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!

Green Tea: The New Energy Drink

The wonderful health benefits of Green Tea

Okay, so in my "Barista Girl" days, I used to make a mean Cappuccino even though I was never a coffee fan. However, my mother has always been a fan of tea, which made me a tea drinker by default; and in particular, I have always heard about how bitter Green Tea can taste. I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled upon the Organo Gold Green Tea. And after reading about some of the potential side effects of certain energy drinks, I'm thinking maybe I should try substituting with Green Tea.

Why I love Organo Gold Organic Green Tea:

• I am energized without the jitters, and it seems to have a calming effect (one client swears they were able to finally deep clean their home after having just one cup).
• I can make a gallon of Green Tea with just one bag
• It is smooth and "clean" tasting without the bitter "Green Tea aftertaste" Green Tea is known for
• It's affordable, organic, and infused with organic Ganoderma Extract

 The best part is, you can get this tea at the Wholesale Price if you'd like.

Is it really true that you can make a whole gallon of Organic Green Tea with one bag? Absolutely! Above is a picture of a batch I made, with organic Ginger root and organic sugar (you can make yours any way you want).

Where to buy this particular Green Tea: http://cafeafrodite.myorganogold.com/
Where to find out more about Ganoderma: http://reishi.com/what-is-reishi.htm

Feel free to reach out to me via Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CafeAfrodite with any questions.

The Healing Properties of Chocolate

Here are a few articles (and quotes) about how amazing dark chocolate can be. Remember, once chocolate is heated, it loses many of its nutrients. Enjoy:

"Chocolate is a Super Food"

• Superfoods are usually classed as those high in antioxidants – compounds which prevent oxidisation and can stop healthy cells from being damaged.  
• The research showed that both dark chocolate and cocoa had more antioxidant activity and more flavonols than fruit.
• Cacao seeds should be considered a 'super fruit' and products derived from cacao seed extracts, such as natural cocoa powder and dark chocolate, as 'super foods'," she said.
• However heating chocolate destroyed any health giving properties, they discovered. 

Article: The Telegraph

 "Cocoa shows promise as next wonder drug"

• ...heavy intake of certain types of cocoa as an easy, inexpensive way to increase blood to the brain and, thus, to play a role in reducing the risk of those devastating diseases.
• Don’t run to the beverage section of your local market right away, however. Hollenberg’s and his colleagues’ experiments dealt with natural cocoa, not varieties that have undergone extensive processing to suit consumer tastes.
• four cups of (flavanol-rich) cocoa dramatically increased blood flow to the arms and fingers of people after only four days
• (an increase in cacao) can help people fighting diseases ranging from high blood pressure, hardening of arteries, and stroke to diabetes, vascular dementia, and preeclampsia, a serious condition that affects pregnant women.

Article: The Harvard Gazette.

Such great information, right? Who knew that chocolate could be so amazing for you? Don't forget, as soon as chocolate is heated, all bets are off and the health-giving properties are destroyed. Learn more about the health benefits of chocolate here --> CHOCOLATE.

Say "Goodbye" to heartburn & irritable bowel!

One of my sisters, who is a major coffee addict, used to tell me about her love-hate relationship with coffee. She loved drinking coffee multiple times a day at work, but then her stomach would start disagreeing with her and she'd have to run-not walk-to the bathroom. Then I introduced her to the Organo Gold black coffee and she informed me that her need to go to the restroom wasn't as violent as before. She no longer had to run to the bathroom.

Heartburn can be a major issue for many hardcore or longtime coffee drinkers. A girlfriend of mine, after being a coffee drinker for most of her life, has started getting heartburn after drinking her usual cup of coffee and since then, can only drink no more than a half a cup of coffee (unless she wants to torture herself with heartburn later).

I have good news for everyone reading this blog post: you can skip the heartburn and drink as much coffee as you want at Cafe Afrodite! Organo Gold coffee is made from a low acidity bean and infused with Ganoderma Lucidum, also known as Red Reishi. Here's what's so great about Ganoderma:

"Reishi consumption has also been shown to decrease gastric acid, which, in excess, can lead to the formation of peptic and gastric ulcers. It has also been shown to regulate bowel movements, relieving symptoms of constipation and diarrhea, such as that found in irritable bowel syndrome."

Everything at Cafe Afrodite is infused with Ganoderma Lucidum, so each time you are sipping a cup of coffee, you are not only pleasing your senses, but pleasing your body by giving it a boost of health as well. Try a box today!

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