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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 no existing vegan capsules in the existing marketplace that had the chemical properties to protect all that nutrition. After years of investment into research and…

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 about carrageenan began because ‘plant milks’ compete with the dairy industry. So suddenly Almond milk came under attack on the Internet and people came to…

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 – commonly known as the Portobello mushroom (when mature) or the button or crimini mushroom (when smaller) – the most widely consumed mushroom in the…

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 to breast cancer is bogus food politics if you ask me. Asians who consume soy don’t get breast cancer…unless they move to America and start…

Regenerative Yoga

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 we went from having difficulty growing many crops because of limited space, and a short Pacific Northwest growing season, to harvesting a large variety of…

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 part of our work and personal lives. And while cell phone radiation has long been assumed harmless, scientists have now conducted research that has proven…

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 cookbook whose recipes are definitely for adults. This is an adaptation of a recipe that I especially like, and I alter it by substituting vegetable…

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 that usually signals a slowing-down of gardening and food-growing in our area, that’s not the case for us. With our small family farm, which we’re…

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 we went from having difficulty growing many crops because of limited space, and a short Pacific Northwest growing season, to harvesting a large variety of…

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 or food processor. The kids enjoy it just as much as ice cream, but it’s less expensive and far healthier than store-bought treats, and I…

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 desired consistency. Ingredients 1 3/4 cups  frozen pineapple chunks 3/4 cup pineapple, orange, or the fruit juice of your choice 1/2 teaspoon lime juice Directions…

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 sources of E. Coli. It’s bad enough that most Americans don’t eat their veggies, but now they are being told that it’s best not to…

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 Servings Ingredients 1 head broccoli (approximately 1.5 pounds) 2 – 4 tablespoons water 2 – 4 cloves garlic (as desired), minced 1/2 cup vegetable broth…

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 and beautiful retreat center on Whidbey Island, Washington. If you’d like to be pampered, while spending a week with Dr. Mitra Ray and a small…

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 food by utilizing vertical aeroponic technology to grow under any conditions in the world. Future Growing has three main areas of focus that include commercial…

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? Answer: Absolutely. A Green Drink, or a shake made with Juice Plus+ Complete, is always a great, quick meal. Combining the two also works well,…

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 clear that I’ve been wrong: we aren’t carrying millions of bacteria and other microorganisms… we each carry more than one hundred trillion of them, and their genes…

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 size 12 to a size 4 in a few months (and keeping the weight off), and seeing their cravings decline dramatically. Kelly (KK): Can you…

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 I can do all of the prep and “cooking” for these sorts of recipes right in my Vitamix. Check out their site for more recipes,…

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 is a mother, has a mother, or knows  a mother! You can use the discount for yourself and/or as a gift for the special mom in…

“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 2 of this series I discussed how exercise enhances cognitive function and how exercise helps you look and feel younger. In this final article of…

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 exercise programs. Cardiovascular exercise is fundamental to keeping your brain active and growing. And your brain is like any other muscle: if you don’t use…

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 great question. The Green Drink is a smoothie that make most mornings for breakfast for my whole family (here’s my basic Green Drink recipe for…

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 between the Green Drink and Juice Plus+® Complete Dear Reader: Happy New Year. This is the most wonderful – and potentially most stressful – time…

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, yoga classes, whole-food based supplements, etc.), or you can pay for healthcare and disease (with prescription medications, surgical procedures, doctor’s visits, etc). Either way, you’re…

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) like getting a great night’s sleep. And for most adults, long gone are the days when we could lounge in bed until the early-afternoon if…

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 that she and her children needed to start taking fish oil supplementation. Wanting to provide her with some resources beyond my standard speil about why…

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 my nutrition heroes, T. Colin Campbell.  I recommend watching with your family, as it is both entertaining and enlightening. It provides solid research for many things…

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 receives a great many questions on a particular topic, she will often answer in a broadcast call or recording. These recordings and PDFs are available…

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 for the treatment of ringworm? 4. What do you recommend people REALLY do to protect against the Swine Flu?   1. How do you prevent a sinus…

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. Ray receives a great many questions on a particular topic, she will often answer in a broadcast call or recording. These recordings and PDFs are available…

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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 3) Recipe: Thai Curried Noodles with Broccoli Dear Reader: I’m excited to share my most recent (and free!) webinars with you, and invite you to share…

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 it means to embrace a new lifestyle. And you can read Part I of this series here. My biggest struggle in my second month was…

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 2 large shallots, chopped (1 cup) 2 Tbs. yellow or red Thai curry paste 1 tsp. curry powder or garam masala 1 tsp. ground organic…

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 especially believe that we all need to breathe fresh air daily, I also think that too much emphasis is placed on vigorous exercise for people…

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 or food processor, the Tower Garden cannot be made reliably and even sustainably with clay or earthen material. It is a step above the typical…

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 patio or deck), but without all of the hassle of regular hydroponics. Not only that, the food grown in a Tower Garden™ is more nutritious…

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 plastic is used?  Or Click Here to download a handout that answers all four questions.   1. What is a Tower Garden™? The Tower Garden™ is an aeroponic/hydroponic system…

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. We recommend Vertical Farm by Dickson Despommier for an in depth understanding of the crisis at hand. The long answer is: Modern times require modern thinking.…

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 like copper, iron, phosphorus, etc,) are, by definition, inorganic. The word organic actually means carbon-based, or living, which refers specifically to plants and animals. Hence, an…

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 particular; a pair who, in their sixties, each lost well-over 100 pounds, and have kept it off through meticulous weighing of food, planning of meals,…

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 own. Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted dates (about 3 ounces) 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk or almond…

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 the shine is off of the New Year, I’ve spoken with many readers who are frustrated because their resolutions to lose weight and stay healthy…

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 where to have it done. Thanks! Answer  Dear Reader: Thanks for your question. Under the best of circumstances, the colon is actually designed to keep…

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 bright, and, in another moment, impulsive and engaging in risky behavior. This duality has to do with the way that their brains are developing. Furthermore,…

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 forward to my (annual) creative vegan soup. This year it was Red Lentil with Roasted Red Pepper.” Thanks, Peggy! We love it! Ingredients 2 cups…

  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 Juice Plus+® is different than Juicing? Also, in what ways is Juice Plus+® different than other whole food based supplements out there? Thanks, Dr. Mitra…

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 of you have likely made resolutions about how 2012 will be different and better. It’s easy to pretend that all of the temptations of the…

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, you can stream it live), as it provides solid research for many things that we’ve been saying for a long time: mainly, that fruits, veggies,…

(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 supplements. Can this be true? And if so, why is Juice Plus+® better than a regular multi-vitamin? Answer: First, let me address the issue of…

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 if you decide to try it hot, omit the ice cubes and add 1/3 cup water instead). You can use regular apple juice as an…

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 Soup   Dear Reader: Happy Thanksgiving! The cold weather is here, and for many people that means comfort food and warming beverages. Check out these…

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 healthy and delicious. As with the previous recipe, this can also be prepared in a regular blender or food processor, and then transferred to a…

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 it Needs! 3) Recipe: White Bean Stew   Dear Reader: You read that right: your body has exactly the amount of fat that it needs…

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 toxicity. The food that you eat, the water you drink, and the air that you breathe all contain toxins. Without some sort of insulation 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 and National Marketing Directors at NSA, am incredibly excited about the opportunities the Tower Garden ™ will create for people who are interested in growing…

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 5 cups cooked navy beans (cook in pressure cooker, or soak overnight and simmer the next day until done, approximately 2 hours) 6 medium carrots,…

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 series in the next 48 hours, you’ll receive $100 off the cost of the program!

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 and A: What are the Healthiest Fats? 4) Book Review: The Untethered Soul 5) Recipe: Dill Dressing   Dear Reader: This August I held my…

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 a dip for your favorite raw veggies, or over warm roasted vegetables. Ingredients 1 cucumber ** (don’t peel – see notes below) 1 ripe heirloom…

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 are these? How much should I be getting each day? Dear Reader:  The shortest answer I can give you is that the only healthy 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 experience: A lighter heart. You can free yourself of the guilt and gluttony of foods that don’t serve you, and learn to love and naturally…

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 nurture and pamper your body, and bring forth your beauty from within. A key aspect of rejuvenation is regular detoxification and, happily for many people,…

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 it was. Just after reading the first chapter, I couldn’t help but share this book in every conversation I was having, and with each chapter…

  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 degree from Cornell, and PhD in biochemistry from Stanford medical school. She is a trained yoga instructor, a Reiki practitioner, a consummate outdoors-woman, a gourmet…

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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 a good starter for anyone new to the Green Drink, but my own personal version has evolved over the last few years. I wanted more…

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 synthetic ingredient. Fibers such as these protect the phytonutrients. That is, they provide safe passage through the stomach acids and into the small intestines to…

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 to be part of the slow-food movement, but that isn’t to say that all food preparation needs to be slow. While nothing that I eat…

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 Mean Green Drink Dear Reader: I’ve recently returned from an amazing Seattle Summit conference. I am so thrilled with all that I’m learning and sharing…

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 planning to share parts of it with you over the next few newsletters so that you can read about the amazing Tower Garden™, and some…

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 spring of touring. I am looking forward to the summer months when I’ll be able to spend more time at home in the Pacific Northwest…

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 at backyard cookouts, and top with all of your favorite burger fixin’s, like lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mustard, etc. This recipe can be found in…

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 food that can actually nourish your family. Even more, kids who are picky eaters are much more interested in food that they’ve grown themselves. It’s…

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 really want to eat sunscreen out of a jar. Instead, as summer approaches I’d like to recommend that you eat the many fruits and vegetables…

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 about the rest of your body? What kind of soap do you recommend? What about shampoo?   Dear Reader: I am currently in the research…

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 to share some gentle, healthful detoxification methods with you, I will note that most of us do indeed have accumulated poisons in our bodies that…

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 to make these ugly circles go away! Answer: Dark under-eye circles are caused by dairy and wheat in the diet, so the first thing to…

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 Spring Cleaning! For many of us, we could do far worse than to focus our cleansing efforts on our own bodies, which is why I’ve…

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 vegetables each week. This and other recipes are available in my recipe booklet, Simple and Delicious: Recipes for Vitality. And check out the directions –…

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, D.D.S., will also be speaking on how Juice Plus contributes to a healthier smile. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:00 PM Ethan Allen Hotel, Danbury, CT…

  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 Hair accessories for babies and children of all ages! Buy gently used baby clothes, children’s clothes, maternity, and kid gear online! She will be giving…

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, D.D.S., will also be speaking on how Juice Plus contributes to a healthier smile. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 6:00pm Registration ~ 7:00pm Presentation Holiday Inn,…

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, D.D.S., will also be speaking on how Juice Plus contributes to a healthier smile. Saturday, April 16, 2011 11:00am 303 Central Avenue, Suite 1, EHT,…

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, D.D.S., will also be speaking on how Juice Plus contributes to a healthier smile. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 7:00pm Hyatt, Lisle 1400 Corporetum Drive, Lisle,…

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 hello from Seattle! Before I head out onto the road to speak, I wanted to reach out to all of my friends and readers. I’m…

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: Welcome to the first issue of Dr. Mitra Ray’s Monthly E-Newsletter! Thank you to everyone who encouraged and supported us in creating this publication. Your…

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 you to everyone who continues to encourage and support us in creating this publication. Your ongoing belief and inspiration will make all the difference. Today’s…

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 Reader, We hope that you enjoy this issue of From Here to Longevity, as we look into the “hot” topic of inflammation and your health.…

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 Your Complete Guide for a Long and Healthy Life Issue 6 — February, 2006 Dear Reader, Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope that you enjoy this…

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, Mitra shares her perspective on something she has identified as ‘Nature Deficiency Disorder,’ and enthusiastically introduces our first contributing writer, Tamara M. Sachs, M.D. Today’s…

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 a long time since you last heard from me, and during that time I’ve been on an amazing adventure that’s literally taken me across the…

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 Vegetables with Easy Peanut Sauce Greetings from the UK! My family and I have been living in London for almost three years, and as much…

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 be traveling to California for several Prevention Plus talks, in addition to the Juice Plus+ Summer Blast bootcamp. Click here for more information on these…

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 you from the Pacific Northwest, where my family and I have recently returned after three years of living abroad. We had a wonderful time in…

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 first time I’ve written since returning to the states, and I’m excited to be back in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a busy Fall, and even…

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 Northwest we’re finally enjoying the warm weather, flowers and accompanying sunshine, and stocking up on some of that all-important vitamin D for next winter. In…

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 website. We are now featuring a greatly expanded Dr. Mitra Ray Answers Questions/FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page and an all-new Recommended Reading Page. Second, I…

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 Potato Soup 5) Vita-Mix Free Shipping Hello, and happy summer! The weather is beautiful here in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s the perfect time to…

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 your questions, so please keep them coming! You might see your question in a future newsletter. Send thoughts and inquiries to us using our website…

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 oz) linguine (try rice pasta or quinoa pasta) 1 cup pine nuts 5 large cloves garlic, minced ½ cup water ¾ tsp dried red pepper…

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 wheat. You can leave the bread out and just enjoy the wonderful creaminess of the cannellini beans, and the fresh taste of the basil and…

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 sure to be the same, with lots going on that I wanted to let you know about. OUR NEW STUDIES First, I’d like to thank…

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 felt tired all the time. I needed more protein.” Protein is not the problem. For a person who makes the switch from the standard American…

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 full of tasty, fresh ingredients. Depending on how spicy you like your food, you can add cayenne (optional) to taste. Freshly sliced bread, lightly toasted,…

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. OUR NEW STUDIES I’d like to thank everyone who has continued to express interest in our new studies, which examine the effects of certain plants…

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 in favor of foods higher in fat content. Even the more moderate Zone and South Beach diets recommend foods that are supposedly higher in protein…

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 peppers – the sweeter ones provide the best flavor contrast to the spicy and savory rice. The recipe comes from my wellness coordinator, Gayle Lange.…

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 it adds substance and packs a nutritional punch in this tasty recipe. However, for those of you who like your squash to have more of…

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 almost any vegetables that you like, or whatever you happen to have on hand. Ingredients 8 ounces pasta, cooked 1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into florets…

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 sugar pumpkin, butternut, calabaza • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1…

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 Beach Diet, and on and on the list goes. The weight comes off and the weight comes back on. We’ve counted calories, carbs, and glycemic…

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           Here’s to your health, Dr. Mitra Ray

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, and works well as a pasta salad. Serves 4-6 1 pound whole-grain penne pasta (or other pasta of your choice) 2 large cloves garlic, sliced…

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. As with many slow-cooker recipes, this can be turned on in the morning before you leave for the day, and you’ll return home to a…

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, I urge people to avoid any strenuous physical activities unless the resulting increase in free radical damage, or exercise-induced oxidative stress, is being offset by…

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 the Pacific Northwest we are suddenly enjoying unseasonably warm weather for this time of year, and I’m taking advantage of the sun by going outside…

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CURRICULUM VITAE MITRA RAY, PhD Personal Information _______________________________________________________ Date of Birth: 14 July 1964 Nationality: U. S. Citizen Education _______________________________________________________ 1991 Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA. Advisor: Dr. Lubert Stryer; Thesis: “Recoverin: A calcium-binding regulatory protein in vision.” 1986 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Professional…

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, D.D.S., will also be speaking on how Juice Plus contributes to a healthier smile. Thursday, April 14, 2011 7:00 – 8:00pm Courtyard Marriot 600 Campus…

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, D.D.S., will also be speaking on how Juice Plus contributes to a healthier smile. Friday, March 4, 2011 7:30 – 9:00pm Embassy Suites, Lynwood 20610…

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, D.D.S., will also be speaking on how Juice Plus contributes to a healthier smile. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 7:00 PM Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center ~…

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, 2011 7:00 PM Orlando/Altamonte Springs Hilton 350 Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs Contact Karen Weaver: 1-800-832-7123, or email: karen@pk4health.com  

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 information: http://www.nsa-convention.com/  

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. Once these things have been removed from the diet, you should start using a neti pot at the first hint of a sinus infection. It…

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 whole foods can be! Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients: • 1 bunch of Swiss chard, approx. 12 oz. Alternately, 10 oz. fresh spinach can be…

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 allergens are much more severe, and can include migraines, sore throats, and constant congestion. Prescription drugs designed to treat allergy symptoms aren’t a great solution…

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 liked to focus on that aspect of health. It’s too easy for people to get wrapped up in numbers like scale weight, calories, minutes spent…

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 one of my Spring Cleaning projects is focused internally. In my ongoing quest to maintain a healthy weight, I want to continue to cleanse my…

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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 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

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 to strengthen the immune system, and both Epstein Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are immune related. People can live with the Epstein Barr Virus and…

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 difference with, in time. It may take double the dosage, however, if the MS is severe. The immune study shows that B-cells become less hyperactive…

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 marketed as an anticoagulant to prevent thrombosis and embolisms (also sold under brand names Warfarin, Jantoven and Waran). Like most pharmaceuticals, it is a synthetic…

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. C., Yang, D. Y., Lee, M. S., and Cheng, F. C. Long-term administration of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. reduces cerebral ischemia-induced infarct volume in gerbils. Am.J.Chin…

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 participating in our preliminary research with the Institute of Plant Science and Nutrition’ please contact us at support@drmitraray.com. When I first became involved with…

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 recorded call (scroll down to get transcript of message) ORAC MP3   Attachments: Review or download Dr. Ray’s transcript ORAC value of JP+1.pdf (…

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 from the same 8 veggies, to get the nutrient equivalent of Juice Plus+. That brochure is not used anymore because the technology used to make…

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 different vitamins and phytonutrients in a single orange! This is in contrast to vitamin tablets that contain only a few vitamins in fragmented, isolated, and…

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 diet. I suggest 5 micrograms a day of a high-quality B12 supplement for strict vegans during pregnancy if you’ve been tested for deficiency. The rest…

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 other formulas with cow casein. Please read my latest article on pregnancy and nutrition.

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 nursing. Nursing is almost as critical as in-utero as far as nutrition is concerned. Ask yourself when is nutrition not important? When would fruits and…

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 sugar, which represents less than 4 calories. This is insignificant from the glycemic standpoint, and also insignificant even in the most restrictive of diabetic diets.…

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 JuicePlus+ clinical research.

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 of going from wet to dry occurs in a matter of seconds! Thus, when you take Juice Plus+ with water, you reconstitute real food with…

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 the recorded call detox mp3   Attachments: Review or download Dr. Ray’s transcript Detoxification.pdf ( 430 kb )

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 gluten. After the recent formula change that replaced rice bran for barley bran, the test results show JuicePlus+ contains less than 20 parts per million…

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 from a live lecture. For more information, read this article on nutrition and exercise (attached). Listen to or download part 1 of the recorded call…

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 JuicePlus+ clinical research.

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 to get transcript of message) e0b2223e-fad4-ad1d-1887-6257d4b8a9c0 Attachments: Review or download Dr. Ray’s transcript Safety of Juice Plus+.pdf ( 424 kb )

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:   Review or download Dr. Ray’s transcript When and how to take Juice Plus1.pdf ( 408 kb )

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 transcript Kidney Stones & Juice Plus+1.pdf ( 429 kb )

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 that are often way off of nature’s balance, and do not have the natural synergistic effect of nature’s food. You are better off eating healthy…

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. We have seen this data from prior experiences with vaccinating swine flu. You can see for yourself that this is a concern among other experts,…

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 as well as the intestines (the gut). The most thorough approach is to do a liver cleanse and follow the diet as outlined in Do…

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 long enough to get the job done. If you spend a couple thousand you can get one that lasts longer. Cilantro is useful as well…

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. Once these things have been removed from the diet, you should start using a neti pot at the first hint of a sinus infection. It…

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 Vitamin A beta carotene difference.pdf ( 87 kb )

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 bone density1.pdf ( 407 kb )

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 Wellness Effect Call Mitra Ray.doc ( 202 kb )

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 message) iron mp3   Review or download Dr. Ray’s transcript Anemia & Iron.pdf ( 401 kb )

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, which you can purchase from Amazon.com, as well as other sources.  This brand of sunscreen contains zinc oxide and natural ingredients.

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 with a huge green drink, which fuels the body for performance with complex carbohydrates, protein, fats, antioxidants and other phytonutrients, trace minerals and fiber. In general,…

  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 research hours.         Consultations may be used to: Assess and diagnose a specific health issue Design a custom wellness plan Eliminate harmful…

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 dissolve them is to buy a 17.5% salicylic acid solution from the drugstore, and use some duct tape to completely cover the wart. This solution…

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 the Guts to Be Beautiful? for a full 30 days and make sure that during this time you perform the enemas from the book.The body…

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 to order our preferred brand of liquid vitamin C. We also have natural beauty facial kits available for sale in our store.

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 your green drink. It looks similar to flax seed and can be ordered online, or at your local health food store. If your local food…

Welcome! This special 5 minute video is exclusively for readers who have purchased a copy of Do You Have the Guts to be Beautiful. Also included below is a high resolution PDF file of chapter 7 titled “Important Practices for Beautiful Skin: Facials.” Thank you for your readership and for the hundreds and hundreds of…

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 the Do You Have the Guts to Be Beautiful? natural beauty facial is not to put anything on the face that you wouldn’t eat. If…

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 daily until you are happy with your skin. If you are really following a whole food, plant-based beauty diet, you will eventually need to do…

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 one would find in a daily supplement. Today, more sophisticated technology has identifited over 25,000 plant nutrients, called “phytonutrients”, that our bodies can benefit from.…

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 pit in the ground in the state of Utah. All good brands of colloidal minerals are harvested from here.

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 the best options. Remember to supplement your water with colloidal minerals. One brand of water filters that we recommend is www.purewatersystems.com.

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 6 off. Canola oil is the only oil I would recommend using sparingly in cooking, if you must use oil. It is not genetically modified,…

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 better), or maple syrup. Stevia is an herb that grows as a small shrub. It is incredibly sweet due to the glycosides in its leaves.…

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 smoothie. Keep in mind that nothing beats the benefits of a 90-100% plant – based diet as it helps us naturally produce adequate amounts of…

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 call (scroll down to get transcript of message) Attachments: Understanding Micro & Macro Nutrients1.pdf Understanding Micro & Macro Nutrients1.pdf ( 285 kb )

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 can also be made in a food processor or regular kitchen blender. The recipe is open to experimentation — try other greens and fruits as…

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 many people who have to first do a cleanse because their digestive system is not prepared for fully raw grains. Children also cannot handle too…

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 make financial sense to them to actually cure you – they want you to have your diseases, and develop more over time so that they…

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 Plus+®, Juice Plus+® and Pregnancy and more. Next Page(s): Just Another Vitamin? Is Juice Plus+® Just Another Vitamin?         How to Take…

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 do you prevent a sinus infection from turning into bronchitis? What is the best way to treat it?     Mercury Poisoning What do you…

In this segment, Mitra answers questions how to live a healthy lifesyle. Please read on for more info on: How to Schedule a Personal Consultation with Dr. Ray, an Explanation of Wellness, Vitamin A vs Betacarotene, Anemia & Iron, What is Wellness, What Sunscreens are Safe and more (scroll down to your topic of interest)…

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? including the all-natural beauty facial, instructions for daily facial care, and how to perform the liver flush.   Next Page(s): Daily Facial Care What do…

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 Diet, When to Eat, and more. Next Page(s): Why Spend So Much Money on Organic Food? Is it a worthwhile investment to purchase organic food?…

Dr. Mitra Ray is leading the way in plant-based, whole food nutrition. Dr. Ray is a Stanford-educated biochemist whose research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the American Cancer Society. Dr. Ray provides unparalleled wisdom and knowledge in her understanding of the human body. Join Dr. Ray and other experts for…

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For media inquires or interview requests, please contact Gayle Lange: 206-423-4640. Your call will be returned within 24 hours. Brief Biography 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. Through education, organizing, and advocacy, she promotes lifestyle changes that are…

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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 very least, these chemicals cause water and fat retention, which lead to inexplicable weight gain. Any time a packaged food label is full of chemicals…

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 a long and healthy life. Processed foods and animal products are the mainstay of the catastrophe that is the American diet and they are responsible…

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 encourage everyone to follow this program for at least 90 days, and then reevaluate their health concerns. This paper, 10 healthy habits, further expalins each of…

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 has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society, and an Alzheimer’s research grant. In 1994, Dr. Ray made an important and…