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CONTENTS
WHAT’S REALLY IN A BIG MAC?
4 The answer is… a sesame seed bun, American cheese, special
sauce, 100% beef patty, sliced pickles, shredded lettuce and
onions… or so we’re told.

6 EASY WAYS TO AVOID GMOS

8 “If GMOs aren’t labeled, how can I know whether or not the
foods I buy contain them?”

10 HEALING BENEFITS OF GINGER

30 Ayurveda gives ginger the status of a virtual medicine chest.
That’s because this wonder spice has time-tested, digestion-
friendly properties, in addition to its numerous other health
benefits. WE HAD A BABY!
And here is our unusual story 12
25 POWERFUL REASONS TO EAT
32 BANANAS
You’ll never look at a banana the same way again after discov-
ering the many health benefits and reasons to add them to
your diet.

JUICING VS. BLENDING: WHICH

40 ONE IS BETTER?
Does one offer more health benefits than the other?

2014 JUICER BUYING GUIDE 62

7 DAY SKIN DETOX GUIDE
44 Take 10 minutes each day for 7 days to pamper your skin from
the inside and out and feed it some love!

2014 SKIN CARE BUYING GUIDE

54 We peel back the outer layer to uncover the best natural skin
care products to buy this year!
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OIL PULLING STUDY NUTRITION

WORDS FROM
James & Laurentine
Welcome to the first ever Food Mat-
ters annual magazine! With so much
exciting health news happening right
now, we wanted to give you an oppor-
tunity to get a snapshot of the ‘best of
the best’ of this year. Here we feature
our most popular articles plus an-
swers to the top questions we receive
at Food Matters HQ on a daily basis.
When we first started getting into
health it took us a while to assemble
our ‘A-team’: doctors, nutritionists
and researchers we could really trust
and believe in. Let’s face it, there are
lots of snake oil salesmen out there
pushing products and quick fixes,
promising instant perfect health.
This journey to find the best infor-
mation lead us to some incredible
people, many of which feature in our
two films, Food Matters & Hungry For
Change. These experts are the real In good health,
modern day super-heroes of our time!
Inside the Food Matters annual
magazine you’ll find articles, inspira-
tion and advice on being your best
in health. These articles have been
written by us or sourced from some
of our favorite sites and featured on
the Food Matters website.
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If you who want to read about what
we’ve been up to personally, make
sure to check out page 12 where we
lift the veil on our most recent proj-
ect, the birth of our baby boy, Hugo!
James Colquhoun & Laurentine ten
Bosch
Filmmakers ‘Food Matters’ & ‘Hungry
For Change’ and founders of ‘FMTV’.
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WHAT’S REALLY IN
A BIG MAC?
By James Colquhoun, Filmmaker Food Matters & Hungry For Change
O
n closer inspection, when
perusing the US McDon-
ald’s website, there are
over 72 ingredients that
go into this world famous
burger. Many of which I wouldn’t
be happy putting in my (or my kids)
mouths.
I can hardly refer to many of these
ingredients as “food” as they are far
from natural or from providing your
body with any form of nutrition. In
fact, McDonald’s even refers to them
as “components of their popular
menu”, making them sound like piec-
es of man-made, processed products
(which is exactly what they are).
The answer is… a sesame seed bun, American cheese, special sauce,
100% beef patty, sliced pickles, shredded lettuce and onions…
We all know that fast food is un-
healthy, but have you ever stopped
to really inspect what the “secret”
ingredients are?
Let’s lift the bun off the Big Mac
and see what’s really inside…
BIG MAC BUN:
Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Bleached
Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Nia-
cin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate,
Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High-Fruc-
tose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast,
Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Contains
2% or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Calcium
Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium
Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Dough
Conditioners (May Contain One or More
or so we’re told.
of: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, DATEM,
Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, Mono
and Diglycerides, Ethoxylated Mono-
glycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate,
Enzymes, Guar Gum, Calcium Peroxide),
Sorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate and/or
Sodium Propionate (Preservatives), Soy
Lecithin, Sesame Seed.
CONTAINS: WHEAT AND SOY LECITHIN.
Wow! That’s a lot of ingredients just
to make a burger bun. It definitely
doesn’t look anything like the tradi-
tional days of just 4 simple ingredi-
ents: flour, water, salt and yeast.
High-fructose corn syrup and sodium
sound tempting? Those ingredients
are two of the best serial killers in the

world! They get away with murder, causing an epidemic of
obesity and seeing a nation struggling with heart disease
and diabetes. So why do they put it in? Because it’s addic-
tive and makes your body crave more!
How about some azodicarbonamide on the side? This is
a delicious (note the sarcasm) bleaching agent that is a
known carcinogen.
PASTEURIZED PROCESSED AMERICAN CHEESE:
Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Water, Cheese Culture, Sodium
Citrate, Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Citric Acid, Sodium
Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid,
Enzymes, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Natural Flavor (Dairy
Source), Color Added, Soy Lecithin (Added for Slice Separa-
tion). CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY LECITHIN
I don’t know about you, but that definitely doesn’t sound
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like cheese to me. It sounds like the chemicals for a sci-
ence experiment.
Notice how the recognisable ingredients are always listed
first, followed by the “secret” formula.
BIG MAC SAUCE:
Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Pickle Relish (Diced Pickles, High-
Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt,
Calcium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate [Preser-
vative], Spice Extractives, Polysorbate 80), Distilled Vinegar,
Water, Egg Yolks, High-Fructose Corn Syrup, Onion Powder,
Mustard Seed, Salt, Spices, Propylene Glycol Alginate,
Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Mustard Bran, Sugar, Garlic
Powder, Vegetable Protein (Hydrolyzed Corn, Soy and Wheat),
Caramel Color, Extractives of Paprika, Soy Lecithin, Turmeric
(Color), Calcium Disodium EDTA (Protect Flavor).
CONTAINS: WHEAT, EGG AND SOY.
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Well, for a start there are 33 ingre-
dients in this sauce (33!!), 4 of which
are sugars, including the silent killers:
High-Fructose Corn Syrup and So-
dium. The real clincher in this sauce
however, is propylene glycol alginate
(nicely hidden in between the spices).
What is propylene glycol? Well, it’s
an ingredient found in anything from
anti-freeze and engine coolants, to
shampoo, to… well, the big mac sauce.
Tasty?
100% BEEF PATTY:
Ingredients: 100% Pure USDA Inspected healthy, end up being so harmful for
Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders.
Prepared with Grill Seasoning (Salt,
Black Pepper).
Doesn’t sound so bad? Well for one,
ALL beef in the US has to be USDA
inspected, otherwise it would be il-
legal! The fact they market their beef
as “100% pure” actually means noth-
ing. It’s like claiming their pickles are Thank goodness!! It’s actually lettuce
made out of 100% pickle! It may or
may not be pure and legally doesn’t
need to include the chemicals/toxins
used in the processing of the meat. All
smoke and mirrors! Let’s keep going...
PICKLE SLICES:
Ingredients: Cucumbers, Water, Dis-
tilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride,
Alum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative),
Natural Flavors (Plant Source), Polysor-
bate 80, Extractives of Turmeric (Color).
Come on! It’s a pickle! How can a
food this simple and traditionally
your health? Did you know that when
cucumbers are lacto-fermented, they
have the ability to dissolve the stone
forming uric acid that can result from
eating certain meat? Well, these faux-
pickles certainly don’t do that.
SHREDDED LETTUCE AND ONIONS:
and onions!
I understand that it’s impossible
for everyone to avoid fast-food
restaurants, and that sometimes
you have limited food choices, es-
pecially on long-haul drives across
the country. However, that doesn’t
mean you shouldn’t know what you
are putting in your body and be
provided with all the facts to make
informed choices.
If you want to indulge in fast food, just
try to keep it as an irregular occur-
rence, as all those toxins and chemi-
cals can do serious harm to your
body, especially if you are consuming
them on a regular basis.
Source: http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/
whats-really-in-a-big-mac
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6 EASY WAYS TO
AVOID GMOS
Awareness about the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food
supply is at an all-time high throughout America, thanks in large part to the Proposition
37 ballot initiative in California. But many people are now asking the question, “If GMOs
aren’t labeled, how can I know whether or not the foods I buy contain them?” To help you
make the best effort at avoiding GMOs while shopping at the grocery store, here are six
recommendations on what to look for and what to avoid.

By Jonathan Benson (NaturalNews)

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Corn, Soy, Cottonseed, Canola
Avoid purchasing foods that contain non-organic
soy, corn, cottonseed or canola ingredients. Prac-
tically every processed food found in the “middle
aisle” section of the grocery store contains some
form of soy, corn, cottonseed or canola, all
crops of which are typically GMO if not certified
organic. Everything from cookies and crackers
to cereals and snack food items contain them,
which means you will want to avoid them like the
plague.
Common ingredients to specifically watch out
for include some of the more obvious ones like
high-fructose corn syrup, soybean oil, and canola
oil. But several others you will want to be aware
of include soy lecithin, an emulsifier added to all
sorts of foods, including “health” foods, as well
as soy protein, textured vegetable protein, mixed
tocopherols (vitamin E) and food starch. Unless
certified organic, all of these ingredients are likely
GMO.
PLU Codes On Fruit & Veg
If the PLU code on fruits or vegetables starts with
an “8,” avoid it. When shopping for fruits and
vegetables, your first choice will want to be those
labeled with a five-digit PLU that begins with a
“9,” which indicates that it is certified organic.
Produce items containing a four-digit PLU are
considered “conventional,” which means they are
not technically GMO, but may still contain pesti-
cides and other toxic residues. The Environmen-
tal Working Group (EWG) has created a helpful
shopping guide for picking out safe produce.
Produce items you will want to specifically and al-
ways avoid are those bearing a five-digit PLU be-
ginning with the number “8,” as these are GMOs.
The vast majority of non-organic papaya, as well
as several varieties of non-organic zucchini and
squash are also of GM origin, so you will want to
specifically purchase organic varieties of these
foods as well. Genetic manipulators are also now
working on a GM apple that does not turn brown,
so watch out for any apple that stays unnaturally
white when sliced or bruised.

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Sinister Sugars
Unless added sugar is specifically identified as
“cane,” it likely comes from GM sugar beets. At
least 90 percent of the sugar beet crop grown in
the U.S. is of GM origin, which means if any food
product contains “sugar” or some other sugar
derivative like glucose or sucrose, it is more than
likely a GMO. Always look for “cane sugar,” or
preferably “evaporated cane juice,” in order to
avoid GM sugar. Raw agave nectar, pure stevia
extract and xylitol are also safe, non-GMO sugar
and sugar substitutes.
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Artificial Sweeteners
If it contains artificial sweetener, it likely contains
GMOs. The popular artificial sugar substitute
aspartame, which goes by the trade names Equal,
NutraSweet and AminoSweet, is produced using
GM bacterial strains of E. coli, which means it,
too, is a GMO. Anything containing aspartame is a
no-no when it comes to food.
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Ambiguous Additives
Watch out for ambiguous additives like xanthan
gum, citric acid, maltodextrin and other common
GMO offenders. Many common food texturizing
agents, flavor enhancers, thickeners, sweeteners
and fortifiers are also derived from GMOs. Some
of the most common offenders include ingredi-
ents like xanthan gum, citric acid, maltodextrin,
lactic acid, dextrose, caramel color, baking pow-
der, malt syrup, modified food starch, mono and
diglycerides, sorbitol, stearic acid and triglycer-
ides. The Institute for Responsible Technology
(IRT) has created a helpful list of “invisible GM
ingredients” that you can reference while shop-
ping.
“We are poisoning ourselves with highly-pro-
cessed, nutrient-deficient foods.” - Dr Ian Bright-
hope (Food Matters Film)
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Dairy Products
Avoid any dairy products that are non-organic,
or that do not contain a “No rBGH” label. Unless
a dairy product is specifically labeled as being
certified organic, or as not containing the artifi-
cial growth hormone rBGH, which is sometimes
labeled as rBST, it likely contains GMOs. Short for
recombinant bovine growth hormone, rBGH is
created using GMO E. coli just like aspartame and
is used in conventional cattle unless otherwise
labeled.

This means that all non-organic yogurt, cheese,

butter, milk, and ice cream that does not specifi-
cally bear a “No rBGH” label of some sort is likely
made with GMOs. Non-organic dairy cows are
also likely fed GM feed, which means your best
bet is to stick only with certified organic or non-
GMO dairy products at all times.

The Non-GMO Project has also developed a cer-

tification program by which food manufacturers
can uniformly label food products not made with
GMOs. Many food products now bear the Non-
GMO Project “Verified” label, which will help give
you peace of mind that the food you are buying is
clean, safe, and free of GMOs.

You might also want to download the FREE 2012

Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides, so that you can
take it with you when you go shopping. It high-
lights the dirty dozen fruit and vegetables that
are laden with pesticides and should be avoided
unless they are organic, and the clean 15 that are
OK to not buy organic if you don’t have access to
them, as their pesticide levels are a lot lower.

Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/041573_
GMOs_avoid_foods.html
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WE HAD A BABY!And here is our unusual story

For those following us online and on Facebook, you might have seen
Laurentine’s pregnant belly over the past few months. Well we recently
had our baby and we wanted to share our unique story with you. I
think you’ll find it an interesting commentary on birth and the begin-
nings of life as a human.

I call this an unusual story because it is not the typical hospital style
birth that dominates our culture.

By James Colquhoun, Filmmaker of Food Matters & Hungry For Change

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Date: July, 2013

ver since Laurentine and I opinions on health, life and birth in a

first met at college at 1999 deep and lasting way.
(yes we’re college sweet-
hearts!) we would joke about The Mind and The Body
starting a family and having
lots of kids running around. We did
Need To Be Ready For
however, feel deep down inside that Conception
there was some important work call-
ing us before we did, which is indeed Late last year we knew it was time for
what happened. us to start a family so we prepared
our bodies (both of us, you can’t get
That work was to become the FOOD away with this, guys!) most impor-
MATTERS film, which helped heal my tantly focusing on detoxification and
father from chronic fatigue syndrome, rejuvenating our bodies, plus bal-
depression and anxiety and freed him ancing our hormones (testosterone,
from the pharmaceutical drug band- progesterone and oestrogen in par-
wagon. Then more recently, HUNGRY ticular). We first tried to conceive in
FOR CHANGE, which chronicled our Amsterdam, when we were there on
experience with helping my father a 6-week trip writing the Hungry For
keep his weight off and covers many Change book and visiting Laurentine’s
of the challenges that most people European family. Even though we had
face when trying detoxes and fad our bodies in order, it didn’t happen
diets. This has cemented our belief right away.
in the innate healing capacity of the
human body and has influenced our After we returned to the US and
settled into our new home in Santa
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Monica, Laurentine and I felt that much more ‘nested’ and
conception happened immediately. There was obviously
a part of us that needed to feel like we were home (or had
a home base) before her body wished to conceive. I have
no scientific data on this but can imagine that you might
understand why this could be so.
“We had our inner biological terrain ready, but we
needed to have our minds dialed in.”
During the gestation period we were eating well and sup-
porting the baby’s development as best we knew how
(there is a lot of info on this which we can save for another
time). In preparation for the birth, we consulted many of
the experts from the films plus other leading experts and
we developed some interesting rituals to help welcome
this baby into the world. One of the more interesting ones
we loved was making baby feel welcomed, expected and
accepted.
You Are Welcomed, You Are Loved, You
Are Accepted!
We would say this on a daily basis to baby as we knew this
was important in making baby feel welcomed and loved,
to develop a strong connection to our voices (which they
can connect with from the 3rd trimester onwards) and
to aid in a speedy postpartum connection. This work is
backed by Bruce Lipton (author of Biology Of Belief) and
helps connect with the baby’s subconscious mind in early
life.
As for the actual birth and labour process, Laurentine and
I held the very strong belief that...
Birth Is A Natural Process And Not A
Medical Emergency
We of course, appreciate that there is no place like a
hospital when the safety of mom and baby is compro-
mised and you need emergency critical care. However,
we believe that everything should be allowed to progress
as naturally as possible for as long as possible before any
intervention (if at all).
This being the case, we opted for a home birth with two
midwives and a doula. We worked with the famous birth
centre in Los Angeles, California, as featured in Ricki
Lake’s documentaries ‘The Business of Being Born’ and
‘More Business of Being Born’. This clinic resonated with
our beliefs about how birth should be and it had the pro-
fessionals to back them up.

We did a lot of preparation and education leading up to
the birth, so that we would understand as much about
the birth process and postpartum period as we could as
this was OUR birth and we knew that we were the ones
playing a big part in this.
Laurentine’s Water Broke At 7am on
Sunday the 7th of the 7th
I’m not one for numerology, but this is certainly interest-
ing! The team was called in and they came to the house
setting up a birthing pool (blow up jacuzzi) and with
all their midwife medical accoutrements. Laurentine’s
contractions were getting stronger and stronger and she
quickly dilated to 7cm in a few hours.
Part of our team and planning was to have a hypnothera-
pist as our doula at the birth.
She Was In A Hypnotic Trance For Most
Of The Birth
In between contractions we would count her down into
hypnosis (which we had been training for over a few
months) which brought the pain down dramatically and
increased the pleasure of the early stages of labor before
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the transition and pushing stages.
As the labor progressed, the baby had turned and was
not in an ideal position, facing head towards her left leg
and slightly upwards (posterior), despite the fact he had
been in a perfect backwards facing (anterior) position for
months leading up to the birth. Typically this is a much
more painful birth as the back of the baby’s head (hard
part) is rubbing against the mother’s lower spine (ouch!)
and in a traditional hospital environment would call for an
episiotomy (slicing the mother’s vagina to anus to make
more room) and sucking the baby out with a vacuum or a
caesarian section.
Given that we wanted to do all we could naturally, we had
some other options up our sleeve.
We Called A Chiropractor In Mid-Labor
To Turn The Baby!
Our midwives made a call to a local chiropractor who was
a specialist in prenatal care. It was Sunday at around 2pm
and he made the trip out to Santa Monica from Holly-
wood just for us!
He was a 6-foot something giant of a man and a wel-
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comed sight! He began deep tissue massage around the
hips, back and spine and although Laurentine was mid-
labor and fully dilated, she was in total ecstasy for 2 hours
as he worked on her and baby.
He worked with her through contractions, helping her to
surrender and allow baby to fully relax. He also adjusted
her hips (sounded like an AK-47 firing rounds on first
twist!) and literally massaged baby and then he flipped!
He turned into a near perfect anterior (face backwards)
position (although still a little facing left). It was an amaz-
ing thing to witness and experience. After he was done,
you could see the baby in her belly lined up straight like a
marching soldier ready to visit us!
Baby Turned And Was Ready For
Transition
Transition and pushing took a while as he came closer
to this world and the team worked with her to guide her
through certain positions until we found ourselves on the
birthing stool (like a chair with no bottom) in the medita-
tion room overlooking the ocean ready for him to come
(don’t tell our landlord, apparently they didn’t even let the
last owners have a cat! haha).
As he came closer, I moved from behind Laurentine to the
front so that I could catch the baby as this was what we
had wanted. His head came out and cleared to his neck
as I cupped his head in my hands and whispered to him:
you are welcomed, loved and accepted... upon hearing my
voice he immediately opened his eyes and it was the most
divine experience I have ever had in my entire life (now’s
the time to cry if you feel so inclined...)
His body then quickly emerged and I caught him in my
hands and it was a BOY!
I held him briefly before passing him to Laurentine to
place on her chest and connect the parental bond and
help to kick in the oxytocin (love hormone). The birth
happened at 7:54pm on Sunday the 7th of the 7th and
the placenta was birthed at 8pm. He was named Hugo
Colquhoun shortly thereafter.
We Kept The Placenta Connected For
About 3 Hours
This is because there is approximately 600ml of blood
still in the placenta at birth which continues to be
pumped to the baby helping to support his transition
and immunity. Most hospitals clamp immediately after
birth and then cut the cord, however, we waited about 3
hours before we eventually clamped and then I got to cut
the cord (it’s a unique rubber texture for those wonder-
ing).
We had the clinics OBGYN visit the house todo a final
check. Dr Stewart Fischbein is a renegade OB who after
years in the medical profession is fighting women’s rights
to VBAC’s - vaginal birth after c-section and is one of the
last remaining docs who delivers breached babies and
twins vaginally. He is the author of the book ‘Fearless
Pregnancy’ and is featured in ‘More Business of Being
Born’.
Everyone eventually left the house at around 1am and we
proceeded to get some sleep (2-3 hours) before I had to
wake up and stick to a commitment I made to a national
TV show which had been booked months in advance. I got
up at 5am and headed to the burbank studios of Access
Hollywood for a segment on Hungry For Change where...
I Announced The Birth To My Parents
On National Television!
After this I drove straight home where bubba was still
making his transition into the world and slowly learning
to suckle and feed. We called our lactation consultant
(Kimberly The Amazing!) and she helped but recommend-
ed some cranial-sacral therapy to help dial in the baby’s
spine and nervous system and bring him more into his
body.
Baby Had Cranial-Sacral Body Work
Done Within The First 48 Hours!
It was amazing to see the results after his muscles,
bones and nerves were gently helped into optimal po-
sitioning. You could see his eyes, mouth and suckling
reflexes come in fast and he really found his way after
this simple and effective treatment. He went straight

on the breast and has been sucking like a champion since.
There is no doubt he would have developed this over time
however, this really did help to speed things up and allow
his body to come into natural alignment after the birth
faster.
After 3 days baby was looking strong, but as the oxytocin
high (remember the love hormone I mentioned earlier)
started wearing off, we were so lucky that...
We Decided To Encapsulate The Placenta
To Supplement After Birth
Did you know that most mammals eat their placenta
after birth (minus dolphins of course as it gets lost in
the water... bummer!) and that this natural process is
thought to help to tell the body that the baby is out
and to contract the uterus, increase milk supply and
balance the mom’s hormones.
One of the midwives took the placenta after birth, dehy-
drated it then blended it into a powder and encapsulated
it. On day 3 after the birth when I first started noticing the
symptoms of postpartum moodiness or depression at its
infancy, the capsules arrived. Almost immediately after
taking them Laurentine was on high for hours and feel-
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ing like superwoman! She has been in incredible spirits
ever since and very present in the connection with baby in
these early days.
She has particularly enjoyed her traditional Eastern post-
partum treatment of...
Uterus Massage And Belly Binding
In Ayurvedic and Eastern traditions the belly becomes
cold after birth as there has been a big transition from the
heat of having a baby in there. These traditions suggest
warming Ayurvedic foods, rest, massage and belly binding
to help contract the uterus and bring the organs back into
position as safely and quickly as possible. There is a local
lady (called Princess none the less) who visited us every
two days for twenty days to assist in this process, along
with a healing meditation during the massage.
On top of all of this there is one other important thing we
don’t do...
We Don’t Clean Our Baby
In the first week we did not using any soaps or products
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on his body (except for a little coco-
nut oil on his bum to stop his poo
sticking). This is because the vernix
(protective coating) and other healthy
bacteria (if the mom’s ecology is in
tact during pregnancy and birth -
see Donna Gates’ Body Ecology Diet
for more info on this) are protective
of his immune system and overall
health. We think this process, along
with colostrum, breast milk, sunlight
exposure, and vaginal fluid from birth
inoculating the baby’s stomach all
make part of his very own unique im-
munization and healthy start to this
world.
We when speak to family, friends and
any media about our birth experience
they are often a little shocked to hear
about how unorthodox it all was. But
hearing about the success we had
(and the comparable birth this would
have been in a hospital environment)
they feel such options should be at
least made available to all women giv-
ing birth.
Thank you all for your support over
the past years (since 2007) with the
Food Matters and Hungry For Change
films and the movement we have
made together to open up options
for health and healing outside of the
mainstream medical paradigm. We
felt your support with us during this
birth and look forward to continuing
to share all that we discover over the
coming months and years with more
films, books and articles. We love
what we do and we love helping share
these important lifesaving messages
with the world.
Additionally, we wish to acknowledge
that every family’s birth experience
can vary dramatically. We believe that
any style of birth can be a miraculous
and and spiritual experience.
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WHERE TO
STUDY NUTRITION
IN 2014? Over 8 years ago we made the best decision of our lives - to leave our
well paid career and study nutrition online!
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I
n 2007, Laurentine and I were at a As our passion for our maritime pro-
crossroads. We had both studied fession was waning, our interest and Have You Ever Wondered...
at the Australian Maritime College passion in nutrition was on the rise.
and spent 7 years working in the We were reading books like no tomor- Where can I study nutrition? &
maritime industry together. I was row and devouring all the information Which nutrition course would you
a ship’s officer, driving container ships we could find. Our interest in this re- recommend I study?
and passenger ferries around the search came at the same time as my
world and Laurentine was in shipping father’s illness was becoming worse This is not an easy question for us to
logistics based ashore. It was a tough and we could see that there were so answer, as it really comes down to a
but rewarding life and we got to see a many ways we could be helping. The personal preference as to what you
lot of the world together, later work- problem was my father wouldn’t are trying to achieve in your study.
ing on private yachts visiting some of take us seriously because we didn’t However, after doing research on
the most remote places on the planet. wear lab coats and didn’t have spe- the different courses out there and
cial letters after our names :) looking back to when Laurentine and
We really enjoyed what we did, but I first started studying nutrition, we
there was something missing... This is when we decided to study nu- thought we’d share how we selected
trition through a college in the US that the course that was right for us and
That something (we later discovered offered a comprehensive correspon- how we got the most out of our study.
thanks to Tony Robbins) were 2 critical dence course. We chose the Global It really is an exciting step in your life
human needs that are required if you College Of Natural Medicine (GCNM and you need to find the course that
wish to feel fulfilled and truly content which has now unfortunately shut is right for you, and we think we might
with your work and service on this down). We figured that if we could just know the one!
planet. Those needs are the need to complete some form of professional
GROW and CONTRIBUTE and these nutritional training, we would be able Let’s first talk about how studying
were the exact two needs that were to have the confidence and know- nutrition could change your life...
not being fulfilled in our careers at how (and a piece of paper to prove it!)
the time. to help influence my father’s health Have You Considered
and eventually go into practice on Studying Nutrition?
our own. We could also then use this
knowledge as a base to finding a There are many reasons people
way to help share this life-saving choose to study nutrition, from want-
message with the world! ing to learn more for self-knowledge,
to having a passion for the industry
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and wanting to make a career change,
to wanting to save your own life or
the life of someone you love. For Lau-
rentine and I, this was the case.
My father was diagnosed with chronic
fatigue syndrome, depression and
anxiety. The best the medical profes- Here Are Some Of The Reasons You
sion could offer him was a cocktail
of medications to treat the symp-
toms and little in the way of hope for
treating the underlying causes. Not
surprisingly, his health continued to
decline. This was one of the major
catalysts for Laurentine and I to study
nutrition.
Since completing our course, we went
on to start ‘Food Matters’, which has
turned into a global movement, help-
ing people access natural health and
nutrition information.
This is how our story started, but
we’ve spoken with many other friends coming a Certified Holistic Health
in the industry who have been on all
sorts of paths, only to wake up one
day knowing that they needed to
study nutrition to more effectively
share their message with the world.
You may have a story close to your
heart or just know that you were put
on this earth to make a positive differ-
ence.
Might Consider Studying Nutrition:
• Help a family member or loved
one regain their health
• Practice nutrition as a consul-
tant in your local community
• Become an author and write a
recipe book or nutrition book
• Make a documentary film on the
topic, helping share this mes-
sage or
• Simply do it for the fun of it so
that you have the knowledge to
heal and care for your body!
If any of this sounds like you, keep
reading to find out more about be-
Coach through IIN.
• Amazing Curriculum!
• Massive Opportunities!
• Huge Savings!
• Exclusive Bonuses!
• Life-changing Experience!
Do You Leap Out Of Bed
In The Morning Excited
About Your Job?
Whatever your story is, there is one
thing that we all strive to have and
that is passion. There is no better
feeling than waking up in the morning
and being passionate about what you
are doing.
Watch this inspiring video about the
challenges we face with our health
today and how becoming a Health
Coach can help so many people in
need of this information!
Everyone should be able to shout out,
“I love my work! I love who I am and
what I’m doing!”
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Is IIN The Perfect Fit Why Pick An Independent Reasons To Choose An

For You? Institute? Independent Institution
Such As IIN:
Now that you’ve decided to take the We chose to study at an independent
big step and launch into an exciting institute as we wanted information • Separate from the government
career in nutrition, you’re probably that was not influenced by or based system
wondering what your different op- on government policies and regula- • Focused on optimal health
tions are for courses on offer. tions. We were also not really inter- • Holistic health
ested in the conventional study of • Flexible study
There are a lot of nutrition courses dietetics, as this was a more clinical • Relatively inexpensive
out there, and a lot of them vary in approach and was not focused on
the variety of information that they optimal health. This was something In our opinion, the Institute for Inte-
offer, and whether they follow a more that we really wanted to focus on and grative Nutrition (IIN) ticks all the right
conventional approach or offer a wide gain a deeper understanding about, boxes as an independent institution
spectrum of theories that focus more as we believe it is the heart of health and would be our preference if we
on holistic training. and wellbeing. were to undertake our study today.
We have many friends in the industry
What we believe is most important, is For us, we found that some of the that completed their studies at IIN
studying at an institute that offers a more traditional colleges had limi- and are some of the leaders today
huge variety of information and gives tations, were extremely costly and in health and nutrition. You could be
you a broad understanding of nutri- required a lot of time. The Global Col- next!
tion, to then allow you to pave your lege of Nutritional Medicine felt like
own path for your clients’ health and the right fit for us as it focused more
wellbeing. on holistic health, was flexible and
online, so we could study at our own
pace.

What’s Cool About IIN?
We’ll let Joshua Rosenthal, founder and director of IIN tell
you himself!
A little snapshot about Joshua Rosenthal and how IIN
was born:
IIN started to take shape in 1993 when Joshua Rosenthal
began holding macrobiotic cooking classes out of a small
rented kitchen in New York with only 20 students. They
were a hit! More and more people started coming to his
classes and Joshua realized that people wanted to learn
more. And so, from humble beginnings, IIN began to
transform. It has now grown to become the largest Online
Nutritional Course in the world, at the forefront of the
health and wellness movement.
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Here’s A Look At What You’ll Learn...
• Comprehensive focus on holistic health
• The only nutrition course to teach over 100 different
dietary theories so you can tailor unique roadmaps
for yourself and clients!
• You will be taught by the experts in the industry,
including our dear friend David Wolfe and other
influential people like Deepak Chopra
• Basic nutrition elements. You will be encouraged to
look into the deeper nutritional aspects yourself
• How to start up a successful coaching practice and
market it
• And much, much more!
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What You’ll Get From IIN When You

Enroll

1 All your student materials shipped to

your door

2 Live conferences

3 Certificate & Affiliations

4 Your own website, hosted by IIN

5 A vibrant global community

What IIN Believes, We Do
Too!
BIO-INDIVIDUALITY
The core principle of Integrative
Nutrition’s philosophy is that there’s
no one-size-fits-all diet. IIN students
explore different ways of eating and
learn how to create personalized
approaches to food based on age,
health, activity level, personal prefer-
ences and more.
PRIMARY FOOD
We are nourished not only by the
food on our plate but by the energy in
our lives. Healthy relationships, regu-
lar physical activity, a fulfilling career
and a spiritual practice can feed your
soul and satisfy your hunger for life.
DECONSTRUCTING CRAVINGS
Many people believe that cravings are
a problem, but IIN believes that crav-
ings play a critical role in understand-
ing what the body needs. You will
learn why people desire certain foods
and how to satisfy and manage these
cravings in healthy ways.
CROWDING OUT
Most nutrition experts give their
clients a list of foods to avoid, which
explains why so many people are
turned off by nutrition. “Crowding
out” involves adding more healthy
food to your diet rather than cutting
back on foods you enjoy. It’s difficult
to eat whole, nutritious foods all day
and then over indulge on ice cream –
the body can only take so much food!
If you fill your body with healthy,
nutrient-dense foods, it is only natural
that cravings for unhealthy foods will
decrease.

You’ll learn from some of the best in the
industry...
IIN brings together the world’s leaders in natural medi-
cine to share their wealth of knowledge with you. You will
be inspired and invigorated to learn from these amazing
influential people.
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How Studying Nutrition Changed Our
Lives
When we finished our course, we felt empowered by the
knowledge we had gained through our study and felt a
boost of confidence that we were equipped and ready to
spread our message of health and wellbeing to not only
my father, but to the whole world! However, no matter
how many documents or studies we put in front of my
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father, the information never really sunk in. Then we had

a lightbulb idea ... if books and talking to him weren’t
working, then let’s make a film! This was how our journey
with ‘Food Matters’ began.
After my father saw the film, he quit his pharmaceutical
meds, changed his diet, lost 50lbs and started running 3
times a week, which is a huge change after being bedrid-
den for 5 years!
Be Part Of A Health Revolution
We want you to become a passionate leader in nutrition
and natural healing and join us in our mission of lighting
up the world with health and wellness.
Make the change you’ve always dreamed of today!

With the knowledege and skills you will acquire through

your study with IIN, you’ll be able to begin work as a Certi-
fied Health Coach. What that work will look like is entirely
up to you! You could run healthy cooking classes, offer
personal nutrition consultations, start a blog or online
business or you could even make a film!

The best part is you’re not alone! You will join a growing,
global community of IIN graduates. See what some of the
graduates have to say about their experience studying at
IIN.

We are confident that IIN offers the best learning ex-

perience on a global scale.

Click here to find out more about the best deals for
studying nutrition with IIN.
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10 HEALING BENEFITS
OF GINGER
Ayurveda gives ginger the status of a virtual medicine chest. That’s be-
cause this wonder spice has time-tested, digestion-friendly properties,
in addition to its numerous other health benefits. In India, ginger is
liberally used in daily life. Ginger-infused chai is a household favorite,
and it’s grandma’s antidote of choice for battling cold and flu.
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O
By Shubhra Krishan (www.care2.com)
n millions of dining tables
in India, you’ll see match- 5 Can’t stop the toot-a-thon? Gas—
oops—guess what?! Ginger helps
reduce flatulence!
3 Ways to Use Ginger
sticks of fresh ginger that
have turned soft pink
from being soaked in
lemon juice and salt: a zingy accom- 6 Tummy moaning and groaning
under cramps? Munch on ginger. 1 Ginger & Herb Rice

Cook basmati rice. When you

paniment to any cooked meal.

7 Reeling under joint pain? Ginger, take the lid off the pan, quickly
Let’s give this knobbly root a closer with its anti-inflammatory prop- stir in finely chopped garlic,
look. erties—can bring relief. Float ginger, green chilies and fresh
some ginger essential oil in your cilantro leaves—the burst of fla-

10 Terrific Benefits of bath to help aching muscles and

joints.
vor and fragrance will drive your
senses crazy with desire!
Ginger
8 Just had surgery? Chewing ginger
post-operation can help over- 2 Ginger In Your Juice

‘Grate’ idea: grate some ginger

come nausea.

1 Haven’t been feeling hungry? Eat root and put it in your juicer,

9
fresh ginger just before lunch to along with carrots and apples
Stir up some ginger tea to get rid
stoke a dull appetite and fire up and a little lemon juice. Totally
of throat and nose congestion.
the digestive juices. yummy and, of course, so good
And when there’s a nip in the
air, the warming benefits of this for you!

2 Ginger improves the absorption

tasty tea are even greater!

3
and assimilation of essential Gingery Dessert

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nutrients in the body.
Bedroom blues? Try adding
a gingery punch to a bowl of Even a smidgen of grated ginger

3 Ginger clears the ‘microcirculato-

ry channels’ of the body, includ-
ing the pesky sinuses that tend
soup. (Psst...the Ayurvedic
texts credit ginger with aphro-
on your vanilla panna cotta or
strawberry sorbet can wake up
disiac properties) the flavor!
to flare up from time to time.
Source: http://www.care2.com/

4 Feeling airsick or nauseous?

Chew on ginger, preferably
tossed in a little honey.
greenliving/10-health-benfits-of-ginger.
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25 POWERFUL
REASONS TO EAT
BANANAS
By JB Bardot (NaturalNews)
Y
ou’ll never look at a banana
the same way again after
discovering the many health
benefits and reasons to add
them to your diet. Bananas
combat depression, make you smart-
er, cure hangovers, relieve morn-
ing sickness, protect against kidney
cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and
blindness. They can cure the itch of a
mosquito bite and put a great shine
on your shoes.
1.
Bananas help overcome depression
due to high levels of tryptophan,
which is converted into serotonin
-- the happy-mood brain neurotrans-
mitter.
2.
If you think bananas are just for monkeys, think again.
Eat two bananas before a strenuous
workout to pack an energy punch and
6.
sustain your blood sugar. Bananas reduce swelling, protect
against type II diabetes, aid weight
3. loss, strengthen the nervous system
and help with the production of white
Protect against muscle cramps during
blood cells, all due to high levels of
workouts and nighttime leg cramps
vitamin B6.
by eating a banana.
4. 7.
Strengthen your blood and relieve
Counteract calcium loss during urina-
anemia with the added iron from
tion and build strong bones by sup-
bananas.
plementing with a banana.
5. 8.
High in potassium and low in salt,
Improve your mood and reduce PMS
bananas are officially recognized by
symptoms by eating a banana, which
the FDA as being able to lower blood
regulates blood sugar and produces
pressure and protect against heart
stress-relieving relaxation.
attack and stroke.
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Eating Bananas Aids Digestion
9.
Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate
toxins and heavy metals from the body.
10.
Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of
friendly bacteria in the bowel. They also produce digestive 20.
enzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients.
11.
Constipated? High fiber in bananas can help normalize
bowel motility.
12.
Got the runs? Bananas are soothing to the digestive tract
and help restore lost electrolytes after diarrhoea.
13.
Bananas are a natural antacid, providing relief from acid
reflux, heartburn and GERD.
14.
Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be consumed
without distress to relieve stomach ulcers by coating the
lining of the stomach against corrosive acids.
Natural Cures From A Simple Banana
15.
Eating bananas will help prevent kidney cancer, protects
the eyes against macular degeneration and builds strong
bones by increasing calcium absorption.
16.
Bananas make you smarter and help with learning by
making you more alert. Eat a banana before an exam to
benefit from the high levels of potassium.
17.
Bananas are high in antioxidants, providing free radicals
and protection from chronic disease.
18.
Eating a banana between meals helps stabilize blood
sugar and reduce nausea from morning sickness.
19.
Rub a bug bite or hives with the inside of the banana peel
to relieve itching and irritation.
Control blood sugar and avoid binging between meals by
eating a banana.
21.
Eating a banana can lower the body temperature and cool
you during a fever or on a hot day.
22.
The natural mood-enhancer tryptophan helps to relieve
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
23.
Quitting smoking? Bananas contain high levels of B-
vitamins as well as potassium and magnesium to speed
recovery from the effects of withdrawal.
24.
Remove a wart by placing the inside of a piece of banana
peel against the wart and taping it in place.
25.
Rub the inside of a banana peel on your leather shoes or
handbag and polish with a dry cloth for a quick shine.
Oh, and remember -- bananas make great snacks and
delicious smoothies.
Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/036771_bananas_di-
gestion _health_benefits.html

Creamy Banana & Avocado Smoothie Recipe!
Serves 2
Ingredients
(use organic ingredients where possible)
2 bananas (fresh or frozen)
1/2 avocado, stone and skin removed
1 1/2 cups almond milk (or any other
milk)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon bee pollen
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1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional)
Handful of ice
Method
Place all ingredients in a blender.
Blend on high speed for half a minute
until you reach a smooth consistency.
Enjoy!
Now you know why monkeys are so
happy. Eat a banana!
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OIL PULLING
The Habit That Can
Transform Your Health
Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for oral health and detoxi-
fication. It involves the use of pure oils as agents for pulling harmful
bacteria, fungus and other organisms out of the mouth, teeth, gums
and even throat.

By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DABFM

multi-effect outcome.
How To Oil Pull

T
he most effective oil pulling
is done by placing around a
tablespoon of cold pressed
organic sesame oil in the
mouth and swishing the oil
around the mouth for approximately
10-15 minutes and then spitting it out.
Other oils such as extra virgin, cold-
pressed coconut, sunflower and olive
oil have been used, although sesame
oil is considered one of the best oils
for this practice. I recommend alter-
nating oils every couple of days to get
the full benefit. Putting high-quality
organic oils into the mouth has a
First, the oils mix with the saliva, turn-
ing it into a thin, white liquid. Lipids
in the oils begin to pull out toxins
from the saliva. As the oil is swished
around the mouth, teeth, gums and
tongue, the oil continues to absorb
toxins, and usually ends up turning
thick and viscous and white. Once the
oil has reached this consistency, it is
spit out before the toxins are reab-
sorbed.
What Does Oil Pulling Do?
Multiple scientific studies show the ef-
ficacy of oil pulling therapy. One study
shows that oil pulling with sesame oil
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can boost overall oral health. Specifically, using sesame
oil as an oral health agent helps to reduce the amount of
S. mutans (germ) count in both teeth plaque and mouth
saliva. Scientists believe that the lipids in the oil both pull
out bacteria, as well as stop bacteria from sticking to the
walls of the oral cavity.
Oil pulling may also increase saponification in the mouth,
creating a soapy environment that cleanses the mouth as
vegetable fat is an emulsifier by nature. Most interesting
is perhaps the ability of oil to cleanse out harmful bacte-
ria, as well as reduce fungal overgrowth. These oils also
possibly help in cellular restructuring, and are related
to the proper functioning of the lymph nodes and other
internal organs.
Other possible benefits of oil pulling for oral health
include:
• Overall strengthening of the teeth and gums and
jaws
• Prevention of diseases of the gums and mouth, such
as cavities and gingivitis
• Prevention for bad breath
• Potential holistic remedy for bleeding gums
• Prevention of dryness of the lips, mouth and throat
• Possible holistic treatment for TMJ and general sore-
ness in the jaw area
• May help with gastroenteritis
• Aids in the reduction of eczema
• May reduce symptoms of bronchitis
• Helps support normal kidney function
• May help reduce sinus congestion
• Some people report improved vision
• Helps reduce insomnia
• Reduced hangover after alcohol consumption
• Aids in reducing pain
• Reduces the symptoms of allergies
• Helps detoxify the body of harmful metals and
organisms
Scientific Studies on Sesame Oil and Oil
Pulling
Sesame oil is particularly high in the antioxidants sesamol,
sesamin, and sesamolin. It also holds a high concentra-
tion of Vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acids. These
antioxidants have been found to stop the absorption of
negative forms of cholesterol in the liver. Multiple stud-
ies have shown the antibacterial capacities of sesame oil.
These studies support the use of oil pulling in the preven-
tion of dental cavities and gingivitis.
A 2007 study looked into the effect of oil pulling (with
sunflower oil) on plaque and gingivitis on oral soft and
hard tissues. Results found that after 45 days of oil pull-

Benefits Beyond the Mouth? ing, subjects showed a statistically significant reduction in
gingivitis.

Ancient Ayurvedic health practitioners believed that oil Another study, conducted in 2008, found a “remarkable
pulling could reduce more than just diseases of the mouth reduction in the total count of bacteria” in the mouth, and
and throat. Today, many holistic practitioners tout its use
an overall marked reduction in susceptibility to dental
for a variety of health concerns. cavities. The antibacterial activity of sesame oil was also
studied and found to have an effect on the Streptococcus
It is believed that these oils help the lymphatic system mutans in the mouth.
of the body. Harmful bacteria are removed and ben-
eficial microflora are given a healthy environmentto
flourish. Because of this holistic perspective, oil pull-
ing has been used as a preventative health measure
for many other conditions.

Other possible benefits of oil pulling for overall health

include:

• Migraine headache relief

• Correcting hormone imbalances
• Reducing inflammation of arthritis
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JUICING Vs. BLENDING

WHICH ONE IS BETTER?
This is a question that we get asked all the time. Which is better: juic-
ing or blending? Does one offer more health benefits than the other?
Juices and smoothies both play an important role in any wellness
program and we’ve discuss the benefits of each in both of our films,
Food Matters and Hungry For Change. We believe that both juicing
and blending are very beneficial, but in different ways.

Here is a short comparison that explains the differences

between the two as well as some of the specific benefits of
each.

What’s The Difference?

Juicing
Juicing is a process which extracts water and nutrients
from produce and discards the indigestible fiber.

Without all the fiber, your digestive system doesn’t have to

work as hard to break down the food and absorb the nutri-
ents. In fact, it makes the nutrients more readily available
to the body in much larger quantities than if you were to
eat the fruits and vegetables whole.

This is especially helpful if you have a sensitive diges-

tive system or illness that inhibits your body from
processing fiber. The fiber in produce helps slow down
the digestive process and provides a steady release of
nutrients into the blood stream. Jason Vale calls juicing
“A nutrient express!”

Freshly-squeezed vegetable juices are part of most

healing and detoxification programs because they are
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so nutrient rich and nourish and re- the fiber apart (which makes the This doesn’t seem to matter too much
store the body at a cellular level. fruit and vegetables easier to digest in green juices and smoothies, but
) but also helps create a slow, even vegetables like carrots, beetroots,
A word of caution: When you remove release of nutrients into the blood broccoli and zucchini don’t combine
the fiber from the produce, the liquid stream and avoids blood sugar spikes. well with fruit due to their high starch
juice is absorbed into your blood Smoothies tend to be more filling, be- content. In his book Food Combin-
stream quickly. If you are only juicing cause of the fiber and generally faster ing Made Easy, Dr. Herbert Shelton
fruits, this would cause a rapid spike to make than juice, so they can be explains that starchy foods have to
in blood sugar and unstable blood great to drink first thing in the morn- be eaten alone because starches
sugar levels can lead to mood swings, ing as your breakfast or for snacks are digested with enzymes different
energy loss, memory problems and throughout the day. from those used for any other food
more! group. Combining starchy foods with
By including the fiber in your smooth- fruit may cause fermentation and
Fiber is also filling and without it in ie, the volume will increase. Also, you gas. However, Dr. Shelton found that
the juice, some people tend to get can pack more servings of fruits and green leafy veggies combine well with
hungry again quickly. veggies into a single serving of juice pretty much everything.
than you can into a smoothie.
Blending 2. Try to drink your juice or smooth-
Juicing and Blending Rules ie straight away. After 15 minutes,
Unlike juices, smoothies consist of light and air will destroy much of
the entire fruit or vegetable, skin 1. It’s best not to combine fruits the nutrients. If you can’t drink it
and all, and contain all of the fiber and vegetables (unless it’s apple). straight away, transfer to a dark
from the vegetables. This can affect how well your diges- airtight container until you’re
However, the blending process breaks tive enzymes function. ready.
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The same goes for a blender. You

Using The Right Equipment want a blender that is gentle on your
produce and doesn’t heat up the en-
To get the most benefit from your zymes as it’s pulling apart the fibers.
juices and smoothies, it’s important We spend money on gadgets, clothes,
to use the right equipment. Invest in a restaurants and other luxuries so, if
good-quality juicer. Cheaper, centrifu- you can afford it, investing in your
gal juicers introduce heat and oxygen health by buying a quality juicer or
and destroy the enzymes and nutri- blender is totally worth it.
ents in your fruits and vegetables.
While it may cost you a bit more ini- Read our Juicer Buying Guide on p. 62
tially, a premium cold-press juicer will and learn about the pros and cons of
produce a superior-quality juice and each type of juicer.
allow you to extract more from your
fruit and vegetables, saving expense Source Links:
in the long-term. http://www.jessainscough.com/2011/08/
The machines themselves will also juicing-versus-blending/
generally last longer. In contrast to
the rough extraction of centrifugal http://www.drsearswellnessinstitute.
juicers, mastication or cold-press juic- org/blog/2012/04/12/juicing-vs-blend-
ers compress fruit and vegetables to ing/
‘squeeze’ out their juice.
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7 DAY SKIN DETOX

GUIDE
The ultimate guide for healthy & vibrant skin.
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DAY 1 - Perfect Green Juice

Method
Ingredients
3 organic sticks celery Put all ingredients through your juicer. Strain through your sieve
to remove all residual pulp. Have straight away but sip slowly and
1 lebanese cucumber (peeled if not organic)
enjoy.
2 stems kale
1/4 fennel bulb Note:
This juice is an excellent source of easily digestible alkaline miner-
1 lemon, peeled
als, such as potassium, which is particularly helpful when cleans-
1 green apple (peeled if not organic)
ing.
1/2 slice of ginger, peeled
Make sure to get your celery organic if nothing else, as conven-
Tools You'll Need tional celery is renowned for being heavily laden with chemical
A cold-press or centrifugal juicer. residues.
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Day 2 - Skin Beauty Salad

On the menu today is one salad that is sure to feed your body the Method:
nutrients it needs to glow and make you feel beautiful, inside and
out.

Ingredients:
1
Put the sliced onion in a small bowl with the lime juice to soak
for at least 10 minutes. If you do this ahead of time, leaving it
to soak for an hour or more creates an even softer, sweeter,
pinker result.

2
2 handfuls of young arugula (rocket)
Scoop the seeds out of the cucumbers with a teaspoon and
2 handfuls of baby spinach throw the seeds into your blender; chop the cucumbers
1 carrot, grated or shredded
2 radishes, sliced paper thin with a mandolin
2 small cucumbers, sliced in half lengthways
3 In a large bowl, arrange the leaves, cucumber, carrot and rad-
ish. Take the onion out of the lime juice and add this to the
salad too.
1 small red onion, sliced super thin with a mandolin
3 limes, juiced
1 hass avocado
4 Add to the blender the left-over lime juice, avocado, vinegar,
cayenne, honey, herbs and salt. Blend until smooth; you may
need to add a dash of water to facilitate blending. Adjust sea-
1 Tbsp raw apple cider vinegar soning to taste.
1 pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tsp raw honey
1 handful of fresh soft herbs (works best with dill, coriander
5 Dollop dressing generously on your salad; mix through be-
fore eating.

or basil leaves)
¼ tsp unrefined sea salt Note:
Onions and arugula (rocket) are high in sulfur, a beautifying min-
Tools You’ll Need: eral which cleanses the liver and skin. Additionally, radishes and
cucumbers are high in silica, which is necessary for the strength-
ening and moisturizing of hair, skin and nails.
A mandolin or sharp knife
Blender
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Day 3 - Dry Skin Body Brushing

It’s time to grab out your body brush and give your body a sweep! Note: Start with light pressure if you’ve never done this before,
Before you jump into the shower today, brush your skin from and make sure to use a natural bristled brush or a loofah as a
head to toe using small, quick circular movements. second option.

Why Sweep The Skin?

1. Stimulates blood circulation

Did you know...
Brushing your skin for 5 minutes
a day helps increase circulation
and break down fatty deposits
within your body.
2. Aids digestion
3. Cleanses the lymphatic system
4. Removes dead skin
5. Tightens skin, making you look younger
6. Helps remove cellulite
7. Provide definition to your muscles
8. Makes you feel energized
9. Helps prevent premature aging
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Day 4 - Body Scrub
Ok, today might get a little dirty, but it’s definitely worth it! Prep
yourself with some tunes to sing in the shower and get ready to
give yourself a seriously good body scrub.
Salt scrub ingredients
½ cup of ground Himalayan salt or unrefined sea salt
½ cup of organic coconut oil or grapeseed oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Mix up all the ingredients in a bowl and go get dirty in the shower!
It’s best to wet your skin a little and then turn off the shower and
scrub away just using your hands and creating a circular motion.
When your skin is slightly pink and stimulated, turn on the shower
and wash it all off. Make sure to wash off all the scrub if it gets on
the shower walls.
Why scrub with salt?
Sea salts and epsom salts have been used for centuries to pro-
mote health and wellness, treat skin disorders, detoxify the body
and prevent illness. Using salt as a body scrub can feed and nour-
ish the skin and body through its balanced minerals.
The magnesium in the epsom salts can reduce inflammation,
while the sulfates flush out toxins. Sea salt is chock full of minerals
that are beneficial to the skin. Using salt in a homemade scrub can
breathe new life into tired skin.
By gently exfoliating the skin with a salt scrub in circular motions
removes dead skin cells. These layers of dead skin cells can make
the skin look dry and flaky; exfoliation with a salt scrub reveals the
moist, shiny skin hidden underneath. This abrasive action associ-
ated with scrubbing also invigorates the skin and helps to improve
circulation. Improved circulation will give the skin a natural glow!
As salt also has antiseptic qualities, a salt scrub will help remove
bacteria from the skin and unclog pores. Removing bacteria will
aid in reducing inflammation along with any itching and pain as-
sociated with a bacterial-related skin disorder.
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Day 5 - Dreamy Detoxifying Bath

Today is all about relaxation and allowing your mind and body to
completely forget about day to day worries. A healthy mind is a
healthy body. So, what better way to relax than with a hot, detoxi-
fying bath? Light some candles, put on some relaxing music and
ENJOY!
The baking soda will help to neutralize acids in toxins stored in
your body. The epsom salts will help to draw fluid and toxins out
of the skin. The lavender oil works as a great antiseptic and relax-
ant. The chamomile oil is great for anti-inflammatory properties
and also calming effects. The lemongrass oil will help to revitalize
your skin and invigorate your body.

Run a hot/warm bath and add: *If you don’t have all of the essential oils above, that’s ok! Mix and
match whatever you have on hand and make a bath that smells
1 cup baking soda beautiful and calming for you. Even just having an epsom salts
bath will do wonders for your body.
1 cup epsom salts
5 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops chamomile essential oil
5 drops lemongrass essential oil

Beauty Tip

Now is a perfect time to

practise your deep breath-
ing and positive visualiza-
tions. Think yourself beau-
tiful :)
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Day 6 - Yogurt and Honey Facial

Ingredients:
Note: Yogurt contains high amounts of Lactic Acid, an AHA proven
1 Tbsp organic, whole yoghurt to be successful in refining pores, exfoliating the skin and stimu-
lating collagen production. Unlike most other exfoliants that are
1 tsp raw organic honey
harsh (e.g. salylic acid), it gently cleans the skin and is suitable for
even the most sensitive skin types. Honey is an all-natural humec-
Method: tant; it retains water to help keep the skin soft and moisturised. It
also functions as an antimicrobial agent and can even be used to
Whisk together in a small bowl. Apply to clean face, leave for 5-10 treat minor burns and cuts.
minutes then rinse off with water.

Beauty Tip

Keep your hair silky and

smooth by washing it
only 2 to 3 times a week
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Day 7 - Glowing Green Smoothie (serves 2)

This recipe is from one of our favorite beauty nutritionists out there, Kimberly Snyder. We wholeheartedly believe in her philosophy
that “Outer Beauty is a Reflection of Inner Health”. Lots of people swear by the Glowing Green Smoothie for clear skin and also say they
feel a boost of energy!

Ingredients:
Tools you’ll need:
½ - 2 cups very cold, filtered water
6 cups spinach, chopped Blender (preferably high powered)
5 cups organic romaine lettuce, chopped
2 stalks of organic celery Method:
1 organic apple, cored and chopped
1 organic pear, cored and chopped
1 organic banana
1 Add water, spinach and chopped romaine to the blender.
Starting the blender on a low speed; mix until smooth.

1-2 Tbsp fresh organic lemon juice

2 Gradually move to higher speeds and add the herbs, celery,
pear, and apple. Add the banana and lemon juice last.

Optional extra goodness:

*for 1 serving, cut out one of the fruits and the celery.

Ice cubes (extra coldness can help newbies with taste)

½ cup of organic cilantro
½ cup of organic parsley

Beauty Tip

Cleanse and nourish

your face and skin reg-
ularly using 100% natu-
ral and organic beauty
products
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Food Matters Skin Detox Grocery Guide

Take this guide with you when you go shopping. Day 5 - Dreamy Detoxifying Bath
1 cup baking soda
Hopefully you have most of these ingredients at home. Remem-
1 cup epsom salts
ber, this week is all about pampering your body. It’s not essential
to do every single activity, but aim to do at least 3 activities during 5 drops lavender essential oil
the week. Your skin will love you for it! 5 drops chamomile essential oil
5 drops lemongrass essential oil
Day 1 - Perfect Green Juice
3 organic sticks celery OR

1 lebanese cucumber (peeled if not organic)

any other essential oils
2 stems kale
1/4 fennel bulb
1 lemon, peeled Day 6 -Yogurt and Honey Facial
1 Tbsp organic, whole yoghurt
1 green apple (peeled if not organic)
1 tsp raw organic honey
1/2 slice of ginger, peeled

Day 7 - Glowing Green Smoothie

Day 2 - Skin Beauty Salad 6 cups spinach
2 handfuls of young arugula (rocket) 5 cups organic romaine lettuce
2 handfuls of baby spinach 2 stalks of organic celery
1 carrot 1 organic apple
2 radishes 1 organic pear
2 small cucumbers 1 organic banana
1 small red onion 1 organic lemon
3 limes
1 hass avocado optional extras:
1 Tbsp raw apple cider vinegar ½ cup of organic cilantro
1 pinch of cayenne pepper ½ cup of organic parsley
1 tsp raw honey
1 handful of fresh soft herbs (works best with dill, coriander
or basil leaves)
¼ tsp unrefined sea salt

Day 3 - Dry Skin Body Brushing Beauty Tip

Natural bristle brush or loofa
Drink and eat rich, raw
foods like watermelon,
Day 4 - Body Scrub green smoothies, green
½ cup of ground Himalayan salt or sea salt juices and salads

½ cup of organic coconut oil or grapeseed oil

Juice of 1 lemon
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2014 SKIN CARE

BUYING GUIDE Join us as we peel back the outer layer to uncover the best natural
skin care products to buy this year! Discover the problems with the
beauty industry, how to understand labels, our top tips for safe skin
care and the products we use.

Y
our skin is your largest or- those could be toxic! industry, and what they’re not telling
gan and deserves extra TLC! us...
The beauty industry promotes all
One of the things we’ve types of lotions and potions that The Ugly Side of Beauty
learnt along the way in our promise to make you look 10 years
years of being in the natural health younger, hide imperfections, soften You walk into the beauty section of
profession is that, what you put in your skin, but at what cost? a department store and are bom-
your body matters, but so does what barded with sales assistants trying
you put on your body. Join us as we uncover the dark to tackle you into their chair to try on
side of the beauty industry, why all types of miracle beauty products.
The skin is your largest organ and 100% natural skin care is incredibly You’re surrounded by advertisements
absorbs 60% of what you put on it. important, help you decipher how everywhere telling you that they’ve
Think about this for a second… Ac- to read the labels of your skin care just uncovered a “new” formula that
cording to the Environmental Working products, provide you with tips miraculously turns you into Benjamin
Group, the average woman uses 12 for safe skin care and share our all Button. Your skin will be as smooth as
“beauty” products per day, containing time favorite skin care ranges with a baby! But what’s really happening in
about 168 ingredients. That’s a lot of you! the industry that loves to conceal and
ingredients you’re putting into your gloss over things?
body, and if we’re not careful many of Let’s start by looking at the beauty
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Common Myths...

1 It’s sold in stores, it must be safe?

3 The label looks safe, so it must be ok?

You’re armed with a list of all the ingredients to look

Wrong. The US Food and Drug Administration does
not have mandatory safety standards in place for
cosmetics. That’s scary stuff. This means any cos-
metic product can make it onto the shelves and could
be loaded with toxic formulas and endanger your
health.
out for on the label. It doesn’t say it contains form-
aldehyde or parabens, so they must not be in there.
Unfortunately, a lot of chemical cocktails hide under
the term “fragrance” which allows the company to
not actually list what is in it. There are all sorts of
loopholes in the beauty industry.

2 They’ve just released a new anti-aging formula.

Yippeee!
4 “Pink” products help cure breast-cancer
Hold on. Before you start dousing yourself in the
latest skin care that promises to wipe 10 years off Sadly, no. Most large beauty companies such as Estee
your face and remove all those unwanted skin spots, Lauder, Avon and Revlon use toxins and carcinogens
take a look at the label. Can you even decipher what’s in their products. So even though they are promoting
in it? Many of those ingredients could contribute to that they donate profits to find a cure, they could be
long-term health effects such as eczema, cancer, in fact contributing to this deadly disease.
infertility and more.
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The Skinny On Product
Labels
One of the most important things to
do when selecting your skin care is to
read the label of ingredients! Forget
the terms on the front “organic”,
“natural” or “fragrance-free” and jump
straight to the small print.
Here are a few things to stay clear of:
Thimerosol
Is a mercury-containing preservative.
Mercury may cause allergic reactions,
skin irritation and adverse effects
on the nervous system. Studies have
also shown that it can affect repro-
duction. Thimerosol is used as a
preservative for products applied in
the area of the eye, such as eye drops
and contact lens solutions.
DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl
Urea and Imidazolidinyl Urea
Used as preservatives and can re-
lease formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is
a sensitizer and a proven carcinogen.
Exposure to formaldehyde may cause
joint pain, depression, headaches,
chest pains, ear infections, chronic
fatigue, dizziness and loss of sleep.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium
Laureth Sulfate
A known skin and eye irritant and
enhances allergic response to other
toxins and allergens. It is used as a
lathering agent and detergent, and is
present in hundreds of commercial
shampoos, body washes, and bubble with them, not that we recommend
baths, as well as skin creams and that!), they also make us glow and feel
some brands of toothpaste. naturally beautiful.
Benzyl Alcohol and Isopropyl If you’re wondering what natural skin
Alcohol care products are out on the market
Both can irritate the skin. They are and are thinking of making the leap
used as fragrance ingredients as to the natural skin care world, then
well as preservatives, solvents and you’ve come to the right place!
anti-foaming agents for lotions,
sunscreens, hand sanitizers and baby Beauty Is Created From
wipes. There is also evidence that
these two alcohols are neurotoxic.
The INSIDE & OUT.
Beauty is created in two ways: the
1,4-Dioxane
foods that you eat and what you put
Classified by the US Environmental
on your skin. It’s not only important
Protection Agency as a probable
to know what ingredients you are
carcinogen. It is a contaminant in
putting on your skin, you also need to
shampoos, body wash, children’s bath
know what ingredients you are eating
products and other sudsing cosmet-
and feed your body with foods that
ics. 1,4-dioxane is a contaminant and
promote beauty and vitality. If you
not an ingredient, therefore it does
want a healthy glow, then start by eat-
not appear on ingredient labels.
ing foods rich in nutrients and miner-
als that nourish your cells and make
Parabens
your insides sing and dance with joy!
This is a preservative that is able to
mimic estrogen hormones and has
David Wolfe talks about the impor-
been found in breast tumors.
tance of beauty foods in the film
‘Hungry For Change’ and below you’ll
“Fragrance”
discover David’s favorite beauty foods
An ambiguous term where many toxic
of all time!
chemicals are hidden under, includ-
ing synthetic fragrances containing
phthalates - a plasticizing material
used in polyvinyl chloride PVC which
can mess with your endocrine sys-
tem.
So, how do you keep your skin care
toxin and chemical-free?
It’s simple... go “au naturel!”
Laurentine and I have been using
natural skin care products for many
years now, and we can honestly say
that we definitely notice the differ-
ence. Not only are these products
technically edible (yes, they are that
pure, you could season your salad
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David Wolfe’s Top 10 Beauty Foods!

One of the best ways to promote glowing skin is to eat yourself beautiful!!
Below are 10 of David Wolfe’s all time favorite beauty-rich foods:

1 Olive Oil & Olives

Olives and their oil are one of the highest natural sources of vitamin E, a
well-known beauty vitamin that nourishes the skin by repairing connec-
tive tissue. Olives and their oil are an amazing beauty enhancing food full
of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats all working to keep the skin smooth
and to boost the immune system.

2 Cucumber
Fantastic for cleansing our bodies. The skins of cucumbers are high in
silicon, although are often grown with pesticides and waxed in stores, so
it is best to choose organic.

3 Radishes
The radish is one of the most rejuvenating foods for our bodies. High in
sulfur, silicon and vitamin C. These all play a major role in connective tis-
sue formation and working together to create glowing skin!

4 Hemp Seeds
One of the most nutritionally complete foods containing all nine essential
amino acids making them exceptionally high in protein whilst also high
in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and minerals. Eat them as a snack, add to a
salad or use the hemp oil in your smoothie.

5 Aloe Vera
Believed to be a food of long-lasting youth and rapid healing. The anti-in-
flammatory power in acute inflammation is one of its best known actions.
The gel of the Aloe Vera can be used topically or add to your daily juice.

6 Coconut Oil
Contains a number of health giving properties including being high in an-
tioxidants, control blood sugar levels, assist the thyroid gland and repair
the skin. You can eat it straight, blend into smoothies, use in cooking and
on the skin.
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7 Avocado
Abundant in vitamins and minerals that are crucial to your entire body
and especially beneficial for your skin. Particularly high in beta-carotene,
lutein, vitamins B6, C, E and K, selenium, zinc, folate, potassium, glutathi-
one and healthy fats to nourish the body and skin.

8 Arugula
Highly alkalizing, ranking high in sulfur and vitamin A. The perfect com-
bination to help protect skin from sun damage. Vitamin A also helps to
inhibit acne.

9 Pumpkin Seeds
A wonderful source of B vitamins, many minerals (including zinc), phyto-
nutrients and fatty oils. All of these contributing to their ability to pro-
duce clear and glowing skin. They also have anti-parasite properties.

10 Turmeric
Considered a restorative food, with strong anti-inflammatory, antioxi-
dant, anti-cancer and anti-microbial characteristics. Well known for its
ability to purify blood which is essential for clear skin.

How Can I Find The Right Skin Care For Me?

Here’s what WE look for when choosing a skin care range:
Read labels: Start looking at the back of your products.
The more ingredients you can pronounce, the better. If
you see a lot of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, petroleum
products, fragrances, and the like, look for another, safer
product. Remember, not all ingredients are on the label,
so make sure you trust the company you are purchasing
from.
Shop at natural stores or online specialty stores: Most
of your healthier and safer products are either in whole
foods stores or online.
Research the company: Many newer companies were
started because of the lack of natural and nourishing
products out there. These companies tend to care more
about what they put into their products. Research the
companies you’re buying from, and find those that you
can trust.
Rate your products: Check out the Environmental Work-
ing Group’s Skin Deep Database and type in your product.
You’ll discover the rating for the hazard level of that prod-
uct. This will give you a good starting point as to which of
your current products may not be completely safe.
Educate yourself: The more you read about cosmetics in-
gredients, the more you’ll be able to make smart choices.
We provide you with the starting base for a sound under-
standing of the beauty industry and the importance of
using natural and organic products.
If you follow these simple tips below, you should be able
to find an awesome natural skin care range that your
body loves and is free of all the hidden nasties.
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Our Top 5 Favorite Au

Naturel Skin Care Com-
panies
Skin care products should be so natu-
ral you can eat them! Here’s our top
5 favorite skin care products we are
loving at the moment:

1 Annmarie Gianni
Bliss in a bottle! Products are
earth, mind and body conscious
and are organic and 100%
chemical-free. All the ingredients
are on the label, they wear their
heart on their sleeve!
(Price range: $10 - $55)

2 Kora
Provide optimal quality certified
organic formulas to nourish, re-
juvenate, beautify and transform
the skin.
(Price range: $25 - $200)
Annmarie Gianni Skin Care

3 Face Naturals
Skin care made with organic
healing botanicals and zero
harmful chemicals! But don’t take our word for it! Look at why other Annmarie Gianni cus-
(Price range: $4.95 - $29.95) tomers love this skin care range.

Here’s What Others Are Saying:

4 Juice Beauty
As the name suggests, this skin
care company uses antioxidant-
rich juices as the base of their
formulas. All ingredients are
certified 100% organic.
(Price range: $12 - $75)
“For decades, one of my passions has been searching the globe for the best
natural products and ingredients — and it’s truly rare to find a skin care line
as pure as Annmarie Gianni’s. More than healthy ingredients that promote
young, beautiful skin, Annmarie’s skin care line is heavenly aromatherapy at
its best. I highly recommend her entire line — use it in good health!”
- Donna Gates, nutritional consultant, educator and best selling author

5 Sukin
Vegan friendly, Australian skin
care range that has no hidden
of The Body Ecology Diet

“These products are natural and chemical free, totally in alignment with my
surprises; all ingredients are on health recommendations. And they are far more effective than anything I’ve
the label! seen in my 20 years of practice. They smell and feel amazing, and they really
(Price range: $5 - $24) work. I’d recommend them to anyone who’s looking for healthy, youthful,
AU ONLY glowing skin.”
- Dr. Mark Hyman
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“These epically high-quality, all natural, organic skin food
products nourish my Crazy Sexy epidermis. Truthfully,
I am totally addicted to them, and I’ve really noticed a
significant difference in the quality of my skin since using
this line (in addition to eating a plant-passionate diet and
drinking lots of water and green juice!). Plus, these lus-
cious products smell absolutely DIVINE!
...Sisters, if you’re looking for something new, give this
chemical-free skin care line a whirl here. They’re an all-
natural, organic blend between shaman magic, Medicine
Woman wisdom and a potent herbalist cocktail, (Hey
Bartender! I’ll definitely have another).”
- Kris Carr
“These products are some of the best I’ve ever tried. They
smell amazing -- so amazing that every time I use the
cleanser I want to eat it! And even better, after using them
my skin feels incredible. They also are totally consistent
with my diet philosophy of all the good stuff -- they are
totally natural, healing and anti-inflammatory. They’re like
food for your skin.”
- JJ Virgin
“Having been a Spa Therapist and Treatment Trainer at
several top spas in Southern California, I have reviewed
many skin care lines. I only chose to use the lines with
the most natural ingredients. The quality of ingredients
in Annmarie’s Skin Care Line is is outstanding! The entire
experience from cleanser, to scrub, to mask to anti-aging
serum was an aromatic, sensuous, sensory delight! My
skin felt so fresh, clean, soft and revitalized! I especially
love the Coconut Honey Mask and the Anti-Aging Serum.
The extensive ingredient list in the Anti-Aging Serum is
impressive and the smell is out of this world!”
- Lori Temple
You Might Be Wondering...
Why Use Oil Instead Of Lotion On My Face?
There are two reasons most lotions are best to stay clear
of:
1. To stop most lotions going rancid a lot of preserva-
tives are used
2. Lotions are heated extensively, causing oils to oxi-
dize, which are not great for your skin.
Natural oils are pure and have extremely high nutrient
and antioxidant levels. They are 100% active, with no fill-
ers and very high in electron energy. Plus, your skin wel-
comes oils much easier than a cream… 1 drop is greater
than 30 drops of a cream!
Won’t my skin break out using oil?
Actually the opposite. Oily skin is generally a sign that the
layers of your skin are dehydrated, and your skin’s seba-
ceous glands are producing oil to balance out your mois-
ture levels. When you use an oil, it not only normalises
your skin’s moisture levels, it penetrates deep into your
skin and delivers anti-bacterial and skin-enriching nutri-
ents to eliminate acne and oily skin.
Can I try Annmarie Gianni Skin Care before buying?
Absolutely! In fact, we encourage those that aren’t ready
to take the leap to a new skin care line to try the awesome
sample packs that Annmarie Gianni offers!
For just $10 you get to pick from 5 different sample packs,
plus you receive a $10 voucher to use off your next pur-
chase. To top it off, you will receive FREE shipping world-
wide.
Once you try these products for yourself, you’ll under-
stand why Annmarie Gianni is our skin care brand of
choice.
We hope this skin care buying guide has helped you
understand the importance of natural skin care products
and how beneficial it is for your health to use 100% natu-
ral and organic products. Remember, if you can’t eat it,
don’t put it on your skin!
Here’s to beauty, the way nature intended!
Find our more about Annmarie Gianni Skin Care here:
http://foodmatters.tv/skin-care-buying-guide
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2014
JUICER
BUYING
GUIDE!
Get the lowdown on the best juicer to buy this year!
Cold Press, Centrifugal, Nutrient Quality, Easy To
Clean, Low Noise & more...
S
ince launching Food Mat-
ters and Hungry For Change
we continue to get many
questions on juicers such
as “What juicer should I
buy?”, “Are some juicers better
than others?” and “What juicer do
you recommend?”.
We normally answer with “The best
juicer is the one you have or the
one you’re using” because if you are
already juicing, you’ve already begun
making a difference to your health.”
There are however, many different
types and models of juicers available
and it can become quite confusing
and overwhelming when you’re in
the process of deciding which one to
invest in.
If you’re looking to upgrade your
current juicer or you’re new to juic-
ing, then you’re in the right place!
Having experimented with many dif-
ferent types of juicers ourselves over
the past 10 years, we can now give
you some answers and guidance to
help make your decision easier. After
all, purchasing the right juicer is a big
decision and one of the most impor-
tant investments you’ll ever make for
your health.
But first, let’s get to the reasons why
it’s important to juice...
Why Juice?
We believe there are three main
reasons why you should consider
incorporating fresh juice, especially
vegetable juice, into your lifestyle.
1 Fresh juice is the 15-minute
nutrient express to health.
Many of us have impaired diges-
tion, which reduces our body’s
ability to absorb nutrients from
vegetables. Fresh juices go
directly into your bloodstream
and are therefore considered
a 15-minute nutrient express
to health. Unfortunately store-
bought juices contain virtually no

nutrients due to the pasteuriza-
tion process.
2 Juicing lets you add a wide
variety of fruit and vegetables
to your diet.
Many of us eat the same veg-
etables and fruits every day or
worse, don’t even eat any on a
regular basis! With juicing, you
can enjoy a wide variety of vege-
tables that you don’t enjoy eating
whole. Juicing is also the perfect
way to consume the recommend-
ed daily serving of vegetables.
3
Fresh juice offers incredible
health benefits.
After regularly consuming
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freshly-pressed vegetable juices, not juicing at all, if other models are
which are highly alkalizing, you unaffordable.
will experience improved energy
levels, digestion and mental clar- However, a cold press juicer (also
known as a masticating or slow juicer)
ity, clearer skin, and an overall
will definitely produce a superior-
sense of wellbeing. quality juice and allow you to extract
more from your fruit and vegetables,
Types of Juicers saving money in the long-term.
So, you know about the amaz- Go to next page to see a comparison.
ing health benefits of juicing and
you’re ready to get started. Now
you’re wondering what type of
juicer is best for you.
There are many types of juicers
available, varying in both quality and
price. A cheaper centrifugal juicer
may be an appropriate start for
beginners and certainly preferable to
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Centrifugal Juicers

Centrifugal juicers are commonly available in retail

outlets and are the cheapest type to purchase. These
machines initially extract juice by pulverizing fruit and
vegetables against a round cutting blade that spins very
quickly against a metal strainer. The centrifugal force
generated by the spinning motion of the cutting surface
separates the juice from the pulp.
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Cold Press Juicers

These machines operate via a masticating (chewing) or

cold press method to produce a superior juice to their
centrifugal counterparts. In contrast to the rough extrac-
tion and high speeds of centrifugal juicers, cold press
juicers operate at lower speeds and gently compress fruit
and vegetables to ‘squeeze’ out their juice. While more
costly, their slower and more thorough extraction rates
produce a higher-quality juice and more of it.
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What Should I Look For
In A Juicer?
When WE are looking for our per-
fect juicer, WE look for:
• Able to easily juice all greens,
herbs and grasses (with a high
yield)
• Good to juice fruits, including
soft varieties
• Cold press, to produce a supe-
rior juice
• Low speed (rpm), to minimise
oxidation and produce a longer-
lasting juice
• Able to make nut milks
• Easy to clean
• Low noise!
This led us to vertical cold-press
masticating juicers as the most
superior type of juicer!
“But aren’t cold press
juicers more expensive?”
Yes they are! Up front, you’re typically So, if you’re juicing for a year with
looking at something in the $350- a cold press juicer, you can save up
$700 range, which is a big investment. to $1,820! (Meaning you’ll pay for
your juicer many times over with
But it’s where you save in the long run the savings alone!)
that might surprise you! Cold press
juicers extract 35% more juice out This is because cold press juicers
of your fresh produce meaning real produce a much dryer pulp than
savings from the first day you use centrifugal juicers, meaning that the
it! highest possible amount of nutrients
are extracted and there is less overall
Let’s use an example. If you juice $100 waste.
a week’s worth of fresh vegetables
and fruits through a cold press juicer
vs. a centrifugal juicer you can extract
35% more juice, meaning $35 saved!

42%
more
CENTRIFUGAL COLD PRESS
VITAMIN C
Test results from Michelson Laboratories,Inc., Korean Food Research Institute (KRFI), and internal labs
“What about nutrient
quality?”
(Especially if I’m spending lots of
$$$ on organic produce)
We believe this is the most impor-
tant consideration when buying a
juicer.
When you’re serious about your
health, consuming the highest-quality, this!
nutrient-dense foods should be your
first priority and something not to be Our recommendation would be to
compromised.
Cold press juicers operate at lower
speeds (usually around 70-80 RPM),
keeping heat generation to a mini-
mum. This not only produces a supe-
rior-tasting juice with minimal foam
and separation, but it also means that
the beneficial enzymes and nutrients
are retained. This is where all the
goodness is!
Nutritional tests* (between a cold
press and centrifugal juicer) revealed
that cold press juicers extract up to
42% more vitamin C, up to 60% more
vitamin A and yield between 35 - 50%
more juice.
60%
more
CENTRIFUGAL COLD PRESS
VITAMIN A
* Test results from Michelson
Laboratories,Inc., Korean Food Re-
search Institute (KRFI) and internal
labs
“How long will cold pressed
juice keep for?”
There are many variables which can
affect the shelf life (including the type
of produce juiced and storage meth-
ods) so there’s no definite answer to
drink your juice as soon as possible
after juicing to enjoy maximum taste
and nutritional benefits.
But don’t worry, freshly prepared,
cold pressed juices can be refriger-
ated! Fruit juices can last 24-48 hours
and vegetable juices 12-24 hours.
“I’m busy and need a juicer
that practically cleans
itself!”
Most of the newer, vertical models of
cold press juicers have innovative self
cleaning systems that keep the juicing
screen clear and prevent pulp buildup
while in use. Some even have brushes
that clean the screen while you’re
35- 67
50%
more
CENTRIFUGAL COLD PRESS
JUICE QUANTITY
juicing, so the hard part of cleaning is
done for you!
In between juicing, you can run some
water through the juicer to rinse it.
We would always recommend that
you rinse and clean your juicer as
soon as you’ve finished using it. When
you get into a routine of cleaning your
juicer, it’s quite easy to keep clean and
ready to use.
“I want to juice herbs,
grasses, exotic greens and
make fresh nut milks
without a blender!”
Most of the newer, vertical models of
cold press juicers are perfect if you
want to juice leafy green vegetables,
grasses, herbs, sprouts and soft
fruits. You can also make nut milk,
without having to spend money on
two different juicers or a blender as
well.
Nut milk made in a cold press juicer
typically lasts much longer than when
made through the nut bag/blender
method.
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Breville and the slow juicing Green • Child-friendly. No sharp blades

So What Juicer Do We Star. The Hurom is a fast juicer, SUPER makes it safe for kids to use!
Recommend? EASY cleanup, fun and easy to use, • 100% BPA Free. All models are
(and personally use) and I love it. I get plenty of juice in now made completely without
one session, which is great. It quickly the use of BPA.
There are plenty of amazing juicers on and efficiently juices greens like kale • 10 Year Warranty. Motor
the market, and lots of new cold press and romaine while flawlessly juic- comes with a 10-year warranty.
juicers. But when asked what juicer do ing cucumbers, apples, and other
we personally use and recommend, “watery” fruits. The pulp varied from We hope this updated 2014 Juicer
then the answer is Hurom. dry (hearty leafy greens, like kale) to Buying Guide has helped you make a
semi-moist (romaine, apples, etc). better decision on the type of juicer
Why Hurom? The juice typically had little foam, but you wish to buy or upgrade to. We’re
Hurom are the global leaders in slow it would depend on what I juiced to here to help, so please contact us by
juicers and are the original creators of determine that. I love the warranty, replying to one of our emails if you
the vertical cold press juicer technol- too.” - Kristen Suzanne have any further questions and we’ll
ogy. They actually make many of the get back to you
cold press juicers for other companies Hurom Juicer Benefits
in the US. Their juicers naturally press Find our more about the Hurom Juicer
fruit and vegetables without heat or • Higher Juice Yield and Less here: http://foodmatters.tv/juicer-buy-
friction to produce the healthiest, Waste. Juice is extracted first ing-guide
freshest juice that tastes simply amaz- through the crushing stage and
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slow juicer on the market! fore the pulp is ejected, result-
ing in more juice and dry pulp.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT • Low Noise. Noise is minimised
HUROM JUICERS by the slow-pressing action
“It juices virtually everything per- rather than the high-speed
fectly! Peel the rind off a lemon and grinding typical of centrifugal
it juices better than a citrus juicer! It juicers.
does greens VERY well, almost all pulp • Easy Clean System and Clog-
comes out dry without so much as a free Design. A spinning brush
drop to wring out from it, and it looks located inside the bowl that
gorgeous in a glass.” - E. Tam cleans the surface while juic-
ing. This not only prevents pulp
I have had a few juicers in my lifetime from clogging but also reduces
and I can say with all honesty that this cleaning time considerably. Sim-
is hands down my favorite. It’s quiet, ply rinse with water in between
quick and really produces a good juicing and gently scrub when
juice. This juicer would be good for finished.
anyone. You should tell people that.” • Versatile Juicing.
- Jason Dover • Juices fruits, vegetables, leafy
greens and wheatgrass and also
“Absolutely worth the money. I was makes nut milk. The HH-Premi-
nervous to spend this much at first, um Series also makes smooth-
but this juicer turned out to be a great ies, slushies, blended drinks,
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Pulp Control meter allows you
“I’m extremely happy with my Hu- to make juice with as much or as
rom juicer. To me, it’s the best of little pulp that you desire.
both worlds between the fast juicing
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