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Jordan S. Rubin
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Spring is in full swing, and let’s be honest . . . we really look forward to spring because it means
warmer weather, more activities, more time outdoors, additional daylight hours and warm-weather
clothing—maybe even a swimsuit!
Now, let’s be even more honest.
Are you fit enough for all that spring brings?
I’m not just talking about being fit to rock that swimwear at the beach. At Garden of Life®, we’re
interested in all areas of your health, including diet, limiting exposure to toxins, your energy levels, if
your weight is where you want it to be and much, much more.
The truth is that we take our mission of Empowering Extraordinary Health® seriously. In fact,
we’re so serious about “walking the talk” that our own employees are stepping up their fitness levels by
walking 10,000 steps a day! Check out the story on page 56.
And speaking of being fit . . . a must-read section in this magazine edition is about our new RAW
Fit™, a USDA Certified Organic, RAW, vegan, high-protein supplement that boosts your metabolism
and helps to burn more fat, while building, repairing and maintaining lean muscle mass.† It’s truly
nothing short of amazing and can be your secret weapon for achieving a lean, healthy—and fit—body.
So, be sure to find out more about it on pages 24 through 29.
Here at Garden of Life, we also know that eating right goes hand in hand with being fit, so this
spring we have our “Take a Walk on the Lighter Side” recipes and a highlighted section of recipes
featuring RAW Protein and RAW Meal. They’ll fill you up without weighing you down. They’re on
pages 38 and 54, respectively.
While I’m on the topics of RAW Protein and RAW Meal, our Garden of Life-sponsored athletes are
definitely fit, and RAW Protein and RAW Meal are mainstays of their regimens. For example, the Red
Sox have gone RAW with Garden of Life’s RAW Meal (page 12), while the YOLO Board Elite Team
Riders who participate in stand up paddleboard (SUP) races, all power up with our RAW Protein,
RAW Meal and Vitamin Code® RAW ONE™ multivitamins. (See page 6).
Likewise, Garden of Life-sponsored athlete Ingo Rademacher, featured on this
season’s Dancing With the Stars and highlighted in this edition on page 16,
points out, “It’s hard to find clean, USDA organic and non-GMO supplements.
That’s why I’m telling everyone to check out Garden of Life and RAW Meal!”
And since we’re being honest . . . you had to have noticed who is on the
cover of this edition of Extraordinary Health™ magazine: Jessica Alba. She, too,
is fit and is well known for her success in numerous movies, but she’s also
a change agent in the area of organic, non-toxic living. In 2012,
she co-founded The Honest Company, an online store offering
household, personal care and family products. Like her movies,
it was an immediate blockbuster hit, particularly with moms
and health-conscious consumers. There’s much more to her
story, though, so don’t miss it. You can find it on page 20.
You know, I can honestly say that I enjoy springtime and all
the activities that accompany it.
I can also honestly say that Garden of Life is dedicated to
helping you get fit and stay fit—not just for spring, but for the
long haul.
That’s why we do what we do.
Enjoy your spring and this edition of Extraordinary Health.
Marilyn Gemino
Editor
Julie Helm
Contributing Editor
Rhonda Price
Contributing Editor
Dawn Thorpe-Jarvis
Contributing Expert
David Johnson
Publishing Creative Director
Angela DiGloria
Publishing Art Director
Marlene Milord
Graphic Design Specialist
Tiffany Beasi
Graphic Designer
Kristie Romano
Contributing Creative Associate
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volume 18 2013
Features
Departments
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Red Sox Go RAW!
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Jessica Alba Lives
the “Honest” Life
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Iron Man’s
Health Secrets
Cam Awesome
Vegan Boxing Champ
Cool Picks
Lighter Fare Recipes
Yummy Protein-Packed
Smoothies
HEALTHY YOU
10
Avoid the Parent Trap
—Tips for Feeding Kids
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Jump-Start Your
Weight Loss with RAW Fit™!
34 Organic Farming 101
42 A Fresh Start with Wild
Rose Herbal D-Tox
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RAW Protein Smackdown!
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Nellie’s™ Laundry Nuggets
50 Loads, $18.99
www.nelliesallnatural.com
This funky line of non-toxic, hypoallergenic
and environmentally friendly cleaning
products sure caught our eyes. The
packaging alone is the coolest ever! Simply
drop these pre-measured biodegradable
Laundry Nuggets into the wash, and
your work is done. Laundry Nuggets are
available in several sizes to suit your needs.
Nellie’s also offers other cleaning “nuggets”
and “balls” for dishwashers and dryers—so
keep an eye out for the entire product line.
Good ‘n’ Raw
Kale Chips
3-4 oz. Container, $6.50-$7.99
www.goodnraw.com
EXTRAORDINARY
Nourish
Organic
Body
Butter
3.6 oz., $9.99
www.nourishusda.com
Simple Squares® Organic Snack Bars
12-Pack Box, $29.99
www.simplesquares.com
Simple Squares are savory-sweet, organic snack bars infused
with honey and herbs. Made from five whole food ingredients,
Simple Squares are snacks you can feel good about. Never
cooked or baked, Simple Squares contain no wheat, gluten,
dairy, corn or soy and are sweetened with raw, organic honey.
There’s nothing we don’t like about these bars! Available in 6
savory flavors, we went cuckoo for the Coconut!
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www.GardenofLife.com
Made with all organic ingredients purchased
from local farmers and suppliers, Good ‘n’ Raw
Kale Chips are delightfully delish! Great option
for a healthy snack that satisfies that “crunch”
craving, these chips come in four fantastic
flavors: Ranch, Sesame, Pizza and ChiZee. We
loved them all, but ChiZee rated really high on
our cool-o-meter. Their granola rocks, too, so
be sure to check them out!
Body Butter—sounds good enough to eat—but
don’t! Be sure, though, to try this awesome
body moisturizer from Nourish Organic Food
for Healthy Skin. This wonderful moisturizer
is a light and creamy blend of whipped shea
butter, concentrated coconut and olive oils,
and antioxidant-rich vitamin E. It smoothes
on easily, absorbs quickly and leaves even the
driest skin soft, supple and naturally scented.
We also love that it’s USDA Certified Organic
and contains no artificial anything. Available in
four luxurious fragrances, we love the Almond
Vanilla. Why not try one of each?
Way Better Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips
®
5.5 oz., $3.59 www.gowaybetter.com
We all like to snack—grownups
and kids alike. Why not pick a
tasty snack you can feel good
about? With sprouted grains and
seeds to increase the nutrient
value, each serving of Way Better
Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips has
over 190mg of healthy omega-3s
and is absolutely yummy! Just
as important, Way Better chips
are vegan, gluten free, Non-GMO
Project Verified and kosher. We
think the name says it all—Way
Better chips are way better!
Squooshi™
Reusable
Food
Pouches
Assorted 4-Pack, $18.49
www.squooshi.com
What a great idea! Squooshis can be filled
with applesauce, smoothies, fruit, grain
and veggie purees, homemade baby food,
yogurts, oatmeal—anything of a squishy
consistency can go into these pouches.
And when they’re empty, just pop them in
the dishwasher for the next use. Not only
are the animal designs just adorable, we
also love that these pouches are BPA free,
PVC free, lead free, phthalate free and
are made of puncture-resistant plastic, to
provide convenience and durability without
unnecessary chemicals. Offered in various
designs and size options, Squooshis are sure
to be a hit with even the pickiest of kids!
ECOLunchette Kit
$45.00
www.ecolunchboxes.com
Earth Balance® Organic
Garlic & Herbs Spread
10 oz., $4.99
www.earthbalancenaturals.com
Mmmm. . . garlic! Give your Spring picnic a garlic
kick with this delectable spread. What a yummy
way to add a little zest to your recipes or to use as
a tasty spread or dip for veggies. Earth Balance
Organic Garlic & Herbs spread is a delectable
concoction made with organic roasted garlic and a
blend of aromatic herbs. We especially love that it’s
USDA Certified Organic, vegan, gluten free, lactose
free and is non GMO. Also available in Organic
Coconut and Organic Sweet Cinnamon flavors,
we’re sure you will find them all absolutely delish!
Perfect for toting your lunch to work,
the beach, the park or the gym, these
beautiful handmade bags are sewn
from colorful artisan textiles. The
lunchbag zips closed, is fully lined,
machine washable and comes with
one matching napkin, a stainless steel
food container of your choice and a
sustainably grown bamboo spork—
everything you need in one bag.
Offered in seven gorgeous color/
pattern combinations, we’re sure you
will find one—or more—that you will
find absolutely cool.
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Yolo Team
Garden of Life’s partnership with YOLO Board is a
match made in heaven, as both companies support
the importance of having an active, healthy lifestyle.
With the motto “You Only Live Once,” YOLO founders
Jeff Archer and Tom Losee have put the sport of stand
up paddleboarding (SUP) on the map by producing
a variety of high-quality paddleboards for all ages.
Designed for the recreational paddler or the elite pro
racer, YOLO boards are sold and shipped around the
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world from the company’s bi-coastal headquarters in
Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and San Diego, CA. Garden of Life
proudly supports the YOLO Board Elite Team Riders,
who participate in SUP races nationwide and power up
for races with RAW supplements such as RAW Protein,
RAW Meal and Vitamin Code® RAW ONE™ multivitamins.
Always inspiring, YOLO connects a growing community
of water sport enthusiasts living each day to the fullest
and forever exploring the world around them.
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RAWor COOKED:
A T al e o f T w o V e gg i e s
Which are better for you—RAW veggies or cooked veggies?
RAW veggies come out way ahead of cooked ones.
You might call it a tale of two veggies—RAW or cooked.
While some say there’s no advantage to eating RAW
veggies over cooked veggies, nothing could be further
from the truth.
To begin with, raw veggies are packed with enzymes,
while cooked veggies are nearly drained of them. But
just why are enzymes so important? Without enzymes,
vitamins and minerals are ineffective because every
vitamin and mineral requires an enzyme to work properly.
Cooked veggies have had most, if not all, of the
enzymes cooked out of them because enzymes
can’t survive past a certain cooking temperature of
approximately 115 degrees Fahrenheit—and most cooked
veggies are cooked at much higher temps than that.
And if you don’t have those enzymes, then you’re not
going to absorb whatever vitamins or minerals are left in
those cooked veggies. (By the way, vitamin C and the B
vitamins are among the first to go when cooking veggies.)
The truth is that RAW veggies still have their enzymes,
so you not only get those enzymes, but you also
receive activated vitamins and minerals and more,
including chlorophyll, lutein and indoles (which fight
off unhealthy cells) from green veggies. You also get
carotenoids (colorful plant pigments packed with
antioxidants for cellular, cardiovascular and immune
health) and polyphenols (which act as antioxidants to
support cardiovascular health and more) from most
RAW veggies.
For example, RAW broccoli retains the enzyme
myrosinase, which breaks down glucosinates into a
compound called sulforaphane, known to support
healthy cells, to keep unhealthy, rogue cells at bay and
to fight unhealthy bacteria. RAW broccoli also contains
indoles for cellular health.
Likewise, RAW broccoli and other RAW green
veggies are abundant in chlorophyll, which has an
alkalizing nature and a cleansing effect on bodily
elimination systems, resulting in cleansing of the
blood, lymph and intracellular fluid. Chlorophyll also
delivers oxygen to our tissues and supports the growth
of friendly bacteria.
Let’s take a look at the vitamins and minerals that are in the following RAW veggies,
but become deactivated once those veggies are cooked.
RAW Broccoli and RAW Spinach Contain:
Vitamin A • Vitamin C • Vitamin K • Folate • Calcium
Iron • Magnesium • Potassium • Zinc • Manganese • Selenium
And what about cooked broccoli and spinach? You lose out on those “activated” vitamins,
minerals and more, since their enzymes and other valuable nutrients are destroyed by the heat.
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California Dreamin’
. . . of a Statewide Plastic Bag Ban
City by city and county by
county, millions of Californians
are taking a stand against plastic
bags to keep them from polluting
beaches, killing marine life and
burdening taxpayers.
If millions of Californians could have
their dream come true, then single-use
plastic bags would be banned statewide,
nationwide and worldwide. To date,
their dream hasn’t been realized, but it’s
certainly not from lack of trying. In fact,
one of the most recent attempts to ban the
plastic bags was via Assembly Bill (AB)
298, which was a bill to ban single-use
plastic bags statewide at supermarkets,
retail pharmacies and convenience stores
in California starting in 2014. AB 298
would have also required retailers to
provide reusable bags for sale and to
charge a fee for recycled paper bags—all to
incentivize people to remember to use their
reusable bags.
Unfortunately, AB 298 failed to pass the
California State Senate.
But that won’t stop Californians from
their bag-ban mission. In fact, in a
little over the past two years, over 50
California cities or counties have voted
to ban single-use plastic bags. When all of
those ordinances go into effect, then nearly
one-third, or approximately 38 million, of
Californians will reside in plastic bag-free
communities. That in itself is a win, but
Californians won’t stop until they
accomplish the dream.
Banning the plastic bags is not just a
trendy bandwagon to jump on, either.
Plastic bags have serious consequences
for beaches and other waters, marine
life and other wildlife, and even for
land-based taxpayers.
Truth be told, single-use plastic bags are
one of the most common forms of waste
found on beaches that make their way into
the ocean, becoming part of what’s called
the “Great Floating Garbage Patch” or the
“Pacific Gyre.” (By the way, there’s also one
in the Atlantic Ocean—a similar story, but
a different location.)
In fact, over the last 25 years, 7,825,319
plastic bags were collected from beaches
around the world. Plastic bags can also
clog drains and create mosquito breeding
grounds during warmer months, resulting
in other health consequences.
Adding to the plastic-bag nemesis is
that plastic bags last nearly indefinitely—
since they’re not biodegradable—to
continually work their damage. What’s
more is that of the 115 billion plastic bags
used nationally each year, only a dismal five
percent are recycled. (California alone uses
a whopping 12 billion plastic bags a year.)
Likewise, pollution from those plastic
bags directly affects 267 animal species
annually, including whales, fish, birds,
and turtles. Speaking of turtles . . . the
Pacific Leatherback sea turtle, which
consumes jellyfish, can mistake plastic bags
for jellyfish. Unfortunately, one-third of
adult turtles have consumed the plastic,
which undoubtedly adds to the reason why
the Leatherback sea turtle population has
declined by 95 percent in the last 20
years. Additionally, plastic bags make their
way into wilderness areas where they can
choke and kill animals.
Marine life and wildlife are not the
only ones who pay the cost of plastic
bags, however. California taxpayers spend
approximately $25 million each year to
landfill used plastic bags—money which
could certainly be used for better purposes.
L.A. County alone spends $24 million
on litter prevention, cleanup efforts and
enforcement, with plastic bags weighing in
significantly on those costs.
Getting rid of those plastic bags could
also result in Green jobs in California,
as there are currently 15 reusable bag
companies based in California. One of
those companies, Green Vets, could see
more jobs created for disabled veterans if
there would be a statewide plastic bag
ban law.
The bottom line is that there is so much
good that can come from getting rid of
those plastic bags.
Unfortunately, Californians haven’t seen
the plastic bag ban realized—yet.
They will keep trying, however, while
the rest of the nation watches expectantly.
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Gwen Marzano holds a Master’s Degree in
Education from Erikson Institute and a Bachelor’s
degree in Music Therapy from Illinois State University.
She taught for 10 years, working primarily with
special needs children and their parents. During this
time, Gwen observed the direct, positive correlation
between healthy diet and behavioral advancements
in her students. This realization ignited her journey
toward becoming a certified raw foods chef, starting
her own company and becoming a healthy eating
educator and presenter. Gwen has worked as a
Healthy Eating Specialist for Whole Foods Market and
has appeared on several local and national television
segments as a strong advocate for healthy eating
education. Her motto is, “Good food = Good mood!”
Parent Trap
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For the healthy family, school lunches
and after-school snacks can often be
a challenge. Avoid the parent trap of
unhealthy options with these nutritious
tips, ideas and recipes. You’ll have
healthier and happier kids!
Proteins:
Proteins are essential for
practically every process that
occurs within the body—especially
growing bodies. So, what are some
good protein choices for your
child’s lunch? Lunch meats and
fish (such as tuna) that are free
of artificial ingredients, growth
hormones and antibiotics are top
picks. For your vegetarian choices,
try boiled eggs (egg salad), hummus,
nut butters and trail mix with seeds
and nuts. Cheese cubes are quick and
easy for kids to munch on as well.
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By Gwen Marzano
Regional Educator, Garden of Life®
With the ever-increasing temptations of processed foods that many kids tend to
gravitate toward for school lunches and after-school snacks, parents need some tips and
tricks to keep their children interested and excited about eating nutritious food.
Let’s start with healthy lunches—ones that are tasty, fun, quick and easy to prepare.
The key is to start with these building blocks: include at least one protein, one vegetable
and one fruit in each lunch.
Vegetables:
Make eating veggies fun by
adding a variety of colors,
shapes, textures and tastes.
Challenge your child to eat
the “colors of the rainbow”
every day—and Skittles®
don’t count! Bell peppers,
carrot sticks, fun finger foods
such as cherry tomatoes,
sugar snap peas and sliced
cucumbers are the way to go.
Fruits:
Let your child pick out
what fruit he or she likes.
Not all kids prefer apples,
but bananas or strawberries
might satisfy. Some children
prefer various textures,
including chewy fruit leather
or soft applesauce. Avoid
fruit snacks that are filled
with sugar. Likewise, remind
your children that sugary
fruit snacks don’t grow
on trees!
Now for some yummy after-school snack ideas! Set out an
ice tray filled with various nuts, seeds, berries and dried
fruit. Or try ants on a log, fruit kabobs with yogurt dip,
hummus with sliced veggies or guacamole with carrot sticks
or crackers. Blended fruit smoothies are also delicious while
packing in a lot of nutrients. Try some of my “kid-approved”
recipes that are healthy, sweet and “special diet” friendly.
Get your children involved with making their
own lunches, since they are more likely to eat foods
that they helped pick out and create. Offer variety
throughout the week, and simply mix and match
within the three categories.
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By Rhonda Price
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Nothing ushers in the promise of spring
like baseball. For many decades, hardcore
baseball fans have fled from winter blizzards
up North to pay homage to their major league
teams in Florida’s Grapefruit League. Boston
Red Sox fans annually make the trek to Fort
Myers to paint the town red, to check out new
players and to optimistically assess the team’s
chances for the upcoming season.
On February 23, we decided to attend
the Sox’s spring training opener against
the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at JetBlue Park,
which is sometimes affectionately referred
to as “The Fenway of Florida.” We decked
ourselves out in red from head to toe for
several reasons. The first was because a
couple of my work buddies, Ursula Zamora
and Angela DiGloria, are Bostonians and
rabid Red Sox fans. The second reason was
due to one of the strength coaches being kind
enough to give us excellent seats behind home
plate in a choice section populated by longtime season-ticket holders and baseball wives.
The most important reason for wearing
red, however, was because the strength coach
informed us that the entire team was taking
Garden of Life® RAW Meal, the #1 selling
meal replacement in the Natural Products
Industry, and that they were also hooked on
our Fruits of Life™ bars. We were anxious to
see if the supplements could help the team
overcome last year’s dismal season when
more than three-fourths of the roster was
hampered by injuries and there seemed to be
no love for the team’s manager, even though
his last name was Valentine. But on this day,
hope seemed to hang on a balmy breeze as
fans enthusiastically bantered about the new
coach, John Farrell, a few trades and the fact
that legendary Pedro Martinez was back to
help the coaching staff.
The first thing we noticed was that the
almost brand-spanking new JetBlue Park is
like a mini replica of Fenway. Even the
seats are similar, with grandstand and
Monster seating. Black and white photos of
Red Sox heroes are plastered everywhere,
along with historic milestones and the
obligatory statue of Ted Williams. (I tried
very hard not to think of Ted’s head
floating in preservative liquid nitrogen
somewhere in a storage vault,
as per his last wishes.
It just didn’t seem
fitting somehow!)
When the game
started, Sox fans
chattered about pitcher
John Lackey’s return to
the mound after missing
the entire 2012 season
due to Tommy John
surgery. Although he looked a little shaky at
times, he allowed only one run in one inning
and got out of hot water by retiring three
straight batters when Tampa Bay loaded the
bases. Overall, fans seemed to think he was
ready for the starting rotation.
The Red Sox Nation exploded into
deafening cheers when a two-run homer by
Jose Iglesias tied it 3-3 in the seventh. By
this time we were starving, but knew our
chances of finding halfway healthy food at
the concession stands would be slim. Luckily,
we stumbled upon the “Taste of Fenway
South,” a huge, tented area serving seafood,
beef, grilled chicken and “real” food instead
of peanuts and Cracker Jack. Unfortunately,
while we were checking out this food oasis,
we missed a Tampa Bay homer by Leslie
Anderson that put the Devil Rays ahead
for good.
The final score ended up 4-3 for
the Rays, but as a sea of slightly
sunburned Red Sox fans
filed out of the park, no one
seemed to be upset by the
loss. For long-suffering
Sox fans, winning isn’t
everything—and being
loyal to the team is the
only thing that counts.
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Cam
Awesome
Vegan Boxer
By Rhonda Price
Wins USA Boxing National Title
Talk to almost any boxer, wrestler or mixed martial arts fighter
and they’ll tell you one of the hardest things they must do in order
to compete is lose pounds or “cut weight.” While many fighters
drastically reduce carbs, fat, salt and calories a few weeks before
a competition, boxing champ Cam F. Awesome happily chows
down on anything he desires and typically consumes thousands
of calories per day. That’s the advantage of being vegan, which
allows him to enter the ring “plant strong,” while opponents are
sometimes weaker from dieting.
The strategy is working well for the 24-year old from Lenexa,
Kansas, who recently racked up his ninth national title by winning
the 2013 USA Boxing Elite National Championship in Spokane,
Washington. Competing in the Super Heavyweight Division,
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Cam unleashed his plant-based power on several opponents before
defeating former champion Paul Koon. Cam took control early on,
dodging left hooks and countering with his own jarring blows to the
windpipe. He never let up, landing an onslaught of body blows that
took a visible toll on Koon and led to his downfall. By the end of the
match, the judges had no trouble awarding the gold medal to Cam
with a unanimous 3-0 decision.
An elated Cam took a victory spin around the ring in his cape and
then thanked his sponsors, including Garden of Life®, JumpNRope,
IntimidationMMA, Ring Side Boxing, iXLDoU and Engine2Diet. He
was later told that his victory was an important milestone, as he now
holds more titles in his weight class than anyone in the history of USA
Boxing. How much of his success is due to living a vegan lifestyle?
According to Cam, it’s made all the difference.
“I lost almost 60 pounds after I became a vegan—and got much
stronger in the process,” he said. “I used to be very awkward, but now I
am faster, stronger, and I can fight nonstop without getting tired.”
Cam follows the Engine2 Diet and travels with his plant-based food
coaches and friends, Bill and Ami Mackey, when he competes. Instead
of staying in hotels, they rent condos equipped with kitchens and head
to the nearest health food store to load up on organic produce, fruit,
nuts, and grains. Ami is a certified nutritionist who conducts 28-day
Engine2 Challenges at Whole Foods when she’s not spoiling Cam with
delicious vegan meals. While he prepared for his fights in Spokane, Cam
was treated to Buckwheat Raisin Banana Pancakes, Brown Rice Kamut
and Oats, Burrito Bowl Salads with Red Quinoa, and Roasted Sweet
Potatoes. His favorite snacks include fresh pineapple and peanut butter
on sprouted Ezekiel bread.
Cam’s food coaches also introduced him to Garden of Life
supplements, recommending them as the #1 selling brand in the
industry. They’re perfect for him because they are RAW, vegan,
Non-GMO, and USDA Certified Organic. In no time at all, Cam was
sold on the benefits of RAW Protein, RAW Meal, and Vitamin Code®
RAW ONE™ for Men multivitamins, just to name a few. His long-term
plans are to keep clobbering his opponents with raw, plant-based power
until he reaches the 2016 Olympics. To some, it might seem like a lofty
goal, but not for Cam, who won the Olympic trials in 2012.
“I feel amazing,” Cam said, as he packed to go to the Olympic
Training Center in Colorado Springs. He also talked about a few other
goals, such as fighting to increase awareness for breast cancer and
teaching people the health benefits of a vegan diet. He said his only
regret is his hectic travel schedule, which will mean missing his little
sister’s upcoming high school graduation.
“I’m bummed about that,” he said.
But admittedly, everything else in his world is
just plain AWESOME.
“
I lost almost
60 pounds
after
I became a
vegan—and
got much
stronger in
the process
”
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(ABC/Rick Ro
well)
Photo Credit (ABC/Rick Rowell)
Sponsored Athlete
Ingo Rademacher Joins Dancing With the Stars by Rhonda Price
At Garden of Life, our love affair with
ABC’s Dancing With the Stars (DWTS)
started last year when we discovered that
winsome judge Carrie Ann Inaba was a
fan of our Vitamin Code® RAW ONE™
for Women multivitamins. This spring
we are more dialed in than ever, as one
of our sponsored athletes, Ingo Rademacher,
attempts to waltz, tango and jive his way
to the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy.
Paired with professional dancer Kym
Johnson, “Team Ingo” is expected to get
plenty of votes from daytime soap opera
fans who have drooled over Rademacher for
18 years when he played the role of Jasper
Jacks on General Hospital. Other fans may
have caught a glimpse of him last year in
the homicide movie, Alex Cross. But what
most of his admirers don’t realize is that he’s
also an accomplished athlete who actively
competes on the stand-up paddleboard
(SUP) race circuit, a feat that requires
balance and concentration that should help
him immensely on DWTS.
A member of the YOLO SUP race team,
sponsored by Garden of Life, Ingo moved
to Hawaii last year so he could pursue his
passion for paddleboarding. He’s already
made his mark on the sport by winning
several races in Florida and placing second in
the 2011 Blue Ridge SUP Splash. He
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lives in Oahu with his wife Ehiku— who is
also a SUP racer—and their two sons,
Peanut and Pohaku. Whether he’s racing
in Hawaii or filming scenes in Los Angeles,
Ingo’s a staunch supporter of environmental
movements such as Greenpeace, Water
Keeper and Sea Shepherd. He also sits on the
board of Heal the Bay in Santa Monica.
“I’m heavily involved in the ‘green’
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movement,” said Ingo. “I am particularly
against genetically modified foods (GMOs),
and I’m currently active in a big campaign in
Hawaii to get Monsanto off our islands!”
Ingo was born in a small village in West
Germany, but later moved with his family to
Australia, where he worked on a 400-acre
cattle ranch and Angora goat station. His
athletic pursuits started early, as he was a
rugby player and a ski champion at the age
of eight, a professional equestrian in jumping
and dressage at age 10, and a professional
beach volleyball player and Ironman
triathlete in his teens. His partner on DWTS
says his athletic skills should give him a leg
up on the competition.
“He looks like a movie star, but he’s also
athletic,” said Kym, who also noted that the
two hit it off immediately because she also
hails from Australia. “We’re Team Aussie!”
Already in great shape from his intense
paddleboard workouts, Ingo will be fueling
his grueling dance sessions with Garden
of Life supplements. For years, he’s been
using Wobenzym® N for inflammation and
everyday aches and pains, but now he’s
added a RAW Meal shake and several other
supplements to his morning routine.
“It’s hard to find clean, USDA organic,
non-GMO supplements,” said Ingo. “That’s
why I’m telling everyone to check out
Garden of Life and RAW Meal!”
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RAW Chef Penni Shelton
Penni Shelton is the founder of the Internet raw foods
group Raw Food Rehab. Her newest venture, Upgrade
Your Plate, is an online source for sharing a passion for the
flavor, texture, beauty and simplicity of real food. Penni
is also a chef who focuses on organic, whole food health
and wellness for her clients. Identified several years ago by
Garden of Life as a “Raw Trendsetter,” Penni is known for
her amazing raw food creations. See Chef Penni’s recipe for
Simple Mango Gazpacho on page 39.
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Jessica
Alba
Lives the HONEST LIFE
By Rhonda Price
When we spoke with Jessica Alba,
she was expertly whizzing through a
maze of traffic snarls in Los Angeles
while safely talking on her Bluetooth.
She admitted that her day was already
off to a hectic start, and she had
skipped her usual, healthy breakfast of
egg whites, spinach, and turkey bacon—
while settling for two cups of coffee
and a few hurried bites of a doughnut.
“At least the doughnut was gluten
free!” she rationalized, before adding,
“But who am I kidding? It’s pure sugar.
And now the rest of the day, all I’m
going to want is sugar!”
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Photo contributed by Justin Coit
We learned that if there’s one thing
refreshing about Jessica, it’s that she’s,
well—honest. She’s not afraid to admit that,
although she may seemingly live a charmed,
unspoiled life as one of Hollywood’s A-list
stars, when it comes right down to it, she’s
time crunched with a “to-do list” a mile
long just like the rest of us. With two young
daughters, she’s also like most mothers who
are determined to make their children their
top priority.
“I think all parents want to do the best
for their children,” she said. ”And I believe
most people are trying to keep their kids safe
and healthy, but there’s so much confusing
information out there, and they don’t have
time to scour the Internet for the truth about
dangerous ingredients, chemicals and food
additives. I’m a research nut and like to know
where everything comes from, so that’s why
I wanted to come up with handy resources
that could help people.”
When Jessica and her husband, Cash
Warren, decided to start their family a few
years ago, she was frustrated by the few
eco-friendly, organic and chemical-free
products that she felt she could trust. She
bumped into Christopher Gavigan, former
CEO of the popular non-profit Healthy
Child Healthy World, and the two
immediately started
brainstorming
about solutions
that would be
healthier for
families and
children. The result
of their collaboration
was founding The
Honest Company
in January 2012, an
online store that offers
organic, non-toxic
household, personal care
and family products. The
company immediately
resonated with moms and
health-conscious consumers, spawning Alba’s
upcoming book, The Honest Life: Living
Naturally and True to You (Rodale).
Jessica says her company’s mission is
simple: to offer a family brand with products
that work tremendously well and are
affordable, beautiful and don’t contain any
harmful chemicals.
“I think all
parents want
to do the
best for their
children.”
Steering Clear
of What’s
Dishonest
Jessica’s “Aha!”
moment about the
dangers of everyday
household products
came after suffering
an allergic reaction to a
“safe” baby detergent that her mother had
sworn by for years. She started meticulously
researching ingredients on labels and was
appalled to discover that more than 80,000
untested chemicals had been introduced to
the market and added to products since she
was a child.
“It was an eye opener to learn that all
these so-called ‘tried and true’ products
people have trusted and used for years aren’t
necessarily the same formulas anymore,”
she said. “There are almost 30 percent more
chemicals in our consumer goods than there
were when President Gerald Ford signed
the Toxic Substance Control Act in 1976. So
that ‘special’ baby detergent may have been
okay when our moms washed our clothes in
it years ago, but today, it probably contains
synthetic fragrances and a chemical called
propylene glycol, both of which can cause
skin rashes and allergic reactions.”
Determined that she and other parents
shouldn’t need a Chemistry degree in
order to have a safe home, she investigated
hundreds of other products before realizing
that toxic chemicals are lurking everywhere.
She was extremely upset to find harmful
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The Sick Kid in School
One of the main reasons Jessica is motivated
to provide the healthiest environment and
lifestyle for her children is because her own
childhood was marred by numerous chronic
illnesses and maladies. By the time she was
eight years old, she suffered from partially
collapsed lungs, a ruptured appendix, a cyst on
her tonsils and countless bouts with pneumonia.
She stayed in the hospital so much that her
classmates barely knew her, and when she was
occasionally able to attend school functions,
severe asthma usually made socializing with
others impossible.
“I had full-blown allergies and asthma for
years,” she recalls. “If I went to a soccer game
or a baseball game, it was awkward because I
couldn’t sit on the grass with everyone else or
I’d break out in welts. Most of the time I’d sit
in the stands with my breathing machine, and
it was so embarrassing to always be lugging that
thing around. It was not fun!”
So far, Alba’s two daughters, five-year-old
Honor Marie and one-year-old Haven Garner,
have been blessed with good health, which is
why Jessica and her husband continue to do
everything they can to limit their exposure
to toxins and to nourish them with organic,
unprocessed food.
Sexy and They Know It
chemicals hidden in common items such as lipstick, pillow cases and even baby mattresses.
“Baby mattresses were the last straw for me!” she said. “It was infuriating to think of all
these mothers who are breastfeeding and trying to keep their babies healthy, but the babies
are breathing in the harmful ‘off gassing’ and fumes from the mattresses. It’s not like kids’
pajamas that are covered in flame retardant that can be removed with a few washes. Most
baby mattresses are solidified petroleum.”
Jessica’s research led her to take on the role of an activist in 2001 when she lobbied
Congress in support of the Safe Chemicals Act. While sharing her findings with legislators,
she noted that most of them admitted they were shocked to know that companies are not
required to test chemicals for safety. She believes the deceptive practice of “green washing”
by huge corporations leads to further misconceptions about product safety.
“Most people I talk with think there are safety measures in place that are protecting
them, but it’s not true—plain and simple!” she said. “Even worse, chemical companies have
huge marketing budgets and can afford to run ad campaigns that make people think their
products are safe and environmentally friendly. This green washing is dishonest, and it
makes me crazy!”
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When she’s not working at her office at The
Honest Company or tending to her family,
Jessica’s film roles have made her one of the
most beloved actresses in Tinseltown. She
started acting when she was 11, appearing in
films such as Camp Nowhere and the 1994
television series, Flipper. She was memorable
in her role as a snobby high school teen in
Drew Barrymore’s comedy Never Been Kissed
in 1999, but her big break came in 2000 when
director James Cameron cast her from more
than 1,200 actresses for the role of super-soldier
Max Guevara on the Fox series Dark Angel. The
show lasted for two seasons and earned her a
Golden Globe nomination.
Over the next decade, her films included:
Sin City, Awake, Good Luck Chuck, Fantastic
Four, Into the Blue, The Eye, The Killer Inside
Me, Valentine’s Day, The Love Guru, Fantastic
Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Machete. All
the while, she has been named to every “most
beautiful” list imaginable, including Maxim
magazine’s Hot 100 list, People magazine’s 50
Most Beautiful People and GQ magazine’s 25
Sexiest Women in Film of All Time.
Although some actresses have opted
to bare all to increase their popularity,
Jessica insists on a rigid “no nudity”
clause in her contracts. In fact, she
sued Playboy magazine in 2006 when
a teaser on the cover implied that
she was featured in a nude pictorial.
The lawsuit was dropped when the
magazine’s owner, Hugh Hefner,
apologized and made generous
donations to several charities
she supported.
“I just don’t do nudity,” Jessica
explained. “I had a shower
scene in Machete and
insisted on wearing
granny panties for it.
The editors digitally
removed my
clothes later!”
Family Time
At home, Jessica loves playing with her daughters, spending
quiet time with her husband, furnishing her home with older, safer
materials she finds on Craigslist, and entertaining family and friends.
She’s an accomplished chef who regularly likes to throw together
delicious meals for small gatherings at her home. After taking cooking
lessons at an Indian restaurant, she says she loves to spice things up
and experiment with different recipes, tastes and textures. “Pizza
night” is also popular, as Jessica and Cash have their own pizza oven
in the backyard and love to make the dough from scratch with a
selection of toppings.
“The pizza oven is a beast and takes four hours to heat up, but it’s
really, really fun,” said Jessica. “Cash is in charge of the oven, and I
spread out all the ingredients so that everyone can make whatever
they like. Nothing makes me happier than making an amazing,
healthy meal for my family and friends. I swear that it’s how
I unwind!”
For some of Jessica’s favorite recipes, do-it-yourself
projects and information about limiting toxic exposure,
check out her website at www.honest.com or her newly
released book, The Honest Life.
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one produced the following
Svetol® VS.
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While traditional medicines and ancient
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helps by slowing the emptying of the
stomach, which in turn, helps reduce large
fluctuations in blood sugar levels after
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Master Herbalist &
Garden of Life Educator
During my years of experience dealing with herbals, I’ve
encountered so many people who have responded favorably
to Ashwagandha. It benefits those who work too hard and
don’t get enough sleep (like all of us!) and supports the
nervous system without stimulation.†
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Chromium is an essential trace mineral that’s so
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carbohydrates, including sugar. Chromium is found
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well as corn, broccoli, many whole grains, apples
and some meats. Our chromium is RAW, whole
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We also gave RAW Fit a significant dose—300mg
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When your body is under stress, it releases the hormone cortisol—
which in turn drives cravings for more sugar—or carbohydrates. We
included RAW organic Ashwagandha in RAW Fit to help with those
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for over 5,000 years. In fact, Ashwagandha is one of the most widely
used Indian medicinal plants in the world—so it must be doing
something right!
In Western medicine, we call this an “adaptogenic” herb, meaning
it helps your body cope with many different stress factors.
Modern medicine continues to examine the beneficial effects of
Ashwagandha. In a Gold Standard, placebo-controlled clinical study
performed in India on a group of 64 adults all under stress, taking
300mg of RAW organic Ashwagandha twice daily substantially
reduced the participants’ cortisol levels. The RAW Organic
Ashwagandha helped the participants manage their stress and the
stress-related cravings they were dealing with. That’s why we made it
a part of RAW Fit.†
CALORIES
C A L O R IES C O U N T
Do Calories Count:
When we designed RAW Fit, one of our essentials was the
overall calorie count. As much as people like to dress it up,
the simple fact is that calories do count. The math is simple,
really. To lose weight you must take in fewer calories than
your body needs on a daily basis.
Popular theories related to the types of food you consume,
the time of day you eat them, and the way you combine
them abound. Some people feel physically better eating a
vegetarian diet, while others prefer the rewards they derive
from a vegan lifestyle. Many find themselves drawn to a
Paleo diet that incorporates simple, healthful foods from
all food groups and deemphasizes processed and refined,
high-GI items in their diet.
RAW FIT JUMP-START
SECRET #6
MOVE
more
OK, you knew this was coming, didn’t you?
There’s no way around it. If you want
to achieve Extraordinary Health you’ve
got to get moving.
In our expert opinion, there is one overriding principle that
trumps every well-designed food philosophy:
Moderation is more important than denial as a long term
strategy for success.
We designed RAW Fit to be part of an overall healthy lifestyle that includes attaining and maintaining your healthy
weight, daily exercise and proper supplementation for your
particular goals and needs. For more information, or to get
started today, please go to www.gardenoflife.com/rawfit
meet
Wendy Hilliard
Wendy holds a BS in Biology from East
Stroudsburg University and a Doctorate of
Chiropractic Medicine from New York
Chiropractic College.
DC & Garden of Life Educator
Have you heard the old saying that success is “90%
perspiration, 10% inspiration”? Well, our experts agree
that when it comes to weight loss, the ratios for success
are more like this:
80% = FOOD & 20% = EXERCISE
Yes. What you take in matters that much! So, what does
that say about the importance of daily exercise? Not
enough. You see, the ratios above reflect what we believe
is the essential formula for weight loss. However, when it
comes to Extraordinary Health—your real-life goals—daily
exercise takes on a whole new significance.
Exercise and physical activity are a great way to feel
better, gain health benefits and have fun. As a general
goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every
day. If you want to lose weight or meet specific fitness
goals, you may need to exercise more. Do something you
enjoy—get outside and walk, bike, jog, swim, jump rope—
just move! Remember to check with your doctor before
starting a new exercise program, especially if you have any
health concerns.
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The key to long-term success is perseverance. The RAW
Fit Jump-Start Plan is your key to getting started. You
know you can do this—it’s only five days of focused
effort. Once you start seeing the results, you’ll feel elated,
motivated and energized to build on your success.
RAW FIT
P E R SE V E R A N C E
Perseverance is not the same as denial. It’s about healthy
choices and moderation. Our sample menu on page 25 is
designed to help you organize your meals and make your
own plan. But build on it. Find ways—especially on your
“off” days—to integrate small portions of your favorite
foods. Small servings, small bites, eat slowly and chew
well. Avoid processed, packaged and convenience foods.
Eat more natural, fresh and “real” foods—ideally organic.
After your five-day jump start, adjust your daily menu
to one serving of RAW Fit daily. For more information,
please visit www.gardenoflife.com/rawfit.
After the 5-Day Jump Start—What Now?
So now that you’ve completed the five-day Jump-Start Plan
and you are feeling energized, we recommend that you start
to eat a little more food. Once again, be sure to focus on
eating real foods, fresh foods, ideally healthy organic whole
foods—avoiding highly processed and packaged foods that
are high in sugar, salt and artificial ingredients.
One serving of RAW Fit for breakfast will boost your
metabolism and help balance your blood sugar and get you
started on the right track every day. During the rest of the day
you should eat regularly—there are no set rules—however you
should eat at least three meals spread throughout the day.
And of course be careful to eat small portions. By eating fresh
whole foods that are naturally filling and lower in calories, you
will continue to lose weight!
Please check out www.gardenoflife.com/rawfit for a sample
menu and recipe ideas. Remember, when you are on-the-go
and don’t have time for a proper meal, be sure to have packets
of RAW Fit on hand to keep you nourished, satisfied and to
keep your metabolism burning calories.
And Be Sure to Keep Your Body Moving!
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RAW
Fit
Recipes
RAW Fit is easy to use.
Simply mix 1 scoop with
8 ounces of water or
unsweetened almond
milk and enjoy! For
variety, here are some
additional recipes to try.
meet
Gwen Marzano
™
Certified RAW Vegan Chef &
Garden of Life Educator
Gwen is here to help you with some
RAW Fit recipe ideas to incorporate
into your new, healthy eating plan.
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Organic Farming
No doubt you’ve heard of organic
farming, but how is it
different from conventional
farming—and how does it
benefit you, your family, your
health and our earth?
Organic farming is becoming more and more prevalent, and that’s a good
thing, too, because our lives, health and planet could be at stake otherwise.
Yes; organic farming is that important.
Before we get started on our “Organic Farming 101,” however, you’ll
want to know that the undisputed worldwide leader in all things organic
is an organization called the International Federation of Organic Agriculture
Movements (IFOAM). IFOAM sets the international definition for organic
agriculture:
Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health
of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles
adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects. Organic
agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment
and promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all involved.
That’s a bit complicated, so let’s break it down.
Essentially, Organic Agricultural
Practices are all about establishing
“long-term sustainability.” In agriculture,
sustainability is measured by the farmer’s
impact on soil, water, air, biodiversity and
GMOs (nonproliferation).
First up is soil. When you think about
healthy food, you probably think about its
nutrient content. Even more basic than
that, however, is where those nutrients
originated—in the soil where the plant
grew. In order to grow healthy, productive,
high-yield crops, all farmers—organic and
conventional—fight two battles. The first
is to ensure that soil is fertile, or rich in
nutrients. The second is preventing erosion
of those nutrients and erosion of the soil
itself. You see, if the fields aren’t properly
tended, then the soil depletes over time and
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is transported away by harvesting machines.
Conventional farmers address soil
enrichment through advanced synthetic
chemical fertilizers that add nitrogen,
potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium
and sulfur. Invented during the Industrial
Revolution, these chemicals are continually
“perfected” by large corporate agricultural
conglomerates that sell them—and that’s
a problem because they’re loaded with
toxins. In fact, there are over 150 known
toxins applied to soil through these chemical
fertilizers, and these acid-treated chemicals
“burn” the soil, creating a highly acidic
environment.
By contrast, organic farmers ally
themselves with Mother Nature and plant
cover crops that nourish the soil while plants
grow, depositing nitrogen, phosphorous and
other vital minerals. Likewise,
organic farmers allow these
crops, once harvested, to
compost into the soil, which
adds extra nutrient density during
their decomposition.
What’s more is
that weed controls
used on organic farms are
also natural—minimizing weeds
so that they don’t compete
with crops for vital soil
nutrients. This method, of
course, requires more time
and careful attention, such
as tilling the soil well between
every harvest and planting
to ensure weed root
systems are fully
The bottom line is that organic farmers
work with nature, not against it.
broken up. Additionally, an organic farmer
rotates field crops, knowing that certain
weeds are not able to grow with certain
crops. He may also lay mulch or even a
black tarp over his ground so that the sun
will “bake” the weeds out of the soil.
By contrast, a conventional farmer’s goal
is to entirely eliminate weeds from his
field by applying powerful (and often toxic)
chemical treatments.
The same holds true for pest control.
Conventional farmers apply various toxic
pesticides to their crops. In fact, over
one billion tons of pesticides are used on
conventional U.S. crops each year, but
those pesticides don’t necessarily work and
they don’t stay just where they’re applied.
Cornell entomologist David Pimentel
says, “It has been estimated that only 0.1%
of applied pesticides reach the target pests,
leaving the bulk of the pesticides (99.9%)
to negatively impact the environment.”
On the other hand, organic farmers once
again use nature to their advantage by
using predatory insects, such as ladybugs,
to eat the invaders that threaten food
crops. Additionally, organic farmers find
that crop rotation helps control pests on
certain fields, but that planting companion
crops can be even more powerful. For
example, organic tomato farmers often
plant organic garlic bulbs in their tomato
fields to control aphids.
Then there are the topics of water and
air—both precious, limited resources—
and organic vs. conventional farming.
Conventional farming and its chemicals
severely pollute our water and air—
threatening us and our earth in the process.
Organic farming, however, seeks to stop
pollution of our water and air, thereby
preserving our planet’s resources. One way
organic farmers do this is by planting crops
indigenous to their region—crops that
thrive in their natural climates, resulting in
water use that fits their environment.
Organic farming also safeguards our
environment and health now—and for
future generations—but conventional
farming does not. That leads us specifically
to the topics of biodiversity and GMOs.
In the last forty years, farming has gone
from a competitive agri-business involving
primarily small, family-owned farms with
much biodiversity to an industry dominated
by only a few pharmaceutical/chemical
corporations—Monsanto, DuPont,
Syngenta, Bayer, Dow and BASF—also
known as the “Big Six” who have pushed
genetically engineered (GE) seeds and
crops as well as genetically modified (GM)
foods on our world.
Monsanto executive Robert Fraley,
quoted in Farm Journal, says “What you’re
seeing is not just a consolidation of seed
companies; it’s really a consolidation of the
entire food chain.”
Unfortunetely, biodiversity continues
to dwindle, even as farming operations
consolidate and GE seeds become the
standard. GE-seed-tailored herbicides are
now sold as package deals to conventional
farmers—and GE seeds often don’t
regenerate from year to year, causing
farmers’ dependency on to grow.
Some estimates suggest that up to 80
percent of the land planted with major
field crops in the U.S. now contains GE
traits owned or licensed by Monsanto—a
sure sign that biodiversity is disappearing.
Truth be told, scientists have observed that
in the last 10 years, the earth has lost over
10 million species. GM seeds are designed
to be aggressive, to multiply faster than
organic seeds and to push out organic
seeds when they compete for the same
environment.
The result? The other species become
extinct in the GE seed’s wake, leading to
much less biodiversity and many more
GM crops.
In short, conventional farming is a
perfect storm for environmental fallout,
food insecurity and potential future
complications. Negative impacts on the
soil, air, water and biodiversity are also
at great risk.
Organic farming, however, guards us,
our families, our health and our world—
now and for generations to come.
There is a lot at stake, and organic
farming is key to a healthy future for
all of us.
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An Ounce of Prevention with
Chia Seeds and Flaxseeds
It’s said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so
take a look at what an ounce of chia seeds and an ounce of flaxseeds
provide for you!
By now you probably know that chia seeds and flaxseeds are
incredibly good for you—especially USDA Certified Organic chia
seeds and flaxseeds.
For starters, chia seeds and flaxseeds are the richest plant sources
of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s, of course, support healthy
inflammation levels, cardiovascular health, eye health, brain power,
healthy skin, hair and nails—plus additional benefits. What’s more
is that our bodies can’t make omega-3s, so they have to come from
our diet. We need ample amounts of them, too, because omega-3s
are the impetus behind making new cells and regulating a variety of
processes in the body. Unfortunately, however, most people don’t get
enough omega-3s from their diet, but the good news is that just one
ounce of either chia seeds or flaxseeds provides healthy amounts of
plant-based omega-3s.
But that’s not all that these seeds contribute. Chia seeds and
flaxseeds have no cholesterol and are packed with both soluble and
insoluble fiber promoting healthy digestion and regularity. That’s
important, too, since most of us typically. . .get only about half the
fiber we should each day. Athletes love chia because it helps them
stay better hydrated during exercise due to chia’s hydrophilic—or
water-loving—nature. Another advantage to chia’s hydrophilic
attribute is that it absorbs up to 12 times its weight and expands to
help curb your appetite.
Additionally, chia seeds and flaxseeds are packed with
antioxidants, which are powerhouses that take destructive free
radicals and convert them to harmless waste products that
the body can eliminate before any damage is done. In short,
antioxidants act as scavengers to help keep the body’s cells, tissues
and overall health intact.
To top it all off, chia and flax also contain protein, vitamins
and minerals, including iron, zinc, potassium, calcium and
magnesium. Incidentally, we don’t always hear a lot about
magnesium, but it’s needed by every cell in the body and for over
300 bodily biochemical reactions. The problem is that 60 percent
to 80 percent of us don’t get enough magnesium in our diets.
Fortunately, these amazing seeds can help solve the magnesium
shortfall we generally experience.
And while all of these benefits to chia seeds and flaxseeds
are amazing, you’ll want to be sure that you choose USDA
Certified Organic chia seeds and flaxseeds. Why USDA Certified
Organic? Simply put, unless your chia seeds and flaxseeds are
USDA Certified Organic, then you’re probably getting toxins
such as chemical pesticides, GMOs and more. And if chia seeds
and flaxseeds—or any other products, for that matter—start by
being grown with chemical pesticides or other toxins, then those
impurities ultimately get to you. And no one wants that.
The truth is that USDA Certified Organic is the assurance
you can count on for purity, due to the numerous standards and
checkpoints in place every step along the way.
Available
Summer
2013
Ounce per ounce,
chia seeds provide
more:
• omega-3 fatty acids than salmon.
• antioxidants than blueberries.
Now, take a look at what
you get from an ounce of
chia seeds and an ounce
of flaxseeds:
• calcium than milk.
• magnesium than compounds that support cellular
and hormonal health. In fact,
flaxseeds provide 75 to 800 times
more lignans than other types of
plant foods. That makes flaxseeds
the number one source of lignans
among all the foods we eat.
dose of 6,388mg of total omega-3
fatty acids, making it a top-ranking
plant source of omega-3s.
spinach.
• potassium than • lignans, which are plant-based
• omega-3 fatty acids—in a healthy
broccoli.
• iron than raw Likewise, one ounce of
flaxseeds provides:
• protein—a substantial 5 grams.
•fiber—a whopping 8 grams.
• magnesium—to the tune of 114mg.
bananas.
Chia seeds and flaxseeds are very versatile, they taste great and are easy to include in many
recipes; you can sprinkle them on cereal, yogurt or salads, blend them into smoothies or add to
healthy home baked goods.
Now you know how an ounce of prevention can lead to a pound of cure. So, start adding at
least an ounce of USDA Certified Organic chia seeds and flaxseeds to your healthy diet—today!
Available
Summer
2013
Take a
Walk on the
Lighter Side!
Warmer weather
calls for lighter fare
that won’t weigh you
down—and we have
you covered.
Enjoy!
Italian Sa
lad
Serves 6
Ingredients:
1 head romaine lettuce
1 bunch watercress
1 red pepper, seeded and julienned
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded,
quartered lengthwise and finely sliced
1 heart of celery with leaves,
finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely sliced
1
/2 cup small seed sprouts
2 carrots, peeled and grated
1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1
/2 cup of healthy salad
dressing of your choice
Recipe Section Photography
by Brian Coughter
www.briancoughter.com
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Directions:
Remove the outer leaves
of the romaine, slice off the
end and open up to rinse
out any dirt or impurities
while keeping the head
intact. Pat dry. Slice across
at 1/2-inch intervals. Place
romaine in your salad bowl,
then the watercress, then
add chopped vegetables
in different piles. Strew the
sprouts and chickpeas over
the top for an attractive
presentation. Toss with
dressing and serve with
Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Recipe courtesy of Sally Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions
Simple Mango
Gazpacho
Ingredients:
2 cups diced fresh mangoes
2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup chopped cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and
minced (optional)
3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
(basil or mint would also be nice)
1 to 2 Tablespoons cold-pressed
organic extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon onion powder
Himalayan sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
red onion, chopped, for garnish
avocado, sliced, for garnish
Directions:
Reserve a bit of the mango, cucumber,
red pepper and cilantro to use as the
final garnish, if desired. Process the
remaining ingredients in a blender
until smooth and creamy. Taste and
adjust with salt and pepper, to taste.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour
into bowls and garnish for soup or this
can easily be poured into a glass and
enjoyed as a savory, sweet smoothie.
Recipe courtesy of Raw Chef
Penni Shelton (www.rawfoodrehab.com)
Avocado
Salad Wraps
Serves 6
Ingredients:
2 avocados, cubed
1 red pepper, diced
2 Tablespoons of diced red onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1
/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
6 to 8 romaine lettuce leaves,
roughly chopped
6 gluten-free wraps
Directions:
Mix all ingredients, except the
wraps, in a bowl. Scoop out
approximately 1/2 cup mixture
into each gluten-free wrap and roll.
Serve.
Recipe courtesy of Dr. Josh Axe
(www.draxe.com)
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Turkey & Goat
Cheese Wrap
Directions:
Place ingredients in sprouted grain tortilla.
Add and spread mayonnaise, mustard or
hummus, if desired. Roll up tortilla.
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Turkey
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Recipe courtesy of Sheila Barcelo of
Eden’s Wellness Lifestyle in Lakeland, Florida
Zucchini Wraps
Ingredients:
6 zucchini, peeled and chopped
6 stalks of celery, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, pressed
1
/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed from lemons
1
/2 cup chickpea miso
water, added to slightly thin mixture (if needed)
1
/4 cup of ground flaxseeds—added after the zucchini
mixture chills
Directions:
Juice lemon and prepare
vegetables. Blend ingredients
until smooth. Chill in refrigerator
for about an hour. After mixture
is chilled, use two cups of it and
add 1/2 cup of ground flaxseeds
to it. Add mixture to wraps for a
snack or light lunch or dinner.
Recipe courtesy of Chef Mandilyn Canistelle
Pear, Fennel &
Walnut Salad
Recipe courtesy of Jason Longman of Atlanta, Georgia
Ingredients:
6 cups mixed organic salad greens
1 medium organic fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
(Always strip away any coarse outer portion of the fennel
bulb before using in recipes.)
2 medium organic pears, cored, quartered and
thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons organic Parmesan cheese, grated
1
/4 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Divide the salad greens onto 6
plates. Scatter the fennel and
pear slices over the greens.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
and walnuts. Drizzle with olive oil
and vinegar. Add black pepper,
to taste. Serve immediately.
Apple
Quinoa &
Kale Salad
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups quinoa (cooked)
4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1
/2 organic lemon (peel and juice)
2 Tablespoons hot English mustard (or stone ground)
sea salt and pepper, to taste
4 large kale leaves
2 red apples
1 handful sprouts
1
/2 cup goat feta cheese
Directions:
Cook the quinoa, and let it cool. Mix olive oil, lemon and
mustard for the dressing in a small bowl. Rinse and chop
the kale and apples. Mix all the ingredients and top with
goat cheese.
Recipe courtesy of Dr. Josh Axe (www.draxe.com)
Blender Ice Cream
Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients:
4 ounces of raw milk cream
4 to 8 ounces of raw milk
1 raw egg yolk (from organic
pastured chickens)
1 Tablespoon unheated, raw honey
/2 to 1 cup of fresh or frozen
organic fruit
dash of Celtic sea salt
1
/2 capful of organic vanilla extract
(optional)
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Directions:
Mix the following ingredients in a high-powered blender and freeze in
a covered ceramic bowl for 21/2 to 3 hours. If frozen for more than 24
hours, set out for 15 minutes prior to serving in order to soften.
Recipe courtesy of Jordan Rubin
Raspberry
Vanilla
Cream
Popsicles
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend on high until
smooth, frothy and creamy. Pour into popsicle mold and
insert handle tops or wooden sticks (depending on the type
of molds you have). Freeze for a minimum of 3 hours. Once
thoroughly frozen, turn popsicle mold maker on its side
under running hot water, but do not allow water to touch
popsicles! This will loosen the popsicle away from sides of
the mold, making it easier to remove. After eating your share,
wrap remaining popsicles in individual pieces of plastic
wrap. Store popsicles in a ziplock freezer bag in the freezer.
Note: Variations on this recipe can be to change the fruit
or to omit the fruit and add your favorite nut butter or raw
cacao powder. Recipe courtesy of Pure Fresh Daily (www.
purefreshdaily.com)
Ingredients:
1 13.5-ounce can
organic coconut milk or
2 cups coconut yogurt
(whole fat)
2 6-ounce packages
of fresh raspberries
3 Tablespoons raw
honey for mild
sweetness or
4 Tablespoons for a
sweeter result
1 teaspoon vanilla
extract
2 Tablespoons
Garden of Life
coconut oil
NOTE: All recipes
should be
completed using
USDA organic
and Non-GMO
ingredients.
Recipe Section Photography
by Brian Coughter
www.briancoughter.com
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™
Detox:
A Great Way to Make a Fresh Start
by Terry Willard, Cl. H., Ph. D.
This means a number of dietary changes and an
Detoxification, or cleansing, is one of the basic
foundations of good health and natural healing.
increase of fluid and supplement intake for 12 days.
Most of us have considered cleansing and know
Not surprisingly, a good detox program doesn’t allow
we could stand to benefit from it, but we just keep
for any flour products (cakes, cookies, breads, pasta,
putting it off and continue to bombard our bodies
etc.); dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.);
with greasy foods, fats, alcohol and sweets. We
tropical fruits (pineapple, papaya, bananas, kiwi,
often complain about how tired we feel and notice
etc.); dried fruits; processed foods or preservatives.
The key to making your detoxification experience
that we’ve put on a few extra pounds, but we
a success is to keep it as easy as possible for you
keep promising ourselves that things will change.
Will that change be next week? Next month?
Next year? Unfortunately, things rarely ever do
change, and we get back into our usual routines.
Don’t you think it’s
time you finally take charge of
your health, cleanse your body
and make a fresh start?
If so, a great way to start anew is through
detoxification. In fact, a good detox program
cleanses the intestinal tract, the urinary
tract, the liver, gallbladder, the blood and the
lymphatic system. Talk about a clean sweep!
Proper detoxification should also include a
wholesome diet focused on alkaline-forming
foods as well as the consumption of lots of pure
water and moderate exercise.
The advantage of a detox diet or cleansing
program is that you can eat like royalty—as
long as what you eat is primarily alkalineforming foods. You may already know that all
foods can be classified as acid forming, neutral
or alkaline forming. The typical modern diet
is weighted heavily on the acidic side due to
processed grains, conventional meats, sugars
and unhealthy fats, but that leads to the body
becoming more acidic. That’s a problem, too.
When the body is more acidic, it adversely
affects our cells, bodily organs and more.
The truth is that the body prefers a more
alkaline state, but that’s not where most of us
land. And since many health problems result
from our bodies being overly acidic (90 percent
of people), a good detoxification program
addresses the acid-alkaline balance of food.
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Terry Willard
For over 35 years, Terry Willard,
Cl. H., Ph.D., has studied the
medicinal properties of plants.
He is recognized as one of North
America’s leading clinical herbalists
and appears regularly in print and
electronic media as an advocate of
responsible herbal use. He currently
serves as President of the Canadian
Association of Herbal Practitioners,
a professional member of the
American Herbalist Guild, and in the
Canadian Health Food Association’s
Hall of Fame.
Dr. Willard is the author of twelve
books on the subject of herbs,
including the pivotal Wild Rose
Herbal Series—a series of three
textbooks written to educate
herbalists. Two of his books, MindBody Harmony and Flower Essence:
Emotional Alchemy and Spiritual
Evolution, have been particularly
popular with the general public.
An active practitioner and teacher,
Dr. Willard has a clinic in Calgary,
Alberta. He is also director of
the Wild Rose College of Natural
Healing, which serves both
classroom and correspondence
students around the world.
Additionally, he lectures on the main
lecture circuit to trade shows and
provides training sessions for the
health food industry.
You can follow Dr. Willard via
Twitter: @WillardTerry or visit his
blog at: www.DrTerryWillard.com.
to manage your eating. For your convenience,
the Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox kit comes with
a complete meal plan, dietary suggestions—
including those alkaline-forming foods—to help
ensure that you get the most out of the 12-day
program. Simply put, it doesn’t get any easier
than this.
You may be wondering what happens during
detoxification. The liver, kidneys and intestinal
tract—the primary organs of detoxification—play
major roles. The liver filters the blood to remove
large toxins; it synthesizes and secretes bile,
which is full of cholesterol and fat-soluble toxins;
and it has an enzyme system that disassembles
unwanted chemicals. Some of the built-up toxins
are neutralized and excreted in the urine and
feces, while other toxins are stored in fat and
bone tissues, but need to be dealt with as well.
Likewise, the skin and lungs participate—to some
degree—in the elimination of toxins.
A quality detox should also contain
supplements meant to actively cleanse the blood,
intestinal tract, kidneys, liver and lymphatic
system. These supplements, along with the diet,
encourage the body to release waste materials
and toxins that have accumulated in the body
since the last cleanse. A full-body cleanse can
help to eliminate heavy metals, chemical toxins,
microbial compounds and the breakdown
products of protein metabolism.
How about you? Are you ready
to make a fresh start with
detoxification?
Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox
to Make a Fresh Start
Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox has been used clinically for over
30 years and is one of the most popular cleanses available
in Canada. Now, thanks to Garden of Life®, Wild Rose
Herbal D-Tox is available in the U.S. It consists of four herbal
supplements, three delivered in capsules (for the intestinal
tract, liver/gallbladder and blood/lymphatic system) and
a liquid (for the urinary tract and lymphatic system). We
often suggest that you accompany a cleanse with digestive
enzymes, such as RAW Enzymes™ from Garden of Life—1 to
3 capsules per meal, depending on the size of the meal, to
ensure complete digestion.
“A rose by any other
name would smell
as sweet.”
-Shakespeare
But Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox?
Well, It’s Even Sweeter!
The detox kit is to be taken for 12 days and, once completed,
you’ve successfully made that fresh start—and your body
should feel it!
Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox is a great way to kickstart any
program—whether your goal is to lose more weight, remove
Candida, improve liver function or just flat out change your
current lifestyle.
Try Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox today—a
great way to make a fresh start!
So, stop putting off until later what you can do now. Take
control of your life and make a change for the better.
Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox is:
• a 12-day whole body cleansing program.
• formulated by Dr. Terry Willard, Ph. D.; Clinical Herbalist.
• easy to use.
• helpful to eliminate toxins.
Note: Detoxification programs are safe and
recommended 1 to 4 times per year for most
people. Detoxification is not recommended
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for pregnant or breastfeeding
women.
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RAW Probiotics
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Which
• helps maintain digestive and
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•is a daily whole food probiotic.
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• helps maintain digestive and
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Are you a woman who has recurrent
battles with vaginal health?
If you answered yes, then during those times,
consider adding our RAW Probiotics Vaginal Care
formula with clinically studied strains targeted just for
this purpose. It’s formulated with 50 billion LIVE active
probiotics representing 38 different beneficial strains,
blended with raw fruits, vegetables, enzymes and
probiotic-rich kefir and yogurt.
Q
Are you someone who suffers with poor
colon health and desires to shift the
population of the ecosystem to help support
your digestive health and immune system over
a 30-day timeframe?
If you answered yes, then during those times, consider
adding our RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care formula.
It’s formulated with 100 billion LIVE active probiotics
representing 34 different beneficial strains—especially high
in bifidobacterium—and blended with raw fruits, vegetables,
enzymes and probiotic-rich kefir and yogurt.
A
Vaginal Care:
Ultimate Care:
• contains scientifically studied
•is a high bifido formula including
strains to support vaginal and
urinary tract health.†
the clinically studied Replenish
Blend featuring four clinically
studied strains, making it your
ultimate probiotic in times of
challenge, helping to repopulate
your gastrointestinal tract with
good bacteria.†
• is a whole food probiotic,
including a unique yeastdigesting enzyme blend.
• is a once-daily, small vegetarian capsule.
•includes a protein-digesting enzyme support blend.†
•is perfect after completion of
a cleanse program or on the road when traveling.†
Q
Are you experiencing occasional gas,
bloating, diarrhea or constipation? Are you
looking for a probiotic to support better, more
frequent and comfortable bowel movements?
DOES life have you temporarily focused on the
state of your colon health?
If you answered yes, then during those times, consider
adding our RAW Probiotics Colon Care formula. If you
haven’t tried the remedy used for thousands of years to help
your gut, then where have you been? Good bacteria is where
colon health begins. It’s formulated with 50 billion LIVE active
probiotics representing 33 different beneficial strains, blended
with raw fruits, vegetables, enzymes, and probiotic-rich kefir
and yogurt.
A
Colon Care:
• features 3 clinically studied
strains to promote regular, healthy and comfortable bowel movements.†
• is a high bifido formula including
•is a once-daily, small
vegetarian capsule.
Q
A
Are you someone who has a focused
desire to support your digestive health
and immune system over a five-day timeframe?
If you answered yes, then during those times,
consider adding our RAW Probiotics 5-Day
Max Care formula. It’s a unique USDA Organic, mild
powder probiotic with 400 billion LIVE active cultures
representing 34 different beneficial strains, blended
with raw fruits, vegtetables and enzymes.
5-Day Max Care:
• is a high bifido formula including the clinically
studied Replenish A to Z Blend featuring
four clinically studied strains, making it your
ultimate complementary probiotic to achieve balance—helping to repopulate
your gastrointestinal tract with
good bacteria.†
clinically studied strains to help relieve occasional GI distress.†
• includes a broad-spectrum • provides 17 digestive enzymes to
• is perfect after completion support healthy digestion and assimilation of nutrients.†
• is a once-daily, small
vegetarian capsule.
enzyme support blend.†
of a cleanse program or on the road when traveling.†
• is a once-daily,
powder serving.
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Garden of Life®
Organic Farming
Garden of Life® is committed to organic farming—so
farmer community. Today, and into the future, Garden
much so that we started our own farm. Not satisfied
of Life will continue to seek out opportunities to
to sit back and watch our country’s organic family
provide only the finest ingredient sources to empower
farmers dwindle in number, we are proud to provide
extraordinary health—even if that means seeding our
long-term contracts and create security for the family
own farm!
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®
Starts a Farm
The local family farm is heading
toward extinction, while “factory
farms” are thriving. We couldn’t sit
back and let that happen, so we
started a farm!
Did You Know?
•
•
farming in the U.S. is approximately a $550 Billion industry?
•
nearly $400 Billion of total farming business is conducted by
corporate farming conglomerates—“factory farms” that harm
our environment and produce mass crops full of chemicals and
GMOs, with little or no biodiversity. In fact, the U.S. Department
of Agriculture says that the U.S. had 6.8 million farms in 1935,
but has only about 2 million today. Yet, more farming is going
on than ever by factory farms—and they’re crowding out
family-owned farms.
It’s sad, but true. In fact, the American family farm
the U.S. exports over $6 Million in U.S. farmed
products daily?
farmers struggle to break even—without sufficient
is a dying way of life. According to the U.S. Census,
ability to support the family. As a result of these dismal
in the 1970s over 40 percent of Americans lived on
economics, future generations are no longer following
farms. Now, around one percent claim farming as
in the family business. Just look at the average age of
their occupation. It’s no wonder, either, when you
the American farmer—57 years old!
look at the economics. The average family farm costs
Garden of Life could not sit by and watch this way of
$47,000 annually to run. However, the average annual
life disappear. We had to do something about it, so we
income from the farms is only $50,000. As a business,
put our money where our mouth is: we started a farm!
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We Are Committed to Our
Farm and our Farmers, too:
•
We offer guaranteed long-term contracts to create security among
our country’s organic family farmers.
•
We support the famers by paying fair prices to ensure fair wages on
their farms.
•
We provide seed capital to help family farms convert land to organic
farming, and help them learn and adopt new, best practices to make
their farms as efficient as possible.
We also had to put up a lot of seed capital to get the
one of the three.” Well, for our farmers, the constant
ball rolling. We funded “test” crops, letting an entire
comment we got was that, in the past, they never got
growing season go by to make sure our crops would
a secure contract, a fair price and capital to help start
grow successfully—and profitably—for our farmers.
new projects. But that was then and this is now. It’s a
You should have seen the looks on faces when we
offered the seed capital, seed contracts and long-lead
times to the farms. You’ve heard the old adage, “You
never get time, quality and price—you have to sacrifice
new day for them and for us!
So, yes, Garden of Life started a farm—and we
couldn’t be prouder of our farm or our farmers.
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H e a lt h S e c r e t s Lu r k i ng Be h i n d t h e
curtain!
by Rhonda Price
Whether it’s Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Thor, the Incredible Hulk,
Wonder Woman or Captain America, fans worldwide love superheroes
and pour billions of dollars into the thriving comic book movie industry.
I’ve always favored Iron Man over the rest of the pack because he’s
the only one who seems like he could be real. Instead of acquiring his
supernatural powers from a radioactive spider bite, gamma radiation,
a super soldier serum or a birthright from the gods, Iron Man is the
brainchild of billionaire reformed arms dealer and robotics genius Tony
Stark. Without Stark’s ingenuity, there is no iconic red and gold suit of
armor—although Ironman 3 may challenge this belief.
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I’ve watched Robert Downey, Jr., brilliantly
play the role of Stark and his alter ego in the first
two Iron Man blockbusters and wondered how he
managed to beef up for the physically demanding
scenes. I figured there must be some health secrets
lurking behind the set, which is why we jumped at
an opportunity several months ago to join the Iron
Man 3 cast and crew for an afternoon of filming in
Miami. Located less than an hour from our Garden
of Life® headquarters in West Palm Beach, we
grabbed several boxes of supplements (including
a bottle of Vitamin Code® RAW Iron™ that I
fantasized about offering to Iron Man) and headed
for a discreet location tucked away in downtown
Miami’s arts district.
Premiering in theaters May 3, a majority of
the Iron Man 3 scenes were shot at EUE/Screen
Gems Studios in Wilmington, North Carolina, with
additional filming in Florida. When we arrived, we
joined our host, John, and were given a quick tour.
The set was a massive labyrinth of activity with
construction workers tearing down walls, a catering
company setting up for lunch, and stage
hands bustling around with plants and other
props. Suddenly, we heard a deafening blast,
but John calmly explained it was the sound
crew testing explosives in a garbage can! We
assumed lots of things would be blown to
smithereens since that’s a trademark of any
Iron Man film, but John couldn’t confirm
because there were strict orders not to give
away any important details about the plot.
After a walk around the set, everyone
paused for a lunch break, which was no
small affair with 200 cast and crew members
ready to chow down. We were amazed at
the endless smorgasbord of food with tables
piled high with offerings to appeal to any
taste or diet. There were several pasta dishes
that seemed to be a hit with the teamsters
and construction workers, an impressive
salad bar decorated with a carved Iron Man
3 watermelon, and a mind-boggling array of
side dishes. Outdoors there were two chefs
grilling fish and chicken, while another was
busily slicing prime rib. When we asked John
if this was a typical lunch spread, he said it
was the norm, but added that five or 10 years
ago there would not have been quite as many
healthy choices available.
Shooting resumed promptly after lunch
with a stern warning to turn off cell phones
under penalty of death. I was thrilled to see
Robert Downey, Jr. in full Tony Stark mode
as well as cast mates Guy Pearce, Rebecca
Hall and Jon Favreau piled into an elevator
with a few extras. The same scene was shot
numerous times with everyone squeezing out
of the elevator between takes so the sound
and lighting crews could make adjustments.
For a second, I thought I saw
Robert Downey, Jr.’s twin during
a lighting check and wondered if
it was a stunt double. John said
the look-a-like was a stand-in
so the actor didn’t have to wait
tediously under the lights, but
all I could ponder was how
much this guy was getting
paid to look like the star.
Throughout the filming,
any time the director yelled
“cut” and stopped shooting,
Downey immediately
reeled off clever one-liners
that kept everyone in stitches. When
shooting resumed, he would announce, “It’s
on like Konkey Dong!” and more laughter
erupted. I was so absorbed in the scenes that
I didn’t notice at first when Downey was
standing next to me during a short break.
Up close, he looked strong, sinewy, and
extremely handsome in an expensively cut
black jacket befitting his billionaire character.
Because Stark is supposed to be a bit of a
geeky inventor, he was wearing thick, Coke
bottle looking glasses and was still exuding
sexiness in an effortless, debonair way.
While I silently contemplated how
Downey managed to lose 25 pounds to play
Sherlock Holmes in between Iron Man
films, John introduced him to me and I was
temporarily paralyzed when he said, “it’s nice
to meet you.” Luckily, I spotted a name tag
on his jacket from the scene that said, “Hello!
YOU KNOW MY NAME” and I blurted
out that I certainly did! John told him that
we were from Garden of Life, the company
with all the raw supplements, and Downey
listened to this like it was the most interesting
thing in the world. We also talked about the
hotel where he was staying in Miami and
how he hated to leave because he’d love to
have more time in Paradise. All too soon
the director called for him again and he was
whisked back to the elevator for several more
hours of shooting.
It’s Not Easy Being Iron Man
Although it takes loads of energy and
stamina for actors to shoot the same scenes
for days, it’s nothing compared to the hours
Downey spends working out so that he can
have the strength required to play Iron Man.
Consider that Downey is 5’ 8” tall and weighs
about 170 pounds, while the Iron Man suit
weighs 40 pounds. It’s not the same thing as
Spiderman suiting up in a flame-retardant
leotard that is feather light by comparison.
Downey also does most of his own stunts,
which is why production was shut down
briefly on the set in North Carolina when
he injured his ankle. Apparently, it’s not
easy being Iron Man at the age of 47, but he
pulls it off marvelously with the help of an
entourage of massage therapists, a personal
trainer, a chef, martial arts instructors and
a yoga teacher to keep him in shape. No
matter how much assistance he has from
Team Downey, the training to prepare for the
role is brutal and consists of varied workouts
created by Brad Bose, an exercise physiologist
who gave him his chiseled, rock-hard bod for
all three films.
“I need a lot of support,” Downey said,
perhaps alluding to the fact that he has had
some health struggles and personal demons to
deal with in the past. “Life is really hard, and
I see it as a really cool survival game.”
With games in mind, Bose designed a
series of challenging workouts specifically
with Downey’s character in mind. Explaining
that Iron Man is not a typical superhero with
bulging muscles, the goal was to get his body
working at peak performance but not overly
muscular. Some of the unusual exercises
Downey practiced included whipping around
fire hoses filled with sand and water, hurling
SUV tires, and handling Indian Clubs that
resembled weighted juggling pins. He also
trained on stationary equipment, lifted
weights, and put some genuine iron into his
workouts by lifting kettlebells. Some days
were designated for high intensity circuit
training, while other days included an upper
body routine of pull-ups, dips, bench presses,
body rows and military presses and a lower
body workout of barbell squats, lunges and
leg presses.
During training, Downey stuck to a
high-protein diet and consumed about 3,000
calories a day. He also practiced Wing Chun
Kung Fu, a martial arts discipline, and stayed
flexible with the help of a yoga instructor. His
enormous effort and commitment were for
the sole purpose of making Iron Man 3 the
best film for multitudes of fans.
“We need to leave it on the field,” said
Downey, who has done everything to show
that he, Tony Stark and Iron Man are all
forces to be reckoned with.
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Smackdown!
Health Coach Chris Wark
Shows Why All Brands Are Not Created Equal
Almost 10 years ago, Chris Wark never gave
much thought to his diet, his stressful lifestyle
or his overall health. Self-employed as a
Memphis real estate investor, the then 26-yearold poured all of his energy into his job and
making a comfortable home for himself and his
wife. When he was diagnosed with stage III
colon cancer in 2003, it was like a sucker punch
that came out of nowhere.
“Colon cancer, or actually any kind of cancer,
did not run in my
family,” he said.
“There was no way
to figure out how this
could have happened
to me.”
Chris opted
for surgery. As
he recovered, he
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instinctively felt he should stick to natural
treatments that he believed would be better for
his health.
“I felt very strongly that I did not want to
tear down my body with chemicals,” he said.
Chris embarked on a raw, vegan diet for 90
days and then worked with a naturopath to add
clean meat to his diet. He was also inspired by
reading Garden of Life® founder Jordan Rubin’s
book The Maker’s Diet, which recommends
by Rhonda Price
unprocessed, organic foods and eliminating
environmental toxins. Chris gradually became
a student of alternative medicine and healing
foods. Most of all, he was meticulous about
scrutinizing every single thing he put into his
body, which meant poring over product labels
and nutrition panels.
“I believed it was possible to restore my
health, and I got better,” said Chris, who is
36 years old now and thriving—as are his two
young daughters. “But through my experience,
I learned there are a lot of people looking for
information. I decided the best thing I could do
was to share with others what I had learned.”
Today, Chris maintains his own health
blog and is also a public speaker, lecturing at
smoothie bars, churches, L’ecole Culinaire
Culinary School, Whole Foods Market and
many health and wellness events.
I felt very strongly
that I did not want
to tear down my body
with chemicals. - Chris Wark
He makes numerous appearances on radio, television and the Internet, inspiring
countless people to take control of their health and reverse disease with a radical
transformation of diet and lifestyle.
“There’s no doubt that the demand for natural therapies is exploding, and I
can see it from the 70,000 hits per month on my blog.” For more information
about Chris, visit his web site at www.chrisbeatcancer.com.
While regularly sharing information, health tips and product reviews on his
web site, Chris noticed that many people asked him questions about protein
powders. At the time, he was using three different brands—Vega, Sun
Warrior and Garden of Life® RAW Protein—rotating all three. But one
day, he placed all three canisters side by side, studied the nutrition panels
and listed his findings on a spreadsheet. Surprisingly, he discovered there
were significant differences among the three leading brands.
“The good news is that all three are plant based, gluten free and
sweetened with stevia,” he said. “Apparently, Vega uses five sources
of protein, Sun Warrior uses three and Garden of Life sources theirs
from 13 organic sprouted grains. But on closer inspection, what
jumped out at me is that Vega and Sun Warrior protein sources, and
even the products themselves, are not all USDA Certified Organic
as I had assumed. In fact, only Garden of Life RAW Protein is
USDA Certified Organic and non-GMO verified by the NonGMO Project, which is a big deal to me. I think if your product
is not USDA Certified Organic, it’s as if you’re not holding
yourself to any sort of standard at all.”
Chris struggled for a while on the notion of value.
Trying to compare the products was tricky as each used a
different sized scoop. So, he leveled the playing field by
analyzing the products on a per-ounce cost basis.
He was shocked when he realized that
ounce-for-ounce Garden of Life RAW Protein
was the best bargain.
Something else that Chris took note of was the
source for vitamins and minerals in each product.
“After all, I’m going out of my way to eat healthy,
RAW, organic plant-based nutrition. Why would I
knowingly corrupt that with synthetic chemical vitamins?”
Again, he saw Garden of Life RAW Protein pull ahead of the pack.
After learning the RAW truth about the products, Chris is
no longer rotating brands these days. He sticks to RAW Protein
every day, including a giant smoothie containing coconut and
hemp seeds that he makes for his lunch. He also makes a RAW
Protein “eggnog” smoothie that he whips up for a recovery drink
after workouts.
“Labels can be very confusing,” he concludes. “I blog constantly
about these issues. It’s my way of helping my readers learn how to
read a nutrition label for what it does—and does not—say. ”
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1 scoop Garden of Life
RAW Protein, Chocolate
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1 scoop RAW Meal, Chocolate
2 frozen bananas
Handful of spinach
1 Tablespoon Garden of Life Coconut Oil
1 cup coconut milk
Directions:
blend
Place all ingredients into a blender and
until desired consistency.
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NOTE: All recipes
should be
completed using
USDA organic
and Non-GMO
ingredients.
Granola Goodness
Smoothie
1 scoop RAW Meal, Vanilla Spiced Chai
½ frozen banana
5 strawberries
8 oz. almond milk
1/ cup granola
3
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a blender
and blend until desired consistency.
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2 scoops RAW Protein, any flavor
1 cup organic spinach
1 cup organic strawberries
1 organic banana
2 Tablespoons flaxseeds or flaxseed oil
10 oz. water
Directions:
Place all ingredients
into a blender and
blend until desired
consistency.
Jonathan Koppenhave, @WarMachine on Twitter
Volume 18 2013 55
™
™
Employees are
Stepping
It Up
The most common question you hear nowadays in the hallways
of Garden of Life is, “How many steps do you have?” Why? Because
GoL employees are proudly displaying their pedometers and are
striving to be more active throughout the day.
The goal is for each employee to build
up to 10,000 steps per day. This number is
a benchmark for daily activity, but it’s also
the guideline that has become commonly
agreed upon for improving health and
decreasing risk of heart disease.
“We are the fastest-growing
company in the supplement space,
and the majority of the innovation and
creativity comes from brainstorming
and intense collaboration—while
seated. We’re in meetings, on conference
calls or working at our computers; so now
we’re making a conscious effort to move
and to reach that step goal,” says Teresa Miller,
Senior Director of Human Resources and Wellness.
Garden of Life president, Brian Ray, is one of the biggest
champions of getting people more active. “It’s important to me
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that our employees are the healthiest they can be, so we’ve launched
our ‘Extraordinarily Healthy Employees’ wellness initiative,” Ray
states. In order to lead by example, Ray can frequently been seen with
employees doing a lap or two around the lake—which
is actually a large retention pond that Floridians
affectionately refer to as a lake.
The GoL Wellness Committee
has been charged with creating
customized, exciting programs
and activities to keep employees
energized and engaged, so they
are busy researching treadmill
desks, walking competitions and
healthy nutritional lunch/snack
programs—all of which will
benefit GoL employees.
Miller points out, “Empowering
Extraordinary Health® is one of the
most amazing mission statements. Our
employees understand its importance, and they
are so excited to step it up for their own wellbeing; not just one
step—but 10,000 steps.” Now that’s really stepping it up!
Juice It Up
With
®
Instead of using whole leaf grass powder and other fillers, which can be difficult to digest, Garden of Life® chooses to JUICE its grasses and
then use low-temperature drying to create juice powders for six times more concentration. Perfect Food® RAW is packed with the power of 34
nutrient-dense, RAW, USDA Certified Organic greens, sprouts and vegetable JUICES with no fillers, added sugars or herbs for the RAW
ENERGY you need every day. In short, Perfect Food RAW is convenient Organic Veggie JUICE in a bottle!
NON
GMO
VERI
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Jessica Alba - TransformYourHealth.com

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