Ingredients 2 ½ cups Coconut-shredded and unsweetened 7 oz + 1 TB Coconut Oil 1 cup Nut butter- peanut or almond or mix the two 1 cup Milled flax seed 2 teaspoons Vanilla 70% dark chocolate- 3-4 oz bar Sliced almonds Directions 1. Mix coconut, coconut oil (reserve 1 TB), nut butter, flax seed and vanilla in a mixing bowl … Read More
African Pineapple Peanut Stew
Ingredients: • 1 medium sized yellow onion, chopped or minced • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1 bunch of kale • ½ cup organic peanut butter (make sure there is no added sugar – the only ingredient should be peanuts!) • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (if allergic to soy, try 1 tablespoon Tobasco or … Read More
Dr. Karvounides’ Tomato-free Chili
This one is sure to help you warm up through the winter months Adapted from Eat Right 4 Your Type Personalized Cookbook Ingredients: • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 pound ground organic turkey • 1 9 oz. bag of organic spinach • 1 12 oz. bag of … Read More
When MTHFR is not the answer
By Dr. Angela Karvounides In recent years, the gene, methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, better known as MTHFR, has well-achieved its 15 minutes of fame in popular media for it’s role in many biological processes and a variety of different medical conditions. Genetic variations of this gene are present in 60% of the U.S. population. MTHFR polymorphisms are associated with increased risk of … Read More
10 Day Detox!! I Did It!
By: Allison Reynolds Day 9: I honestly can’t believe that I’m one day away from finishing this program. It was tough at times but I feel absolutely wonderful (and the weight loss was an added plus!) I’ve learned a lot about my body and what it needs to feel well and perform on a daily basis. I liked having energy … Read More
Day 8-Nearing the finish line!
By: Allison Reynolds I slept erratically last night. I think too much sun and going to bed too early may have had something to do with it. Even so, I started off the day not even half as lethargic as I usually would prior to the detox. I didn’t have to reach for a coffee to wake up. I drank … Read More
Days Six and Seven-The Power of Positive Thinking
By:Allison Reynolds Ok, so by now I’m feeling a bit tired and foggy. To everyone who told me that days 5-7 are the hardest! Thank you for prepping me… this is tough! I really could’ve gone for a banana or some blueberries this morning… But I started off with water and then my Ultra Clear Renew shake with 2 Advaclear … Read More
Detox–Day 5! – This is it!
By:Allsion Reynolds This will be a test of will power for the next 3 days! Liv is falling off the wagon… I’m afraid! She is still following the meal plan and taking the Advaclear though. So we are still a team! I noticed her complexion looks brighter and the circles under my eyes are dissipating! I really feel good! I … Read More
Day 4 of Allison’s Detox Journey
Almost Half-way There! Woke up invigorated this morning! Something strange is going on here… First of all I got up before my alarm went off. I had my Ultra Clear Renew shake and then I started to get ready for work. I felt so good that I stretched and did some yoga and since I was feeling so spunky I … Read More
Day 3: Let the eliminations begin!
By: Allison Reynolds Breakfast today was an Ultra Clear Renew shake and two Advaclear capsules. Amazingly, I did not wake up hungry! I woke up feeling a bit tired but nothing out of the ordinary. I made myself a green tea and hit the road! Mid-morning snack is 1 banana with Vietnamese cinnamon. I thought for sure I would need … Read More