Green Juice
contributed by Martina Protze

Juicing is the process of extracting juice from plant tissues such as fruit or vegetables.

When done at home people use a juicer or a variable-speed, motor-driven device.

Besides being used to detox, cleanse and for a healthy diet, juicing can maximize nutrient intake, fight certain diseases according to the ingredients and strengthen cellular defense against free radicals.

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juicing 
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It can also just be a delicious change in your daily diet. I’ve been trying out different green juicing recipes recently and was surprised by the fresh and flavorful taste.    

See the healthy recipes section for delicious green juices recipes.

The natural cleansing system of the body involves the liver, kidneys, skin and intestines. Keeping all of these organs healthy will aid in the process of the body being able to detoxify itself.  With any cleanse, drinking purified water is always important as well as avoiding all processed foods for the duration of the cleanse.

Health Benefits of Tea

A growing body of research suggests that the world’s second-most-consumed beverage — only second to water — helps prevent cardiovascular disease, burn calories and ward off some types of cancer.

Tea comes from the leaves of the warm-weather evergreen Camellia sinensis, and it is classified into five types: black, white, green, oolong and puerh.

Tea consumption is linked to reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, heart attacks, possibly cancer, reducing weight, and aiding in blood sugar regulation (glucose and insulin). 

Adding cow's milk to tea may not be as beneficial as drinking tea by itself, considering the evidence that protein in milk binds to the healthful chemicals in tea and prevents them from being absorbed.


Sources: ARTOFTEA.COM and Washington Post
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Are you sluggish? Noticing that you are forgetful lately? Try to incorporate these memory boosting foods into your diet:

Avocado is high in the type of fat called monounsaturated fat, which helps increase blood flow and oxygen to the brain. The more blood flow to the brain, the better the memory and thinking abilities. 
Apples have been shown to boost brain function, according to a review written by  Orange Pippin Assoc.
"Animal research from the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) indicates that apple juice consumption may actually increase the production in the brain of the essential neurotransmitter acetylcholine, resulting in improved memory." Visit http://www.orangepippin.com/resources/health/benefits-of-apple-juice-on-neurotransmitter-affecting-memory (for entire article)
Dark Chocolate reduces inflammation and has antioxidant effects on the brain, preventing neurological disease.
Green Tea contains EGCG, which protects the brain and decreases the amount of plaque build up
Blueberries contain many nutrients which reverse age-related functioning of the brain, helps improve learning, motor skills and vision

Sources: Ancient Traditions Natural Medicine & Orange Pippin Ltd.