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Are the JP capsules vegan/What are the JP capsules made of? Because Juice PlusÒ contains such a rich variety of whole food nutrients from so many plant sources, there were…

Q: Why is there carrageenan in the new vegan capsules? I’ve read that it is not a safe additive.   Once again folks, food is politics and the negative articles…

Q: If I am allergic to mushrooms, can I use the North American Juice Plus Complete formula? A: Juice Plus® Complete shake mixes now contain juice powder from Agaricus bisoporus…

Product/Health FAQs – Download the PDF HERE Soy and Cancer We are not rodents folks and therefore all the soy research showing it’s bad for humans especially as it relates…

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In the last two years my husband Doug, my two daughters, and I have embraced growing as much of our own food as possible. This is the story of how…

Nearly everyone I know relies on their cell phones for near-constant, plugged-in communication. Whether we’re texting, talking, snapping and posting pictures, or watching movies, our wireless devices are an integral…

I love the cookbook Feeding the Whole Family, by Cynthia Lair. It’s self-styled as a reference for feeding babies, young, children, and their parents, but this is a fabulous whole-food…

Happy August! Here in the Pacific Northwest we’re in the thick of summer, and finally enjoying some hot weather. Fall will be here before I know it though, and while…

In the last two years my husband Doug, my two daughters, and I have embraced growing as much of our own food as possible. This is the story of how…

Happy July! If you find yourself craving cold, sweet treats during the hot months, here’s an absurdly easy summer sorbet recipe that you can make in minutes using a Vitamix…

This easy, refreshing frozen treat is adapted from a recipe by Vitamix*. You can use any frozen fruit, or combination of fruits, and add more or less juice to achieve…

Earlier this month I was less than amused when the headlines reported data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implicating leafy greens, potatoes, tomatoes, sprouts, and berries as…

This quick-and-easy recipe is adapted from the fabulous cookbook The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen. It can be served warm or chilled, and is equally delicious both ways. Makes 4 to 6…

Greetings, and welcome to Summer! We still have a few spots available at our Women’s Beauty and Rejuvenation Retreat, which will be held August 4th – 11th, at our peaceful…

Tim Blank serves as CEO of Future Growing LLC, CEO of Green Earth Building Group, LLC, and CTO of Tower Garden LLC. Future Growing is dedicated to growing healthy local…

Dear Dr. Ray: Thanks for explaining the difference between your Green Drink recipe and Juice Plus+ Complete.  Is it okay to combine the two, and put Complete in my Green Drink?…

I have long joked that, as humans, we are just Motherships hosting millions of microorganism passengers. But the research being done by uBiome (and many other microbiologists and biophysicists) has made it…

Kelly Koffman, a DrMitraRay.com staffer, interviews Kim Hewes and Gayle Lange, who talk about their experiences at Dr. Mitra Ray’s annual Beauty and Rejuvenation Retreat. They discuss going from a…

This is a simple, delicious soup that you can make in minutes using a Vitamix. The ingredients can also be combined and cooked on a stovetop, but I love that…

Greetings, and Happy Spring. As we gear up for our annual August Women’s Beauty and Rejuvenation Retreat, we’d like to offer a special $200 Mother’s Day discount to anyone who…

“Never hurry; take plenty of exercise; always be cheerful, and take all the sleep you need, and you may expect to be well. ” — J.F. Clarke In Parts 1 and…

As we age, we have this notion that we’re expected to exercise less and slow down. Most of us DO need to slow our hectic lives down, but not our…

Dear Dr. Ray: What’s the difference between your Green Drink recipe and Juice Plus+® Complete? If I’m regularly drinking one, do I really need the other? Answer: This is a…

In this issue: 1) Brain Beauty Part 2: Exercise, Hydration, Diet, and the Brain 2) Is Sleep the New Sex? 3) Green Pans 4) Killer Fish: Book Review 5) Q and A: What’s the difference…

If you’re a regular reader of this website, or have been to any of my talks, you’ve likely heard me say that you can pay for wellness (with good food,…

I recently heard the quip that sleep is the new sex, and I kind of have to agree. While romance is fabulous, there’s nothing (and I really do mean nothing)…

I was recently talking to a close friend of mine who follows a plant-based, whole food diet, and she informed me that after talking to a doctor, she was convinced…

This list is actually Recommended Reading, Viewing, and Cooking. Enjoy! 1. Forks Over Knives, DVD and Book. Many of you have seen or heard about this documentary, which includes interviews with one of…

Because so many of the questions that we receive have to do with published research, we offer links to articles and transcripts in many of our answers. Additionally, when Dr. Ray…

1. How do you prevent a sinus infection from turning into bronchitis? What is the best way to treat it? 2. What do you recommend for Mercury Poisoning? 3. What do you recommend…

Because so many of the questions that we receive have to do with published research, we offer links to transcripts and articles in many of our answers. Additionally, when Dr.…

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In this issue: 1) Brain Beauty, Part 1: How Exercise Enhances the Brain 2) 40 at 41: A Guest Blog About Weight Loss, Part 2 3) Q and A: Tower Garden® Frequently-Asked-Questions…

Note from Mitra: During Kelly’s second month, she passed through her phase of craving sugar, but her fat and salt addictions remain. Here she discusses coming to terms with what…

This quick-and-easy dish is adapted from a recipe by Vegetarian Times. It’s based on khao soi, a Thai noodle dish that’s sweet, sour, and spicy! 30 minutes or fewer to prepare…

Everyone knows that exercise is important, but I don’t believe it’s the most important thing that one can do for weight loss. While regular activity and movement are necessary, and I…

Question: Why is the Tower Garden™ plastic, and what kind of plastic is used? Answer: The Tower Garden™ is a precision growing system. Much like owning a high quality blender…

The Tower Garden™ is an aeroponic/hydroponic system that allows you to grow vertically, so that you can grow a tremendous amount of produce in a small space (such as a…

1. What is a Tower Garden™? 2. Why aeroponics? Shouldn’t I be growing plants in soil? 3. Is hydroponic growing organic? What about organic fertilizers? 4. Why is the Tower Garden plastic? What kind of…

The short answer is: If you look at the facts, growing in soil is no longer a sustainable way to grow food for the 7 billion people on the planet.…

Question: Hydroponic growing isn’t necessarily organic. I thought that organic was the most important thing when it came to food. And what about organic fertilizers? The short answer: Minerals (things…

Notes from Mitra: On December 28th, 2011, The New York Times Magazine ran an article, “The Fat Trap”, which discusses why lost pounds generally get found again. It highlights one couple in…

These decadent, fudgy, no-bake treats are adapted from a recipe created by Whole Foods market. They add 2 Tablespoons of sugar to theirs, but these are plenty sweet on their…

In this issue: 1) 40 at 41: A weight loss blog 2) Q and A: Colon Hydrotherapy and Enemas 3) Recipe: Hot Chocolate Buttons Dear Reader: Now that February is well underway, and…

Question Dear Mitra: Can you tell me what you recommend in terms of colon-hydrotherapy? I’ve been hearing lots about colonics and enemas, and am not sure which to try, and…

This October National Geographic ran a fascinating article on the teenage brain. In a nutshell, the article elucidates why adolescents and young adults can in one moment appear sensible and…

Peggy Schwartz wrote to tell us: “My family comes to us for Thanksgiving where I serve a traditional dinner with extra vegan dishes to meet my own needs. They look…

  Liza Pepple, Manager of Product Quality at NSA, talks with us about the Juice Plus+®ing process in this month’s Q and A. Question Dear Liza: Can you talk about how…

In this issue: 1) Nutrition and the Teenage Brain 2) Q and A: Juice Plus vs. Juice Plus+ing 3) Recipe: Holiday Lentil Soup Dear Reader: Happy New Year! Now that the holidays are over, many…

Many of you have seen or heard about this documentary, which includes interviews with one of my nutrition heroes, T. Colin Campbell. It’s definitely worth watching (if you have Netflix,…

(And how are they different than Juice Plus®?)  Question: Dear Dr. Ray: I’ve been hearing about the results of a recent study that show increased mortality for women taking vitamin…

Hot spiced cider is a favorite holiday treat, and while there are plenty of easy, healthful cider recipes out there, this one is especially   good hot or cold (though…

In this issue: 1) How Safe Are Vitamin Supplements (and how are they different than Juice Plus+®?) 2) Book Review: Forks Over Knives 3) Recipe: Gingersnap Cider 4) Recipe: Spicy Pumpkin…

This is another Vitamix recipe, as I’ve really been loving mine lately and want to spread the joy! The coconut milk makes it creamy and smooth, and of course it’s…

Your body has the exact amount of fat it needs at this moment! In this issue: 1) Tower Garden ™ Redux 2) Your Body Has the Exact Amount of Fat…

The human body has an amazing capacity to protect itself from illness, disease, and toxic-overload. In fact, fat stores are one way that your body protects your internal organs from…

I’d like to address a few points that were brought to my attention after my recent article on Tim Blank and the Tower Garden ™.  I, like many other distributors…

Here is a hearty, warming meal that has many health benefits. For instance, the nice helping of marjoram acts as a decongestant and promotes healthy digestion. Plus, it’s yummy! Ingredients…

You can listen here to the Introduction to my four-part teleseminar series: A Lighter Heart, Mind, and Body Intro Call And don’t forget that if you register for the 4-part…

Download Dr. Ray’s article, “Eating for Two” Also, please enjoy this special audio recording of Dr. Mitra Ray discussing nutrition and pregnancy: Juice Plus+ and Pregnancy   Attachments: Dr_Ray_Prenatal_2010.pdf

In this issue: 1) I lost 7 Pounds in One Week: Dr. Cindy Sholes talks about weight loss and rejuvenation 2) Dr. Ray’s and Dr. Sholes’ Free Tele-seminar 3) Q…

I created this recipe at the retreat, using some of the amazing dill we’ve recently grown in our Tower Gardens, and it was a big hit. Use on salads, as…

Dear Dr. Ray: I keep hearing that I should be taking a fish oil supplement, and that there are healthy fats that are important for me to consume. Which fats…

A Tele-seminar with Drs. Mitra Ray and Cindy Sholes. Please join us for this refreshing teleseminar that can take you down a lighter path on many levels. What you will…

Dr. Cindy Sholes Talks About Weight Loss and Rejuvenation This August, I held my third annual Women’s Beauty and Rejuvenation Retreat. The retreat focuses on learning to relax, rejuvenate, truly…

Book Review: The Untethered Soul, by Michael Singer On my personal reading list this month was a book that I had no idea would be as eye-opening and liberating as…

  Dr. Mitra Ray is a research scientist and biochemist working to promote a whole-foods diet, as well as a lifestyle free of disease-causing chemicals. Dr. Ray holds an engineering…

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Join us for a transformative experience to better health, emotional balance, and true beauty. It is our pleasure to pamper you into wellness. Enjoy healthy, nutrient-rich meals, regenerative yoga, pampering and treatments, outings and nature…

In my book, Do You Have the Guts to Be Beautiful, I discuss the Green Drink, and why it’s such a great way to start your day. That recipe is…

Question: Why is the filler maltodextrin added to Juice Plus® products? Dr. Ray’s Answer: First of all, maltodextrin is a fiber found in fruits and vegetables. It is not a…

Cooking and preparing delicious, healthy food for family and friends is one of my greatest passions in life. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and consider myself…

In This Issue: 1) Tower Talk: Growing Your Own, with Tim Blank 2) Dr. Ray’s 5 Kitchen Must-Haves 3) Q and A: “Fillers” in Juice Plus®? 4) Recipe: Mitra’s Lean…

I had the opportunity to speak with Tim Blank (whose bio is available here) in an epic call, on June 8, 2011. You can listen to the call, but I’m…

In This Issue: 1) Eat Your Sunscreen 2) Growing Our Own 3) Q and A: Soap and Shampoo 4) Recipe: Portabella Burgers Dear Reader: Happy June! It’s been a busy…

When you crave red meat, try portabella mushrooms, which have a dense, meaty consistency and rich flavor. As summer bbq season approaches, you can grill your portabellas instead of beef…

About three years ago, my husband Doug and I became interested in growing some of our own food. There’s something so fulfilling about planting seeds and watching them flower into…

I am in the process of developing an all-natural line of beauty products, with ingredients that are so healthy you could actually eat them. However, I’m not suggesting that you’d…

Dear Dr. Ray: In Do You Have the Guts to be Beautiful, you discuss the best ingredients to use for washing your face or giving yourself a facial. But what…

When people think of going through detox, they often conjure up images of drug-addicts or smokers going through a painful period of ridding their bodies of poisons. While I plan…

Question: Dr. Ray, how do I reduce or eliminate dark circles under my eyes? I’d rather not use heavy make-up like concealer on my skin, but don’t know how else…

In This Issue: 1) Dare to Detox 2) Q & A: Under-Eye Circles 3) Recipe: Cauliflower Curry Dear Reader: Spring is here once again, and that means it’s time for…

Cauliflower is a hearty, healthy vegetable with a host of phyto-nutrients that support detoxifying. Even if you’re not trying to detox, you’d do well to have several servings of cruciferous…

Join Dr. Ray as she continues with her North American 2011 speaking tour. She will be giving her brand new presentation on “The Beauty of Juice Plus”. Dr. Frank Eggleston,…

  Join Dr. Ray as she continues with her North American 2011 speaking tour. Buy a gift online for a baby – We offer a incredible selection of clothing and…

Join Dr. Ray as she continues with her North American 2011 speaking tour. She will be giving her brand new presentation on “The Beauty of Juice Plus”. Dr. Frank Eggleston,…

Join Dr. Ray as she continues with her North American 2011 speaking tour. She will be giving her brand new presentation on “The Beauty of Juice Plus”. Dr. Frank Eggleston,…

Join Dr. Ray as she continues with her North American 2011 speaking tour. She will be giving her brand new presentation on “The Beauty of Juice Plus”. Dr. Frank Eggleston,…

In This Issue: 1) Do You Have the Guts to Be Beautiful? 2) Vitamin Sunshine 3) Recipe: Oshitashe — Japanese Spinach Salad 4) Recipe: Root Delight Happy Valentine’s Day, and…

Dear Reader, Welcome to Dr. Mitra Ray’s Monthly E-Newsletter FROM HERE TO LONGEVITY Issue 1 – August 12, 2003 www.drmitraray.com – The Official Site of Mitra Ray, Ph.D. Special Note:…

Dear Reader, Welcome to Dr. Mitra Ray’s E-Newsletter FROM HERE TO LONGEVITY Issue 2 — October 30, 2003 drm.ticketjunior.com — The Official Site of Mitra Ray, Ph.D. Special Note: Thank…

FROM HERE TO LONGEVITY E-NEWSLETTER In This Issue: 1) Are You Burning Up? 2) Coconut Oil Salad Dressing 3) Juice Plus+® and Pregnancy 4) Reader Testimonials 5) More Information Dear…

In This Issue: 1. Don’t Get Isolated! 2. My Own Journey 3. Recipe – Kale Kichuri 4. Juice Plus+® and Pregnancy, Revisited 5. More Information From Here to Longevity E-Newsletter…

In This Issue: 1. Nature Deficiency Disorder 2. Sleep 3. FREE Shipping Anywhere in the World! 4. Sharing is Caring 5. More Information ___________________________________________________________ Dear Reader, In this specal issue,…

In This Issue: 1) Salt of The Earth 2) Pumping Iron 3) Recipe: Creamy Black Bean Soup and Easy Vegetable Stock Welcome Dear Reader, Happy New Year! Well, it’s been…

In This Issue: 1) The Truth About Carbohydrates 2) Want Strong Bones? Skip the Milk! 3) Recipe: Basil Cilantro Pesto 4) Recipe: Zesty White Bean Dip 5) Recipe: Pasta and…

In This Issue: 1) There’s No Such Thing as Good Fat 2) “B” Sensible 3) Recipe: Zucchini Lemon Couscous 4) Recipe: Red Rosemary Soup During the month of June, I’ll…

In This Issue: 1) Start on Monday, End on Sunday: your new exercise regime 2) Hydro-Therapy 3) Recipe: Pasta with Basil-Pea Cream 4) Recipe: Nut Burgers I am writing to…

In This Issue: 1) Stool is Cool 2) Flax vs. Fish 3) Recipe: the Green Drink 4) Recipe: Indian Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions Happy Autumn. This is the…

In This Issue: 1) Dye-ing to Be Beautiful 2) The Cholesterol Myth 3) A Few More Words about Vitamin D 4) Recipe: Heavenly Hummus Happy April, Here in the Pacific…

In This Issue: 1) New FAQ page 2) Recommended Reading List   Happy June, I’d like to announce some exciting news! First, we have made two new additions to our…

In This Issue: 1) The Power of Protein 2) What to Eat When You Travel 3) Recipe: Linguine with Spinach, Basil and Pine Nuts 4) Recipe: Island Kale and Sweet…

In This Issue: 1) Questions and Answers 2) Quinoa Pilaf Recipe 3) Tamari Almond Green Beans Welcome to our August Question and Answer edition of the newsletter. We love getting…

This recipe was given to me by Christy Tom. The dish is good chilled as a summer salad, but it’s delicious when it’s hot and fresh. Ingredients: 1 package (16…

Adapted from a recipe at www.marthastewart.com Big cubes of bread in this traditional Italian salad soak up the yummy dressing, but this is a delicious dish even if you’re avoiding…

In This Issue: 1) Mythology 101 2) Exercise Series: Part 1 3) Italian Panzanella 4) Deviled Lentil Salad Happy autumn! It’s been a beautiful and busy summer, and fall is…

One comment that I’ve heard over and over since I began promoting a whole-foods, plant-based diet is the following: “I tried being a vegetarian but I got sick and I…

Based on a recipe by Cait Johnson This soup, based on a traditional Tuscan recipe, is nothing like the tomato soup in a can. It’s fast and easy, and chock…

In This Issue: 1) Questions and Answers 2) Fresh Tuscan Bruschetta Soup 3) Pumpkin-or-Squash Pie   Happy fall, and Welcome to our October Q & A edition of the newsletter.…

Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap over the last decade. The Atkins Diet has convinced many people that the way to be thin and healthy is to avoid all carbohydrates…

This delicious rice recipe is great on its own, but I love to use it as a filling for stuffed peppers. You can use green, red, yellow, or orange bell…

This simple dish is delicious, quick, and loaded with healthy carbs. I like to grate the zucchini in a food processor; It’s hardly noticeable by children or picky eaters, but…

This delicious dish is relatively quick, and uses peanut butter (use the natural kind with no sugar for the healthiest, best tasting option) to make the sauce. You can use…

Adapted from a recipe by Martha Stewart This flavorful seasonal dish combines delicious roasted squash and a variety of fresh spices. Serves 4-6. Ingredients • 2 pounds squash, such as…

What does it take to lose those inches and feel lighter? Over the years we’ve all read the books and tried the diets: the Zone, Body for Life, the South…

In This Issue: 1) Produce Doesn’t Poop 2) Losing the Inches 3) Exercise Series: Part Two 4) Spicy Squash Pasta 5) Stuffed Peppers with Green Rice          …

Creamy cannellini beans combine well with fresh vegetables and pasta in this delicious, easy-to-prepare main dish. It also tastes great cold, and can be accompanied by other vegetables or olives,…

Adapted from a recipe in Cooking Light Magazine. Serves 6 This slow-cooker recipe is hearty, with a rich, spicy flavor. It’s excellent served over quinoa, whole-wheat couscous, or brown rice.…

The first article in my series on exercise (September 2009 Newsletter) focused on the nutritional needs of people who exercise. Contrary to current recommendations on exercise, weight loss, and diet,…

In This Issue: 1) Longevity Study 2) Exercise Part Three 3) The Magical Fruit 4) African Stew with Red Beans 5) Florentine Pasta with White Beans Dear Reader: Here in…

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Dr Pat Show March 11, 2009 Listen to an awesome interview with Mitra! Many many tips for health and…. a special offer for her new book “Do You Have The…

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Listen to the interview with Mitra and Olympian athletes Jeff Olson, Holly Flanders & Maureen O’Toole Interview with Mitra and Olympian medalists

Dr. Mitra Ray and several former Olympians discuss plant-based nutrition for athletic performance. Attachments: Danville_Express_Article Danville_Express_2.10.2010.pdf ( 42 kb )

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Join Dr. Ray as she continues with her North American 2011 speaking tour. She will be giviing her brand new presentation on “The Beauty of Juice Plus”. Dr. Frank Eggleston,…

Join Dr. Ray as she continues with her North American 2011 speaking tour. She will be giving her brand new presentation on “The Beauty of Juice Plus”. Dr. Frank Eggleston,…

Join Dr. Ray as she continues with her North American 2011 speaking tour. She will be giving her brand new presentation on “The Beauty of Juice Plus”. Dr. Frank Eggleston,…

Join Dr. Ray as she continues with her North American 2011 speaking tour. She will be giving her brand new presentation on “The Beauty of Juice Plus”. Friday, March 25th,…

Dr. Ray is the highlight speaker at the NSA Leadership Convention in Munich, Germany. She will be giving her brand new presentation on “The Beauty of Juice Plus”. For more…

For ongoing, optimum sinus health (including avoiding sinus infections), it is best to eliminate milk and dairy products from the diet. The next thing to eliminate is wheat and sugar.…

Adapted from a recipe by Rick Bayless. These tasty tacos are so good that you can serve them to your meat-eating friends as an example of just how delicious plant-based…

Every spring and autumn, millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. For some people these allergies manifest as occasional sneezes or watery eyes. For many, reactions to pollens and other…

Focusing on weight loss as a means to wellness goes against the grain for me. While I recognize that many (if not most) Westerners need to lose weight, I’ve never…

In This Issue: 1) Longevity Study 2) Weight Loss to Wellness 3) Banishing Seasonal Allergies 4) Swiss Chard and Caramelized Onion Tacos   Dear Reader, Spring is here! This year…

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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…

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…

  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 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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

Dr. Mitra Ray explains why fruits, vegetables and berries are really alkaline in our bodies. Listen to and download the recorded call alkaline MP3

We don’t make claims to cure or even necessarily help any specific disease or problem that a person may have. What is clear is that Juice Plus+ has been proven…

Thought we cannot promise that JuicePlus+ will cure any illness or health condition, this is what I can say: MS is an autoimmune challenge that Juice Plus+ can make a…

Eating a whole food plant-based diet is the best way to protect your chances of preventing thrombosis and embolisms (fancy words for formation and migration of blood clots). Coumadin is…

These sources are provided for the use of those who would like to dig deeper into existing scientific literature about Fo-Ti: 1. Chan, Y. C., Wang, M. F., Chen, Y.…

We are doing preliminary studies around these longevity issues: hair loss and hair color for men and women prostate issues for men menopause issues for women If you are interested…

In this report, Dr. Mitra Ray answers questions about the ORAC value and Juice Plus+. This is a transcript from a recorded message.       Listen to or download…

The JuicePlus+ product was compared to juicing early on, and it took over a pint of fresh juice made from the same 7 fruits, and another pint of juice made…

Objectively look on the safety of soy

Juice Plus+ is made from the juices of fresh fruits and vegetables, and contains all of the vitamins and minerals present in the original juices. There are literally thousands of…

B12 is not found in fruits and veggies. Some of the daily need comes from healthy bacteria making it in our gut, when one is eating a whole food, plant-based…

Do not feed your baby cow’s milk. Goat milk is OK until they are 2 years old…but of course breast milk is the best option. Soy formulas are better than…

There is not a reason on earth to worry about Juice Plus+ and nursing. On the other hand, there are a million and one reasons to take Juice Plus+ during…

Technically, sugar is not purposefully removed from Juice Plus+. However, the bottom line is that the daily ration of four Juice Plus+ capsules contains less than 1 gram of residual…

Published clinical research on Juice Plus+ supports why Juice Plus+ is such a compliment to your overall health and wellness. Click here to watch Dr. Mitra Ray’s webinar presentation on…

When making Juice Plus+, an extremely temperature-sensitive proprietary process is used to evaporate the water from the juice mix such that heat-sensitive nutrients retain their biochemical activity – the process…

In this report, Dr. Mitra Ray answers questions about Juice Plus+ and detoxification. This is a transcript from a live lecture.           Listen to or download…

NSA states that Juice Plus+ products are manufactured for NSA by contract manufacturers. These products are regularly tested using the Tepnel ELISA methodology (AOAC method 991.19) for the presence of…

Not any more it isn’t!

In this report, Dr. Mitra Ray discusses the importance of nutrition within a fitness regime, and how Juice Plus+® can contribute to overall health and performance. This is a transcript…

Published clinical research on Juice Plus+ supports why Juice Plus+ is such a compliment to your overall health and wellness. Click here to watch Dr. Mitra Ray’s webinar presentation on…

In this report, Dr. Mitra Ray discusses health and safety questions about Juice Plus+. This is a transcript from a live lecture. Listen to or download recorded call (scroll down…

In this message, Dr. Ray explains the truths and myths regarding taking Juice Plus+ Listen to or download recorded call (scroll down to view transcript)  51ce5b11-3df0-a123-1b45-080891ddfdbb (2)   Attachments:  …

In the transcript of a message, Dr. Ray explains how vegetables and alkalinity can affect the formation of kidney stones.         Attachments: Review or download Dr. Ray’s…

Juice Plus+ is whole food nutrition. It is simply juiced, dried and encapsulated fruits and vegetables in the ratios of nutrition that nature intended. In contrast, vitamins are man-made chemicals…

I have some concerns about the H1N1 vaccine. The most significant is the fact that there has been apprehension about a possible link between the vaccine and long-term neurological problems.…

Ringworm is a symptom of an internal environment of the blood. It occurs because there is too much acid and undigested matter circulating. The ringworm is present in the blood…

Investing in an infrared sauna woud be very valuable, in this case. You can buy a cheap sauna for a couple of hundred dollars. It won’t last very long, but…

For ongoing, optimum sinus health (including avoiding sinus infections), it is best to eliminate milk and dairy products from the diet. The next thing to eliminate is wheat and sugar.…

Dr. Mitra Ray gives an explanation of how our bodies convert betacarotene into vitamin A. Listen to or download the recorded call aa803ebe-5683-741b-1235-7a1323b1110e Attachments: Review or download Dr. Ray’s transcript…

Dr. Mitra Ray explains why calcium supplementation is not helpful in maintaining bone density. Listen to and download recorded call 1eab263e-c7ef-b5bf-d69a-09c995e16408 Attachments: Review or download Dr. Ray’s transcript Trancript on…

Dr. Ray explains the importance of hydration and whole food nutrition. (see attachment below for call worksheet) Listen to or download recorded call ecdbd70e-af44-12a8-fb4f-56d0cf08a209  Attachments: Wellness Effect Call Mitra Ray.doc…

Dr. Ray explains how iron is utilized in the body and…. the sources of iron.       Listen to and download the recorded call (scroll down to get transcript of…

Most sunscreens have lots of chemical active ingredients that harm your health. It’s important that your sunscreen have zinc oxide as the active ingredient. We recommend Soleo Organics SPF-30 Sunscreen,…

My recommendation is to take Juice Plus+.  In addition, I recommend the green drink from Do You Have The Guts to Be Beautiful?, and add Juice Plus+ Complete.  Start each day…

  Dr. Mitra Ray offers one-on-one personal health consultations. Your consultation includes access to personal phone and email support with Dr. Ray for a rate of $250. This includes her…

Warts can be dealt with topically. Because of warts’ position in the skin layer, they have a poor blood supply and can best be reached topically. The best way to…

Due to the intensity of this flush, we highly recommend that prior to the flush, be sure to incorporate at plant-based diet as described in the book Do You Have…

We recommend the Twin Labs Liquid Vitamin C. We do not recommend the powdered version of Vitamin C, as the ratio is hard to manage. You can visit this site…

While encapsulated and liquid milk thistle are acceptable, we prefer to use organic milk thistle seed in the whole food form (which is less expensive). You can add it to…

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Dr. Ray and Daniels developed their own facial over years of going to spas and getting facials, reading Ayuervedic and Japanese beauty books, and experimentation at home. One philosophy behind…

For facial “recipes” and routines, refer to Do You Have The Guts to Be Beautiful? You can do the full facial whenever you have time. Initially, you can do it…

Vitamins were discovered at a time when technology was not nearly as advanced as it is today, and only a handful of plant nutrients were identified as the “vitamins” that…

A good source for buying colloidal minerals is: www.traceminerals.com. You know you are using the proper mix of minerals if the source of the minerals is a listed as some…

There are many versions of acceptable water filtration systems. As discussed in the book Do You Have the Guts to Be Beautiful? we recommend reverse osmosis and distilled water as…

All oils are extracted from whole foods, and are not good for you. Additionally, olive oil has too much Omega 6, which throws your ratio of Omega 3 to Omega…

There are a lot of sweeteners on the market out there that do more harm than good. Some acceptable sweeteners are agave syrup, raw organic honey (locally produced is even…

Several people have asked about fish oil supplementation. The best option is to just grind up fresh flax seeds daily and put them in your green drink or your favorite…

Understanding Micronutrients and Macronutrients Dr. Mitra Ray explains how Juice Plus+® helps to provide the essential amino acids in the role of micro nutrients. 7fe0386f-e578-dfbc-1b9a-6a7946b3dd52 Listen to or download the recorded…

When I make smoothies, I use a Vita-mix, which is a super-powered blender that can puree whole foods, including skins, stems, stalks, and other bits that are nutrient dense. However, this…

Is the Raw Food Diet a Healthy Option? I think 70-80% raw is great. 100% raw is not always appropriate, nor practical, nor necessary. Raw grains can be tough for…

You can either subsidize your illness or invest in your wellness. Most people unknowingly subsidize their illness. Pharmaceutical companies, just like any other business owners, want repeat business. It doesn’t…

In this segment, Mitra will answer questions specific to the supplement Juice Plus+®. Please read on for more information on the safety of Juice Plus+®, How to Take Your Juice…

In this segment, Mitra answers questions on specific health issues. Please read on for specific information regarding sinus infections, mercury poisoning, and ringworm. Next Page(s): Sinus Infections and Bronchitis How…

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In this segment, Mitra answers questions on specific beauty-related issues. This section also contains answers to many popular questions from her book  Do You Have the Guts to Be Beautiful?…

In this segment, Dr. Mitra Ray answers questions on diet and how to eat heathily. Please read on for more info on Why to Buy Organic Food, the Raw Food…

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Xenobiotics are toxins that are foreign to the body such as drugs, pesticides, and carcinogens. Food today is highly compromised and has become our major source of xenobiotics. At the…

Over 90% of your calories should come from the plant-kingdom: vegetables, beans, legumes, whole grains, fruits, nuts, and seeds. These foods provide the body with the essential nutrients necessary for…

Here are the Top 10 things you can do to get healthy. These are the most important nutrition and lifestyle changes that everyone can make to gain or maintain optimum health. I…

As a biochemist with a Ph.D. in cellular biology from Stanford University, Dr. Ray has worked in the arena of degenerative diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Her research…