Pictured below are my actual meals.  Mmmm, mmm, they are ALL RAW and all yummy!

If you don’t know where to begin on your quest to eating healthier, this fruit and veggie chart is very useful.

One category of foods gives you life and sustains you; the other category leads to the destruction of the body. Know the difference, for your health’s sake!

*Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. This energy tonic contains vitamins A, B12, C, and E, the minerals sulfur, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and chromium, as well as antioxidants, fiber, amino acids, enzymes, sterols, lignins, essential fatty acids and is naturally rich in polysaccharides. The polysaccharides that are available in aloe have a particular lubricating effect on joints, brain and nervous system and the skin. They allow our immune system to fight back chronic viral, nanobacteria, and fungal infections.

*Spirulina is anywhere from 62-71% essential amino acids. It also contains beta carotenet also contains chlorophyll, , and vitamin B12. It is actually the richest source of vitamin B12. B12 is important for healthy tissues, energy, and nerves…especially for strict vegetarians.

*Barley Grass has high anti-oxidant properties and significant levels of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, necessary for healthy cell wall development and brain function. Barley grass is also an alkaline food and helps keep the pH of the bloodstream at a normal healthy level.

*Coconut oil helps to balance hormones, stabilize blood sugar levels and boost the cellular healing process. It is also known to stimulate the thyroid and reduce stress on the liver and pancreas. This increases metabolism and helps us burn fat more effectively. Additionally, coconut oil increases our energy levels due to its very clean and easy digestive process.

*Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 and 6 fatty acids and much more. Contains five times more calcium than milk. Eliminates toxins, reduces inflammation and promotes sound sleep.

Shared from RawForBeauty.com

If you are working hard at being careful about your sugar intake, beware of the ingredients listed on nutrition labels. Although the word “sugar” may be used only once, sugar often can appear multiple times in an ingredients list, but disguised as other names.  

Here are some common aliases that are essentially sugar: corn syrup, galactose, dextrose, polydextrose, high fructose corn syrup, fructose, lactose, honey, fruit juice concentrate, xylitol, mannitol, malodetrin, sorbitol and turbinado sugar.

So, don’t let all your efforts in one area be in vain, due to not being watchful in all areas. A good rule of thumb: if you can’t pronounce the food’s ingredients, don’t eat it!

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