Beverages

Headaches after giving up my Coffee

Dear Valerie, I would love to do one of your Detox Programs but am worried about giving up my daily 2 cups of coffee without getting sick. I have a busy life as a wife and mother along with my high-pressure career. I need some help – I tried giving up my caffeine “cold turkey” and experienced terrible headaches and was sick for 3 days. Thanks, Julie     Dear Julie, Thank you for writing in about your challenge while…

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Homemade Juicing benefits vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and more…..

Did you know that when you make juice from raw vegetables, your body absorbs the nutrients within 15 seconds?  Talk about an energy shot!   No need to buy those sugary and chemical-ish concoctions from your local drug-store or mini-mart.   Juicing is an all-natural way to boost your energy and feel amazing.   When you juice your fruits and veggies, you end up extracting all the water and nutrients from them and leave behind only the plant fibers.  …

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7 Ways juicing can help you shed some extra weight…..

The first time I tried fresh made juice, it was an amazing experience.  I wasn’t prepared to feel the surge of energy and vitality that it provided my body.  It made my skin glow, it made my tummy happy, and my mood was filled with happiness.  I am the kind of person that spreads the news once I experience something fantastic. Have you tried a homemade vegetable juice?  Did you know that it is filled with nourishing vitamins and minerals?…

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Smoothies are a great energetic way to start your day!

  Breakfast is an important meal of the day, and sometimes it may not fit into our busy schedules.  How we begin our day often determines how the rest of the day plays out, especially when it comes to ENERGY. Having breakfast can make the difference between feeling energized or feel as if we are dragging.   Often times the food we eat is directly related to how we physically feel.   So if you are skipping breakfast and only grab…

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