Dear Friends,


I love to experiment and during the last couple of weeks I have been using kombucha as a base for my smoothies. Actually, “kombucha” is not a proper name for this drink since it is the name of a company that sells the drink. The word “Kombucha” comes from Japanese “kombu” – seaweed and “cha”- tea, and means seaweed tea, which does not apply to what people call “kombucha.” A more appropriate name for this drink is “mushroom tea.” But similar to “Xerox” or “Crayola” the name of the brand took off in the place of the product. Depicted in the photo is my own kombucha mushroom that I grow in a gallon glass jar. Making my own costs me next to nothing, where store-bought kombucha can be quite expensive.


Kombucha is very high in glucaric acid, and recent studies have shown that glucaric acid helps prevent cancer. It also contains glucosamines that help prevent all forms of arthritis. Kombucha is said to improve digestion, fight candida, and boost your immunity system through its high levels of antioxidants. You may read more about this mushroom tea here: http://www.kombu.de/val-gwf.htm Below is one of my favorite recipes with Kombucha.



Green Kombucha Smoothie

1 bunch of kale
2 peeled kiwis
1 apple
1 ripe banana
2 cups kombucha (mushroom tea)


Yields 2 quarts


Oops!

I was going to make a smoothie from this kale and provide a photo for you, but Valya visited me along with her puppy, and the puppy stole the kale.


So, instead, enjoy the photo of a happy and healthy puppy.

Sale This Week

We have been receiving more comments from our customers about the Jawcercisers™. We even received letters from two dentists. They both confirmed that jawcercisers improve the bone density in teeth and jaws but said they were not interested in carrying them. I think I know why.

From the feedback we receive it appears that jawcercisers work best for children, young adults, and people with their own teeth as a perfect prevention against tooth decay. For those who have crowns, dentures, and other dental devices, the Jawcercisers seem to be less effective.

The Jawcerciser enables its user to compensate for missing adequate chewing. This simple device is a resistance exerciser for your jaw. Regular use of the Jawcerciser naturally increases the saliva flow and provides proper resistance for your teeth. Use of Jawcerciser for 1–3 minutes (or more) once or twice a day can greatly improve your oral health. We chew on them ourselves!

We now carry only one kind of Jawcercisers, made from resin. This week we offer Jawcerciser at $10 off. The sale will end next Wednesday, January 22, 2014

To order click here.

Happy chewing!

Cranberries are in season. These red berries are a true superfood.

Weight Loss

The December issue of Nutrition Journal has just published some new research, which demonstrates that flavonoids, present in high levels in cranberries promote healthy weight in those who regularly consumes cranberries.

Anti-Cancer

Earlier this month Dr. Michael Greger published an article “Which Fruit Fights Cancer Better?” about cranberries. These berries were found to suppress the growth of human liver cancer cells in vitro. Other studies have found similar effects against human breast, colon, brain tumor, oral, and ovarian cancer cells. Cranberries also possess strong anti-cancer properties in cases with prostate cancer. ¹

Cardiovascular Health

Berries are a good source of polyphenols, especially anthocyanins, micronutrients, and fiber. In epidemiological and clinical studies, these constituents have been associated with improved cardiovascular risk profiles. ² Scientists recommend cranberries along with other berries as a heart-healthy diet.

Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections

Cranberries contain two compounds that seem to help keep certain bacteria (like E. coli) from attaching to the urinary tract wall. Studies offer evidence that women who drink cranberry juice may suffer fewer symptomatic urinary tract infections.

Add Cranberries to Green Smoothies

Fresh cranberries are usually very tart and not so tasty. In my family we add a handful of cranberries daily to our green smoothies. I usually buy several extra bags and freeze them, so that we can have them after the season is over.

Valya’s App is Now Available on Android

Dear Friends,

You can learn many interesting facts about produce on Valya’s app called “Quality Produce” which is available both on iPhone and Android.

Victoria’s app “Green Smoothies” is also available both on iPhone and Android.

For more information please click here.

Warning: Please limit your use of all those gadgets so that you have time to enjoy life without EMF

Last Day for Holiday Bundle Sale

Dear Friends,

We decided to leave all of our sales for one more day.
Our Raw Family Holiday Bundle consists of 10 items for $25,

Please visit our shop here.

¹ http://www.vegsource.com/michael-greger-md/anti-cancer-nutrient-synergy-in-cranberries.html
² http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20384847

Dear Friends,


This is a view from my window here in Ashland, Southern Oregon. The frost last week was so strong that despite the water left dripping overnight, all the pipes in our house froze and didn’t thaw for four days.

Sergei didn’t want to wait for a warm shower at home and went for a swim in the lake. You can see him swimming in the middle of lake here:

Very clean and refreshed Sergei here:





If any of you like winter swimming, please email us some of your photos.

Please remember to order our 10 for $25 Holiday Bundle this week.
More info here.