Why I love the Nutri-Bullet

I am a huge fan of juicers....HUGE! But anyone who has ever used a juicer knows the headache comes from either having to put the parts of the juicer together OR cleaning up AFTER the juice has been made. And last time I checked, juicers (think Jack Lalane) aren't exactly the easiest to travel with, or can be bulky if you're a road-tripper like myself.

The Nutri Bullet simplifies everything! Cup, blade, blender (base); rinse the blade and cup with warm water, dry, put away, and you are DONE! The only difficult part is cutting up the fruits or vegetables. Yes, you will consume the fiber content of the produce used, but I happen to think this is a good thing.

Easy to store, easy to pack for those of us who go on road-trips or travel often. I have packed my Nutri Bullet in a carry-on sized luggage and used it at hotels, motels, etc,. It's really convenient. The little machine IS a bit loud, however, but the simplicity of the Bullet makes up for it.

Where can you get the Nutri Bullet

I have put together a "list" of a few different Nutri Bullet packages:




I happen to know that Nutri-Bullet is having a 2 for 1 sale, in which you would get 2 blenders (base) for the price of one. You can check out that sale via their website.

Doing your lymphatic system a small favor

I have been hearing a lot about how amazing massage therapy, yoga, and trampolines are for the lymphatic system, but I didn't know using an inversion table could deliver a few of the same results! This particular table can support up to 250lbs. Here's a little info on how Inversion therapy works:

"Inversion promotes lymphatic drainage and blood purification.  This healthy detoxification is partly why a great feeling of rejuvenation is experienced when using the OmGym.  Immunity is boosted with increased lymphatic cleansing and overall body function happens more efficiently and effectively. The lymphatic system clears toxins from the tissues and plays a vital role in the immune system.  Inversions are recognized by yoga practitioners as important positions to keep lymph in circulation, thus reducing edemous (swelling) conditions of the legs, relieving pressure in varicose veins and hemorrhoids. In the course of a day spent upright (standing or sitting), the gravitational pull toward the feet is sufficient to promote leakage of lymph, mainly in the lower limbs, and the legs tend to swell.  Limbs positioned below the heart that are physically inactive are more prone to this accumulation of lymphatic fluid.

To prevent swelling of the tissue, it is necessary to pump lymph back to the heart, where it will again join the blood supply in the vascular system.  Inversions and exercise circulate lymphatic fluid, helping to drain toxins from the extremities and move them towards the lymph nodes.  Lymph nodes filter the lymphatic fluid that is moving towards the heart. The lymphatic nodul system is imperative to immunity as it contains macrophage cells, which intercept and kill foreign bacteria, and lyphocytes, which manufacture antibodies in order to control foreign microorganisms.  As inversions promote more rapid circulation of the lymph through the nodes, the rate of blood purification and detoxification increases, helping to revitalize and maintain youth and beauty."

How much of your total weight is water or fat? Find out!

I have always hated the scale and weighing myself. I recall a time when I started lifting weights, exercising, watching what I ate. My clothes would get bigger on me, I'd begin feeling great, but as soon as I stepped on a scale? Disappointment. My clothes were bigger, but my scale would tell me I hadn't lost weight. Or worse, that I'd gained a pound or 2. This used to drive me crazy, so I would stop weighing, become a defeatist and give up on weight loss altogether.

Supports up to 440 pounds! Less than $50!

A few weeks ago, my sister introduced me to the Escali. Unlike the conventional scale which gives you your total weight, the Escali gives you your total body weight, fat percentage, and water percentage. This scale allows you to create a profile for yourself and upwards of 8 people, which includes the height and age of each person. The Escali comes with a manual which breaks down what is considered under average, average or over average for the fat & water percentages, and total body weight based on age and height. Simply put, it is much more precise than stepping on a scale and only getting your total weight. AND this scale supports up to 440lbs. The best news is, the scale costs less than $50!

After my first weigh-in, the Escali confirmed my suspicions--I am majorly dehydrated. A normal water percentage for my age range is between 37-47%. I was well below what is considered average. I now know how much of my body is actually fat, and when I begin to lift weights again, I'll know exactly how much fat I'm losing. Most importantly, this scale will help me keep track of how hydrated my body is. An amazing value for under $50. Highly recommended.

Here is where you can purchase the Escali. Just click on the Amazon Widget:

Allergy Attacks

The pollen in Dallas is buck wild. I was watering at the eyes, wheezing, congested and sneezing.

Gave myself 2 Spores, 1 Ganoderma & juiced about 1 cup of spinach, 2 stalks of celery, 5 pineapple chunks, 1 inch piece of ginger root, 1/4 banana. Coincidentally, my sinuses are open, no more sneezing, watering eyes, or wheezing.

Here's where I got a few of the recipes for juicing for allergies:

http://juicerecipes.com/health/conditions/juicing-for-allergies/

I love nature's food. <3

You can purchase certified organic Ganoderma here.

Try the juicing recipe and let me know how it works!