By Dr. Angela Karvounides Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee each day. The average American adult ingests over 10 pounds of coffee per year. The magnitude of these figures illustrates that the coffee industry not only has a tremendous impact on our economy, but also on our health. While we all know that buying organic comes at an additional … 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
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
Day 2: My 10 Day Detox Journey
By: Allison Reynolds I woke up this morning and felt great! I had a glass of water and my green tea first thing. For breakfast I made oatmeal for myself and both of my kids. I added in some Vietnamese cinnamon, coconut milk and ½ a banana. I thought it was delicious but the kids felt it was a little … Read More