Transitioning to a raw lifestyle made easier.

Transition Nutrition Inc. was Founded in 1987 on the advice and principles of a Great Master Saint, who recommended organic raw foods, sustainable agriculture, and the practice of meditation to feed the soul the company's founder, David Kaplan, at a very young age had to learn the hard way after a nearly fatal gun shot wound and a near death experience. It became obvious to him that chemicals and dead foods were not the answer to healing his critical chest infection and rapidly deteriorating condition. By God's grace and a little help from his friends a Raw Food diet was recommended and soon turned his condition around."If we eat living food we add to our living energy. Life from Life, Energy from nergy!" Saint Thakar Singh

In 1990, the company went dormant so that David could have time to meditate and develop two sustainable organic farms. In 2004, the company re-emerged to help educate Westerners about the benefits of Royal Himalayan Pink Crystal Salt. By using this pristine salt from the Himalayan mountains along with quality water, many noticeable health benefits are being recognized by people all over the world. Transition Nutrition believes in the possibility of a paradigm shift away from eating dead foods and the self-perpetuating death system of drugs and disease and moving onto the path of life that raises one's health, energy, and awareness while creating peace and harmony on earth. This is the reason why Transition Nutrition offers a raw, organic, innovative, natural, healthy, and eco-friendly product line Divine Organics.
With over 33 years as a raw food practitioner and consultant, David and his company now imports and distributes the finest in raw ingredients from around the world, including Gojiberries, Cashews, Almonds, Macadamia nuts, Coconut Oil, Irish Moss, Tahitian Vanilla Beans, Olives, Durian, the finest raw organic Cacao and much more.
Your body will smile, your spirit will soar, and your consciousness will expand from the quality of these Super Foods!
They are certified USDA organic. They are also certified Kosher and a certified Green Business. They are grateful that they can share products to hundreds of stores all around the country, chefs, restaurants and cafes.

I was overwhelmed to get the sweetest reply saying "Do you eat durian, nuts, berries, coconut oil & chocolate?" Ummmmm, HELLS YES I DO!

That is what I wanted to say but of course I said "Yes!" I have never had durian (only stuck my hand in one and smelled it when I worked at EarthFare. I asked if instead of coconut oil (I literally have 5 jars at my house right now) I could get some Macca Powder and Gogi Berries and to my surprise....They sent it right to me! I was elated when I opened the package!


First up! Sun dried wild-crafted Malaysian Mountain Durian. Grown without artificial fertilizers or chemicals.Durian is a good source of Vitamin C, B, Manganese, Copper, protein and healthy fats, also rich in Tryptophan for balanced Serotonin levels.





Maca is a root vegetable, cultivated for thousands of years in Peru, used as a tonic for stamina, fertility and libido. modern research has shown that Maca can alleviate symptoms of stress, fatigue, menopause, PMS, depression and lack of libido. Why didn't I try this earlier in life??? I couldn't believe the amount of energy I got from this powder when I made a smoothie this morning!

PLEASE go to their site....



www.royalhimalayan.com


On to the other fantastic things I got. I got some raw creamy cashews (you know how I feel about cashews...) Thier creamy cashews are carefully processed to maintain their natural raw state during the shelling process. They are naturally sweet! Great for raw food preparations, baking, cooking and snacking. Cashews are high in B vitamins, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper and Potassium. They have less fat than other nuts and 75% fo the un-saturated fatty acid content is oleic acid, the same heart-healthy fat found in Olive Oil. Love. At. First. Bite.



I got to Earth Fare almost every day and almost every day I buy some raw cashews. Just enough for my one serving. The guy at the cash register always laughs at me...Mineral water and cashews today??? I just look at him and think "What the heck do you think??!?? I am in here every single day and I get the same things day in and day out...." You see....I cant be trusted...With cashews that is. Raw unsalted cashews are like little jewels to me (hey, it doesn't take a lot to make me happy...what can I say?). However if I am left with a pound of them...forget about it. Remember the OH Nuts! Situation. Yeah, lets not go back there. Anyway, these were awesome! I loved them.





I also got some Gogi Berries! I love Gogi Berries but rarely buy them. They cost a arm and a leg! I did however make some dark chocolate covered gogi berried over the winter and they were to die for. These were perfect on top of my smoothie! they are an ocean of energy, loaded with antioxidants and high beneficial vitamins, minerals and amino acids. A small handful of berries a day can helping rebuild natural defenses, improve DNA restoration, cell growth and slow down the aging process. Hey, I will take every bit I can get ;)






Raw soaked buckwheat and gogi berries on top the most refreshing strawberry smoothie. Earth Fare had strawberries for 1.66 this week! Get ready for the smoothie concoctions to come back my friends! It is almost time....I am so glad to be able to make my smoothie again and the best part...No roommates looking at me like I am crazy! HAHAHAHAHA! I can have chia seeds, spinach, maca powder, cocoa nibs, amazing grass, egg whites, coconut water AND Greek yogurt smoothie deliciousness all day everyday if I want! As if I didn't before...Thanks to my mom, I have a blender and it was just waiting for the above smoothie to be made. In the mix (this time).
Strawberry Smoothie, With A Chew
8 frozen strawberries
8 oz of pineapple coconut water
2 scoops greek yogurt plain
1 table spoon acai powder
1 table spoon chia seed
1 tablespoon organic agave
topped with 1/2 cup of chewy buckwheat and raw gogi berries

It was awesome and yes, I wanted another. Which will pretty much continue until September. Truth.

Ok, so there you have it. An amazing company with amazing products! I love em! Thanks so much to David for sending me these goodies my way...I am hooked now, you were right!

See you soon!
-Heather

Happy Easter

Gooood Morning! I hope you all have a great Easter. I had so much fun playing outside today. I went to the park and swang for the first time in forever. I think that I am going to have to do that more often! The kids at the park were so cute and the weather was just perfect. After hanging out at the park and even getting some fresbie time in. I took some fun pictures with my camera!

I found some lovely flowers.
Spring is really here folks. It is already getting to warm at certain hours to be out (for me anyway). I am soaking up every minute of Spring because I know in just a couple of weeks we will be in the upper 90's.

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter...I sure did! I have a funny story for you all about my Easter so stay tuned!

-Heather

My KICK ASS interval yoga routine.

So you want to stretch? You want to tone? You want to burn fat? BUT you dont feel like doing 40 minutes on the tread mill and then 40 minutes of weights only to be crawling out of the gym and so worn out that you end up laying on the couch watching the bachelor while eating chocolate? Well, this is a 40 minute interval/yoga session that will do everything in one! I have recently been incorporating this into my routine and have been seeing more results than ever before. I came up with this all on my own and it works! Well, for me anyway.... If you try this once (and can actually get through it) then you offically get a "badass award" from yours truely. I do it about three times a week. This this, if you dare:





First I want to preface this with if I tell you to do a yoga pose know that it starts with a downward dog (3 breaths) and moves into cobra pose,, downward dog,then the pose on the right foot, back into downward dog, Cobra pose, downward dog, then the pose on the left foot. So you do the same pose but on each side. I hope this makes sense.... Ready?




So start with a ten breath downward dog (to get the blod going).


Warrior One




both sides





Warrior Two:



Both sides





10 Tricep Push ups










Triangle pose:




Both sides


then
10 wide legged push ups (spread your legs wide and do a regular push up, these are hard).








Side plank (hold as long as you can on each side)



Standing forward bend



both sides.
Chair pose with a prayer twist on each side 10 times, I dont have a picture.
Standing split
standing forward bend

both sides
Then you rest here in a meditation pose to stretch your quads. For about 2 minutes. Then it is ab time!
I lay with my knees to my chest for a little while. You can rock back and forth to massage your lower back and then sit up to teaser pose. I like to do three rounds. First hold this pose until you cant anymore. Then knees to chest for a rest. Then back into teaser and tap one foot on the ground and then the other (as many as you can). Then back to knees to chest. Then right back to the dreaded teaser and then both feet all the way down, roll down on your back but dont let your shoulders or feet touch the ground and then pull yourself back into this pose. Do this as many times as you can (I can only do 15). Then Stretch....

Anyway, you FEEL like you should. I always go into relaxation pose (which is basically just laying on the floor) and meditate for about 10 minutes after all this. I dont like to tell you how to "wind down" listen to your body and stretch from head to toe. You deserve it!

Gosh, I hope that this makes since. I am NOT a yoga teacher. I barely know the pose names. I am sure I messed up a few of them. This workout comes naturally to me. I just made it up. If there is something that does not feel right, dont do it or modify the pose. This is a intermediate to advanced session so if you dont get through the whole thing, sont beat yourself up. It took me years to get a good yoga burn! The main thing is to have some good music and HAVE FUN while doing it. Seriously, I actually look forward to this workout. I do each move as slow as I possibly can. FORM IS IMPORTANT.

Tell me what you think!
-Heather

Mistral!!! OH MY!

Allow me to introduce to you....Mistral!

During winter and spring the Mistral wind sweeps down from the Alps across the storied landscape of Provence, leaving behind luminous, deep blue skies. Our collection of exquisitely scented bath, body and home products takes its name from this legendary wind whose fragrant course is shaped by the mountains, rivers and plants of the region.
The Mistral wind moves over the entire Rhone valley, creating seasonal changes and spectacular climatic swings. It has a profound effect on the terrain by rejuvenating the soil, creating lush planting conditions and giving birth to fields of herbs and flowers.
By evoking the powerful spirit of the Mistral wind, we invite you to experience the scents and colors of Provence as part of your daily bath and beauty moments.
(What a hunk!)
In 1993, Matthew Tilker, Mistral’s founder and president was studying alternative cancer therapies in Europe on a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship. During a stay in Provence, France, Matthew met a seventy year old master soap maker who, in a family factory, still crafted soaps according to a three hundred year old traditional triple milling process, always using the finest natural ingredients. The soap maker’s artistry, love of his craft, and extraordinary knowledge and experience in soap making, left a lasting impression on Matthew. After completing his studies and returning home to California, Matthew imported soaps directly from Provence and sold them at his mother’s home during the 1994 holiday season. It was the beginning of Mistral; and his mother loves to remind him that the first Mistral store was actually located in “mom’s” house!


The soaps were so popular, that within months, Matthew opened the first Mistral boutique on a quaint street in his hometown of Solana Beach, California. Over the next several years he returned often to the South of France experimenting with different fragrances and unique formulas as he worked with the best perfumers in Grasse. Matthew’s talent and passion for fragrance, as well as his background in natural healing, encouraged him to create and develop an extraordinary line of soap scents, which continues to be embraced wholeheartedly by Mistral customers. In 2001, a second Mistral boutique opened in Los Angeles.
Currently, the Mistral line offers customers thirty soap fragrances, as well as a full range of Mistral-scented personal care products. In addition to the Mistral stores, customers can shop online at the mistralsoap website, the Mistral catalog, and at fine stores and boutiques in the US, Canada and internationally.

The true test of any personal care product is its power to transform you. At Mistral, we take our name from a wind which brings change and transformation throughout the region of Provence. Every product we create honors the very spirit of the legendary Mistral wind and informs our core philosophy of change. When you apply one of our nourishing body care products, bathe with our exquisite soaps, or inhale one of our signature fragrances, your skin will soften and beautify, your mood will brighten, and your spirit will be soothed. It is this journey, both sensory and experiential, that guides our research and product development team in their quest.
This could sound like a lofty goal for our products, however, with the fields and perfumers of Provence, we have the world’s most wonderfully unique selection of natural ingredients, knowledge, and talent as our laboratory. From the lush fields of lavender, linden trees and sparkling summer sunflowers, we select pure steam-distilled oils, essences of flowers and fruits for their natural benefits, and use time-honored techniques refined and enhanced over the centuries. Every Mistral formulation blends the best of modern science with the age-old wisdom and traditions of the past.
At the heart of each Mistral product is a special fragrance crafted in Grasse, which is then formulated for each product. This transformative power and energy carried forth on the slightest breeze, comes to you as cream on your hand, a bubble in the bath, or a bar of soap, imparting an unmistakable aroma that infuses your spirit filling you with joy. When the regal scent of perfect gardenia smells exactly like the flower in morning dew, or the invigorating aroma of lemon verbena picked fresh and rubbed in one’s fingers reaches your nose evoking a noon garden, we know you will feel the transformative spirit of Mistral.

I got a wonderful package in the mail....It pretty much blew me away as soon as I opened it too.

I opened it up and it was a few mini soaps from a company called Mistral! I love french ANYTHING so as you can pretty much tell....

This is going to be a very good review!

The first thing that I tried was the Wild Blackberry soap...

Each summer, "les paysans" (the farmers) proudly bring their vine-clipped blackberries to local village markets. Inspired by this summer ritual, Mistral's blackberry scent is a delicious mix of sweet berries entwined with green vine, white musk and vanilla. Travel in style with creamy Mistral Wild Blackberry Travel Size Soap, hand-crafted in Provence.

Shea Butter enriched for dry skin
Triple-milled to last long
Travel soaps make great gifts and guest soaps
Guaranteed to delight your senses
All vegetable French soap
Travel in style
Not tested on animals

Then the South Seas:

Born in the rippling turquoise waters of the South Seas, this mesmerizing marine scent is reminiscent of a sun-drenched sea breeze carrying faint splashes of grapefruit, white flowers and soft woods. This soap delivers an ocean experience to even the most landlocked bather. Travel in style with ultra rich Mistral South Seas Travel Size Soap, hand crafted in Provence, France.

Lychee Rose:

This cheerful fragrance, inspired by the revered Chinese lychee fruit, blends fresh lychee with juicy mandarin, peach and black currant. These fruits intermingle with white rose, warm woods, sensual amber and white musk to create a delightful scent. This is truly a contemporary floral fruit fusion. Experience ultra rich Mistral Lychee Rose triple milled shea butter soap, hand-crafted in Provence, France.

and last but not least....Verbena Flower:

Each morning the bright green verbena leaves exhale their wonderful lemon-like scent into the luminous, dew-filled air. This invigorating clean fragrance, with hints of mint, lime, marjoram and flowering jasmine, evokes the fresh radiance of summer. Verbena is one of the most energizing scents for a morning wake up. Travel in style with one of our most popular soaps, ultra rich Mistral Verbena Flower exfoliating Travel Size Soap, hand crafted in Provence, France.

I also got two samples of their parfume in Wild blackberry (my fav) and the Verbena Flower. Both wonderful!

I have to say, no scream....I love MISTRAL!!! I mean it...This comapny knows how to make some darn good smelling products that is totally lush. I give them a 10!!!! Thanks oh so very much for the samples. Now I am hooked! Please go to thier site to see for your self. You wont be sorry that you did!!! I want to try them all now!

Click this link!

http://www.mistralsoap.com/

Thanks for reading my review!

-Heather

Fruit of the Angels

Are you ready for Papaya heaven??? Are you thinking, "I don't think that I have ever really had papaya before?"

Well my friends, if you haven't I am about to open the door to a new fruit that is going to blow you away. If you have, you are going to be delightfully surprised by how creative I have been with my love, papaya.

Of course, this wouldn't be a Heather post if I didn't tell you a little bit about the benefits of papaya. If you go to the store and say "I am not going to pay almost 6 dollars for this!"

You will after reading this.

Fruit of the Angels: Papaya and Benefits Papaya contains 'papain' which helps to digest food. The papaya, is the fruit of the Carica papaya tree. Papayas are spherical or pear-shaped fruits that can be as long as 20 inches. The ones commonly found in the market usually average about 7 inches and weigh about one pound. Their flesh is a rich orange color with either yellow or pink hues. Inside the inner cavity of the fruit are black, round seeds encased in a gelatinous-like substance. Papaya's seeds are edible, although their peppery flavor is somewhat bitter. Originally from southern Mexico and neighbouring countries, the papaya plant is now cultivated in most tropical countries. Christopher Columbus reportedly called it "the fruit of the angels" and not without reason! Papayas are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients, minerals and fibre. The fruit, as well as the other parts of the papaya tree, contains papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins. This enzyme, which is used to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies, is especially concentrated in the fruit when it is unripe. Papain is extracted to make digestive enzyme dietary supplements and is also used as an ingredient in some chewing gums.

Health Benefits of Papaya Heart disease: Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease. Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as a very good source of vitamin E and beta-carotene, three very powerful antioxidants. These nutrients help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. Only when cholesterol becomes oxidised is it able to stick to and build up in blood vessel walls, forming dangerous plaques that can eventually cause heart attacks or strokes. High cholesterol: Papayas are also a very good source of fibre, which has been shown to lower high cholesterol levels. The folic acid found in papayas is needed for the conversion of a substance called homo cysteine into benign amino acids. If unconverted, homo cysteine can directly damage blood vessel walls and is considered a significant risk factor for a heart attack or stroke. Cancer: Papaya's fibre is able to bind to cancer-causing toxins in the colon and keep them away from the healthy colon cells. In addition, papaya's folate, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and vitamin E have each been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer. These nutrients provide synergistic protection for colon cells from free radical damage to their DNA. Increasing your intake of these nutrients by enjoying papaya is an especially good idea for individuals at risk of colon cancer. Inflammation: The enzymes contained in papaya have been shown to help lower inflammation and to improve healing from burns. In addition, the antioxidant nutrients found in papaya are also very good at reducing inflammation. This may explain why people with diseases that are worsened by inflammation, such as asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, find that the severity of their condition is reduced when they get more of these nutrients.

A July 2004 study indicates that vitamin C-rich foods, such as papaya, provide humans with protection against inflammatory poly arthritis, a form of rheumatoid arthritis involving two or more joints. The findings, presented in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases were drawn from a study of more than 20,000 subjects who kept diet diaries and were arthritis-free when the study began. Subjects who consumed the lowest amounts of vitamin C-rich foods were more than three times more likely to develop arthritis than those who consumed the highest amounts. Other benefits: The fibre found in papayas may also help with the symptoms of those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. In addition, vitamin C and vitamin A, which is made in the body from the beta-carotene in papaya, are both needed for the proper function of a healthy immune system. Papaya may therefore be a healthy fruit choice for preventing such illnesses as recurrent ear infections, colds and flu.

The Ayurveda experts have regarded papain as a remedy for abdominal disorders. It is a good medicine for dysentery, hyper acidity, dyspepsia and constipation. Pimples are removed by rubbing the white pulp of raw papaya on the face. It brings lustre to the face and removes wrinkles. With this being said my first Papaya recipe is not to eat....It is for your skin!!! I made a amazing papaya face mask and you have got to try this to believe it! Papaya is used as many skin care products today and provides a "natural" face lift and rejuvenation brings a wonderful and natural glow to the skin. It is commonly seen in soaps, lotions, toners, moisturizers, facial peels, and many more.I will share to you this skin care in which we apply real pulp of a papaya, a facial mask for all skin types and for all ages. This mask is good for dull, wrinkled, and darker complexion.

Step1 Wash the ripe papaya. Peel, remove seeds, and dice. Step 2 Simply mash the papaya in a bowl with a fork so it doesn't become too runny and easy to mash. Mix with a tablespoon of a natural honey. Step 3 Apply the mask into cleansed face in 15 minutes away from the eyes. Step 4 After 15 minutes use a clean-wet towel then wipe gently to exfoliate the skin then wash with warm water. Pat dry and see the wonder result. On to actually EATING papaya!

Next on the list :D

PAPAYA SALSA:

This is fantastic!

Ingredients:

3 cups diced fresh papaya 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (optional) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 3 to 4 green onions, thinly sliced into rounds 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced 1 to 2 limes, juiced dash extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Toss all ingredients together in a bowl. Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors mingle. Serve over mixed greens, beans and rice, or grilled fish.

Are you ready for the best one yet? Simple but divine!!!

Caramelized Papaya with Flan Ice Cream

this aint good for you...but as a special treat, what the heck!

INGREDIENTS: 1 can of coconut lite milk1 can (from coconut milk) of whole organic milk1 can sweetened condensed milk3 large organic eggs1 tsp Tahitian vanilla extract1 large papaya cut in rounds and de-seeded sprinkling of sugar juice of 1 lime dusting of cinnamon fresh mint leaves for garnish

METHOD:Peel papaya and cut the papaya into rounds, take the seeds of of the middles, sprinkle rounds with sugar and pop them under the broiler for a few minutes. Once they get caramelized, take them out, squeeze a fresh lime over top and sprinkle the papaya liberally with cinnamon. While the papaya is cooling, make the ice cream. In a large bowl blend 3 milks, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Pour into ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Once the ice cream is blended and getting frozen, yet still soft and creamy scoop a big dollop of ice cream and place it in the hole of each papaya slice. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf and serve.

WOW! I know.

I don't want to over load you too terribly much with papaya madness. There are so many other recipes to make and show you! Don't worry there will be more to come! See you tomorrow for more great things!

-Heather

SPIbelt

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday!!! I got a really cool package in the mail a few days ago. When I tried it out I couldn't wait to share this neat product with you! I have seen this item on the market over the last year or so and read countless articles and adds in magazines (runner's world and others) about this handy sports accessory . What am I talking about?!?! The SPIbelt! Let me introduce to you, The story of the creation of the Original SPIbelt from Kim Overton herself: Hello! I'm Kim Overton, the creator of the Original SPIbelt. People ask me all the time, "how did you come up with this?" I was out on a run one fall day and I had my key tucked into my sports top. This was the most frustrating thing, and I thought, "there's gotta be a better way!". (Donny Deutsch loves that line, and invited me to his show February 2008, please watch the video). That exact day I went home and sewed the first ever SPIbelt. I filed a patent February 2007, and started the "small personal item belt" business. I sewed the first several hundred by hand, hired local help continue the process.My background stems from business and fitness. I've always been an entrepreneur, running several ventures as a child, at the same time I was a competitive gymnast most of my young life through high-school. I moved to NYC in 1992, and co-founded and operated a back-end technology company in NYC from 1997 - 2001. In 2001, I launched the interactive department in the NYC advertising agency, The Lord Group. Witnessing the events of 9/11, I decided to take on a career that made a difference and became a personal trainer at Equinox in NYC. I fell deeply in love with helping improve the lives of others, and hold that value close to heart with each product we produce at SPIbelt. Don't be fooled by imitators - just look for the SPIbelt label inside the belt for authenticity. Well after going to the website and seeing these coll Spibelts myself I just had to have one. I contacted Kim to see if I could review it myself! I was so excited to hear back so quickly that she was willing to send me one of my choice! There have been so many times that I am on the road either walking or running and the thought "I hope it doesnt rain!" pops into my head. If I am lucky and think about it I will bring a plastic bag with me to be safe but so many times I forget. I asked for the water resistant one and I was glad that I did! The very first time I wore my SPIbelt, it rained while I was jogging! I was excited to put this baby to the test! Here is some info of the cool belt that I got first! Light Weight and lean, yet protective. Using our same sweat proof material as our specialty armband, this belt makes a great companion for you heavy sweat types, or those who like to play hard!Fits Waist 24" - 40+"Larger sizes available upon request via Order Options on the checkout page. This one runs $21.95 but you can get them as low as 19.95 on the site with FREE SHIPPING if you act now! Use ship08 at checkout for free UPS shipping! Now that's a deal! I LOVED this belt! It really has made my life much easier and was amazed at just how much the little pouch could hold! I also loved how the belt was almost not noticable while wearing it. It lays flat and does not, let me repeat, does not look like a fannie pack. It's completely water resistant and I couldn't be happier with this product! I give SPIbelt a 10! See for yourself and go to the site! www.spibelt.com Sleek, expandable, secure and does not bounce. Can hold an I-pod, Blackberry, cell, keys, up to five GU™ packs, and other small personal items. The SPIbelt does not bounce, ride or shift while running or doing other activities.The SPIbelt is great for athletic events, traveling, carrying diabetic supplies, and much more! Let me know if you already own one or buy one! I want to hear what you think! See you soon! -Heather

The Utimate Meal!

Smoothie Time is back! I am sooooo glad that the weather is getting warmer because I love to eat mainly raw and I missed my smoothies so very much over the winter months. I want to tell you about my go-to product when I am making the best smoothie in the world. If you have had one of my smoothies you know, it is a MEAL. Not a snack, not a little wimpy shake. This thing has every thing you need for a complete meal.

I have been known to put all kinds of weird things into my smoothies. Everything from Kale and Spinach to garlic and blueberries. This product that I am about to introduce to you however, is in a group of it's own! The name speaks for it's self and I will tell you right now. It ain't no joke!

The Ultimate Meal! TOTALLY SATISFIES HUNGER

1 & 2 THE ULTIMATE QUINOA® & THE ULTIMATE MILLET®: Pronounced "keenwa," these are THE ultimate super seed/grains on Earth. We developed them over two and five years (respectively) exclusively for THE ULTIMATE MEAL®. They are the first and only PROPERLY sprouted seed/grains to offer ALL of the following, using NO heat from beginning to end: CERTIFIED ORGANIC: Grown and processed without pesticides or chemicals.PROPERLY SPROUTED: Greatly improves the amino-acid profile and substantially increases enzymatic activity, thus the assimilation of nutrients.COLD-PASTEURIZED (not irradiated): Prevents high bacteria counts.FRESH FREEZE-DRIED: The ONLY DEFINITIVE method to retain enzymes.COLD-MILLED: To retain enzymes and increase assimilation of nutrients.THE ULTIMATE QUINOA® & MILLET® are superb sources of complete protein, lysine, complex carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc.

3 THE ULTIMATE AMARANTH®: CERTIFIED ORGANIC: Grown and processed without pesticides or chemicals.PROPERLY SPROUTED: Greatly improves the amino-acid profile and substantially increases enzymatic activity, thus the assimilation of nutrients.COLD-PASTEURIZED (not irradiated): Prevents high bacteria counts.FRESH FREEZE-DRIED: The ONLY DEFINITIVE method to retain enzymes.COLD-MILLED: To retain enzymes and increase assimilation of nutrients.

4 CERTIFIED ORGANIC BROWN RICE PROTEIN 75% CONCENTRATE (INDIA): One of the most potent sources of easily digestible complete protein. Very low in fat and allergenicity. Melamine-free. Good source of tryptophan, methionine, magnesium, potassium, pantothenic acid, vitamins E and B complex.

5 CERTIFIED ORGANIC, RAW, MILLED, GOLDEN FLAX SEED (CANADA): The ultimate, because the long cool days in North Canada increase the level of essential Omega fatty acids and lignans (the most potent source on Earth - period!). It is cold-milled directly into light-proof vacuum-packed pouches to preserve freshness and prevent rancidity. Also a great source of gentle, natural fiber and protein.

6 CERTIFIED ORGANIC SPIRULINA (INDIA): 2,000 mg The original ultimate super food. Very efficiently assimilated. The most potent source of complete protein, lysine, beta-carotene and chlorophyll on Earth. Rich in B complex (including human-active B-12), potassium, DNA, GLA (gamma linolenic acid), RNA (ribonucleic acid), phosphorus, copper, chromium and trace elements.

7 DE-OILED PLANT LECITHIN (USA): 1,500 mg Guaranteed to contain 97% phospholipids. Our vegetarian lecithin is derived from soy, yet due to the absence of its fiber and protein, it rarely causes allergies. Rich in choline, inositol, phosphorus and linoleic acid.

8 THE ULTIMATE BROCCOLI® (USA): 500 MG The ultimate cruciferous vegetable created exactly as THE ULTIMATE QUINOA®. High in enzymes, beta-carotene, chlorophyll, sulphurophane, and sulfur indoles (including MSM), calcium and potassium.

9 VITAMIN C® (FULLY REACTED AND BUFFERED WITH CALCIUM) (USA): 500 mg Human studies have shown that this anti-oxidant is far more potent, acts much faster and remains in the bloodstream far longer without acidity or stomach upset than any other form of vitamin C.

10 WILDCRAFTED FRESH FREEZE-DRIED HORSETAIL HERB (USA): 400 mg This herb, unrelated to horses (except in appearance), is 10 times more potent than the fresh plant. Harvested in the spring and produced exclusively for THE ULTIMATE LIFE® by Eclectic InstituteTM, it is the most potent consumable source of silica, which is a primary constituent in bones, hair, skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nails, and collagen.

11 NATURAL VITAMIN E SUCCINATE (USA): 300 i.u. At 1210 i.u./gm , this is one of the best anti-oxidants in its most potent form. Derived from soy, yet due to the absence of its fiber and protein, it rarely causes allergies. It has at least 36% higher biological activity than synthetic vitamin E.

12 CALCIUM (MALATE & CITRATE) (USA): 250 mg Calcium is the most predominant mineral in the human body. It helps prevent osteoporosis, heart disease and menopause problems. Calcium malate is produced exclusively for THE ULTIMATE LIFE®.

13 CITRUS BIOFLAVONOID COMPLEX 50% (USA): 200 mg Derived from citrus fruits, these are highly water soluble natural anti-oxidants which increase the absorption of vitamin C and help keep collagen in healthy condition. Good source of rutin, hesperidin, etc.

14 MAGNESIUM (CITRATE) (USA): 125 mg The other major mineral essential for strong, healthy bones and teeth. It also helps regulate the body's energy levels, as well as maintain normal heart function and nerve transmission. The ideal catalyst for calcium.

15 WILDCRAFTED FRESH FREEZE-DRIED NETTLES (USA): 100 mg This herb, also harvested in the spring by Eclectic InstituteTM, is 10 times more potent than the fresh plant and is one of the best sources of natural iron, silicon, chlorophyll and acetylcholine. Excellent catalyst for Horsetail.

16 OPTI-PURE® CO-ENZYME Q10 (JAPAN): 20 mg Derived from raw cane or beet sugar, this pure and potent organic compound anti-oxidant is known to benefit the heart and the body's cellular energy production WITHOUT being a stimulant.

17 OPTI-PURE® GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT 24-6% (JAPAN): 20 mg This is the purest and most potent ginkgo extract with a minimum of 24% flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones (active ingredients). It is one of the finest anti-oxidants available.

18 OPTI-PURE® GRAPE SEED EXTRACT (JAPAN): 20 mg This is one of our ultimate anti-oxidants, extracted with water and ethyl alcohol instead of solvents. Studies have shown that it is FAR more potent than vitamins C, E and beta-carotene.

19 OPTI-PURE® ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 95% (JAPAN): 20 mg This unique anti-oxidant has an essential role in cellular energy production and helps the body recycle and renew Co-Q10 and vitamins C and E.

20 OPTI-PURE® CAFFEINE-FREE GREEN TEA EXTRACT (JAPAN): 20 mg This anti-oxidant is the most potent (1200:1) source of catechins at 95%, 50% of which are comprised of EGCg (Epi-Gallo-Catechin gallate) the most beneficial member in the catechin family.

21 EMED-MT® MILK THISTLE EXTRACT 80% (SPAIN): 20 mg A relative of the artichoke, this anti-oxidant herb extract, standardized at minimum 80% potency, helps significantly in detoxifying the liver.

22 STEVITA® STEVIOSIDE (STEVIA EXTRACT) (BRAZIL): 20 mg This dietary supplement is extracted from the Stevia leaf (without aftertaste) which is completely safe for ALL sugar-related problems.

23 L-OPTIZINC® (NATURAL ZINC MONOMETHIONINE) (USA): 5 mg Also known as zinc monomethionine. Proven in human studies to be the most potent and bioavailable NATURAL anti-oxidant zinc on earth.

24 CHROMEMATE® (CHROMIUM POLYNICOTINATE) (USA): 100 mcg Also known as chromium polynicotinate (not picolinate), this anti-oxidant trace mineral is the most potent source of biologically active chromium. It helps with insulin production and protein synthesis. 25 YEAST-FREE SELENIUM (SELENOMETHIONINE) (INDIA): 100 mcg Also known as L-selenomethionine. This yeast-free, natural trace mineral is one of the most powerful anti-oxidants available.

NO GIMMICKS . . . JUST THE ULTIMATE INGREDIENTS ALL INGREDIENTS ARE KOSHER CERTIFIED BASIC BREAKDOWN THE ULTIMATE MEAL® w/APPLE-BANANA Serv. Size (1 scp) 40 g ........... 16-20 oz Calories .......... 170 ................ 350 Protein .......... 16 g ............. 17.5 g Carbohydrates .... 20 g ............... 60 gFiber ............. 8 g .............. 10 g Fat ............... 4 g ................ 5 g Sodium .......... 95 mg .............. 97 mg Potassium ...... 175 mg ............. 780 mg Calcium ........ 300 mg ............. 320 mg Magnesium ...... 175 mg ..............225 mg Beta-carotene 5,000 IU ........... 5,200 IU Vitamin B12 .... 15 mcg ............. 15 mcg Folic Acid .... 125 mcg ............ 125 mcg Iron ............. 4 mg ............. 4.5 mg Choline .........300 mg ............. 300 mg Omega 3 ........ 770 mg ............. 770 mg Omega 6 ........ 350 mg ............. 350 mg MORE INFORMATION ON CAN LABEL

I am tell you guys...This is the Ultimate product to use for your smoothies. It is perfect and makes you look and feel amazing. I am so glad that I am able to have it back in my life. I would have kept it in my diet over the winter but there is just something about cold drinks in the winter that get me. I am back and boy am I happy!

See you tomorrow!

-Heather