen “organic” and “grass-fed” beef at Whole Foods.  But did you know that organic beef requires that the cows consume 30% grass?  Only 30%!

Jordan Rubin’s new company is taking 8,000+ certified organic acres in Missouri and Georgia to raise cattle that are free roaming, Green-Fed, and genetically superior cows. (By the way, Green-Fed is a more correct description than grass-fed, and you will learn more about that in future newsletters).   You can click HERE for several videos that describe the products.

One reason I am very excited about this company is rather than putting this food in health food stores; Beyond Organic will be skipping the middleman and will ship these foods directly from their farm to your family!  It has always been a huge pain for me to try and get grass-fed beef, and especially raw dairy products.  You know if you walk into Whole Foods what that can turn into. My visit quickly turns into $200 instead of $50 because of all of the impulse items that I see there. And they are mostly processed foods that really aren’t that healthy for you anyway. But now, with Beyond Organic, the foods and beverages come to me!

Another feature that sets this product line apart is the infusion of clinically studied probiotics. Probiotics are the naturally good flora that are so important to supporting digestive function and boosting immune system health.

Also, the dairy products are produced by cows with specialized genetics −producing milk that is highly tolerable and very digestible.

How to Live Beyond Organic

The really great news is you can literally be one of the first people in America to live Beyond Organic.  Since Beyond Organic has not officially launched, from now until October you can become a Beyond Organic Insider.  Anyone who is interested in learning more about these foods and beverages, or even the potential to get your Beyond Organic foods and beverages for free by sharing this message with others, can become an insider nearly four months before the rest of the world hears the good news about the new company.

There is NO fee to sign-up now through September and in that time, you will be educated on the Beyond Organic lifestyle, have the opportunity to try some of the products and discover how you can share the Beyond Organic message with friends, family, colleagues and for physicians, your patients.

All of you have recommended healthy eating options to others, and now you can share with those you know and love, how they can consume the healthiest foods and beverages available and be compensated for doing so.

Over a decade ago, Jordan started Garden of Life, one of the leading nutritional supplement companies in America in his parent’s friend’s garage with his dad’s credit card and a dream. Now you can be part of Jordan’s new vision!  This is truly a ground floor opportunity, and I jumped at the chance to become a part of. And now, I am asking you to join me.

If you would like to get insider access to Beyond Organic at no cost, you can register here:

[Click HERE]

Once you hold your place by signing up, you can then invite your friends to do the same.

Starting on November 1st, you can become involved with Beyond Organic in one of three ways.

1) You can purchase these foods retail

2) You can become a preferred customer and purchase Beyond Organic products at a    20% discount

3) You can become a Mission Marketer, share these foods and beverages with friends and family, and have the opportunity to get your Beyond Organic foods and beverages for free or even earn an income.

I have never been a huge fan of direct selling companies because often produce inferior products at inflated prices.  You know that I have had great success, however, as a Team Beachbody coach where I found the my soul workout program, TurboFire. But when I found this company I have to say, these are literally the best quality foods and beverages I have ever seen, and they will provide real value to everyone who purchases them. For the same reason I am in love with Shakeology, it’s that reasoning that made me fall in love with Beyond Organic.

An area of focus for Beyond Organic that aligns very well with my beliefs is their mission to help feed and clothe widows and orphans by partnering directly with ministries and other non-profit organizations. Their groundbreaking program called “Give a Meal, Get a Meal” is powerful, and once you get set up as an Insider you can watch all these amazing videos and see the vision for yourself!

Healthy Food that Tastes Amazing!

I ONLY advise my friends and family to eat what I eat, and these are the foods I will be eating every day.  And now, I am inviting you to do the same.

Once you sign up as a Beyond Organic Insider you will receive your own enroller link and code. If you have friends and family who may also want access to these amazing healthy foods and beverages, please share this message with them on FACEBOOK or email your contact list.

To Learn More –>

Make sure once you sign up as an Insider, you go to the “back office” page to watch the video archives and get educated on Beyond Organic!

Your Soulutions Coach,

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I have read so many articles lately about the toxic conditions of our world. If you have taken my Holistic Food Basics free course you know all about the toxic foods in our diets. But you may not have stopped to think about the toxic conditions of your home or workplace. And that is just as important. Part of the organic lifestyle is to eliminate the toxins not just from your foods, but from your entire life.

First this last week I read an article by a nurse in the Seattle area. Five years ago Karen Bowman was invited to take part in the local Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition’s test of 10 Washingtonians to determine how many  everyday chemicals showed up in their bodies. Bowman tested and they found 35 in hers including flame retardants, mercury, lead, arsenic, DDT and the highest level of phthalates in the study. Phthalates are chemicals added to plastics to increase their flexibility and durability. All of these toxins have been found to contribute to learning disabilities, organ damage, cancer, harm to the reproductive system and the nervous system.

Now I’ve just read an article from ABC News on how household chemicals are sending women in to menopause early. And if you’ve worked with me as a woman you know that these are the things that are also making us more overweight in our 30′s than we ever have been.  And if this is causing us to enter menopause earlier, it’s causing our daughters to develop at an earlier age as well. This cycle needs to be stopped.

So what can you do? Brenda Watson, author of the New York Times bestselling book “The Fiber35 Diet“, has now released a new book called, “The Detox Strategy – Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps“. This really is a must for all of us to learn how to release these toxins from our bodies, and how to change our lives to keep the amount of toxins to as small of an amount as possible.  Win the war that is being waged against you. This toxic assault really is a war. When you detox your body you will feel younger, healthier, you’ll have more energy and I bet you’ll end up in the best health of your life. So start with the Holistic Food Basics course (which is 100% free) and learn about how toxic your foods are, and then buy The Detox Strategy and really change your environment to change your life.

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My little Laweenie (Labrador Weener Dog) has just been miserable. He started with a little tummy-ache, and it just continued into things I just can’t even write about. So I wanted to talk to all of you about the foods that can assist your doggies when they aren’t feeling well.

So the first thing is probiotics. I gave our dog, Oscar, a little pepto mixed with some organic yogurt. That started the process. A little more yogurt later on in the day offers him a great deal of tummy help. This can be very helpful because it contains those “good” bacteria, which can aid in digestion and help keep his digestive system clean and functioning properly.

Once we got the digestive issues tamed, I knew exactly what I had to do – and it was almost dinner time. So I got out the rice cooker and started with some Jasmine Brown Rice. Then I got out the organic pastured chicken breast and poached it for 30 minutes. To do this you want to place it in water just covered and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to a bare simmer so that only an occasional bubble breaks the surface. Let your chicken cook for another 15 to 20 minutes. The chicken breast and rice is perfect for your dog to get his or her system back on track. It’s a great meal (about the same size of food your would normally feed your dog) for a day or two. But for you and your family, you may want a little more flavor, so I had to make a Pineapple Sweet & Sour Sauce for our dinner.

Sauce Ingredients:

2 tbsp Sorghum Molasses

1 tsp of organic brown sugar

1 tbsp of organic ketchup (with no corn syrup)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 cup of fresh pineapple, diced

Directions:

1. Heat up small saute pan. Add sorghum molasses and stir until it breaks down.

2. Add ketchup, brown sugar and garlic powder and stir. Let cook about 1 minute.

3. Add pineapple and cook another 45 minutes.

4. Add chicken breast and pour over rice to serve.

Another thing you can do to help your dog along is to add a tbsp of pure pumpkin to their food over a number of days while your dog is getting back to normal. Once back to normal make sure you are feeding your dog the proper foods. Most regular store bought kibble contains lots of fillers that are just not good for your dog. The Honest Kitchen, Sojo Foods and Wellness Pet foods are some that I really like.

Now on a personal note – our thoughts and prayers are with those in Japan that are suffering from the earthquake and tsunami; both person and pet. For each like, Dog Bless You will donate $1 to help the rescue efforts for dogs in Japan (up to $100,000). They need 5,500 more likes to meet their goal. Please like, and share! Click and learn more.

http://mashable.com/2011/03/12/quake-rescue/

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I read an article recently by Dr. Weil (and who doesn’t love him!) titled, “Apples, Oats and Your Immune System.” In the article he shares new research from the University of Illinois found that soluble fiber can transform immune cells by increasing production of an anti-inflammatory protein, interleukin 4. In the study, laboratory mice were fed diets that were the same except for their fiber content – some received soluble fiber while the others consumed insoluble fiber. After six weeks, the researchers gave the mice injections that made them sick. Those on the diets including soluble fiber became half as sick as the animals on diets with the insoluble fiber; and the mice in the soluble fiber group recovered 50 percent faster.

Now the investigators want to study whether soluble fiber can help protect overweight people from the harmful inflammatory effects of a high fat diet. In addition to apples and oats, you can get soluble fiber from beans, peas, rice bran, barley, citrus fruits and strawberries. The University of Illinois study was published in the May 2010 issue of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.

So that got me thinking. My daughter has gotten Fifth disease from preschool, so her immune system could use some boosting. And she’s a great eater – but does like her sweets a bit like mommy does. So I think I’ve found the perfect evening snack for her because a) it’s yummy tasting, b) it’s low in sugar and the sugars are all natural, c) anything with fiber will keep your belly full so you are going to sleep better and d) it’s all organic!! So what is this magically delic snack that my five year old loves? It’s Sprout Baby Food’s Oatmeal with Roasted Cinnamon Applesauce. The consistency is like a thick applesauce, like you pureed it yourself. And it’s really good. It only has 5 grams of sugar (and I try to keep that as our limit as much as possible) with 2 grams of Fiber and even has 1 gram of protein. It’s the perfect size snack and she thinks she’s getting a treat.

So – the next time you are feeling starved late a night, pick up a package of this and enjoy it. It’s only 70 calories. Get beyond the fact that it’s baby food…lol… because it’s good and it will help your immune system – who doesn’t need that? And – btw, who doesn’t want their kids to sleep through the night. Hooray!

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What kid doesn’t like Mac and Cheese – but it can be very full of yuck if made the old fashioned way. Here is our quick take on the skillet mac and cheese meal.

Ingredients:

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Some of the foods that you may love, are just not that healthy for you. But we’re going to help you change your eating by sharing some of our favorite foods, but far healthier for you. This is the year that you take the control back away from the big food corporations, and you start to control your own life.

One of my favorite foods is pork. And I’m not taking about just any old pork, I’m talking about healthy, free-range, humanely treated pork. Watch Food Inc. and you may never eat a big farm pig again after seeing how they kill them. It’s horrible. But pork can be healthy for you if raised properly. The trick to making our healthy pulled pork is also to trim the meat well and then skim any extra fat off the sauce after cooking it. I first found this recipe in the Eating Well magazine, and then I changed it to make it what I wanted. I recommend that you can always change up a recipe to make it better.

One reason I love this recipe is that you can make a lovely roasted pork tenderloin for dinner one night (about a 2 lb package), and use it for two meals. No reason to cook more than you have to, right?

Ingredients:

• 1 pounds pastured pork, tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 4 pieces
• 14 1/2 ounce(s) Organic canned tomatoes, diced (Low Sodium)
• 1/2 cup(s) Walla Walla onion(s), finely chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) Organic celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) homemade barbecue sauce* (recipe below)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 6 sprouted hamburger buns, toasted

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 55 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove pork from sauce; shred pork. Return pork to sauce.

2. Place about 1/3 cup pork mixture on bottom half of each bun; top with top halves of buns

You’ll need to have this bbq sauce created first – so here is our favorite sauce.

Ingredients:

• Olive Oil cooking spray
• 1/2  cup  finely chopped walla walla onion
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 2  tablespoon  tapioca starch (if very fine tapioca starch use 3 – 4 tbsps)
• 1/2  cup  plus 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1/2  cup  water
• 1/4  cup  low-sodium beef broth
• 1/4  cup  molasses
• 3  tablespoons  cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon  dried crushed red pepper
• 1  teaspoon  peeled, minced gingerroot
• 1/4  cup  creamy hemp nut butter or almond butter

1. Coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until tender.

2. Combine tapioca starch and next 7 ingredients; stir well. Add to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Cook  about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Add nut butter; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes

This is going to be a favorite recipe to share with your family and friends. Kids love these sandwiches and you’ll love serving them.

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