Vita-Mix demonstrations are back at Costco! If you are a member, this is your chance to see the Vita-Mix in action and your opportunity to purchase this amazing blender at a discounted price. Right now they are featuring the 5200 series for $394.00, with a 7 year warranty. You can choose between a white or black [...]
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Ever think about where your food is coming from? It is estimated that the average meal in the US travels 1,500 miles from the farm to your dinner plate. This large-scale, long distance transportation increases the use of fossil fuel; increases carbon dioxide emissions; and increases the use of preservatives, “ripening” gases, and irradiation to keep the [...]
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You don’t have to be an athlete or sports enthusiast to enjoy the benefits of Nature’s amazing electrolyte drink: coconut water. Coconut water is the liquid that naturally develops inside of a coconut. It hydrates the body, replenishes electrolytes and is a source of vital nutrients. Well hydrated individuals including athletes function and perform better. [...]
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If you don’t have the funds to buy 100% organic at least start with the Dirty Dozen to minimize your consumption of pesticides and chemicals. The Environmental Working Group, a non profit organization, has created the ”Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15″ list based on data collected by the US Department of Agriculture and the US Food and [...]
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