Answer: Lean meats are usually white and consist of chicken or turkey without the skin, fish (salmon, tuna, halibut, etc.), and shellfish - yet limit your amount to no more than 6 ounces a day and 2-3 ounces per serving. Pork is not considered a white meat, as the leanest cuts still have over 60% fat! Lean meats are what keep your blood cholesterol level low, lower the risk of coronary heart disease, and reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Answer: Yes, as long as you take your medication at least one hour before taking Lean-N-Clean®/Acidgone®, or at least 2 hours after taking Lean-N-Clean®/Acidgone®.

Answer: No, Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone® does not contain herbal laxatives such as Senna Leaf, Cascara Sagrada, or Rhubarb. It possesses the property of stool-softener. It does not irritate your intestinal mucosa like other harsh stimulant laxatives. You may experience more frequent bowel movements. That is normal and even beneficial. Having bowel movements 2-4 times a day is normal as long as your stool is soft but not runny. Most people eat 2-4 times a day.

Answer: We must separate dependency on water-soluble fibers and good nutrition our bodies need from drugs and synthetic substances that our bodies do not need. We may say we have a healthy dependency on nutritional foods because they keep us healthy and sustain our lives; whereas unhealthy dependency exists on drugs and other synthetic substances that are foreign to our bodies.

Answer: Metamucil and generic brands of Psyllium fiber supplements contain only Psyllium Husks and dextrose and sometimes artificial colors and flavors. Lean-N-Clean® & Acidgone® contain an additional 10 different other ingredients, which have various functions (for example liver and skin detox) and contain vitamins, minerals and trace elements from whole foods.

Answer: The rate of weight-loss with Lean-N-Clean® varies with each individual. It depends mainly on how well you follow the instructions as to how the Lean-N-Clean® should be taken and other recommendations in this manual. There are customers who have lost from 0-8 lb. in the first week. The recommended rate of weight-loss is 4-5 lb. per month. Rapid weight-loss is not healthy and will lead to excessive sagging of skin if you lose weight faster than your skin can accommodate.

Answer: Everyone has a different lifestyle and works different hours, so there is no set time of the day for everybody. Generally, if you take Lean-N-Clean® for weight-loss, you should take it when you are hungry to replace a meal or when you don't have time to eat. That is taking Lean-N-Clean® for meal replacement once per day, and in place of a snack (most people take it in place of a snack between lunch and dinner).

Answer: You do not have to give up foods you enjoy, as long as you can manage to cut down the amount of foods you eat to the point that you expend more calories than you take in, you will lose weight. But you will not lose the weight as easily as someone who is willing to eat an abundance of fresh, live whole fruits and vegetables. It is important to enjoy life and enjoy indulgence/comfort foods in moderation, and to make responsible choices.

Answer: That depends on what causes your diarrhea. If your diarrhea is a side effect of your medication, you might have to switc to another medication or stop taking it all together for the diarrhea to go away. For example, many antibiotics can cause iarrhea especially if taken for long term. Consult your physician regarding the cause of your diarrhea. If your diarrhea is caused by taking too many antibiotics, taking acidophilus will help alleviate the diarrhea.

Answer: If you are willing to change to a healthy diet, you should be able to maintain your goal weight after you have lost your excess weight with the help of Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone®. If you like to indulge once a while, you might want to stay on a maintenance therapy of one dose a day. If you are accustomed to eating a constipating diet (consisting mainly of meat, cheese and dairy products), your constipation may return when you stop taking Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone®.

Answer: Yes, if you are close to your ideal weight, Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone® will not make you lose weight. People who need to lose weight usually have to take Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone® in the place of a meal or reduce their caloric intake to lose weight. If you do not need to reduce your food intake, just take Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone® between meals.

Some people who have adopted what they think are "Paleolithic diets" have embraced fatty meats such as bacon, T-bone steaks, and ribs as staple meats. Even some of the Diet Doctors with their high-fat, low-carbohydrate weight loss schemes have tried to jump on the Paleolithic bandwagon by suggesting that fatty meats would have been normal fare for Stone-Agers. Let's take a look at the real story.

Answer: When mixed with plain water, Lean-N-Clean®/Acidgone® tastes like green vegetable soup with no seasoning. When juice is added for flavoring, the mixture will take on the taste of whatever juice or sweetener you add. Be sure to drink another glass of water immediately afterwards. Do not mix with milk or other beverages containing milk, which will nullify the cleansing property of Lean-N-Clean®/Acidgone®.

Answer: Yes, Lean-N-Clean® and Acidgone® are formulated for people with high blood pressure in mind. Some ingredients in the formula can actually help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. If you are taking medications for high blood pressure, take them one hour before or 2 hours after taking Lean-N-Clean® or Acidgone®. Answer: Yes, Lean-N-Clean® and Acidgone® are formulated for people with adult-onset diabetes in mind.

Answer: Yes, you can take Lean-N-Clean® or Acidgone® to help you skip a meal safely. As a matter of fact, it is healthy for people who are overweight since obesity is caused by overeating. Some religions require followers to fast regularly to cleanse their bodies and soul. When you are on the run or stressed out, you will stress your body further by devouring greasy hamburgers or fried chickens.

ANSWER: We tray wrap our meats and poultry similarly to what you would see in a supermarket meat department. We label each package as halal and with the name of the product in the package. Each package is double wrapped in clear plastic wrap and can be placed directly into your freezer.

Lean Manufacturing is a term that was coined by an MIT research fellow when examining what the Toyota Production really meant. 'It is reducing waste, effort, time, rework etc, so it's Lean'. Focusing in on QCD or Quality, Cost and Delivery and what really represents value in the eyes of the customer and eliminating anything that the customer is not willing to pay for.

Lean body mass is functional tissue that is vital for life.6 Specifically, it consists of all components of the body (muscle, bones, organs, skin) except fat. Maintaining LBM is essential for strength, organ function, skin integrity, wound healing and immunity. You may be losing LBM if you have weakness, fatigue, lack of strength or energy, loss of appetite, early satiety (feeling full sooner than normal or after eating less than usual), or weight loss.

ANSWER: Check the "Frequently Asked Questions About Food Safety from the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline." Source: Karen S. Regan, M.S., R.D., Food and Nutrition Information Center, National Agricultural Library. See also "The Food Keeper" food storage guideline brochure put together by the Food Marketing Institute and the food safety team at Cornell University. The Web address is: http://www.fmi.org/consumer/foodkeeper/brochure.cfm . Source: Lillian Occeña-Po, Dept.

Any fat that gets on the rim of the canning jar can prevent an airtight seal. Excess fat in jars makes it easier for the fat to climb the sides of the jar and contaminate the seal.

Choose your Golden Roast menu from premium cuts of pork, beef, lamb, chicken and baked ham, spit roasted to perfection creating mouth watering flavours. All meats are provided by leading local butchers and are cooked on-site to ensure quality and freshness.

You are either a fan or not. Some veggies don't want anything that resembles meat or tastes like meat. The decision is personal. Places that rely heavily on these foods will be identified where possible.

Generally, roasts are done after 10 - 12 hours of cooking on low. Poultry is usually done after 6 to 8 hours on low. For added assurance, you may use a meat thermometer at the end of the cooking time to be sure the meat is cooked to the desired doneness. Poultry should reach 180° F. Beef and pork are considered medium done at 160° F and 170° F is well done. Milk products, including sour cream can break down with the extended cooking time necessary in the slow cooking.

Yes. When you receive your package, all the meat products are fully cooked and only need to be reheated to be enjoyed (see reheating instructions).

A hook & wire hung picture will always lean out from the wall at the top edge to some degree. How much will depend on the amount of slack in the wire, the position of the wire hangers on the frame and the size and shape of the picture itself. Reducing the amount of slack in the wire by untying one end and shortening it will often help.

Answer: We will continue to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure in 2008, but you'll have to check back to find out how you can help us carry on the cause - or sign up now to receive email notification on upcoming plans!

Besides tofu, vegetarians can make stews prepared with low glycemic index grains, such as couscous, quinoa, bulgar, tabbouleh, barley, or wild rice. Legumes, such as lentils, beans (pinto, red, black, kidney, white), peas (split, black-eyed), and chickpeas not only have a low glycemic index, but also add lots of protein to the diet. Tempeh and milk products are also excellent sources of protein and calcium. Plus, ovo- vegetarians can consume eggs as part of their meals.

All Thundering Hooves meats are processed from start to finish under USDA inspection. Animals are harvested at our farm in our own USDA mobile Abattoir. The carcasses are transported to our Meat Shop in Walla Walla where the meat is appropriately aged for optimal tenderness and flavor then cut & wrapped under USDA inspection. Our meat and poultry are stored in a USDA approved commercial freezer at our processing facility. (For detailed information, see USDA Processing.)