Yes. Although there are more nutrients in one serving of Super Green Phyto Complex than most American’s eat in a meal, it is not recommended that you replace the fresh vegetables in your diet with Super Green Phyto Complex. Super Green Phyto Complex is a great way to increase the amount of nutrition you consume and can also be a great replacement for traditional vegetable juicing.

Super Green Phyto Complex does contain wheat grass juice. Many Celiac sufferers have reported that they have successfully been able to use Super Green’s. We believe this to be true because gluten is found in the mature heads of the wheat kernel not in the grass.

Compared with data collected as recently as 30 years ago, some fresh fruits and vegetables now provide lower levels of some nutrients. The USDA had to implement a Food Guide. The USDA started by recommending 2-3 servings of produce, which has recently been replaced with a recommendation for 5-9 servings today, in order to get the nutrients that we used to get in just one serving 40 years ago. (www.mypyramid.

Absolutely! Nutria® is not intended to replace fresh fruits and vegetables but to help support the important nutrients provided in them. It is well recognized that the majority of people do not consume the suggested servings of these foods on a daily basis. Fresh fruits and vegetables also provide dietary fibre and water, two important elements to good health.

According to the International Food Information Council, the nutritional value of frozen vegetables is virtually identical to fresh produce. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine Complete Book of Nutrition concurs. The book reveals that fresh produce that sits unused in the refrigerator for too long will actually lose taste and nutrition. Since frozen vegetables provide the same health benefits as fresh, they offer a convenient and nutritious alternative.

Domestic pets should be getting their carbohydrate in a similar manner and balance to their wild ancestors. That means feeding fresh, raw (non starchy-low glycemic) vegetables (and some fruit). The green vegetables contain only small amounts of starch and some simple sugars. More importantly they are chock full of enzymes, nutraceuticals, phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids.

It is strongly recommended that our members eat a variety of fruits and vegetables for optimal health. Talk with your counselor and together, you can work to find a mix of fruit and vegetables that you enjoy eating.

Different textures appeal to different children. Raw vegetables appeal to some children, while al dente (slightly firm) or well-cooked vegetables may appeal to others. So offer lots of variety and vary your presentation methods. Remember to continue to reintroduce vegetables even if they are rejected. Use flavorful seasonings. Simple preparation is healthier, but if all else fails serve vegetables with small amounts of sauce made from stone-ground wheat flour, low-fat milk, and low-fat cheeses.

Not necessarily, what we call fresh today is usually shipped, stored and sprayed with chemicals to preserve color and freshness. Even though they may appear fresh, vitamins and minerals may have been partially destroyed by the action of enzymes. Also, because of the NAFTA and GATT Trade Treaties, much of our foods come from other countries and who knows what chemicals they use on produce? For example, although DDT is banned from use in the U.S.

One is a mineral product and the other is a vitamin product. Fulvic Mineral Complex is 100% fulvic in solution, with nothing else added. Although Super Multi does contain fulvic minerals, it was designed to be a high potency multi-vitamin product. It contains a lengthy list of essential co-factors which are included in the formula to assure the highest absorption of the vitamins.

Fulvic Mineral Complex is ALL minerals, whereas Super Multi is a combination product that contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and ginkgo biloba. Any good vitamin formula will also contain minerals because vitamins cannot be absorbed and used properly by the body unless minerals are present. Super Multi has a good dose of minerals in the formula to assure that you're getting maximum absorption of vitamins.

Both corn and green peas are allowed. Whole corn served as a vegetable is not the same as corn meal, and the body reacts to green peas as a vegetable, even though it is a legume. Other legumes are not allowed because they are difficult for the body to break down and digest.

Unfortunately, commercially produced fruit and vegetables are grown using pesticides, fungicides, insecticides and artificial fertilisers. The soil they are grown in are often mineral deficient.

For optimal flavor and texture, we recommend that you first cook the product as stated on the package before consuming.

No. Unlike other programs that deliver some of your food but require you to purchase your own fresh fruits, vegetables and other items The Slimdown is 100% nutritionally complete. Because your meals are prepared fresh and never frozen or freeze dried, we include delicious fresh salads, vegetables and a wide variety of fruits on the program. There is nothing for you to add except beverages -- and we recommend lots of water!

Green Phyto-Power contains a proprietary formula of green food juices. They are listed in order on the ingredient panel of the label with the largest portion first and so on (as on a food label). Nutrient amounts are also given on the label; however, we do not give out the exact formula. Green Phyto-Power is high in both beta-carotene and vitamin K.

Phyto products are plant based. Popular in European skin care, these products have begun to grab hold in the US. They work at the cellular level to replenish the cells, and also detroy free radicals. The most effective phyto treatments can detox, nourish, and tone your skin.

That is completely false. Atkins is not an all protein diet. Much of the news media have portrayed Atkins as an all meat and cheese diet which is simply untrue. It's best to stay away from starchy vegetables such as beets, potatoes and carrots. During the Induction phase, you'll eat three cups of certain vegetables each day, primarily salad greens and other raw salad ingredients. During the other phases of the diet you gradually increase the amount of vegetables in your diet.

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Try eatwild.com, eatwellguide.com, and localharvest.com. Sustainabletable.com has excellent suggestions for finding sustainable food.

GMO’s, or genetically modified organisms caught our attention way back in the 1980’s. As we delved into the science and technology that was developing behind the scenes we quickly came to the conclusion that genetic manipulation of life’s blueprint DNA was a very risky enterprise. It was not without it’s promise, but it was truly a doubled edged sword with the potential for both dramatic benefit and catastrophic risk.

To a large extent your carbohydrate threshold will regulate your personal maintenance regime, which in turn is a result of your metabolism and your activity level. Younger people and men tend to have faster metabolisms than older people and women. If you have a high carbohydrate threshold and exercise on a regular basis, you will likely be able to regularly eat starchy vegetables, beans and other legumes, whole grains and fruit in moderation.

Yes. They are safe to eat, but the quality (color, flavor and texture) will be poorer than that of vegetables which have been blanched. Blanching slows or stops the action of enzymes which cause loss of flavor, color and texture.

All fruits and vegetables are good for you! Remember, with fruits and vegetables - variety is key! Pick brightly colored fruits and vegetables in dark greens, oranges, yellows, reds, blues and purples, and whites and tans. These tend to have more antioxidants and other good-for-you nutrients than their less colorful counterparts.

We have done some research on strategies on how to get your children to eat more vegetables. The most important thing is to set a good example, have vegetables cut-up and readily available plus, make it fun. Click here for some great ideas to try with your family. If you have your own questions, please fill out the form below and we’ll try to answer you question in a timely manner. *indicate required fields

Fruits and vegetables should be eaten in season because the vitamin content is best at that time. They are also usually the tastiest and freshest when they are in season.

Red wine contains antioxidants, especially when made from pinot noir grapes. Burgundy, Bordeaux and grapes grown in Chilean valleys are especially rich them. Although these antioxidants have been linked with helping to lower the rate of heart disease, it is actually the alcohol in red wine which helps to relax blood vessel walls and has this potentially protective effect. This means that beer, spirits and other alcoholic drinks have the same effects and therefore are also 'good' for the heart.

We have found that flavoring the vegetables with garlic and serving the same vegetable 1-2 times per day for at least 7 days and up to 14 if this child isn't eating them easily by 7 works very well. Insist the smell and touch the vegetable the first introduction, next he should touch it with his tongue, then bite at least twice (each side of mouth) and allowed to spit out, and then have to bite and chew1 time, etc. until the child is consuming at least 1 portion per day.

Vegetable can be eaten here. If you are buying fresh fruits and vegetables it is best to soak the produce in purified water and add one or two drops of Microdyne (available at most mexican grocery stores) or similar disinfectant, as per the product's instructions. Vegetables are best eaten cooked opposed to raw.