Everything you ever wanted to know about beans but were afraid to ask I’m often asked about why it’s good to cook your own dried beans, rather than using canned beans for your favorite recipes. While it’s fine to have a few cans of beans in the cupboard for when you’re in a pinch, dried…
There’s a secret ingredient in this recipe that gives it a creamy, luscious consistency but which is totally good for you: avocado! Before you stop reading because the idea of avocado and chocolate is too weird, remember that avocado is very mildly flavored, so even small kids who think they don’t like it won’t even…
Rich flavors and interesting spices keep plant-based recipes exciting (though clean, raw vegetables are yummy, too!). This warming, creamy soup is both spicy and sweet, and is perfect with a salad as a hearty, wholesome winter meal. Ingredients • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste • 2½ cups pumpkin puree…
A woman I know, who has a very smart physician, told me about something her doctor said when she last saw him. “Doctor,” my friend began, “I’ve been hearing so much about problems with a vegan diet. Angelina Jolie said that she was a vegan for years and it almost killed her. Now she eats…
One question I hear over and over again is: how can a person following a plant-based, whole-food diet get enough calcium, given that they’re not consuming dairy? It’s important to note that eating dairy or drinking milk is not actually the best way to get calcium in the diet. In fact, research suggests quite the…
In this issue: 1) Calcium Supplementation Linked to Heart Attacks 2) Cage Free Lizard Meat 3) Thai Pumpkin Soup 4) Chocolate Pudding Dear Reader: Happy New Year! It was restful and rejuvenating to be home for the holidays where I was able to spend some quality time with family, and to return to the newsletter.…
Remember that Crohn’s is a digestive disease, and since Juice Plus+ is bio-available, it does not need to be digested. It is simply absorbed. This greatly increases the chance of getting nutrition into the system. Work slowly up to an adult dosage, starting with taking 1 capsule of garden one day, orchard the next day…
Is it safe to take Juice Plus+ while undergoing chemotherapy? Juice Plus+ is simply fruits and veggies. It is safe (and, in fact, critical) to eat fruits and veggies during chemo. Here are several studies and articles to support this. Antioxidants do not interfere with Chemotherapy Antioxidants and Cancer — MD Anderson Cancer…
Dr. Ray explains why it is necessary to use magnesium stearate and calcium carbonate in our Juice Plus+ powders. Listen to and download recorded call (scroll down for the transcript) magnesium MP3 Attachments: Review or download Dr. Ray’s transcript Magnesium Stearate and Calcium Carbonate in Juice Plus1.pdf ( 295 kb…
Dr. Mitra Ray explains why fruits, vegetables and berries are really alkaline in our bodies. Listen to and download the recorded call alkaline MP3
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