Celery contains: Calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, tryptophan, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B1, B, vitamin B6, vitamin C as well as amino acids, boron necessary for strong bones, essential fatty acids, inositol, selenium, zinc, vitamin E, Vitamin B3 and vitamin B5. Celery is also high in fiber (2 grams of fiber/cup).

It cleans your teeth and keeps your gums healthy. The health benefits of celery include:

With a 90% chance of high blood pressure after the age of 55, eat celery because:

Celery contains a chemical (phthalides) that can lower your stress hormones. This reduces the tension and dilates your blood vessels. Celery, 100mg of sodium per cup. It is not HIGH in spite of the bad press. (Sodium allowance is 2400mg/day). Juice for 10 ounces and drink twice a day minimum.

Naturally lower cholesterol:

Eating celery daily increases your bile acid production, which will reduce your artery-clogging cholesterol level. Cholesterol is in the bile and the more you eat, the lower your cholesterol will go.

Increase fiber, lose weight:

Celery is high in fiber; munch and crunch on a stalk as part of your meal. Fill up, eat less. Get lots of great nutrition. Juice celery and enjoy a glass before meals. When your body has the right nutrition, you lose your appetite. Eating or drinking celery which is nutrient dense and low calorie – you just can’t overeat it.

Better for your bladder:

Celery seeds help in uric acid elimination making it good for bladder disorders, kidney problems and cystitis. Celery seeds also assist in avoiding urinary tract infection in women.

Build a regular elimination plan:

Because it increases bile production and is high in fiber, this will get things moving.  Munch and crunch during the day. This also helps with cravings!

Gout, Joint Pain, Arthritis?

Who would have thought celery is anti-inflammatory and will help reduce swelling and pain around the joints. Celery sticks contain a diuretic substance, which help to remove uric acid crystals that build around joints. Crunch away!

Support your immune system – the best defense against Cancer:

Celery contains phthalides and polyacetylenes. These detoxify carcinogens and have been shown to stop the growth of tumor cells. Celery contains “coumarins,” compounds that help prevent free radicals from damaging your cells. Coumarins also enhance white blood cells, that target and eliminate potentially harmful cells, including cancer cells. Celery helps alkalinizes your body from the chronic acid loads common in the food supply and environment. Munch and crunch 3 stalks a day and juice twice a day, 10 ounces as a minimum.

Get rid of excess fluid:

Rich in both natural sodium and potassium, minerals that help in regulating fluid balance.

Migraines:

Presence of coumarins gives relief from migraines. Drink two 10 ounce glasses of blended celery a day.

Diabetes:

All around the world, the leaves of celery are eaten for diabetic conditions.

Calms the nerves:

Because of celery’s high calcium content and tryptophan, celery calms your nerves.

Celery is good raw, in soups, salads, stir fried, with a light spread of organic almond or peanut butter, goat cheese, filled with diced tomatoes, onions and avocado. Use celery with salsa instead of chips. It is handy to carry with you on the go even with a filling.

Chlorella and cadmium (heavy metal):

Cadmium, a heavy metal found in cigarettes and especially second hand smoke, is thought to contribute to high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries.

A scientific study found Chlorella significant in eliminating cadmium from the body.  In a study conducted in Japan,  large daily dose was given to participants with great results. The excretion of cadmium increased as time went on.

Chlorella needs to be taken with caution if you are on blood thinners or immune-suppressants. Because of its purifying abilities, you may want to gradually increase the dosage to give your body a chance to get used to it.

Chlorella, Cholesterol and Heart Disease.

The more sugars and trans fats you consume, the  more your body will produce cholesterol! It is not the fats you eat you have to worry about. Cholesterol is used by the body and is NOT the enemy of good health.

Additionally, you create more cholesterol when you have more stress.  Once our body produces the cholesterol it cannot break it down. Therefore cholesterol can be removed from our body only through your colon. Fiber is one way you can effectively eliminate cholesterol. Chlorella has fiber and other life enhancing components.

Studies have shown success in lowering cholesterol this way.  It is amazing that you can control your cholesterol level as well as improve your heart health by nutritional means alone!  A report of the “Effects of Chlorella on Levels of Cholesterol in Serum and Liver ” showed that when sixteen patients were given 20 tablets of chlorella daily for three months, without any anti-cholesterol drugs, their cholesterol levels were significantly lowered.  (Research of Wakahisa Hospital of Fukuoka, Japan.)

Heart  disease is still the number one killer.  Hardening of the arteries, resulting in high blood pressure, puts a burden on the liver, kidneys and brain increasing risk of stroke.   Reversing heart disease  has been known to occur maintaining cholesterol of  160 mg% for a two-year period.

Research has found chlorella can significantly lower high blood pressure.  Chlorella contains a greater quantity of essential fatty acids (EFA) than spirulina and 20% of these EFAs are omega-3, which reduces inflammation helping to reduce  ”bad cholesterol.”

Chlorella and your blood sugar

Diabetes is in epidemic proportions.  Poor diet, lack of exercise contribute to problems managing and stabilizing blood sugar.

It is a new finding that Chlorella has been found to stabilize blood sugar. Between the protein and the fiber, density of nutrients and minerals, Chlorella is a superfood that helps to restore the body to optimal health!

Interestingly, the high concentration of Chlorophyll in Chlorella has been found to inhibit pancreatitis, known to be caused by excessive consumption of certain foods (alcohol, grains, sugars, hard fats).

Chlorella is a supplement you can safely take regularly to boost your natural ability to eliminate toxins while supporting optimal health.

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 1. Choose to be happy- make a decision and make it your intention/commitment everyday under all circumstances

 2. Choose to take responsibility for your life including your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, experiences, values, behavior.

 3. Choose to see things differently and to see new possibilities and options rather reacting in fear – attempt to see things from another’s perspective.

  4. Choose peace over conflict and love over fear. Listen to music that inspires and fulfills you. 

 5. Choose to be joyful and to create fun and enjoyable activities in your life.

 6. Choose to see problems as opportunities, challenges and gifts.

 7. Choose to forgive and let go of judgments and grievances.

 8. Choose to be positive and optimistic.

 9. Choose to be loving and giving (generous) and to join with others.

10. Choose to be appreciative and grateful for both small and big things/experiences in your life.

11. Choose to discover, listen to and follow your inner desires – explore your purpose for your life.

12. Choose to connect with the Divine realm and develop a conscious relationship with God.

 We cannot always change what happens in our life however we can CHOOSE how we respond to what life gives us. Choose happiness and peace……..

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The following are ideas for 100 calorie snacks. Eat outside of the bag and make up some whole slow food that really satisfies while giving you sound nutrition!

Soups

A takeout 8 oz coffee cup or 250 ml of minestrone, vegetable or tomato soup should hit the spot on a rainy day.

V-8 Juice

Perfect for a snack on the run, a glass of V-8 will curb your hunger and provide essential nutrients. Sip on 250 ml…or more.

Whole-Wheat Toast

One small slice, spread sparingly with butter, will give you the energy boost your body is craving.

Cheddar Cheese

Munch on a small matchbox, or 40 g of reduced-fat, mature cheddar cheese for a burst of flavour, and a dose of bone-building calcium.

Peanut Butter

Spread a tablespoon of peanut butter on a normal-size rice cake for a crunchy treat, that’s sure to quell a grumbling tummy.

Rye Crisp Bread

Spread this wholesome cracker with two tablespoons of reduced-fat hummus for a healthy dose of protein, fiber, and flavour.

Muffin Pizza

If you’re craving something special, take half an English muffin, top it with one tablespoon of pasta sauce, sprinkle on two tablespoons of grated cheese, and grill until the cheese bubbles.  

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A good mixture of tastes; spicy, tangy, oily, salty and sweet will often guarantee your success with the ingredients. You do not need to use everything listed. Select a few and then next time change it for variety!  You need only a few ingredients so that the flavors of those items will be distinct.

Grill some salmon or tuna, chicken or shrimp for your salads and you have a masterpiece meal that is good for you and your weight.

The Core Things: Veggies & Greens

Romaine Lettuce                     Spinach                        Frisee                          Purple Cabbage

Mixed Greens                         Kale                             Broccoli                       Cauliflower

Cucumber                               Mushrooms                 Zucchini                       Asparagus

Red, Yellow or Orange Peppers

Tangy Flavored Additions

Tomatoes (grape, plum or cherry)                             Cider or Rice Vinegar

Lemon Juice                            Lime Juice                   Pomegranate Seeds or Juice

Hot Sauce

Oil or Fatty Ingredients

Avocado                                  Flax Seed Oil               Olive Oil                      Tahini

Raw Nuts                                 Seeds             

Salty Flavors

Celery                                      Sea Salt                       Kelp                             Tamari Sauce

Sweet Stuff (go easy here due to added sugar)

Apple                                       Pear                             Oranges                      Grated Carrots

Beets                                       Corn                            Grapes                         Mango

Pineapple                                Papaya

The Spicy Things

Arugula                                   Cayenne                      Garlic                          Onion

Radish                                     Jalapeno                      Herbs (basil, dill, cilantro, tarragon)

Fun Additions

Nasturtium Blooms (flower)   Violet Blooms              Raw Nuts (pine, pecan, walnuts)

Starfruit Slices             Strawberries               Blueberries    

To finish off this salad, we have included a few recipes for amazing dressings. Packaged dressings are usually  high in sodium and sugar and filled with hydrogenated oils. 

 When serving select decorative bowls or plates, sprinkle edible flower blooms over the salad, have fun with the slices or cuts you make with your veggies.

TIP: When just preparing salad as a side, use your dinner plate for your salad and your Salad plate as your entre and you can save 300 calories or more per dinner.

 A beautiful salad will make even the most un-veggie like person sit down with enjoyment.

 RECIPES

Herb Dressing

            4 T lemon juice                                               1/2 t dried tarragon (1 1/2t fresh)

            2 T olive oil                                                     1/2 t Italian seasoning

            2 pressed garlic cloves                                   1/2 t sea salt

            1/2 t fresh ground pepper

Combine everything in a jar until well blended. You can also marinate veggies in this.

No-Peanut Satay

            3 T orange juice                                              1 t tamari

            2 T raw tahini                                                  1 t agave nectar

            2 T miso                                                          1/2 t cayenne

Tahini Tarragon Dressing

            1 T minced garlic                                            1/8 t fresh ground pepper

            1/2 c lemon juice                                            1 t hot sauce

            1/2 c olive oil                                                  3 T tahini

            1/2 t sea salt                                                   2 t Dijon mustard

Green Princess Dressing

            1/3 lb soft tofu                                                3 T cider vinegar

            1 ripe avocado                                                1/4 c olive oil

            1 clove minced garlic                                     1/4 c white miso

            2 T chopped onion                                          1/4 c fresh minced parsley

This dressing will satisfy those who want a creamy dressing with great ingredients.

Some of nature’s most protective foods are darkly colored fruits & vegetables because they are rich in antioxidants such as phenols, anthocyanins, ellagic acid, proanthocyanidins, bioflavonoids and Vitamin C, which provide a variety of health benefits.* Also included are anti-aging nutrients: Alpha GPC, L-Carnosine, and Folic Acid to support mental energy, focus and clarity.*

Spectra Purples™ contains powerful color-rich phytonutrients that support:
• Healthy aging*
• Circulation & vascular health*
• Memory*
• Smooth, healthy, radiant skin*
• Mental clarity & focus*
• Immune system function*
• Cell health & function*
• Nerve and brain function*

Spectra Purples™ has a delicious berry flavor enhanced by the natural sweetness of stevia and purple carrot. All the fruits and vegetables used in our formula are pesticide-free.

Antioxidant Support

Spectra PurplesTM contains health promoting phytonutrients like: anthocyanins, ellagic acid, phenolics, quercetin and others for total mind and body support.* The darker the fruit or vegetable color, the greater its antioxidant power.*

Aging and Cellular Support

Anthocyanins, quercetin, Acai. Purple (red) Cabbage, Goji berries,

L-Carnosine and Mangosteen help to counter the negative effects of free radi¬cals, protect against oxidative damage and support healthy aging.*

Circulation and Vascular Support

Ellagic Acid, Quercetin, Gogi berries, Pomegranate, Bilberries, Blackberries, Black Cherries and Blueberries support the structural integrity of the vascular walls, provide antioxidant protection and support circulation.*

Immunity

Quercetin, Acai, Mangosteen, Goji berry, Camu Camu, Plums, Black Raspberries and Bilberry help the immune system to function at an optimal level.*

Neurological Function

Alpha GPC, Folic Acid and L-Carnosine help protect cells against oxidative stress, improve neuron functioning and memory.*

Radiant Skin

Acai, Goji berries, Camu Camu, Ellagic Acid and Black Currants provide antioxidants to help protect skin against oxidation, UV light and environmental pollutants.*

Ingredients of Interest:

Branded Pomegranate Extract-P40pTM is a pomegranate extract standardized to 40% punicosides. P40pTM has a higher phenolic content than the leading commercially available pomegranate juices, but contains none of the sugar, carbs and calories found in commercial juices.

Acai

Acai, which is similar to grapes, is a small, round and blackish purple fruit that grows in the Amazon Rainforest. Acai is a berry with one of the highest ORAC values of any edible berry in the world!*

Goji Berries

Goji or Lycium is also known as the longevity fruit that has a wide range of anti-aging health effects ranging from energy enhancement to cardiovascular protection.*

Camu camu (fruit)

Camu camu is a small, round, shiny red to dark purple fruit having a juicy acidic sweet pulp that is traditionally used to support the immune system and help maintain optimal health, especially under conditions of stress.* Camu camu helps to promote healthy gums, eyes and skin and supports the functions of the nervous system and circulatory system.*

Mangosteen

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) naturally contains a high ORAC value (over 5,000 units per oz of juice) and contains antioxidant compounds that support the immune system, and histamine management.* Our extract contains 10% mangostin. Mangostin is a xanthone flavonoid with potent antioxidant benefits, which research suggests may help neutralize cell damage by free radicals to support optimal cell function.*

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Mix one scoop (10.95 g) daily in 6-8 oz. of cold water or juice.
30 Serving Powder
Each scoop (10.95 g) contains:
Calories per serving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Calories from Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 g
Saturated Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 g
Cholesterol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 g
Total Carbohydrates . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 g
Sugars . . . . . . . . . . .  0 g
Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 g
Protein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 g
Vitamin C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 mg
Folic Acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 mcg
Proprietary Fruit Powder Blend . . . . . .4900 mg
Containing Blueberry, Blackberry, Black
Cherries, Black Raspberries, Black Currants,
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Soluble Fiber (Fibersol-2™ brand) . . . . 2000 mg
Proprietary Vegetable Powder Blend . . . .1250 mg
containing Eggplant, Purple Carrots, Purple
Cabbage, and Beets
Acai Fruit Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 mg
Camu camu (fruit) Powder . . . . . . . . . 300 mg
Mangosteen
(Garcinia mangostana) Fruit Rind Extract 300 mg
yields Mangostin . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 mg
Goji (Wolfberry / Lycium barbarum)
Berry Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mg
Proprietary “Brain Blend” . . . . . . . . .100 mg
containing L-Carnosine and Alpha GPC
P40p™ Pomegranate Extract . . . . . . . . . 40 mg
yields Punicosides . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 mg
Stevia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 mg

Nutritional supplements are plentiful and range from the very cheap to the exclusive. Do ingredients really matter? Is it necessary to spend alot of money to get good quality from your nutritional supplements?

Over 20 years ago when I started my practice I explored the manufacturing of nutritional supplements and have not stopped. I am always on the lookout for the highest quality, evidence based and best value for that product.

When it comes to supplements ask yourself 3 questions:

1. What do you want from your supplements?
2. Do results matter?
3. Would you eat inferior ingredients in your food?

Quality is important to any professional grade product. We look for quality in manufacturing, processing as well as the presence of  proven results.

It can be confusing and annoying to have to sort through mystifying claims to catch a glimmer of the truth. Direct, simple and basic. – this is what we look for in a product.

Nutritional supplements can make a difference in your health when you take the right product in the right amount. Ingredients can be critical. Let’s take the example of Fish Oil. Many people experience burping after taking fish oil and have to give up this powerful nutrient. Did you know that many of the less expensive products use parts of the fish that are discarded? It makes sense you would belch this up.

In addition to the parts of the fish, fish oil has to be free of mercury and other heavy metals. We ensure processing does not damage the therapeutic value of the ingredient and the natural integrity is present in the range of supplements we offer.

Ingredients are very important and the raw ingredients matter. If you take a product that does not provide the basic ingredient so your body can restore optimal health – then why take it?

Are you getting what you want from your supplements?  You probably need more and a more efficient combination.

We look forward to helping you on your path of vibrant health. We provide a 15% discount with a FREE membership on professional grade products, offer an individualized approach,  professional guidance and back up support and education.

Take a look at this short video where we break down the label and clear up the confusion! Seeing the calories, fat gms and “typical” serving size can really challenge those cravings – especially when you want to lose weight or eat in a more healthy way.

To learn even more about ingredients and how to evaluate if the food is truly good for you, check out Feel Well Live Well Membership options. you can really get to know your Digestive System, set up your own Wellness Plan, break some bad habits and build on good ones, have access to meditations on health and harmony and so much more!  Learn more about changing your diet and Living WELL!

- La Rochefoucauld

Did you know that in the last 20 years portions have doubled and tripled! MCDonald’s Happy Meals, small burger, small fries and small drink  USED to be the adult serving for a meal. Now children are eating this amount!  As a Member of Feel Well Live Well, we show you the comparison in calories, sodium, fat and other nutritional values for fast food, supersizing along with some healthy alternatives in our program Eat This, not That . Many people do not realize that you take in 350 to 1000 extra calories every time you eat beyond full.

Did you know that ideally you only eat till satisfied and not full?

Chewing thoroughly is also really important when it comes to healthy digestion and feeling full.  Fruits clear in 1-2 hours,  vegetables are processed a bit more slowly. When Fats are part of the meal, then this slows the emptying down. Fat satisfies. If you crave fats or you are still hungry after a meal – it could be a sluggish gallbaldder or a need for digestive enzymes. Learn more about your digestive health as a member. Eating fast and on the run will also cause overeating  – your body will not have the time to recognize it has gotten nutrients it needs!  You take in more calories than you need, compromise digestion and set up a cycle to be hungry – we will help you stop this cycle!

In this brief video we help you see ideal portion sizes with some familiar shapes.  Want to lose weight, increase energy, improve digestive problems?   You need to have a shift in your perception around food. We are creatures of habit.  People tend to eat the same volume of food they are used to – it is called volumetrics.

“Appetite” is really based on habit, stress and associations with food and when you are used to eating supersized this is what you initially want.  Give yourself the chance to re-orient your body to what is healthy and ideal for radiant health. This is your life – we want you to live it WELL!

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