Green Smoothie Challenge

Do you want to Lose Weight, Increase Energy Levels, Look Radiant, Cut Sugar Cravings and Feel AMAZING? 





If no, stop reading now. You won't like what you see. 

If you answered YES, then you've come to the right place. You are a green health-conscious superhero in the making! This is going to make you fly to places you've never been before!

What if 30 days is all it took to change your life FOREVER? Well, according to Jack Canfield, author of The Success Principles and Chicken Soup for the Soul, it takes 30 consecutive days of doing something for it to become a regular, solid part of your daily routine.

DON'T WAIT! SIGN UP DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 26TH

What is a 30 day Green Smoothie Challenge?

Beginning January 1st, you will drink at least one green smoothie everyday for the next 30 days and watch an amazing transformation happen. You will discover a NEW you!  This is not about making any drastic changes. In fact, you don't have to give up anything. All you have to do is make one simple addition, add a GREEN SMOOTHIE to your daily diet.

What better time to do this than right after the holidays. If you're like most people, you've probably put on a few extra pounds and have a New Years Resolution of getting your body back. Well, here's your chance! It's Fun, Simple, and Effective.  You will find that incredible things will begin to happen in your body which will lead to incredible things happening in your life.

What do I need to get started?

Well, as you probably read in my previous post, Green Smoothies, you need a good blender, fresh greens and fresh or frozen fruit.  Of course a more powerful blender like the Vita-Mix will produce smoother, creamier smoothies, but if it's not in your budget right now, no worries, just use more water and blend for a longer period of time. Don't use it as an excuse not to get started.

What about recipes?

When you sign up, you will get a copy of my e-recipe book with over fifty green smoothie recipes categorized into easy to follow sections, such as sweet smoothies, savory smoothies, children favorites, low sugar, and superfood smoothies. Also included are tips, ideas and a galore of nutritional information such as proper food combining, eating a variety of greens, menu planning, grocery lists, calender, etc. 

What kind of support will I get?

In addition to the recipe book, every day of the challenge I will send you support emails with more recipes, fresh ideas, tips, inspiration and specific nutritional topics.  If you have any questions, ideas, suggestions or just want to share your story, I encourage you to email me. You will also receive a 30 day calender to post on your fridge to remind you of your green smoothies.  

I encourage you to take a before/after photo and keep a journal of your progress. There will also be fun contests, games and surprises for you.

How much does it cost?

I've kept the price affordable so that ANYONE can sign up and reap the benefits of RADIANT health.  It only costs $20 to participate. That is less than $1 per day!  This is WAY less than what most people spend on a starbucks coffee and a muffin everyday.

In today's diseased filled world we crave better health and our bodies cry out for better nutrition.  Give your body a chance to heal. At first the greens may not be your favorite, but as you drink/eat more, your body will start to crave them. Over time as your body becomes accustomed to such incredible nutrition you will want to eat more living foods.

DON'T WAIT! SIGN UP DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 26TH

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You CAN DO IT!

Family Support

Children love Green Smoothies! 

Another fabulous thing about Green Smoothies is that children love them! I can't think of a better way to get our finicky little eaters to get a variety greens.  Try to involve your child in making smoothies with you, maybe even coming up with their own creations. Make it fun for them. I've created theme smoothies for our little guy. We have the "Green Transformer," the "Incredible Hulk" and the "Green Chocolate," just to name a few. I've noticed that if he is allowed to add things to the blender or get the fruit and veggies ready, he is more likely to drink them up.

So, why not include your entire family in on the challenge. I believe you will be pleasantly surprised by the results.

Help me reach my GOAL...


My goal is that we get 1,000 people to sign up for the challenge. I would like to reach at least one person in each state. Can you imagine how many lives this could change for the better? It could be a Green Smoothie Revolution!  Now, I don't know people in all of our 50 beautiful states, but I'm sure you do. So pass the word. There is power in numbers. One is more likely to stick to a program if they have support. Of course, you will be getting plenty of cheering and support from yours truly, but getting your friends, family and co-workers involved might be just what you need to stay on track for 30 days. 

A large portion of proceeds will go to funding a bigger mission coming up this spring, on raising awareness to the alarming increase of childhood diabetes and obesity in our country. It is our hope to bring nutritional guidance and support to more schools and hospitals across the country. It's a big task, so, by signing up you are not only making a difference in your life, but you are helping to support an important cause.
 

Also, we can't forget to keep our planet green. I will be donating 5% of all proceeds to the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (www.ftpr.org). Together we can help them reach their goal to collectively plant 18 billion fruit trees for a healthy planet (approximately 3 for every person alive). Fruit trees heal the environment by cleaning the air, improving soil quality, preventing erosion, creating animal habitat, sustaining valuable water sources, and providing healthy nutrition.

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Raw Cultured Veggies

Do you suffer from candida, rash, digestive problems, tiredness after eating, and/or weight problems? If so, RAW CULTURED VEGGIES may be the answer you've been looking for.

I believe this is one of the most MEDICINAL and economical foods you could eat!

After learning about cultured foods from my colon hydrotherapist and Donna Gates, author of The Body Ecology Diet, I incorporated them into my diet and I feel AMAZING. It took me a while to get used to the "sour" flavor, but now I find that a meal isn't complete without them.

  

What are the benefits?

Cultured veggies are rich in probiotics, enzymes, and vitamins. These powerful superfoods help re-establish you inner ecosystem, stamp out candida related issues, help with weight loss, digestive issues, increase energy, boost the immune system, and curb sweet cravings! Wow - please pass the cultured veggies!

To buy or make my own? 

You can find cultured veggies or sauerkraut in most health food stores. However, don't make the mistake of buying the salted or pasteurized version sold in most supermarkets. This heating process destroys the valuable enzymes and nutrients. Make sure you are getting RAW cultured veggies made without heat or preservatives. Also, I've found that they are rather pricey and with the amount I eat everyday, making my own is the most viable option. Plus, I get to add lots and lots of LOVE to my batches.

How to make:

Basically, cultured veggies are made by shredding cabbage and/or other veggies then packing them tightly into an airtight container (I like to use jars) and letting them ferment on the counter for a few days.  So simple! The longer you leave them out, the more "sour" they become. You may want to start by letting them sit for 3 days or so and then letting them go longer as your taste buds adjust to the flavor.

During this process, the FRIENDLY bacteria naturally present in the veggies begin to multiply and create an acidic environment so they can reproduce. They convert the sugars and starches to lactic acid and partially digest the veggies, softening them or "pickling" them in the process.  It's incredible! Sometimes I can hear the sizzling and bubbling as these precious little life sparks are creating their magic. This is a good sign! They are ALIVE. Truly a LIVING FOOD! 

Once refrigerated, this process is slowed down, but does not stop completely. The veggies can sit in your fridge for months, and they will not spoil. They are like a fine wine, they get BETTER with age.

Check this website Wild Fermentation for loads of information on the health benefits of fermented foods and a host of resources to explore. 

I also found some great recipes and info at The Raw Diet. I have been making the ULTIMATE KimChi. It is so delicious I have to stop myself from eating it all before it ferments. Try it out!
  

Two Favorite Beginners Recipes from the Body Ecology Website:

Version 1

3 heads green cabbage, shredded in a food processor

1 bunch kale, chopped by hand

(optional): 2 cups wakame ocean vegetables (measured after soaking), drained, spine removed, and chopped

1 Tbsp. dill seed

Version 2

3 heads green cabbage, shredded in a food processor

6 carrots, large, shredded in a food processor

3 inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped

6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

To make Cultured Vegetables

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Remove several cups of this mixture and put into a blender.
3. Add enough filtered water to make a "brine" the consistency of a thick juice. Blend well and then add brine back into first mixture. Stir well.
4. Pack mixture down into a 1½ quart glass or stainless steel container. Use your fist, a wooden dowel, or a potato masher to pack veggies tightly.
5. Fill container almost full, but leave about 2 inches of room at the top for veggies to expand.
6. Roll up several cabbage leaves into a tight "log" and place them on top to fill the remaining 2 inch space. Clamp jar closed.
7. Let veggies sit at about a 70 degree room temperature for at least three days. A week is even better. Refrigerate to slow down fermentation. Enjoy!

To use Body Ecology's Culture Starter:

Dissolve one or two packages of starter culture in 1½ cup warm (90*) water. Add aproximately 1 tsp. of some form of sugar to feed the starter (try Rapadura, Sucanat, honey, Agave, or EcoBLOOM). Let starter/sugar mixture sit for about 20 minutes or longer while the L. Plantarum and other bacteria wake up and begin enjoying the sugar. Add this starter culture to the brine (step 3).

*Although no culture starter is absolutely required (I’ve successfully made cultured vegetables without them before), they’re great to use if you want to have more control over the specific strains of bacteria in your veggies.

Be creative! Once you master the basics, try using different veggie combinations. I love using KALE and seaweed. And as always, try to use ORGANIC, FRESH, well-washed veggies. 

Include at least 1/2 cup of veggies with every meal and FEEL THE DIFFERENCE! You will SHINE!