How Angela Stokes went from morbid obesity to a fit, thin body with raw foods

(NaturalNews) Angela Stokes once weighed 294 pounds. Seeing her today, it’s hard to imagine that she was once stuck in what she called a “miserable cycle of morbid obesity.” That’s because right now, she’s thin, healthy and downright beautiful. I know because she and her partner Matt Monarch were my neighbors in Ecuador, and I had the privilege of hanging out with them from time to time over the last several months. The question people always ask, though, is “How did Angela get so thin, healthy and vibrant while letting go of all that body fat?” And the answer to that may surprise you because she didn’t do it with some surgical shortcut or chemical intervention. Instead, Angela Stokes turned to raw foods and transformed her diet. That, in turn, transformed her body, and then her mind, and everything about her including her relationships with others. As she writes on her web page, “Within just a month of going raw, I had my first boyfriend in over 5 years – I was thrilled and increasingly inspired and dedicated to my new lifestyle.” A woman with incredibly courage I never knew Angela before she got healthy. I’ve only known her as a super healthy, happy and thoughtful person who celebrates the joys of life. She’ll marvel at the growth of new plants in the garden, and she delights in sharing a new superfood recipe with anyone who wants to learn. She and Matt often harvest omega-3-rich “weeds” from their property near Vilcabamba and blend them together with fresh mangos and other seasonal fruits to make an amazing superfood smoothie beverage like nothing you’ve ever tasted before. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Angela is not merely that she overcame an extremely difficult situation with morbid obesity, but that she found the courage to write about it and help teach others to venture forward on a similar path of self healing . She has created a series of written materials where she shares her best wisdom (and secrets!) about what works to reform your health from the inside out by turning to raw foods. The collection of her materials is actually called Raw Reform , and you can download it all right now from the NaturalNews Store by clicking here . In her collection, Angela has a how-to guide, an amazing raw foods recipe book, how to overcome “emotional” eating addictions and habits, insights and advice on dealing with the physical changes of serious weight loss (stretched skin, detox experiences, etc.) and much more. That’s what’s so amazing about Angela: She’s been there and done it! She has gone through the transformation and has now helped probably tens of thousands of others navigate a similar path of self healing. I was once nearly obese, too It’s no secret that I was once borderline obese as well. Although I never got up to 300 pounds, I was embarrassingly overweight and nearly diabetic. I used principles of nutrition and exercise to get to a healthy weight, so I also know what it’s like to be a heavy person who needs to unleash some self-healing in order to get to the healthy, fit body we all have inside. I know it seems intimidating at first, because saying “no” to that donut — or pizza, or ice cream — can seem like the hardest thing you’ve ever done at first. But I also know that people who have been through it can be invaluable coaches to help you avoid the pitfalls and achieve lasting results. Angela Stokes is perhaps one of the best coaches you’ll ever find in the world of health-oriented healing and body balancing — meaning you find your correct “balance” rather than just focusing on “losing.” Because, let’s face it, when you get healthy, you’re not “losing” anything — you’re gaining your life back! If you’re like most people who struggle with eating and body image, Angela can help you get your life back. She knows what really works; she knows what emotional and dietary traps to avoid; and she knows all about the personal transformation that takes place along the way. Reading her books may inspire you beyond anything you’ve ever achieved before along the lines of healthy living or weight loss. And the best part is that even while reducing body fat, you’ll be increasing your nutritional density! That’s because Angela eats (and teaches) a superfood-rich diet that’s loaded with healing medicinal foods and superfoods. I know this from personal experience. One time I walked over to their house in Ecuador and saw their kitchen stacked with fresh mangos. “Where did you get all these mangos?” I asked. Matt explained they found someone selling mangos at the local market in Vilcabamba and offered him a price for his entire inventory. The seller agreed, so they brought home maybe a hundred mangos which were now displayed across all the countertops of their kitchen. Over the next day or so, they proceeded to peel and dice all those hundred mangos, then they stored the bits in their freezer. For the following month, they used those frozen mangos to blend up amazing mango smoothies mixed with wild greens, herbs and grasses. And no matter how green their smoothies were, they always tasted delicious! (They would treat me to a taste from time to time, and I was always amazed.) Another time they had my wife and I over for a “raw Mexican food” dinner. They had prepared an unbelievably delicious meal made with raw tortillas, guacamole, salsa and even raw “sour cream” (without using dairy). We enjoyed the most amazing Mexican-style raw food (in Ecuador!) I’ve ever tasted. Some of those recipes are in Angela’s recipe book, too. Click here to see Angela’s books… The real McCoy The thing is, the so-called “weight loss” industry is filled with a lot of people who aren’t the real deal — people hawking gimmicks and shortcuts that don’t work. In great contrast to that, Angela is the real deal — a genuine guru of raw food healing. She’s not a saleswoman, she’s not faking it, and she actually lives what she teaches every single day. Both she and Matt are people who genuinely live the lifestyle they promote, and whether you’re interested in just going partially raw or temporarily raw or fully raw , you’ll save yourself countless hours by learning from someone who has already been through it: Angela Stokes. You can read more about her story right here: http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=100239_97_100142_100198 I think that no matter what your health goal — to lose weight, to increase vitality, to prevent disease or even boost brain function — you’ll learn a wealth of information from Angela. Her approach to things is insightful and seemingly advanced beyond her years. Perhaps because of the young age of her health crisis (she weighed nearly 300 pounds by age 21), she was faced with early challenges that many others never encountered until years or decades later. Out of that, she emerged as a role model who has now inspired countless other women (and men!) to achieve similar health breakthroughs in their own lives. Check out her story at the link above. You’ll be amazed and inspired. And you may just find that Angela Stokes can show you the very path toward healthy body weight and self healing that you’ve been looking for. She’s definitely earned my respect for her courage and her transformation. I consider her a blessing to the entire natural health community, and I hope that her message reaches thousands more who share in these amazing healing principles that Angela Stokes has discovered and shared.

Stand up to the cancer industry and its celebrity-powered hucksterism

(NaturalNews) If there’s one thing to be learned from the recent “Stand Up To Cancer” telethon that gathered top Hollywood celebrities to raise money for the cancer industry, it’s that you probably shouldn’t get your health advice from actors. The cancer industry is losing its propaganda battle as more and more people discover the truth about the toxic side effects of chemotherapy as well as the cancer preventive powers of nutrients like vitamin D and selenium. With the science now clearly showing that chemotherapy fails most patients and that conventional approaches to cancer cause more harm than good, the cancer industry has resorted to celebrity-influenced emotional theater to try to lure more people into keeping its “someday we’ll find a chemical cure” scam going. And starring in that theater are many top names in Hollywood, from Denzel Washington and George Clooney to Cindy Crawford and Katie Couric. Not present at the event, of course, were all the celebrities who have been killed by the cancer industry, including Patrick Swayze and Farrah Fawcett . By this time next year, that list will undoubtedly be even larger. Give more money, but don’t inform yourself The gushy, emotionally-charged cancer fundraiser theatrical production was focused on raising more money for the failed cancer industry, yet it utterly failed to empower viewers with real information that could start saving lives right now: Information about how anti-cancer nutrients like vitamin D and selenium can slash cancer rates by 70 to 80 percent, saving hundreds of thousands of lives around the world. No celebrity told the viewing audience to “take more vitamin D supplements to prevent cancer.” No celebrity urged people to “get more sunshine and save your own life.” The entire event was staged to raise more money for the very same toxic cancer industry that’s right now killing celebrities and fans alike. The whole charade was put on with a gushy, almost nauseating emotional appeal that had nothing whatsoever to do with the actual science on reversing cancer. The Washington Post called the whole thing “contrived” and described it as an event where “celebrity actors, pop stars, news anchors and others donned especially shiny halos and implored the world to give more to the cause. As always, the cancer movement’s message is that we are so close to a breakthrough.” (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/10/AR2010091007652.html) The cancer industry scam continues But of course this has been the cancer industry’s scam for more than 40 years: Claim to be just a few more dollars away from “the cure” while avoiding talking about the real, practical ways that people can prevent cancer right now. If all these Hollywood celebrities really wanted to help people stop cancer, they would encourage viewers to stop drinking BPA chemicals from plastic bottles, stop eating processed meat products, stop using toxic chemicals found in personal care products and stop using pesticides on their lawns. That message, however, isn’t as sexy and emotional as sharing tear-jerker stories of how so many of the people we all love have been killed by cancer. Where facts fail, emotion can always persuade people to part with their money… especially if a famous person is telling you to pledge more. Sure, I feel sad for all the people killed by cancer, but I feel even more remorse for the ones killed by cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. And unlike these celebrities who are shoveling yet more money down the cancer industry rat hole of failed research, there are some truly courageous celebrities who are actually making a difference. Suzanne Somers wasn’t at the event. That’s because she’s been working hard sharing her book, Knockout: Interviews with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer — And How to Prevent Getting It in the First Place . This is a book that actually teaches people how to prevent and even cure cancer right now, using readily-available anti-cancer remedies and treatments that don’t make you vomit and die like chemo often does. Not surprisingly, nobody mentioned this book at the “Stand Up To Cancer” telethon event. After all, if people knew cancer cures already existed, why would they bother giving more money to the cancer industry? The cancer industry only wants to keep itself alive And there’s the punch line to this entire theatrical production, actually: Raising money to fund the cancer industry depends on not talking about cancer cures . There are a lot of jobs and egos to support in the cancer industry, and if word got out about the prevention and cure strategies that really work right now, all sorts of cancer industry beneficiaries would find themselves out of work. To keep the cancer industry going, celebrities get on stage and make fools of themselves: Diane Sawyer, Brian Williams and Katie Couric bet their credibility on the event, not knowing that the whole thing was staged to distract people from the real cancer solutions that exist right now. You can find some of those cancer remedies, by the way, through the Cancer Control Society (www.CancerControlSociety.com), Dr. Samuel Epstein’s “prevent cancer” website (www.PreventCancer.com) or any of the websites devoted to Gerson therapy (www.Gerson.org) You can even watch free videos explaining Gerson Therapy and other natural cancer cures on NaturalNews.TV. Check this out one for starters: http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=FECADBB38B97BE8691BE94DBA90CA0FE The truth is, cancer can already be prevented and cured . A few really well informed celebrities like Suzanne Somers already know about this, but most of the rest have bought into the cancer industry’s propaganda and misuse their celebrity power to extract yet more money from the very people who are being victimized by the cancer industry right now. Charlatans of the cancer industry Make no mistake: If curing cancer were only a matter of money, it would have already been cured. Billions of dollars have been poured into finding a pharmaceutical cure, and even though no such cure has ever been found (nor will it be from a chemical perspective), the industry keeps promising they’re oh so very close to a cure if you would just reach deep into your pockets and see what cash you can hand over today. The whole thing smacks of the televangelism scandals of the 1980′s, where teary-eyed preachers were promising that your donations could “buy you a place in heaven” even while they were banging prostitutes in their luxury limos. The cancer industry is using your money to fund luxurious lifestyles, too — the American Cancer Society is the wealthiest non-profit in the world, supporting lavish salaries, luxury vehicles and even widespread real estate holdings. As Dr Sam Epstein reports on his website: “In 1992, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that the ACS was “more interested in accumulating wealth than in saving lives.” Fund-raising appeals routinely stated that the ACS needed more funds to support its cancer programs, all the while holding more than $750 million in cash and real estate assets. A 1992 article in the Wall Street Journal, by Thomas DiLorenzo, professor of economics at Loyola College and veteran investigator of nonprofit organizations, revealed that the Texas affiliate of the ACS owned more than $11 million worth of assets in land and real estate, as well as more than 56 vehicles, including 11 Ford Crown Victorias for senior executives and 45 other cars assigned to staff members. Arizona’s ACS chapter spent less than 10 percent of its funds on direct community cancer services. In California, the figure was 11 percent, and under 9 percent in Missouri.” Read more here: http://www.preventcancer.com/losing/acs/wealthiest_links.htm This is the kind of thing celebrities are stumping for when they ask the public to donate money to the cancer industry. Adam Sandler doesn’t seem too funny all of a sudden when you think about the industry he’s fronting on television. To give money to the cancer industry is to put your hard-earned dollars directly into the pockets of the very people who are purposely not talking about the cancer cures that exist right this very minute — cures that could save lives and ease suffering starting today. And that’s why “Stand Up To Cancer” should have aired on The Comedy Channel — it was all a sick joke. It was an orgy of celebrity-inspired propaganda and Big Pharma disinformation, all seductively packaged with heart-tugging stories of people who died from toxic cancer treatments offered by very industry that now claims to be trying to save your life. Well, sure, we don’t want people to die of cancer. That’s a no-brainer. But the sad, sick truth of the matter is that the very industry financially benefiting from the event is the same one that actually depends on a continuation of cancer to keep itself in business. To appear on stage stumping for this industry is to announce to the world, “I’m a cancer industry shill.” These celebrities only embarrass themselves with their ignorance. Stand up to the cancer industry Hasn’t the cancer industry wasted enough of our money? Killed enough of our family members? Destroyed enough lives? We don’t need to “stand up to cancer…” What we really need is to stand up to the cancer industry! Stop giving your hard-earned money to cancer industry charlatans. Instead, learn the truth about cancer cures like Gerson Therapy . Read about anti-cancer nutrients on NaturalNews.com (www.NaturalNews.com/cancer.html) and pursue a sensible, healthful lifestyle that’s rich with sunlight, nutrition and natural foods. Get the toxic chemicals out of your home, out of your bathroom and out of your kitchen. Stop buying synthetic chemicals in your foods, drugs and home care products. But most of all, stop listening to health advice from ignorant celebrities. That unfortunate habit will only get you killed. Just because someone plays a famous character on television (or sings in a rock band) doesn’t mean they know anything whatsoever about health, or cancer, or nutrition. And if you’re a celebrity thinking about stumping for the next cancer industry fundraising telethon, please just take yourself off stage and stop abusing your influence to take money from the poor and give it to the (disease industry) rich. Your actions are a disgrace to your fans and they only cement your own membership in the “celebrity ignorance Hall of Fame.”

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Clementine Art, the natural alternative to toxic art supplies

(NaturalNews) Paints, glues, crayons, markers: many of these things purchased conventionally contain artificial chemical dyes, petrochemicals and other unknown ingredients, despite bearing a non-toxic label. Millions of children use such art supplies every day in preschool, art class and at home, and are unwittingly exposed to unknown levels of contaminants. Fortunately, there is a safe alternative. Diana Mercer is a teacher of young children in art and founder of Clementine Art, a natural children’s art supply company. For many years, she has helped children express their creative intuitions through art, but became concerned over what hidden ingredients might be lurking in the supposed non-toxic art supplies she was using. She began to create her own art supplies from the natural ingredients in her kitchen as an alternative, which eventually birthed into Clementine Art. Today, the company produces truly natural, non-toxic modeling dough, glue, crayons, paints, crayons and markers. All of the products are certified non-toxic, environmentally-friendly and free of artificial colors and dyes. Unlike conventional brands, Clementine Art products bear full ingredient labels that disclose every ingredient. Clementine’s modeling dough, for example, is composed of simple ingredients like flour and water, similar to what is found in natural baked bread. The dough is colored using natural foods like turmeric, carmine, annatto and spinach, and is scented using natural scents like strawberry, lemon and lime. Similarly, Clementine’s natural paints are colored using earth-based, non-toxic mineral pigments, as are the company’s markers and crayons. All of these contain absolutely no chemical dyes or other artificial additives. “Clementine’s creamy, natural crayons are made from kosher soy wax and mineral pigments. Conventional crayons are made from paraffin wax, a petroleum product,” explains Mercer about the superiority of her crayons. “The use of soy in our product is better for your child’s health and better for the environment since soy is a sustainable crop.” Clementine also makes soy-based crayon rocks which were designed by an early childhood educator to encourage motor and writing skills in small children. Their unique design facilitates young children in learning how to shade, draw lines and mix colors. Clementine Art also makes a safe, non-toxic glue that is composed of natural bio-polymers rather than animal adhesives. It will not cause harm to a child if ingested, and like the other Clementine products, it contains no artificial colors or dyes. Mercer truly believes in her products and is enthusiastic about being able to provide a safe alternative for children. “Clementine Art products help to develop your child’s creative voice. Our unique, engaging and natural art supplies will inspire your children naturally and safely,” she says. To learn more about Clementine Art, please visit www.clementineart.com.

Top ten things to love about Vilcabamba Ecuador, the Valley of Longevity

(NaturalNews) If you love perfect year-round weather and enjoying your own locally-grown foods, you’ll love Vilcabamba, Ecuador. I lived there, on and off, for over two years, and in that time I came to know many of the people, places and cultural highlights of Vilcabamba. In this story, I’ll share with you some of the best of Vilcabamba, Ecuador, where you can visit as a tourist or find a home to live the good life for pennies on the dollar! Here’s what I like most about Vilcabamba, Ecuador: #1) Amazingly nice locals As my Spanish ability improved with practice, I made many friends with the local Vilcabamba people. They are exceedingly nice, polite and very friendly to visitors. They even have an unusual knack for understanding the really bad Spanish spoken by many visitors, and they go out of their way to try to communicate with you in simple words that you’ll easily understand. Most of the really good friends I made in Vilcabamba were locals, and we would spend hours chatting about various things: The climate, gardening, horses, tourist activity, politics, health and much more. #2) Ridiculously good climate The climate in Vilcabamba just can’t be beat: It’s absolutely perfect. Not too hot, not too cold. Not too dry, not too wet. The air is crisp and clean, and the temperature is so perfect that they don’t even build homes with air conditioning or heating units. I’ve traveled the world and the closest I’ve ever come to the perfection of this climate is the Big Island of Hawaii. But land on the Big Island can cost anywhere from 20 to 100 times the cost of similar land in Vilcabamba. #3) Papaya’s Cafe If you visit Vilcabamba, you’ve got to visit Papaya’s Cafe . Launched earlier this year by an American named Carey, Papaya’s Cafe became an instant hit with both the locals and the foreigners living in the Valley of Longevity. The cafe serves up a variety of menu items, both from the realm of health-conscious eating (they sometimes host raw food dinners) and local Ecuadorian cuisine. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is outstanding, and the view from the second floor is quite breathtaking. You can hang out in Papaya’s Cafe for hours, chatting with friends and living the good life while enjoying smoothies, desserts, main courses and much more! Papaya’s Cafe is located adjacent to the Vilcabamba bus terminal, on the North side of the street. Just ask anyone in town to point you in the direction of either the cafe or the bus terminal. It’s easy to find. #4) Very low cost of living The cost of living in Vilcabamba, Ecuador is surprisingly low, even if you’re hiring a lot of help. A typical garden worker makes from $10 – $15 per day, and locals are always looking for more work. (I frequently had people stop by my house asking for more work.) To help create our amazing food forest ranch on 20 acres, I hired as many as 3 grounds workers, plus a house helper who would prepare raw food smoothies and keep the house clean for us. The total cost of these four people was significantly less than one full-time helper working in the U.S. If you want to see what we accomplished with the food forest, see the photos of my ranch at: http://www.naturalnews.com/Valley-of-Longevity-Property.html #5) Madre Tierra The most amazing resort in the Valley of Longevity is Madre Tierra (“Mother Earth”), a beautifully constructed resort with a spa, restaurant, water pools, and an assortment of other natural features. Madre Tierra offers an incredible value as a really nice place to stay in the valley. It’s just outside of town: Far enough away to avoid the party noise on Friday and Saturday nights, yet close enough to walk to town in about 15 minutes (or you can take a short taxi ride). Check out their website or make reservations at www.VilcabambaMadreTierra.com The resort is under new ownership as of one month ago, and I personally know the new owners. They’re really dedicated to updating and improving the resort to meet western standards. They’ve already enhanced many of the rooms, and they’re working on remodeling the kitchen to improve it as well. If you visit the kitchen, say hello to Lolita (one of the cooks), as I’ve known her for several years and she’s a really friendly lady who makes some wonderful Ecuadorian dishes. She makes an amazing (yet simple) dessert with egg whites and fresh Maracuya fruit! #6) Tourist activities There are a great number of fun and exciting tourist activities in Vilcabamba. The first is horseback riding , where you can take adventures into the Podocarpus National Forest (see below), or up to the sacred mountain of Mandango (the sleeping Inca) on horseback. There are several horseback riding tour organizers in town, and I don’t know them all, but here are two that I personally know and trust: • Angel. He’s a long-time resident of Vilcabamba who is extremely nice, humorous and highly skilled in the outback. His front door, which is a carved mural of horses, is located just 1-2 blocks North of the main town square (downhill from the town square). Just ask anyone for “Angel” and mention horses (“caballos”), and they’ll point you in his direction. • Holger is another horse tour guide, and he’s really fun to ride with. He’s a super nice person who really cares for animals and the environment. He has a cool temperament and solid knowledge of all the paths and roads throughout a wide-ranging area around the valley. His shop is located just one block East of the NE corner of the main square. Ask anyone for “Holger the horse guy” and they’ll point you in the right direction. (The photo at the top of this story is a picture of Holger and one of his horses, which usually grazes on the grass in front of my house.) Bicycle tours: There are also some great bicycle tours around Vilcabamba, including combination bicycling / walking tours to some amazing waterfalls! The bike tour guy in town is called “El Chino” (that’s his nickname), and he’s located 2 blocks East of the NE corner of the main square, right across from Maria’s shop (which sells fresh fruits, avocados and sometimes even organic tomatoes). Once again, just ask anyone for “El Chino” and mention bicycles (“bicicletas”) and they will point you in the right direction. There are many other tourist activities in Vilcabamba as well, including a hummingbird garden to the South, a botanical garden in Loja, the cacao-growing town of Zamora to the Northeast, and the Sunday market at Malacatos to the North. There are plenty of taxi drivers to get you from place to place (look for the white pickup trucks; they’re the taxis), and many of the drivers can now speak English. In fact, lots of the people in Vilcabamba have been learning to speak more English over the last two years. Be sure to also check out the nice restaurants located around the town square. You’ll find a selection of restaurants (including a French cafe), internet cafes and tourist shops. If you’re there on a Saturday, you’ll often find crafts for sale under tents set up along the sidewalk. It’s a fun time! #7) Podocarpus National Forest The Podocarpus National Forest is one of the natural treasures of Ecuador. Check out the photos from my own tour of the forest right here: http://www.naturalnews.com/phototours/podocarpus-vilcabamba-ecuador-tour/index.html Here’s one of the more amazing photos of the scenery you’ll experience there: http://www.naturalnews.com/phototours/podocarpus-vilcabamba-ecuador-tour/content/IMG_1185_large.html Read my description of our adventure into Podocarpus in this story: http://www.naturalnews.com/028997_Podocarpus_Vilcabamba.html Podocarpus is an immense and deeply diverse biological preserve that stretches from the edge of the Valley of Longevity all the way to Peru. It is an extraordinary forest with so many unique and fascinating life forms that scientists come here from all over the world to study it. I only took a short adventure into Podocarpus, and even then I got to see numerous waterfalls, lush rainforest trails, bizarre and unique plant life covering the tops of the mountain ridges, and much more. It was truly an amazing experience, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to catch a glimpse of the natural beauty that Mother Nature has to offer. By the way, you can hire the horse guides I mentioned above to take you into the Podocarpus National Forest. They’ll arrange anything from a 1-day trip to a 7-day tour, if you like! #8) Food everywhere! Food production in the Valley of Longevity is so easy and abundant that it’s almost hard to believe. In mere weeks , you can grow a huge garden full of vegetables from the rich topsoil. In a few months , you can grow endless papayas, figs, babacos and berries. In a few years , you can have your own orchard of oranges, macadamia nuts, jungle almonds, noni fruit, avocados and much more. (I’ve got all those in my orchard of over 100 fruit and nut trees…) And if you don’t want to grow anything at all, you can just start juicing the grass as we have been doing for several months. The field grass mixes extremely well with pineapple juice to make a delicious, refreshing raw living juice right from the fields. (And there’s grass everywhere in the valley.) The amazing food production capability in the Valley of Longevity is what makes Vilcabamba a destination of choice for many people concerned about preparedness and the world food supply. In Vilcabamba (and in Hacienda San Joaquin in particular, which has some of the best soils in the whole valley), you can grow a year-round food supply that will easily outlast any disruptions or interruptions that might impact the cities of western nations. #9) Affordable homes and properties Vilcabamba offers a wonderful place to live for those looking for homes or land in South America. Prices are relatively affordable compared to anywhere in North America or Europe, and there are some very nice properties available right now, in many different price ranges. The best location for living in Ecuador, in my opinion, is Hacienda San Joaquin , a 500+ acre ranch that is now a gated community where many people from all over the world have built homes and are growing a considerable amount of food on their land. This is where I’ve been living on and off for the last two years, growing my food forest. Because I now have a much greater need for privacy than I first realized, my “preparedness paradise” ranch is available for a new family. It’s a six-figure price range. Check out the amazing photos at http://www.naturalnews.com/Valley-of-Longevity-Property.html For those looking for something more on the high end, there’s a gorgeous estate property available on the same ranch, just down the road from my own property, that’s selling in the seven figures. Email us at vilcaland@gmail.com and we’ll send you the link to the photos and description for that property. It has its own indoor swimming pool, volleyball courts, tennis court, private orchards, horse fields and a whole lot more. If you’re looking for something on the more affordable side, my neighbor Matt has some land available right across the street from my own ranch. They’ve got something like 2.5 acres of good land available in the five figure range. Email us at vilcaland@gmail.com for more details. If you’re looking for something outside the Hacienda San Joaquin gated community, simply contact the Vilcabamba Real Estate Company (VREC), which is the local real estate company I recommend: Nick Vasey, nick@vrec.org or visit www.VREC.org for information. They have a lot of property listings for land and homes around the valley. Remember when buying real estate in Vilcabamba that land is cheap if it has no roads, no electricity, no internet, no water and no access. But land that’s actually usable for living or growing things needs support infrastructure, and that’s what ultimately costs more money. You can get land dirt cheap if it’s out in the middle of nowhere and has no roads. Some properties are literally only accessible by horseback… #10) Freedom from electromagnetic pollution, chemtrails, air pollution, water pollution Vilcabamba, Ecuador is remarkably free from most kinds of pollution: Electromagnetic, air and water. On the electromagnetic spectrum, Vilcabamba has only one cell tower, and the electro “vibe” of the valley is relatively clean and pristine. No planes fly overhead dropping chemtrails on the population, either. (So you can breathe a sigh of relief…) The ground water is amazingly clean because it’s recharged from rainfall on the nearby Podocarpus National Forest, where water flows down into the valley on a regular basis. It creates a unique situation where you have lots of sunshine hitting the valley, but you also have a very large water supply from the nearby mountains, so you have both full sunshine and lots of water (two things that normally don’t exist together in the same exact geographic region). The air in the Valley of Longevity is also strikingly clean. It has even been studied by scientists in an effort to determine whether some special property in the air encourages greater longevity. Personally, I think the longevity factor is more about eating lots of local foods and spending a lot of time outdoors walking, working or playing. Come visit Vilcabamba! Whether you just enjoy the natural beauty or you’re looking for a place to live in a “preparedness paradise” with abundant food, Vilcabamba has a tremendous amount to offer. Come check it out! Some travel tips: • Quito is the capitol of Ecuador. That’s where you’ll fly to. Quito is located south of Florida, almost to the equator. • Continental Airlines flies from Houston to Quito (roughly 4.5 hours). LAN Airlines flies from Miami to Quito. • From Quito, you fly TAME Airlines (the local Ecuadorian airline) which offers some very nice Embraer jets on routes between Quito and Loja. From Loja, it’s a 90-minute taxi ride to the Valley of Longevity. Once in Vilcabamba, you can stay at Madre Tierra, Hosteria de Vilcabamba, Hosteria Izhcayluma, or other available places. There are usually plenty of rooms available except during celebration events when the whole town sells out! If you’re coming to look at property, Nick at www.VREC.org can help you organize transportation. Joe’s staff at Hacienda San Joaquin (www.VilcabambaHomes.com) can also assist with that effort if you’re coming to look at properties on the Hacienda (where my ranch is located). There are also a few unsold lots at Hacienda San Joaquin that might interest you if you prefer to live in a gated community. Enjoy your trip and take lots of great pictures!

Orange TKO review: An amazing natural cleaner that’s safe for family and environment

(NaturalNews) By now, most NaturalNews readers have realized that mainstream household cleaning products are filled with toxic chemicals. Typical household cleaners, including window cleaners, bathroom tile cleaners, toilet cleaners and kitchen cleaning products, are frequently loaded with toxic chemicals . These chemicals include benzene-based chemical solvents (many of which promote cancer), artificial fragrances, artificial colors and more. In fact, the cleaning products aisle of a typical grocery store is a tour of toxicity featuring chemicals that cause cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, liver disorders, kidney problems, reproductive disorders and much more. Use these products in your house long enough and you just might find yourself suffering from serious degenerative disease. It’s a fact: Neither the FDA nor the EPA has never tested nor approved most of the chemicals used in household cleaning products. They are experimental, synthetic chemicals and they’re not only toxic for you, they’re also extremely toxic to the environment. The challenge, though, has always been “So what should I use instead?” Are there household cleaning products that are truly natural, safe for you and your family, and that actually work to get the cleaning jobs done? Searching for a natural product that works Over the last two months, I traveled to several natural products trade shows in California, including Expo West and the Health Freedom Expo. I was looking for safe, natural home cleaning products that I could review and recommend to NaturalNews readers. While I found quite a large number of products that were natural, there were two problems with most of them: Problem #1) Huge amount of natural fragrance. Some home cleaning products were so loaded with fragrance that I couldn’t even stand to be in their trade show booths. I wanted something that had no added fragrance and smelled nice but not overpowering. Problem #2) Watered-down formulas. Virtually all the natural cleaning products I found were watered-down formulas, where the consumer is buying mostly water. What I wanted was a concentrate where I could add water myself and avoid buying and shipping excessive water in the product bottle itself (it’s very expensive to ship water). Jackpot at the Health Freedom Expo! A few weeks later, I was chatting with Robert Scott Bell at the Expo West show. Robert is the radio host of the super-popular Robert Scott Bell Show (http://robertscottbell.blogspot.com) which is without a doubt the best health freedom radio show on the air today. Robert introduced me to Bill Tufts, a former environmental attorney in Canada who has dedicated a lifetime of work to protecting water resources and the environment. Thanks to his professional focus, Bill became acutely aware of the environmental toxicity of mainstream cleaning products. The chemicals in those products cause frogs to have both male and female reproductive organs; they kill the fish, pollute the oceans and create a toxic world. With all the toxic products they purchase, most consumers are literally poisoning the planet with the chemicals they dump down the drain. To help solve this problem, Bill set out to develop a safe and truly natural cleaning product that was not only incredibly powerful and effective around the house, but was also safe for aquatic life downstream and didn’t pose any threat whatsoever to the environment. The secret of d’limonene And he found it! Locked within the cells of orange peels , there is a natural chemical called d’limonene which turns out to be an ultra-powerful cleaner that is both remarkably strong while still being safe for the environment. As Bill Tufts explains in an interview in The Health Crusader (http://www.healthtruthrevealed.com/full-page.php?id=13253633412&&page=article): “A study was conducted by the World Health Organization in 1992 on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans. d’limonene was the highlight in this study, and it was declared that not only was d’limonene non-carcinogenic, it was actually anti-carcinogenic. The conclusion was that d’limonene was safe in all respects and the US FDA gave it a rating of GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). This report was published in 1993. It was also determined that d’limonene was non-ozone depleting and was in a position to replace toxic chemical cleaners, which were not only toxic, but carcinogenic to the users as well as ozone-depleting.” Even with the discovery of d’limonene , however, mainstream cleaning product companies never made the switch. Their cancer-causing benzene-based chemical solvents were so much cheaper than d’limonene that they stuck with their toxic formulas (which exist to this day). But Bill developed a natural cleaning product called Orange TKO , which is made from orange peels and has d’limonene as its active ingredient. We now carry Orange TKO in our NaturalNews Store at a huge discount for NaturalNews readers: http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=100220 The magic of Orange TKO It turns out I had first tried Orange TKO back in 2005, when I gave it a “Best of Show” award at the natural health expo in Tucson, Arizona (http://www.naturalnews.com/015623_health_water_salt.html). But I had never met the inventor, Bill, until a few weeks ago. After talking with him in person and learning more about his history and integrity, I got really turned on to both the product and the man behind it. One thing I’ve learned over the years in this business is that it’s not just the product that matters; it’s the integrity and personal vision of the people behind the products that’s just as important. Orange TKO has it all: A truly remarkable cleaning product that works so well you’d think it must contain toxic chemical solvents (but it doesn’t), and a caring, passionate company leader who developed the product for all the right reasons. Made from orange peels, Orange TKO works on just about everything. It replaces over a dozen cleaning products around your home, garage and garden. It’s safe enough to use on your baby’s crib, yet strong enough to remove grease from a farm tractor. It works in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and dining room. It’s safe to use on pets (when diluted, please read the instructions), and it eliminates odors, stains, grease and much more. I’ve found that with Orange TKO and Dr. Bronner’s soaps, those are the only two general cleaning products I need in my entire house! I’ve used Orange TKO to remove diesel fuel stains from a shirt, to remove tar stains from my car, and to wash non-organic vegetables and fruits in an effort to remove pesticides residues. This is important because I have a rule on my farm in Ecuador: No toxic chemicals! (Well, as close to that as we can manage, anyway.) We don’t even allow guests to bring toxic shampoo products from America, because we don’t want that stuff going down the drain and into our water table around here. Only natural products are allowed at our house! I shampoo with our own Valley of Longevity shampoo product (http://www.truthpublishing.com/Valley_of_Longevity_Natural_Shampoo_36_oz_p/blg-cat21552.htm), I do laundry with Maggie’s Soap Nuts liquid (http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=100151_100378), I mop the floor with Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, and now I’m using Orange TKO for cleaning just about everything else. Orange TKO has quickly become my No. 1 household cleaner. I even use it on my laptop computer to clean the keyboard. It has a wonderful orange smell, and the best part is that I know it’s safe for the environment here. When I’m using Orange TKO, I’m not flushing toxic chemicals down the drain or supporting those big bad corporations that manufacture poison. Instead, I’m supporting a company championed by an environmentally-conscious businessman who developed an amazing product that really works! I definitely consider Orange TKO to be “Health Ranger Approved.” It has earned my thumbs up for use in every home, business, ranch or farm. It’s even been listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic food production facilities (www.OMRI.org). Orange TKO at the best prices ever Naturally, being so impressed with this product, I just had to figure out a way to get it to NaturalNews readers at a bargain price. We were able to acquire a shipment of Orange TKO products at ridiculously good prices that we’re passing on to you through the NaturalNews Store.

Product review: Rejuvenate Berries and Herbs superfood is rich in RNA, plant proteins

(NaturalNews) It’s rare that I discover a new superfood product that truly impresses me. SunWarrior (www.SunWarrior.com) has a new green superfood product that I still plan to review shortly, and I’m always a fan of LivingFuel (www.LivingFuel.com), Boku Superfood (www.BokuSuperfood.com), Delicious Greens (www.Greens8000.com), Pure Synergy (www.TheSynergyCompany.com) and X-Balance (www.SGNnutrition.com). But recently I was handed a sample of a new superfood product made by Health Products Distributors Inc (www.IntegratedHealth.com). It’s called Rejuvenate! Berries and Herbs , and it really caught my attention as a truly remarkable new superfood product. As you already know if you read NaturalNews.com frequently, I don’t recommend superfood products made with soy protein, chemicals sweeteners or junk fillers of any kind. So right from the start you already know that Rejuvenate! Berries and Herbs is a cut above the norm. It’s actually much more than that: Formulated by Dr. Hank Liers, this Rejuvenate Berries and Herbs superfood is a high-RNA , high-protein superfood concentrate powder made with organic freeze-dried berries and herbs. I’ve included a complete ingredients list below so you can see what’s in it for yourself. The best part of this product, though, is the amazing taste! You know how high-density green superfoods often have a taste that just makes you cringe? Seriously: I’ve managed to swig down some fairly smagnamanious concoctions in my days (yes, I just made that word up, don’t bother trying to Google it), but as I’ve gained more experience in the world of superfoods, I’ve come to realize a simple but powerful truth about my own habits: If it doesn’t taste good, I avoid consuming it . Even when I know that certain superfoods are really, really good for me, I’ve found that if they taste terrible, I just don’t drink them as often as I wish to. (Have you noticed the same habit about yourself?) Taste matters . Superfood powders that taste great get consumed with much higher frequency in my kitchen. That’s why I go through so much LivingFuel — it’s simply a great-tasting superfood product with an impressive nutritional profile to boot! Rejuvenate! Berries and Herbs tastes fantastic. So it automatically gets consumed with greater frequency in my household, and that feels good because I know just how impressive its nutritional profile is. It’s made with sprouts protein , hemp protein, brown rice protein, blueberries and so much more (see the complete ingredients list below). What really makes this product so remarkable is that it’s a high-RNA formula made with nutrients that are specifically chosen for their RNA content such as Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) and RNA extracts of nutritional yeast . In terms of supplemental vitamins, it contains the coenzyme forms of essential B vitamins — these are the bioavailable forms, not the cheap chemical forms of vitamins you typically find in common multivitamin products. Beyond that, Rejuvenate! Berries and Herbs contains a wide array of immune-supporting herbs and mushroom extracts, liver-supporting nutrients, ginger root, sea vegetables, turmeric, astragalus and much more. The depth of its ingredients is really impressive. By the way, Rejuvenate is a 100% vegan product. No animal ingredients whatsoever. How to use Rejuvenate! Berries and Herbs Do you remember drinking strawberry milk as a kid? I used to love that sick stuff. As a kid, I drank the Quik brand strawberry milk product, loaded with processed sugar and artificial flavors. (No wonder I had so many cavities growing up…) Today, you can create your own nutritionally-potent “strawberry milk superfood” by combining this Rejuvenate! Berries and Herbs with raw almond milk fresh-pressed right out of the Hurom Slow Juicer (http://www.naturalnews.com/028232_Hurom_juicer_slow_juicing.html). Add a little stevia sweetener and you’ve got a super nutritious, ridiculously delicious “strawberry milk” superfood beverage that’s loaded with health-enhancing nutrients. It only takes minutes to make with the Hurom Slow Juicer. Just soak raw almonds in water for a few hours, then pop them into the Hurom Slow Juicer. Out comes fresh almond milk! Blend it with this Rejuvenate product and you’re in business! You can also, of course, blend Rejuvenate with just about any fruit smoothie. Here in Ecuador where I have fresh tropical fruit readily available, I’ve blended this product with bananas, papayas, pineapples (really good), guavas, zapote fruit (strange), wild gooseberries (uvillas), and of course fresh garden juice too (parsley, cucumbers, celery, beets, bean sprouts). But my favorite recipe with this product is the simplest one: Rejuvenate plus fresh almond milk pressed right on my kitchen countertop. Where to get Rejuvenate! Berries and Herbs This remarkable superfood product is available straight from the manufacturer at a 10% discount off the retail price. Check that out here: http://www.integratedhealth.com/hpdspec/rejuvenateBerriesHerbs.html The same discounted price is also available through our NaturalNews Store: http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=100151_100371 For a very limited time, HPDI has supplied our NaturalNews Store with a quantity of this product with permission to offer it at a one-time “introductory discount” of 30% off when you buy three. This offer was only made possible with the permission of HPDI and it’s a one-time offer that’s good only while this inventory lasts. Take advantage of the 30% off discount here: http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=100151_100371&products_id=1003187&zenid=n43c5pkes5bke1rv3aipob9cf6 A word about price I fully realize there are less-expensive meal replacement “superfood” products on the market. But all the really good ones I’ve recommended over the years — HealthForce Nutritionals, LivingFuel, Pure Synergy, and so on — have all been on the higher end of the pricing scale. That’s no coincidence . I only recommend the very best in the industry . There are cheaper products on the market, and there are some really awful products made with 50% lecithin filler, soy protein and other less desirable ingredients. (You noticed I’ve never recommended the Spirutein product line, right?) I don’t claim to know all the best products in the world, as I’m sure there are others I have yet to discover and review, but of the products I am aware of, this Rejuvenate Berries and Herbs takes its place among the very best in the world. You won’t find it in Whole Foods (not yet anyway) because if it were distributed through that retail channel, the price would probably have to be raised significantly higher. Getting it directly from HPDI or the NN Store helps keep the costs down vs. retail distribution. Besides, if you compare ingredients to ingredients, and you really look at what goes into these superfood products, you’ll agree that Rejuvenate Berries and Herbs is a serious contender for the “Best Superfood” award of 2010. Quality ingredients cost money. But a little goes a long way. If you’re on a tight budget, just using one tablespoon a day of this product can confer tremendous nutritional benefits that you might otherwise miss. Personally, I think it’s better to use a little bit of a high potency superfood each day rather than a larger quantity of some cheap product made with lots of filler. Speaking of filler, the most common filler to watch out for in the health products marketplace is soy protein . The second filler is usually soy lecithin . I don’t mind some amount of lecithin in a product, but when it starts to approach 25% of the total recipe, that’s when I know it’s just cheap filler. And of course, the really non-desirable products are sweetened with artificial chemical sweeteners like sucralose or aspartame. Don’t even think about buying those. Stick with the high-quality products and you’ll be far happier with your results. Rejuvenate! Berries and Herbs comes with a satisfaction guarantee, by the way, when you get it from the Natural News Store. I think you’ll really love this product! Pick up some right here: http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=100151_100371 The ingredients Rice Protein, Vegetable Sprouts Protein (65% protein), Hemp Protein with fiber (37% protein), Flax Seed Flour (cold-milled), Rice Bran Solubles, D-Ribose, Blueberry powder (organic freeze dried), Cranberry powder (organic freeze dried), Strawberry powder (organic freeze dried), Raspberry powder (organic freeze dried), Nutritional Yeast (brewers yeast), Lecithin (High Phosphatide), Xylitol (organic hardwood), Mannitol, Inulin (chicory root), VitaBerry Plus, L-Lysine (USP grade), Vanilla Flavoring (Organic), Organic Mixed Berry Flavoring, RNA from yeast, Vitamin C (from Mg ascorbate), Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), Burdock Root (Organic), Astragalus (Organic), Turmeric (Organic), Proprietary Enzyme Blend (Protease, Peptidase, Cellulase), Ginger Root (Organic), L-Malic Acid, Rhodiola rosea (root) (3% rosavins), Quercetin Chalcone, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, Milk Thistle Standardized Extract (82% silymarin), Licorice (root) (Organic), Kelp (Organic), Dulse (Organic), Inositol, Green Tea Extract (95% polyphenols), Dandelion Root (Organic), Aloe vera (ActivAloe 200:1), Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate), Magnesium (from Mg malate), Stevia Leaf Extract, Lipoic Acid, Vitamin B3 (niacinamide), BioVin Grape Extract, Choline (from bitartrate). Immune-Assist (organic medicinal mushrooms), Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin E (high-gamma mixed tocopherols), Vitamin B5 Pantethine, Germanium Sesquioxide, TransResveratrol (Polygonum cuspidatum), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5′-phosphate), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin-5′-phosphate), Vitamin B1 (thiamin diphosphate), Magnesium (from Mg ascorbate), Biotin, Folinic Acid (from calcium folinate), Vitamin K1 (as phylloquinone), Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin), Selenium (from l-Selenomethionine), and Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Information from the manufacturer – Background on the formulation REJUVENATE! BERRIES and HERBS is designed to provide high levels of nucleic acids, including RNA, DNA, nucleotides, and nucleosides. Modern western diets can be deficient in nucleic acids, at least relative to many traditional diets. Food sources of nucleic acids include certain fish, organ meats, beans, yeast, and various food algae. In general, foods high in purines contain above average levels of nucleic acids. In comparison to most fish and organ meats, muscle meats (e.g., beef, chicken, pork, etc) are relatively deficient in nucleic acids. Moreover, while certain vegetables (beans, asparagus, spinach) and vegetable soups provide reasonably high levels of nucleic acids, most vegetables do not. Because modern western diets typically depend heavily on muscle meats, processed foods, and foods produced via industrial agriculture, nucleic acid intake generally is quite low (relative to traditional diets), and continues to decline, except when certain foods or supplements are added to the diet. For example, the Japanese consume higher amounts of spirulina and chlorella; the British consume a yeast extract known as “Marmite” and the Australians consume “Vegemite,” etc. Moreover, many fish-eating cultures are known for health and longevity. Many researchers have concluded that higher levels of health among fish-eating peoples not only relates to increased intake of essential fats, but also relates to higher intake of nucleic acids. Nucleic acids are involved in many bodily processes, especially energy production and communication within cells (i.e., they enable cells to use energy effectively for greater health). In the cell nucleus, RNA carries out instructions coded in DNA instructions containing information critical for cell structure and function which are essential for the very lives of our cells, and thereby for our lives. When our cells receive proper directions and energy to carry them out, they keep us youthful. In the 1960s and 1970s, the molecular biologist Dr. Benjamin S. Frank pioneered dietary nucleic acid therapy [through nutrition] using yeast extracts and fish, especially sardines. He wrote several books regarding his studies, including Dr. Frank’s No-Aging Diet: Eat and Grow Younger (1976), a bestseller that popularized the so-called “fish diet.” Dr. Frank’s experiments with high-RNA diets showed that increased dietary intake of nucleic acids produced marked improvements in health both in specific conditions, as well as in general health and vitality. Dr. Frank’s animal experiments, and his experience with human subjects, showed many beneficial effects, indicating that dietary nucleic acids (i.e., nucleic acid in the diet and through dietary supplementation) can be useful adjuncts in protocols for a wide variety of conditions. Among the beneficial effects Dr. Frank recorded were increased growth (especially muscle growth), greater endurance; positive effects on the cardiovascular system; greater lung capacity and easier breathing (i.e., better oxygen utilization); higher tolerance for temperature extremes (cold and hot); smoother skin and a more youthful appearance; greater vitality and longevity (in experimental animals compared to controls). Dr. Frank’s human subjects also showed many positive effects, including increased energy levels, greater endurance, improved muscle strength, easier breathing, lowered cholesterol levels, diminishment of angina pains and other beneficial cardiovascular effects, blood sugar stabilization, improved vision, and a more youthful appearance. In his books, Dr. Frank addresses how nucleic acids can dramatically increase cellular energy. Nucleic acids boost energy levels in the body is by significantly increasing production of the “high-energy” molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate). The body requires the energy from ATP for many purposes, including for repairing, healing, metabolism, digestion, building a strong immune system, and other processes. The pioneering work of Dr. Frank has provided a scientific and clinical basis for pursuing development of nutritional formulas that leverage the power of dietary nucleic acids for greater health and well-being.

Hurom Slow Juicer review: Why it has become an essential appliance for a healthy kitchen

(NaturalNews) I’ve been using my Hurom Slow Juicer every day for quite some time now, and because so many NaturalNews readers have expressed interest in this new “slow juicing” technology, it’s a good time to review my experience with juicer in more detail. First off, let me repeat that this juicer is absolutely amazing. I’ve been juicing garden vegetables and making almond milk almost daily with it. It juices carrots just as easily as wheat grass or sprouts (yes, it juices sprouts!). It handles parsley, cucumbers, kale, beets, fruits and much more. The diversity of what it can handle is truly amazing. It even juices berries very efficiently, just spitting out the seeds while extracting the fresh juice. Lately, I’ve been harvesting fresh guavas off the trees here in Ecuador, then tossing them into the Hurom Slow Juicer to make fresh guava juice! It’s amazing, too, because it’s so incredibly easy. Guavas are usually a very difficult fruit to work with. Using a Vita-Mix and a nut milk bag, you have to blend it, then pour it into the nut milk bag, and then spend way too much time (it seems) squeezing the nut milk bag to get some of the juice out. But because guava juice is inherently thick and foamy, it’s extremely difficult to get much juice with this process. With the Hurom Slow Juicer, however, it’s ridiculously easy: Just pop the guava fruit into the juicer, add a little water with each fruit, and you get a raw guava smoothie ready to drink! One step. Couldn’t be easier. Almond milk lasts longer, too I have a lot of experience making almond milk with a Vita-Mix and a nut milk bag. I’ve done it that way for years, and one thing I’ve noticed about this process is that the almond milk goes bad within 48 hours . I always thought this was just a normal part of making raw, living foods with no preservatives, but when I started making almond milk with the Hurom Slow Juicer, I noticed something quite remarkable: The almond milk lasted longer! Yep, the same almond milk that used to last only 1-2 days was now lasting twice as long (or more) in the refrigerator. But why? I believe the answer to this question is that the juicing process used with the Hurom Slow Juicer is essentially a “cleaner” process that introduces far less airborne bacteria into the final product. The Vita-Mix method, while it works fine, also results in more air being blended into the liquid. Plus, squeezing the nut milk bag can introduce a lot of additional bacteria that may be on your hands. The Hurom Slow Juicer method, on the other hand, doesn’t “blend” the almonds to make almond milk. It just squeezes them really, really well, releasing the juice. This juice goes right into the receiving container and you never touch it with your hands . So it stays cleaner. And that means it lasts longer in the refrigerator without going bad. Also, if you think about it, blending foods in a blender may prematurely oxidize them by mixing them with air. (When you blend, you’re stirring air into the liquid at very high speed.) By using the slow juicing method, in contrast, you are preserving the natural antioxidants in the food , and isn’t that part of the reason to be drinking fresh juice in the first place? The Hurom Slow Juicer is about to get more expensive The Hurom Slow Juicer is an amazing machine. We’ve been selling it at the NaturalNews store at the best price on the ‘net: http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=316_320_325 At the current price, it’s a great value. But NaturalNews has been informed by the manufacturer that the price is going up on March 1. It will be raised by a mandatory additional $30 to meet the “minimum advertised price” requirements of the manufacturer. That means right now is the best time to get the Hurom Slow Juicer — before the price increase! Our store offers free shipping to 48 states, and this juicer comes with a solid warranty (10 years on the motor). To read the other benefits of this breakthrough juicing appliance, read the full article here: http://www.naturalnews.com/028128_Hurom_slow_juicer_juicing.html I have stopped using my Breville juicer The most remarkable part about this Hurom Slow Juicer is that it has totally replaced the Breville juicer in my kitchen. Breville makes a fine juicer. It’s an amazing machine and I still recommend it as the very best centrifugal juicing machine on the market. But I’ve found that the Hurom Slow Juicer has become my preferred juicing machine. It makes more juice , it’s quieter, it’s easier to use and it can juice a much wider assortment of fruits and vegetables. Plus, it can make almond milk and soy milk. And that makes the Hurom Slow Juicer my current #1 top choice for an affordable, efficient countertop juicing machine for any home. You’ll seriously love this machine. We’ve already received heaps of positive feedback from NaturalNews readers who bought this machine after our first announcement. If you don’t absolutely love it, send it back to the NN store for a full refund. Beat the $30 price increase by ordering now, while we still have inventory at the lower price. The price goes up on March 1. http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=316_320_325 Enjoy your Hurom Slow Juicer! (And enjoy your guava juice if you can get your hands on some guavas!)

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