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Thursday’s Tip: Lay off the (pasteurized) “Juice”
On 21, Jun 2012 | One Comment | In Tips | By improvinista
You might want to think twice before reaching for the “made from 100% pure squeezed oranges” orange juice at the store. That “pure” OJ has a secret—it’s not pure at all. Knowing this dirty labeling secret could lead to better health.
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Start the Week Off Right: Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
On 18, Jun 2012 | No Comments | In Smoothies & Juices | By improvinista
There’s nothing better than fresh squeezed juice. I can never seem to get enough of it. Store bought “all natural” juice doesn’t even come close. This week, we’re making it a goal to treat ourselves to fresh, hand squeezed juices! This little bit of effort goes a really long way, plus your taste buds will be ecstatic about the new morning routine.
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Start the Week Off Right: Carrot Ginger & Lemon Juice
On 11, Jun 2012 | No Comments | In Smoothies & Juices | By improvinista
If I put raw carrots in front of my boyfriend, he won’t touch them—he claims that he is a “texture” person and just can’t stomach the crunch. Apparently he is the same way about apples, and yogurt (for years he would only eat lemon yogurt — and don’t even think about putting fruit at the bottom). However, despite his phobia, he knows that carrots have many antioxidant benefits as well as cardiovascular and anti-cancer benefits, and doesn’t actually mind the flavor when prepared in a less crunchy form.
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Thursday’s Tip: What Are Refined Sugars?
On 07, Jun 2012 | No Comments | In Tips | By improvinista
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that excess sugar is bad for you. However, being that sugars are in nearly everything we eat, I always thought that it was okay in moderation. With recent light shed on refined sugars being toxic, I needed to find out what these refined sugars were and how to avoid them.
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