TNP - A Great Vitamin, Mineral and Phytonutrient Supplement

My recommendation is that you take a serious look at All One?s Antioxidant Fruit Formula. This product provides a good blend of bio-available vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

Previously, I had been taking a national brand over the counter multivitamin that I bought at my local drug store. Shortly before recommending this All One supplement, I wanted to test it. I feel strongly about this product because the positive results I saw were almost immediate. I found that my skin would feel flushed and warm shortly after taking it for the first time. Within a day, I felt that I had much more energy and within a week, I saw subtle changes such as my skin becoming softer and less prone to dryness, increased stamina during exercise, and a more restful sleep. I am now taking this All One supplement in two equal doses ? one with breakfast and one in a glass of juice after dinner.

I had previously been offering this product for sale on this site at $34.95 plus shipping. However, in order to offer you the best possible price, I am now referring you directly to this source offering wholesale pricing.

Not convinced?

Powdered Form
This product comes in powdered form. This has a couple of benefits: It improves bio-availability of the nutrients. Many tablets do not break down properly in our stomachs and are passed through bowel movements relatively intact. Liquid and powdered supplements start entering your system in your mouth as they come in contact with your saliva, and are fully absorbed through the digestion process. Powdered supplements allow you to scale the dosage to your daily calorie consumption. Daily mineral and vitamin requirement are based on consuming 2,000 calories per day. However, if you consume 2,500 calories per day, you should be increasing your daily dosage of vitamin and mineral supplements to compensate. The powdered form and concentration make is easy to adjust ? simply adding an extra teaspoon of powder to compensate for the extra 500 calories consumed in a day.

Free of Fillers
Many products contain unnecessary fillers. This product is 100% nutrition and free of fillers such as yeast, gluten, added sugar, added sweeteners, added flavors, added colors, binders, and excipients.

Phytonutrients
Unlike many traditional mineral and vitamin supplements, this product contains phytonutrients in the form of extract of Cherry, Wild Blueberry, Apple, Cranberry, and Grape Seed.

Product Freshness
This supplier has convinced me that they manage their inventory, such that you are assured the freshest products ? not ones that have been stored on a shelf till they are past their shelf life.

A Great Price
In all honesty, I would have loved to have continued selling this product directly. However, after putting this product on my site, I began looking around at various online resellers and found that my pricing was not as competitive as it should be. Moreover, I was reminded by a close friend that I started this site primarily to help people. In a rare moment of clarity, I decided that I really need to refer you directly to this supplier.

Here is the Nutritional Content

Other ingredients: Organic Green Blend 2g (Contains: Alfalfa Juice Powder 680 mg, Kamut Juice Powder 455 mg, Barley Juice Powder 455 mg, Oat Juice Powder 180 mg, Cruciferous Vegetable Juice Powder includes: Atlantic Kelp/Sea Dluse Powder 120 mg, Spirulina 65 mg, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley and Broccoli blend 45 mg.) Also contains Trace Minerals, Silicon, Boron, Silver and Nickel). Also contains Maltodextrin, Rice Protein Isolate, Slicon Dioxide, Trace Minerals, Silicon, Boron, Silver, Nickel.

FDA Disclaimer Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent nor cure disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication.

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TNP - Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy

Controversy abounds on the subject of hydrogen peroxide therapy. The reason for its popularity is because it is inexpensive, readily available and very powerful. The reason for the controversy is incomplete knowledge on what exactly your body does with hydrogen peroxide. Keep in mind that as with all good things, more isn?t necessarily better for you. It is easy to get carried away with the benefits of hydrogen peroxide therapy and overdose and harm yourself. We?ll provide you the information that we have uncovered thus far and leave it to you to judge for yourself.

What are the facts?
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is simply water with an extra oxygen atom attached (H2O+O). Hydrogen peroxide therapy consists of methods of using the extra oxygen molecule in hydrogen peroxide to target bacteria, viruses and other toxins in your body.

Many people mistakenly assume that hydrogen peroxide is a man-made chemical ? in reality, it is a naturally occurring substance. Did you ever wonder why your yard looks so green and beautiful after a heavy rain? Ozone (O3), which is formed in the upper atmosphere (think ozone layer), is heavier than oxygen and thus migrates downward. As it passes through clouds (water vapor), it turns into hydrogen peroxide. If it is not destroyed by pollution in the lower atmosphere, it will reach the ground through rain and snow, thereby oxygenating surface water. Have you ever noticed that your grass is greener after a rainstorm, than with sprinkler watering? Have you ever enjoyed the clean fresh smell in the air after a heavy rainstorm? These are benefits from the hydrogen peroxide present in the rainwater.

What is the controversy?
Because it is less stable than a water molecule, hydrogen peroxide can readily react chemically and break down into simply water and oxygen. You must be thinking ?Water and oxygen! It must be non-toxic!? However, just like ozone, hydrogen peroxide readily frees its extra oxygen atom initiating an oxidizing reaction. It is this reaction that is the source of the hydrogen peroxide therapy controversy.

While an oxidizing reaction has the ability to neutralize harmful chemicals and bacteria, this reaction can also have detrimental effects. Remember, oxidation is also the same reaction that causes metals to rust. While our bodies shouldn?t contain metals that are subject to rusting, the extra oxygen molecule circulates within the body as a free radical. I am sure that that term rings a bell? You have probably heard it in conjunction with all of the recent studies on anti-oxidants, which reduce damage caused by free radicals. Note the composition of the term ?anti-oxidant? itself! Hence there is a controversy surrounding ingesting hydrogen peroxide ? does it help in neutralizing chemicals and pathogens more than it hurts by increasing the number of free radicals?

What do I need to safely administer hydrogen peroxide therapy?
Like pure oxygen, pure hydrogen peroxide is extremely flammable. In fact a combination of 90% hydrogen peroxide and 10% water is used as rocket fuel! Therefore, care must be taken when administering hydrogen peroxide therapy, to ensure the proper concentration / dilution of hydrogen peroxide is used. The hydrogen peroxide readily available in the pharmacy is diluted to a 3% solution in water. Even at this dilution, it can be used to kill germs as a topical disinfectant or mouthwash. Nevertheless, do not use this for hydrogen peroxide therapy as it contains chemical stabilizers.

Always look for food grade hydrogen peroxide. In most cases, you will find food grade hydrogen peroxide in 12%, 17% or 35% solutions. At these concentrations, you must always use care when handling food grade hydrogen peroxide as it can burn your skin. Lastly, it must be diluted, using distilled water, to a minimum 3.5% solution before it can be used for therapeutic purposes. Any concentration of hydrogen peroxide above 10% can cause neurological damage. As previously mentioned, too much of a good thing is not always better for you!

CAUTION: If you accidentally spill undiluted hydrogen peroxide on yourself, quickly and thoroughly rinse that area under running water. That area of skin may turn temporarily white and you may experience a burning sensation.

Always store hydrogen peroxide away from heat and sunlight. Some sources suggest that the original solution that you bought should be stored in the freezer.

What is the proper dilution scale for food grade hydrogen peroxide?
Dilution scale: Note 2 oz = ? cup
Mix 2 oz of 35% hydrogen peroxide with 22 oz of distilled water = 24 oz 3.5% diluted hydrogen peroxide solution
Mix 2 oz of 17% hydrogen peroxide with 12 oz of distilled water = 14 oz 3.5% diluted hydrogen peroxide solution
Mix 2 oz of 12% hydrogen peroxide with 8 oz of distilled water = 10 oz 3.5% diluted hydrogen peroxide solution

Remember, hydrogen peroxide is a caustic substance when used in high concentrations. Diluting it to the proper concentration and not overdosing are key to administering hydrogen peroxide therapy safely, regardless of the application method you choose.

Methods of hydrogen peroxide therapy that do not involve ingesting hydrogen peroxide are not controversial and are generally known to be safe, if applied properly. This site provides details on various methods of hydrogen peroxide therapy that do not involve ingesting. It also provides guidelines on how to further dilute hydrogen peroxide if you do choose to ingest it. With this information in mind, if you decide to administer hydrogen peroxide therapy by ingesting hydrogen peroxide, please follow the directions on this page to ensure that you do it in a safe manner.

Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy through your Lungs

Vaporizer
Mix 16 oz (2 C) of 3.5% diluted hydrogen peroxide solution with 128 oz (1 gallon) of water in a vaporizer. Use this mixture in your vaporizer nightly.

Nasal Spray
Mix 1 Tablespoon of 3.5% diluted hydrogen peroxide solution with 8 oz (1 C) of distilled water for use as a nasal spray. Use 2-3 squirts of this nasal spray throughout the day when you start experiencing signs of congestion. Better yet, try it daily and see if it helps ward off congestion during the cold and flu season.

Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy through your Skin

Put 64 oz (2 quarts) of the 3.5% diluted hydrogen peroxide solution in a tub full of warm water. Soak in it for 30 minutes. The hot water will dilate your pores and blood vessels facilitating absorption. Your body will absorb the oxygen through your skin. Sounds like a hyperthermia treatment? Now you know how to combine the two treatments! Unlike a standard hyperthermia treatment, do not try this immediately before bedtime, as many people report that the oxygen actually energizes the body and hinders sleep.

Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy through your Mucous Membranes

Mouthwash & Toothpaste
You can use the 3.5% diluted hydrogen peroxide solution full strength as a mouthwash. You can mix the 3.5% diluted hydrogen peroxide solution with baking soda and use this as toothpaste. It kills the bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease. Many people note that their dentists will comment on how white their teeth are and how healthy their gums. Surprise, surprise! Now you know the secret to the ever-popular teeth whitening systems!

Enema & Douche
Mix 3 Tablespoons of the 3.5% diluted hydrogen peroxide solution with 32 oz (1 quart) of distilled water. Administer per the directions for a normal enema or douche. Applied rectally, through an enema, it will clean the colon of harmful anaerobic bacteria, but will not hurt beneficial aerobic bacteria, such as acidophilus. Applied vaginally, in a douche, it can clean out yeast and bacterial infections.

Hydrogen Peroxide Therapy through your Digestive Tract
Obviously, the other method of delivery through the mucous membranes is to ingest hydrogen peroxide orally. Taken orally, hydrogen peroxide is an extremely powerful cleanser for both the blood and the digestive tract. If at any point during the cleansing, the toxins purged by your body exceed your ability to eliminate them, you will most likely experience a healing crisis. You may experience fatigue, diarrhea, headaches, skin eruptions, cold or flu-like symptoms, and nausea. Do not discontinue the hydrogen peroxide therapy if you experience these symptoms.

Take the hydrogen peroxide on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before meals or 3 hours after meals. The hydrogen peroxide can react with bacteria present in food, causing foaming, indigestion and even vomiting. Avoid taking it too close to bedtime as it can energize you and result in sleeplessness.

Taken orally, you do not need to worry about pre-mixing a solution, as your objective is to get a certain amount of hydrogen peroxide per day. Fill a small, glass eyedropper bottle with the full strength solution that you purchased. Be very careful not to get any on your skin as it can burn you! Store the eyedropper bottle in the refrigerator.

Remember, the objective is to get the total number of drops per day, but you have to do it in a very diluted form. Using the table below, add the specified number of drops to 8 ounces of purified water (not chlorinated water!), milk, aloe vera juice or watermelon juice. Avoid mixing with other juices as they may contain compounds, such as beta carotene, which will cause the hydrogen peroxide to release the oxygen before it has a chance to get into your system. Many people experience a bleach taste when the dosage starts to increase. If mixing the hydrogen peroxide in milk, aloe vera or watermelon juice does not help, then try cutting down on the number of drops, but increase the number of glasses you drink.

Cleansing Dosage
Hydrogen Peroxide Concentration

Maintain the maximum dose for at least one week. For chronic conditions, you can stay on the maximum dosage three times a day for up to three weeks.

Use the table to determine the equivalent number of drops, if you are starting with a different concentration of hydrogen peroxide. Gradually reduce your dosage as follows:
- 20 drops (35% concentration) once every other day for 1 week
- 20 drops (35% concentration) once every third day for 2 weeks
- 20 drops (35% concentration) once every fourth day for 3 weeks.

Maintenance Dosage
This can then be reduced to between 5 and 15 drops (35% concentration) per week based on how one feels. Again, use the table to determine the equivalent number of drops, if you are starting with a different concentration of hydrogen peroxide.

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TNP - Colon Cleanse

A thorough colon cleanse program can be broken into two stages - increasing fiber intake to get things moving, and using an enema to clear a persistent blockage.

I know what you are thinking ... the very word enema used to make me cringe. However, given the importance of colon cleansing, I decided to try it. By following a set of simple directions, I found using an enema to be painless and well worth the result ? a cleaner and healthier colon. Remember, an enema is an essential part of a thorough colon cleanse.

Why is the colon so important?
Think of the colon - also called the bowel or large intestine ? as the sewer system for your digestive system. The primary function of your colon is to collect and eliminate waste from your body. It also absorbs water and certain nutrients into the bloodstream. Colon cleansing can help you better absorb nutrients and water from the food you eat.

Your colon starts on the lower right side of your abdomen, moves up toward the ribcage, crosses the body and comes back down the left side, where it goes down to the pelvic area. Movement of waste along this winding path is caused by contractions of the intestinal muscles. Eating food that contains fiber helps keep that waste moving along in the colon. Using an enema for colon cleansing and administering additional supplements, like hydrogen peroxide therapy through the enema solution, can help the colon recover.

In addition to eliminating waste, the colon also reabsorbs water and absorbs nutrients from its contents. If water is not sufficiently reabsorbed, the waste is too liquidy and the result is diarrhea. Liquidy waste moves through the colon too quickly and therefore nutrients are not absorbed properly. This can lead to hunger pangs, frequent eating and dehydration. Do you have problems with dry skin? Well, colon cleansing can actually help relieve these problems.

Too much absorption of water also causes problems. Waste moves too slowly in the colon and has a tendency to plug up the intestinal canal. The effect is constipation, which can cause a bloated feeling and can finally cause the colon to sag.

The constant switching between diarrhea and constipation is called a spastic colon, or irritable bowel syndrome. Adding fiber to your diet can help regulate the liquid absorption in your colon and also cleanse your colon at the same time. Think of fiber as nature?s scrub brush in your colon cleansing efforts.

While these are not pleasant topics of discussion and certainly not fit for party or dinner table conversation ? I certainly don?t talk about colon cleansing and enemas over dinner - the fact is that colon cleansing is an important part of being healthy, and using an enema is a crucial part of a thorough colon cleanse. A clean, healthy colon can not only spare you from colon diseases and conditions such as Crohn?s disease, colitis and colon cancer, but also improve the effectiveness of your overall immune system.

Signs of an Unhealthy Colon
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is likely that you do not have good colon health and need colon cleansing.
Infrequent bowel movements or insufficient volume
Need to strain during your bowel movements
Require a substantial amount of time for your bowel movements Effortless and quick bowel movements - at least one per meal - are the key signs of a healthy colon. For those of you who catch up on their reading in the bathroom, the only drawback of good colon health is that you will get a lot less reading done!

Colon Cleansing Guide
In order to thoroughly cleanse your colon and maintain good colon health, you will need to follow a multi-pronged approach consisting of supplement-based colon cleansing, an enema and certain exercises. There are two basic forms of supplement-based colon cleanse. The do-it-yourself method requires that you find and purchase all of the ingredients. This task can be time consuming and not necessarily inexpensive, despite the label "do-it-yourself". However, if you decide to use the do-it-yourself approach, to help you, I have found a single online store that has most of the necessary ingredients - so you can save on shipping charges. I am a fan of this store because they offer good customer service and wholesale pricing. Each item is linked to the specific item in their shopping cart, to make it easier for you to shop. Just go back and forth between this page and their shopping cart, until you have everything you need. Then simply checkout on their page.

Using the kit method, you can purchase a kit, consisting of a mixture of various fiber supplements and herbal laxatives. While this may seem like it costs more, take it from someone that has done a lot of cleanses, by the time you purchase all of the ingredients in their minimum quanities, you really do not save that much money using the do-it-yourself method. If you wish to, you can skip ahead to the kit method.

Do-it-Youself Supplement-Based Colon Cleanse
You can use the following simple home remedy for colon cleansing, called the Ivy Briggs Colon Cleansing Formula.

Each evening, drink the colon cleansing formula - drink immediately after mixing, as the psyllium will have a tendency to harden up. Also, you will likely have psyllium residue on the glass after drinking it. Refill the glass with water to wash down the residue and drink it. Drink the Ivy Briggs Colon Cleansing Formula every day for about 30-60 days.

My Concern About The Do-It-Yourself Method
I have successfully used the do-it-yourself method of colon cleanse described on this page many times and have alleviated allergy symptoms and acne. However, I have growing concerns about the variability and efficacy of the necessary ingredients, based on different manufacturers' standards and the shelf life of supplements.

Kit Method of Colon Cleanse
Instead of assembling all of the ingredients yourself, you may choose from one of numerous supplement-based colon cleansing kits available at your health food store or online. A complete supplement-based colon cleansing kit should have some form of laxative, herbal treatment to support colon health and fiber. You should also make sure that the whatever supplement based product you purchase is fresh (not past its shelf life) and comes from a reputable supplier. There are a large number of suppliers of herbal supplements that produce their supplements without the sufficient quality controls and standards to guarantee purity, quality and efficacy.

The easiest kits to use are ones that come with all of the ingredients pre-mixed, to save you the time and hassle of looking up dosages. I have found that while the kit method may appear to be more expensive initially, after using the do-it-yourself method on numerous occassions, it is actually not more expensive to use the kit method.

After having investigated a number of kits available on the market in terms of ingredients, ease of use and supplier credibility and quality, here is my recommendation for a colon cleanse kit.

The Importance of Water
Remember to drink plenty of water each day to flush the excreted toxins out of your system! Without sufficient water, your colon cannot expel waste effectively. Information on the benefit of drinking water will provide you with guidelines on the minimum amount of water you should be drinking. The more water you drink, the more toxins your body will be able to expel as part of this colon cleanse, and the better you will feel through the cleansing process.

Colon Cleanse Using an Enema
If you were experiencing any one of the signs of an unhealthy colon prior to starting the supplement-based colon cleanse, you may need to use an enema to loosen hardened waste matter that has accumulated in your colon. In many cases, more than one enema treatment is necessary for thorough colon cleansing. Generally, enemas must be repeated over a period of time. Although some books discuss doing an enema every day, the number of enemas you do is a matter of judgment, based on the regularity and ease of your bowel movements.

Exercises
If you are still having difficulty attaining 2 or move bowel movements per day, adding certain exercises to your usual routine can help. Trampoline exercise, also known as rebounding exercise, improves the peristaltic action of the intestines. If you do not have access to a trampoline, do not despair. Certain twisting exercises, which strengthen your core muscles, will also help improve muscle tone within your colon and thereby, aid in colon cleansing.

Fiber Keeps Your Colon Healthy
During your colon cleansing regime, increasing your fiber intake will help speed up the cleansing process. After your colon cleanse is completed, you should consume sufficient fiber to keep your colon cleansed and healthy. It is recommended that you consume 25 ? 30 grams of fiber each day. Most people in the U.S. get half this amount in their normal diet. Information on fiber will help you better understand the types of fiber, fiber's benefits in colon cleanse, and the fiber content of certain popular foods.

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TNP - A Unique Phytonutrient Supplement

Phytonutrients are super-nutrients found in fruits and vegetables that help nourish your body and help you better use the vitamins and minerals that you consume. For this reason, the National Cancer Institute recommends that you eat between 7 ? 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. If you do not eat sufficient quantities of fruit and vegetables, you probably do not get the phytonutrients you need, even if you take traditional vitamin and mineral supplements you take.

To get your daily requirement of phytonutrients, I recommend one of the following supplements from a company called Unicity. Daily Produce 24TM; or Life Health on the GoTMThe difference between the two products is primarily packaging, for your convenience. They contain phytochemicals and phytonutrients from 24 different fruits and vegetables. Since fruits and vegetables of different colors contain different phytonutrients, you are assured of getting a broad spectrum from this supplement. The phytonutrients in these products come from whole fruits and vegetables grown in rich soil and harvested at peak maturation. Recent research indicates that getting antioxidants from whole foods may be more effective than taking isolated vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Additionally, fruits and vegetables that are picked early to simplify transportation to your local store, or those that are grown in nutrient-depleted soil contain substantially less phytonutrients. The fruits and vegetables are pulped in a manner that retains all the nutrient sources, and the liquid is gently flash-dried to minimize damage to nutrients. Unnecessary processing, heating, or pasteurization is not used. The resulting high-potency powder is encapsulated without added binders and fillers. Life Health on the Go comes in powdered form, in individual serving packets. Daily Product 24 comes in gelatin-free capsules.

I encourage you to look into it yourselves by getting more product information at Unicity's website. Should you decide to purchase their products, I am told that you may not be able to do so without a "Referring Associate ID number". I suggest that you write down ID# 97383701 (in case you wish to purchase products now or later).

A few readers have told me that Unicity's site is a little confusing. Part of this confusion is that you should not be using the above ID number to log in to the site. You may need it when purchasing product, and only on the check out page asking you for your credit card and shipping information. Just find the product you wish to purchase, select the quantity on the drop-down menu, and hit the button for "Check Out". If you are still having problems, you can call Unicity's toll free order number: 800-864-2489 or you can contact me.

People have asked me why I recommend products from Unicity so frequently. In this case, I think that these products are unique in their nutritional content. However, in general, I continue to recommend Unicity products because of the company's quality standards and the science behind their products. Unicity's manufacturing facilities use the FDA's drug GMP standards and have repeatedly received the highest scores given to nutritional supplement manufacturers by a leading independent quality audit firm, Shuster Laboratories, Inc. Their standards and testing of ingredients and formulations means that their products contain exactly what their labels say they contain, nothing more, nothing less. This is what initially sold me on the company. Unicity has a Medical Advisory Board comprised of practicing healthcare professionals and dieticians. Their Medical Advisory Board allows Unicity to present new science and formulations for review and trialing, to gather medical input and feedback in the research and development of their products. This is what put it over the top ? something that has been needed in alternative healing for some time. Unicity actually backs its products by a 60-day, 100% money-back guarantee. I guess they really believe in their products.

You can go to Unicity's website for product information and to purchase their products. Remember, should you decide to purchase their products, I am told that you may not be able to do so without a "Referring Associate ID number". Write down ID# 97383701 (in case you wish to purchase now or later) and go to Unicity's site for more information about their products.

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TNP - Understanding the Importance of Phytonutrients

Phytonutrients (pronounced ?fight-o-nutrients?), also called phytochemicals, are natural bioactive compounds found in fruits and vegetables that works together with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to promote good health.

The National Cancer Institute recommends eating at least 5 ? 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Other reputable sources recommend at least 9 servings for men, 7 servings for women, and 5 servings for children.

Research shows that fruits and vegetables are powerful defenders of our health. The research supporting a critical role for fruits and vegetables in good health grows stronger all the time. Scientists now agree that fruits and vegetables should be the foundation of a healthy diet. In addition to helping you feel better eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can also help reduce your risk of many chronic diseases including cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and other diseases.

The sad part is that despite these benefits, only 10 percent of us are able to follow this advice. I for one, find it difficult to eat this many servings of fruit and vegetables on a consistent basis. For those of you in my situation, we are probably not consuming the necessary dosage of vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to stay healthy, unless we are taking some form of vitamin supplement. However, traditional vitamin supplements do not provide us with phytonutrients.

The bioactive functions of phytonutrients ? or the way they work in your body ? is an ongoing area of research. Some studies show that phytochemicals can: Act as antioxidants Stimulate detoxification enzymes Stimulate the immune system Positively affect hormones Act as antibacterial or antiviral agents

Common Phytonutrients include carotenoids, coumarins, flavonoids, indoles, lignans, isoflavones (including genistein and daidzen) organosulfurs and phytosterols. Hundreds of other phytonutrients have been discovered, usually related to the color of fruits and vegetables ? green, yellow-orange, red, blue-purple, and white.. This leads to the recommendation that you should eat fruits and vegetables of varied color each day.

Phytonutrient-rich foods: red, green, yellow and orange vegetables (apricots, peaches, melons, squashes, sweet potatoes, yams, carrots, pumpkin) cruciferous veggies (kale, broccoli) dark leafy greens (spinach and romaine) fruits (citrus and berries) flaxseeds whole grains and legumes garlic and leeks soybeans green teas and other herbal teas

Are you concerned about getting the necessary phytochemicals? Juicing provides a great, natural way to get phytonutrients that you need. Remember to juice fruits and vegetables that have a variety of colors to maximize your phytochemical intake. Despite juicing, if you find it difficult to get the 7-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day ? especially in sufficient variety to give you a broad range of phytonutrients, I have recently found an amazing source of Phytonutrients from 24 fruits and vegetables, packaged in a convenient ?on-the-go? approach. Find out more.

For more information on phytonutrients and recommended daily consumption of fruits and vegetables, you can refer to the government's website called Eat 5 to 9 a Day for Better Health.

Antioxidants behave like scavengers of ?free radicals?, neutralizing them before they can do any damage to a cell?s components. Free radicals are by-products of the normal process of metabolism ? yes, everybody has them?which are ?unstable? because they are missing an electron (remember those negatively charged particles from science class). These unstable compounds undergo an ?oxidation? process in which they take and transfer electrons, leaving behind a new free radical. This process can cause enormous damage to your body?s cells and will continue unless an ?antioxidant? halts the process. While the body has its own defenses against the oxidation process, foods rich in vitamins A, C and E contribute greatly to the cause. However, keep in mind that under certain conditions or taken to the extreme, any antioxidant can have negative side effects. So as with your general diet, keep it in balance and don?t overdo it! Getting sufficient Phytonutrients is
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TNP - Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

Vitamin supplements, actually dietary supplements in general, are an important part of getting the nutrition our bodies need. Why? Given our diets and lack of access to healthy foods, and given the dwindling nutritional quality of food generally available today, our bodies need vitamin, mineral and other dietary supplements to fill in this nutritional gap.

Background
There are at least 13 vitamins and 15 minerals that are considered essential for good health. Vitamins are organic compounds, which means they contain carbon, and are found naturally only in living things. Minerals are simpler, inorganic compounds and are found in all foods. Four of these vitamins ? A, D, E, and K are fat soluble ? meaning they can be stored in the body. Vitamins C and the eight forms of vitamin B are water soluble, meaning that excess amounts are eliminated through urination. Minerals are also classified in two categories - major minerals (macronutrients), such as calcium, magnesium and potassium, that are found in relatively high concentrations in foods, and trace minerals (micronutrients), such as copper, iron, zinc, and chromium, that are usually only found in minute amounts. All of these vitamins and minerals play an important role in your body?s ability to build cells, releasing energy from our food, and in maintaining the good health of our organs, bones and immune system. Taking vitamin and mineral supplements can help us target deficiencies in our diet, to fill in the gaps.

Is your supplement right for you?
You can find help in determining if your mineral and vitamin supplements are meeting your daily vitamin requirement and are nutritionally available to your body. Based on this information, if you are happy with your mineral and vitamin supplements, that is great. However, if you are not, I have found a good mineral and vitamin supplement that is absorbed well by the body and also provides Phytonutrients. Even if you are happy with your mineral and vitamin supplements, you should make sure you are getting the phytonutrients that your body needs to maintain good health.

Are you concerned about getting sufficient Phytonutrients, in addition to vitamins and minerals? A very natural method of increasing our intake of Phytonutrients is to start juicing regularly. Despite juicing a couple of times a day and eating a balanced meal containing vegetables, I still find it difficult to consume the recommended dosage of fruits and vegetables. This becomes even more difficult when I travel, and do not have access to fresh juice on a regular basis. If you feel you are getting the amount of phytonutrients, that is great. However, if you have the same concern as I have, I have found an amazing source of Phytonutrients from 24 fruits and vegetables, packaged in a convenient ?health-on-the-go? approach.

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TNP - Natural and Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners and natural sweeteners, in some form, are the most common food additives. There are different types of sweeteners, each with different beneficial or detrimental effects to your health. All sugars, even natural ones, are simple carbohydrates, and thus affect your blood sugar levels quickly. Rapid fluctuations to your blood sugar can weaken your immune system and cause stress on your pancreas ? which tries to keep your blood sugar at a constant level. Sugars also have a tendency to leach essential vitamins and minerals from your body. As a consequence, sugar not only contributes to health problems, but also reduces your body?s ability to eliminate toxins. Therefore, all sweeteners, even natural ones, should be used sparingly.

Natural sweeteners, such as honey or unrefined maple syrup, are generally the least detrimental to your health. They are less processed, and therefore contain more vitamins and minerals. Refined sugars such as sucrose (white table sugar) provide little nutritional value. Artificial sweeteners are the worst for your system. The reason they claim to have no calories is that your body does not process them properly. However, byproducts of the body?s attempt to process them can be harmful. Aspartame has been reported to cause blackouts, while saccharin was linked to cancer.

Natural Minimally Refined Sweeteners (the best for you) Stevia - an herbal sugar substitute that is extremely sweet tasting, but has no calories and does not effect blood sugar levels Fruit juice Unrefined maple syrup Raw honey Date sugar Molasses (blackstrap or barbados) Sucanat Brown rice syrup Barley malt Refined Sweeteners (second best) White sugar Brown sugar Refined maple syrup Corn syrup Fructose Glucose Dextrin Dextrose Processed honey Maltodextrin Artificial Sweeteners (avoid!) Aspartame (a.k.a. NutraSweet) Saccharin Mannitol Sorbitol Xylitol Minimizing the use of all sweeteners, and eliminating artificial ones, is
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