Watermelon rinds could be the new natural aphrodisiac, new research has shown. Researchers from Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center say the fruit's rind can have a V---gra-like effect.

The flesh and especially rind of watermelons contain citrulline, which reacts with the body's enzymes when consumed in large quantities. The compound is changed into arginine, an amino acid that benefits the heart, the circulatory and immune systems, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Just like the popular V---gra and other drugs meant to treat ere--ctile dysfunction (E D), it also helps relax and dilate blood vessels.

Wash well a whole watermelon (we do not recommend using soap)

Cut it into 1 inch cubes (flesh, rind, and seeds)

Blend well (if using a Vitamix, a plunger is helpful)

No water needed if processed in a high speed blender

Due to the red color of the flesh, your smoothie will not be green but it still has lots of chlorophyll in it.

We featured Clent in our previous newsletter. This incredible man is reversing the irreversible with green smoothies. He has lost 155 lbs and reversed Type 2 Diabetes.

Our hero Clent continues to impress with his progress. Now he is planning to climb Mt. Whitney, which is the highest summit in the contiguous United States with an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 m).

Due to the overwhelming response to Clent’s story, we have invited him to participate in a live 90 minute teleconference, which will take place on August 2nd 2008 at 12pm PST. You will be able to send your questions as soon as you sign up for the teleconference.

On August 2nd we invite you to gather your friends and family around the computer. There are two options: listen on the phone (long distance charges apply) or gather around the computer and communicate by e-mail (no long distance charges apply).

For every teleconference order, we will send a free copy of the DVD ‘Interview with Sergei Boutenko,’ where Sergei also discusses reversing his diabetes symptoms.

The price of the teleconference is $15.00.

The Green Smoothie Challenge is a free global community event that creates health, vitality and self-empowerment. The Green Smoothie Challenge challenges people to drink green smoothies for 14 days. During the challenge participants receive newsletters filled with motivation, information about health and nutrition, tips and tricks and great recipes. It’s a wonderful way to introduce family members, work colleagues and friends to Green Smoothies and an easy way to get and keep your health and vitality on track. People are often surprised at the incredible healing and preventive powers of green smoothies. In the general public there is very little awareness and experience of the role that nutrition plays in illness prevention and healing. You will no doubt have heard about our overburdened health care systems in the news. With 98% of the health care budget being spent on finding cures and little attention being placed on prevention this state of affairs is likely to continue. We are creating a future where every individual is empowered regarding their health. The Green Smoothie Challenge gives people a direct experience of the power of nutrition - to see and feel the benefits for themselves. It gives them access to a simple inexpensive solution that can make a huge difference in the quality of their life.

One thousand people participated in the first Green Smoothie Challenge that took place in May 2008. This time we are shooting for over 20,000 people to participate in the challenge. The challenge will take place September 7-20 2008. We're implementing a Green Smoothie Challenge Champion program for people who would like introduce other people to green smoothies.

A big thank you to all those who came out for the retreat! Everyone agreed that the green smoothie cleanse and “The Work” of Byron Katie was a perfect combination. Tom Compton’s insightful workshops and exercises provided emotional support for those who were detoxing and for those who were new to the raw food lifestyle. At the same time, people who came for “The Work” of Byron Katie were able to physically discover the multiple benefits of the raw food diet and green smoothies.

We all loved the results and have decided to have another Joy for Life retreat in February 2009. We will keep you posted!

Considering today’s economic challenges and the high costs of shipping, we have restructured all of our product prices for internet orders. We hope that your pocketbook will benefit.

• All orders exceeding $50, receive a 20% discount.

• Orders over $100 receive a 30% discount.

• Orders over $300 receive a 40% discount.

Let us spread the good news.

In Health, Victoria