Apple Cider Vinegar
Use unprocessed and non-pasteurized for full benefits
- it’s full of amino acids, anti-oxidants and anti-microbial properties
Chia Seeds
These were used by the Azteks & Mayans and considered more valuable than gold. They support:
- cardiovascular health
- digestion
- energy & endurance
- healthy blood sugar levels
- weight loss
Chlorella
This is an algae that supports:
- energy production
- healthy digestion
- heart health
- immunity
- joint health
Cranberries
These are rich in antioxidants
Grasses
Alfalfa Grass: this is actually a legume whose roots can grow 100 feet deep, which gives it the unique ability to absorb rich quantities of vitamins & minerals. It helps to alkalize the body to bring pH levels from our normally unhealthy acidic levels and boasts the following properties:
- Amino Acids
- Calcium, Magnesium & Potassium
- Crude Fibre & Protein
- Dairy Free, Gluten Free & Nut Free
- Digestive Enzymes
- Natural Chlorophyll & Beta Carotene
- Phytonutrients
Barley Grass
Has traces of over 4 dozen vitamins & minerals
Kamut Grass
This high in protein & minerals
Oat Grass
This is rich in antioxidants and has lots of proteins & amino acids
Wheat Grass: this is a potent anti-oxidant
Green Tea
This helps with weight control, diabetes, plaque removal, enhances memory & attention and oxidizes fat
- Matcha Green Tea has higher nutritional content than regular green tea
- purchase loose leaf tea over bagged varieties; loose leaf has more surface area, allowing hot water to extract more antioxidants and flavour
25 REASONS TO DRINK GREEN TEA:
- Allergies: EGCG helps with relief
- Alzheimers: improves memory
- Anti-aging: antioxidants called polyphenols attack free radicals
- Arterial Hypertension: helps prevent this condition
- Arthritis: prevents and reduces the risk of Rheumatoid arthritis and protects cartilage
- Asthma: Theophylline relaxes bronchial muscles
- Blood Sugar: polyphenols and polysacharides reduce blood sugar
- Bones: fluoride content preserves bone density
- Cancer: contains antioxidants that are 100 times more efficient than Vit. C and 25 times more efficient than Vit. E to protect against cancer
- Cardiovascular: reduces cholesterol and prevents cell death
- Cavities: destroys bacteria & viruses and combats bad breath
- Cholesterol: reduces bad cholesterol
- Colds and Flu: Vitamin C in the tea fights these germs
- Diabetes: stabilizes blood sugar and metabolism
- Dietary Toxins: catechins kill bacteria and toxins contained in produce
- Ear Infections: dip a cottonball into the tea and clean the ear
- Herpes: helps with the efficiency of interferon to treat herpes
- HIV: “Gallate epigallocatechine” reduces attacks of healthy cells in the immune system
- Immunity: polyphenols and flavonoids stimulate the immune system
- Liver: destroys free radicals from liver transplants
- Obesity: stops glucose action in fat cells
- Parkinson’s Disease: antioxidants prevent cell damage in the brain
- Skin: anti-oxidants protect against free radicals and fight skin cancer
- Stress: L-Theanine is an amino acid that reduces stress and anxiety
- Weight Loss: stimulates metabolism and burns fat (up to 70 calories per day)
Hemp Seeds
These come from the cannabis plant and contain trace amounts of THC so are NOT psychoactive. They support:
- brain function
- cardiovascular system
- digestive health
- healthy immune system
- skin health
Medicinal Mushrooms
These are not your typical culinary mushrooms and not meant for cooking. But their powerful benefits include:
- adrenal function
- cardiovascular system
- digestion
- healthy immune system
- liver function
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