eThanksgiving is known for being a time to spend with family, friends, & loved ones. We give thanks for the many blessings we have and celebrate our time together. For many it is also known as a time for over eating, weight gain, and stress. We often find ourselves communing around the dinner table, like we once did as children, enjoying our traditional family favorites. Although we enjoy the time with the people we love and the celebration shared we often find ourselves feeling tired, sluggish, over weight, and unmotivated to continue with the health goals we had obtained throughout the year. So we have some tips to keeping the thanksgiving holiday fun without all the back lash.

1. Make Time For Fitness:
This does not mean lose your valuable sleep or time with your loved ones by spending countless hours in the gym. We have some creative ideas that can help motivate you and even inspire others to join you. Try organizing a family game of touch football or activities like backyard games to get yourself and others involved in the physical fun. Try walking often. Take a brisk walk in the morning or after meals. Even try inviting someone you haven't had enough time to chat with and ask them to join you. This is a good way to stay active as well as spend quality time with your family and friends.

2. Eat Like a Cow:
A little different then it may sound, this doesn't mean to gorge or over eat. This means graze all day. Try to keep your meals smaller by eating off the fruit, veggie platters and salad dishes all day long. If you try this once you sit down to the less nutritious family favorites you will find yourself eating less and staying full longer. It is good for your metabolism and will help fight the cravings for the things that you normally desire during this holiday.

3. Drink A Lot:
Of Water that is! Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do for your body to keep your tummy full and your energy up. It's my recommendation to stay away from all the sodas and sugary drinks that are readily available during this holiday season and just drink water! Deny the juice at breakfast or a midday beer and substitute that for water for all or most of the day. Saving those empty calories from the sugary drinks to be better used during the holiday party or dinner where you then enjoy a traditional favorite or cocktail. 

4. Be as Picky as You Want:
When scanning the holiday menu or buffet table use discretion and be picky. We often find ourselves wanting to try "a little" of everything. Instead this year try only eating portions of the foods you truly desire. This will help you not over eat but still find yourself completely satisfied. Sometimes less is more!

5. Be a Advocate of Health:
Often guests are asked to bring an item of food to share pot luck style. Try taking this opportunity to do a healthy twist on a family favorite. They can be equally as delicious and much more nutritious. Some ideas like Mashed Cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes instead of Candied Yams, Yogurt Sauce instead of Ranch Dip, or even something as simple as Sprouted Grain Dinner Rolls instead of Regular Rolls. When you make these subtle changes people take notice and who knows maybe next year everyone will try it. At the very least you have a healthy substitute on your plate when you sit down to eat.

Thanksgiving is all about spending quality time with the people we love and showing gratitude for the wonderful blessings we have. One of the most important gifts we have is our health. So following some of these simple steps can be the ultimate way of showing gratitude for our bodies as well as keep you feeling healthy and vibrant to partake in the most important part of the holiday...... Loving the people around us! So this Thanksgiving lets spend more time focusing on what comes out of our mouths as opposed to the next thing we are going to put in it! 
From my family to yours,
Happy Thanksgiving!

Do you suffer from frequent Gas & Bloating? Bloating can be annoying, unsightly, uncomfortable and often time embarrassing. Wether you are having a hard time squeezing into your favorite jeans, experiencing bloated cramps, looking like your 6 months pregnant, or afraid to pass gas, I think we can all agree Gas & Bloating is a major inconvenience. There are a number of different contributors to gas and bloating but before trying an expensive remedy try some of our tips for ridding yourself of Gas & Bloating?

CUT OUT SUGAR-
White Sugar is a culprit. White Sugar causes candida which is an overgrowth of bad bacteria that lives and breeds in the colon. Candida causes Gas & Bloating when it is given a food source, sugar is an amazing food source for both candida and parasites. Parasites who live off of sugar can also cause frequent gas and bloating. Take away the food source and you may see a decrease in gas and bloating.


CUT BACK ON WHITE FLOUR AND GRAINS-
Like Sugar, White flour and ecsessive grains can feed candida and parasites. Again, cutting out the food source can help to reduce the symptoms. Most grains also contribute to a significant amount of food allergies. Food Allergies can be the root cause of gas, bloating, & inflammation in the digestive track. Sometimes a simple food allergy test can help you cut out these and other foods that may be the cause of your gas and bloating.


TRY DIGESTIVE ENZYMES-
Often times when we lack enough digestive enzymes to break down the foods we eat our small intestines will create gas and bloating. There is plenty of enzymes in veggies and fruits. Try increasing your fruits and vegetables intake to naturally increase your enzyme levels. Papaya Enzymes which you can find in Papaya's is also very helpful. To quicken the process, taking a trusted Digestive Enzyme Supplement before each meal for a minimum of 3 weeks can be very helpful.

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Week 1 

Vegan Diet was the decided diet for week one of our 30 Day Cleanse. Giving up flesh, animal protein, dairy and all animal products has numerous health benefits. If done right the vegan diet can be easier on your digestion, healthier for your body, and better for the planet. There are tips to follow to make sure you are doing it in the healthiest way possible and make it an easy transition. 

Preparing for a Vegan Diet doesnt require much additional work besides adjusting your shopping list. The most important thing to remember is when you remove the animal protien from your diet replace it with plant based protein and NOT processed foods, meat substitutes, excessive grains, sugars or junk food. The best plant based protein options to replace animal proteins are Lentils, Beans, Quinoa and Fermented Soy. Its also important to make sure your increase vegetables and other plant based foods higher in protiens like Green Peas, Spinach, Broccoli, Beans, Nuts like almonds, cashews, & pistachios. Be very cautious of not over doing the grains particularly wheat, gluten, white flour etc. Many meat alternatives are wheat and gluten based and can be terrible for weight loss and digestion. Try to refrain from eating soy based meat alternatives and a lot of the processed "Vegan" products on the market they really are not very good for you but more or less preying on the consumer. Tempeh is a safe form but stay away from Tofu and soy milk.  

Because meat tends to be pricier then other foods you will save $$$ on this diet particularly if you choose NOT to spend the extra money on meat alternatives. Spend the saved money on Organic produce as well as nuts and seeds. Eating out is still an option and there are many amazing vegan and vegetarian resteraunts so save for some of those splurges. If it is within your budget you can always use a food delivery service and refine your dietary needs as well as variety but make sure you explain some of the above dietary needs like Soy Free, Gluten Free, Wheat Free etc. 

Read more about what it means to truly go Vegan often people mistake it with being vegetarian which is not the case. To truly be Vegan you must give up any and all foods, casings, clothing, products, or supplements that use animal in anyway that includes dairy, animal protein, certain supplements, etc. Get ready to read labels alot of meat substitutes like to use things like casein or whey, gelatin and natural red 4 all of which are not truly vegan. On these Labels is where you will also find the hidden ingredients like Wheat, White Flour, or Soy so keep an eye out for labels or better yet try to eat as few packaged foods as possible.

Yesterday marked Day One of our 30 Day Cleanse Challenge.  Our Clients and Social media followers voted on which options for our 30 Day Cleanse Challenge they would be most interested in learning about via our social media, blogs, and daily journals. The Options were 100% Vegan Diet, Raw Food Detox Diet, Smoothie Cleansing or 30 Days of Juice Fasting. The goal of the 30 Day Cleanse Challenge was to offer insight into how the different cleanses and diet work, whats needed, and what are the expected results. Our Social Media Followers were torn. So our new 30 Day Cleanse Challenge will be as follows:

Week One:  100% Vegan Diet
What is a Vegan? What is the most effective way to transition into a Vegan Diet? What is the healthiest way to be a Vegan and to effectively cleanse as a Vegan? Whats the best Vegan options? Can I lose weight? What are the health benefits?  and so much more.... Follow us this week for Blog Posts, Social media updates, and Food Journals that you too can implement on your Vegan Journey!

Week Two: Raw Food Detox Diet
 
Week Three: Green Smoothie Cleanse 

Week Four: Juice Fasting

Keep up with us over the next 4 weeks to learn more about the cleanses that interest you most!

Vegetarian and Vegan based diets have become very popular recently in main stream media not just because of the obvious humane treatment of animals but because of the amazing health benefits most all experience on this primarily plant based diet. Many celebrities have expressed their appreciation for the lifestyle and testified to the anti aging, weight loss, increased energy and overall health benefits achieved on these plant based diets. We also cant help acknowledge that most of these celebrities have been able to maintain a healthy weight, youthful appearance, and the vital energy we have come to desire as a society. 

Celebrities like: 
Alicia Silverstone, Alanis Morissette, Anne Hathaway, Carey Underwood, Christie Brinkley, Diane Keaton, Ellen Degeneres, Jared Leto, Joaquin Phoenix, Michelle Pfeiffer, Moby, Pamela Anderson, Prince, Russell Simmons, Samuel L. Jackson, Woody Harrelson and recently America’s Sweetheart BEYONCE!

Athletes like: 
Famous QuarterBack Joe Namath, Tennis Player Martina Navratilova, NBA Great Robert Parish, MLB Baseball Player Prince Fielder, Iron Man World Champ Dave Scott, Track Star Carl Lewis, & an even more impressive Raw Vegan Venus Williams Tennis Superstar!

It cant be denied that the absence of animal protein is easier on your digestion since animal protein takes longer to break down, digest, and remove from your gastro intestinal track then other plant based foods. Plant based foods also tend to have more variety of nutritional benefit and serve a multitude of purposes within the body while supporting multiple functions. Plant based foods like Nuts, Seeds, Fruits and Veggies are so beneficial to your organ function, immune system,and optimal wellbeing so it is recommended to make them a minimum of 2/3rds of your diet. 

Unfortunately, after giving up animal Protein some Vegans and Vegetarians make grains, soy, and processed foods a larger part of their diet as opposed to replacing the animal protein with the fruits and veggies as the vegetarian diet was originally designed. These food items can be just if not more harmful to the body and the digestive track if eaten in excess then animal protein. If you are making the vegan or vegetarian diet your lifestyle always remember a true vegetarian replaces animal protein with additional plant based foods primarily fruits and veggies for the best results and long term health.

What is the Raw Food Diet and Cleanse?

I am a huge advocate of the Raw Food Diet wether you decide to go 100% Raw or much less it is still extremely beneficial to the bodies composition and digestion. Its my belief that Raw, God Made foods are what our bodies were originally designed to eat and therefore have the most nutritional benefit, healing effects, and best results to our overall health and digestion. 

Raw Food usually refers to eating primarily Raw Planted Based Foods like Fruits, Veggies, Nuts Seeds, Sprouted Grains and Legumes. Uncooked foods tend to retain most of their nutritional value as opposed to cooking or steaming out the useful vitamins, minerals, enzymes and nutrients. The more nutritional value in the foods you eat the more nourished your body will be.  Feeding our cells with proper nutrients is the number one purpose of any diet after all. 

The Raw Diet can be an effective form of cleansing for someone new to the process, allowing your body the satisfaction of a full tummy with the cleansing benefits of a higher vegetable diet. Often times when having a primarily raw diet it is recommend to compensate with fresh green juice to add more calories in your daily diet. Fresh Green Juices can also add cleansing effects and speed up the process. When using the Raw Food Diet for Cleansing you can often experience detox effects like irregular bowel movements, Gas, Bloating but don't be alarmed. These side effects are your bodies natural way of releasing harmful toxins and chemicals from the organs. It is always recommended when doing the Raw Food Diet for Cleansing to incorporate a Colon Hydro therapy session.

The Raw concept does not have to be an all or nothing lifestyle you can always make a fraction of your diet raw to help with digestion, stimulate daily cleansing, support your organ function and maintain healthy weight. 30-60% of your diet should be Raw plant based foods and you will notice an immediate difference if it is. 
Some of the results our clients have regularly experienced are:

Weight loss
Better Skin
Reduced Pain, Swelling & Inflammation
Increased Energy
Anti- Aging
Better Digestion 
Disease and Illness Healing and Prevention

Try increasing your Raw Food intake today or try one of our advanced Raw Food Cleanses for even better results. Call us TODAY to schedule a free Consultation

First, what exactly is a superfood?

Though there is no legal or medical definition, super-foods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and minerals.  People who eat them regularly are generally considered healthier and thinner than those who don’t, as well as prolong life and avoid disease.  Here are the top three overall as well as some that will assist in healthier more effective digestion:

Tomatoes 
They contain lycopene, an antioxidant rarely found in other foods.  Studies suggest that they could protect the skin against harmful UV rays, prevent certain cancers, and lower cholesterol.  Plus, tomatoes are high in potassium, fiber and Vitamin C.

Blueberries
These berries are loaded with phytonutrients and antioxidants that neutralize free radicals (agents that cause aging and cell damage).  They may also protect against cancer and reduce the effects of age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Kale
Kale offers a type of phytonutrient that seems to lessen the occurrence of a variety of cancers, including breast and ovarian.  Specifically, scientists believe this nutrient triggers the liver to produce enzymes that neutralize potentially cancer causing substances.

Ginger
Ginger can effectively treat a variety of gastrointestinal discomforts.  Its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties can curb digestive spasms, gas, indigestion, nausea and bloating.

Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) contains an array of nutrients and strains of probiotics and does an exceptional job of cleaning and supplying your gut with beneficial bacterial so that it can heal and work efficiently.