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HOW I TURN MY FOOD INTO MEDICINE

Posted by 2 · November 23, 2012

Breathing in fresh air, while appreciating seasonal pumpkin soup at our recent Lush Escapes Retreat.

Just for a moment, picture someone you love very much. It can be a relative, a friend or a spouse. Now imagine that every time you have something to say to them, something exciting to share or advice to ask for, a favour maybe, or you just want to relax with them, joke and chat, is when they give you a nasty look, bluntly curse with anger or worse- ignore you entire. Day after day, after day.

Would that be a healthy relationship? And if it continued in this way, will this relationship eventually take its toll on your health and wellbeing?

I think- YES.

So if this is the case for a human relationship, why should it be any different with food? We are after all energy and light, just as is our food and everything else, which surrounds us.

Taking in breathtaking views while sipping on pure water and enjoying fresh fruits.

Can you see how the messages you send to your dinner could have a direct influence on your health? That by not having a single care in the world about what is in the pasta you bought for lunch, or how your ‘healthy’ smoothie was prepared at the cafe, or what program you watch on TV while chewing on that roast, you are silently jeopardising everything it is desperate to provide for you?

Have you ever sat in front of the computer with a sandwich and then went to feel around for it on your desk, only to realise that you’ve finished the whole thing? How could that be, when you could hardly remember chewing, let alone actually tasting it?

Has that happened more than once?

What you say and don’t say can make all the difference to what you get out of a relationship, any relationship, including what you get out of your food.

But of course it is not easy to see it, so we ignore this. And we ignore it every day of our lives. Most of us are walking around like zombies, druggies, because the food we are eating, all cooked and roasted with refined sugars and preservatives is so addictive to our system, that we crave it and get moody when it’s not around, but feel 'happy and zoned out' when it is.

The view of my parents' garden while dining outdoors.

Consider another example of a relationship- you just want to relax and spend quality time with the one you love, but all they do is obsess over your every move possessively, call you every five minutes to see what you are doing, make you produce a schedule of all of your plans so they can monitor you, take everything you say too literally and too personally, never let you see your friends, speak to anyone else, want you only for themselves and don't let you make any of your own decisions.

Would THAT be a healthy relationship?

I hope I’ve made my point and you see how being both- indifferent to what you put in your mouth and obsessing over food like a disturbed hungers- can not be a healthy way to live.

Words have the most profound effect on… everything.

Think about a prayer. Have you ever stopped to think how in all religions- whether it’s Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism or Islam- it is common practice to recite a prayer before taking food? Where does such certainty arise in these dissimilar religions, that this is the right thing to do?

Giving our thanks at a Lush Escapes Retreat, before we pass around beautiful living foods.

My answer came from a superb documentary called ‘Water’, which was produced to reveal the great findings of Dr. Masaru Emoto’s work. From the doco I learned that the frequency of vibrations in prayers of any religion, uttered in any language is 8 hertz, which corresponds to the oscillations to the earth’s magnetic field. Therefore a prayer pronounced with love created a harmonic structure, which is the ingredient of all food.

Whoa. Light bulb moment!

Doreen Virtue, the author of many books, including ‘Angel Words’ also discovered the power and impact of speaking in a loving way, while recording podcasts with her son. Everytime they said the word ‘angel’ or similar loving and spiritual words, the recording graphics shaped those words like angel wings. They experimented with negative words and discovered their graphs to be tight and small.

Double whoa. Strobe lights!

Mum & dad with their foraging reward.

There is no doubt in my mind, that positive words express the most energy and have the ability to transform your food and water to be healing. Similarly, there is no doubt that negative words have low energy and draw more negativity to you and even destroy what you are eating.

Your thoughts, your presence and your words will have an effect on what you get out of your every bite. And the best thing is- you are in control of it. Make your food with love, eat it with appreciation and thrive on the energy you receive in return.

Being playful with fruit to help it retain the uplifted energy as it ripens.

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DR PETER ATHERTON'S TOP 10 REASONS TO DRINK ALOE VERA GEL

Posted by 2 · November 11, 2012

A guest post by Dr. Peter Atherton

Aloe gel fillets going into a blender, before drinking it as a shot.

Imagine slicing open an Aloe leaf and consuming the Gel directly from the plant. Forever’s signature product, Aloe Vera Gel, is as close to the real thing as you can get. The first of its kind to receive certification by the International Aloe Science Council, this rich blend of pulp and liquid gives us a product as near to nature as possible. The proof is in the Aloe - after reading my top 10 reasons why I think you should drink Aloe Vera Gel, you will definitely see why Aloe Vera has earned the nickname ‘the medicine plant’.

10. Effect on the gut
Aloe Vera has a wonderfully beneficial action on bowel function which results in a smooth and efficient transit of contents, often eradicating inconvenient, colicky pain.

9. Assists in healthy digestion
A healthy digestive tract ensures that nutrients from the food we eat are absorbed into the bloodstream. There is clear, clinical evidence that by drinking Aloe Vera Gel the bowel is able to absorb these nutrients more efficiently, especially protein. I also suspect that many other substances are much better absorbed under its influence.

8. Effect on gut flora
Aloe Vera is a natural balancer in many areas and nowhere more so than inside the gut where it tends to regulate the proportion of bacteria and yeasts that inhabit it. At various times in life people can develop an imbalance through a variety of causes which can lead to problems and, as with probiotics, Aloe may often help to normalise the situation.

7. Effect on the skin
When they are first produced deep in the epidermis skin cells are rather large and very much alive, but by the time they reach the surface after 21–28 days (in normal skin) they are a shadow of their former selves and are transformed into just thin flakes of keratin which eventually fall off. Aloe Vera Gel provides the essential nutrition to feed the basal cells and therefore the skin remains healthy and is able to perform its vital functions more efficiently - as well as looking much better!

6. Increases the activity of fibroblasts
Fibroblasts are specialised cells found in the skin and their job is to produce fibre such as collagen and elastin. These fibres give the skin its structure and, of course, make it look plump and elastic. This is fine from a cosmetic point of view but they are also extremely important in wound healing, as these fibres create a mesh or network over which the new skin cells advance to close the wound. The effect of Aloe Vera is to stimulate them to reproduce faster and therefore, being more of them, they make more fibre. The time taken for wounds to heal under the influence of Aloe Vera can be reduced by up to a third.

5. Antiviral activity
Within the mucilage layer of the leaf which surrounds the inner gel there is a long chain sugar or polysaccharide. This has the capability of being able to help defend us against attacks by various viruses from the simple ones causing every day illnesses to the more complex ones. This sugar has actually been extracted from Aloe Vera in the USA and made into a drug but it is actually not necessary to extract the magic bullet. Drinking the Gel is just as effective.

4. Anti-inflammatory and pain killing effect
Among the substances that have been identified in Aloe Vera are several that are anti-inflammatory and pain killing which are very helpful for people experiencing these symptoms.

3. A useful source of minerals
Some of the minerals found in Aloe Vera include calcium, sodium, potassium, iron, chromium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc. This is because the plant tends to grow in areas where soils are rich in these minerals and its roots are able to absorb them and deliver them to us in a very
available form.

2. A useful source of vitamins

Aloe Vera Gel contains a large range of vitamins - even trace elements of vitamin B12 which is rarely found in plants. Apart from vitamin A, it contains B-group vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E and folic acid. Many of these vitamins cannot be stored by the body so we need to constantly top them up from the food that we eat. What better way than by drinking a daily amount of Aloe Vera Gel while at the same time building up the body’s defence system against oxidative stress naturally?

And my number one reason for drinking Aloe Vera Gel is...

1. A general tonic for good health
By drinking the Gel with all its important ingredients (often now deficient in our food) including 19 of the 20 amino acids needed by the human body, and seven of the eight essential ones that just cannot be made, the body is able to get enough to allow complex enzyme systems to work really well. This means the body can function at 100%. The net result to the individual is a wonderful feeling of wellbeing which tends to go with an improved ability to withstand and even fight illness.

As you can see from these 10 great reasons, taken daily - either alone or mixed with fruit juice or our other wonderful antioxidant product Pomesteen Power - Aloe Vera Gel is one of the best nutritional supplements available!

To learn how to fillet your own plant and find out even more ways of using the gel, than taking it internally, read Tanya's article here>>

For the highest quality aloe drink available, buy it here>>

Dr Peter Atherton, MB ChB, DObst RCOG, FRCGP & Advisory Board Member
After a 30 year career in general medical practice Peter Atherton developed an interest in complementary medicine and embarked on a two year research fellowship at Oxford University examining the medicinal qualities of Aloe Vera. What he found convinced him of the efficacy of this plant and led him to use it in practice. He now writes and lectures on its qualities internationally and is regarded as one of the world's experts on the subject. He has also helped set up several clinical trials whose results are persuading conventional physicians to look seriously at its therapeutic potential. His first book "The Essential Aloe Vera" became an international best seller.

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GETTING CREATIVE WITH PROBLEM SOLVING by Katherine Cunningham

Posted by 2 · October 12, 2012

A guest post by Pondera's Katherine Cunningham

Do you sometimes find it difficult to think “outside of the box”? Or struggle to come up with even one new idea?

This is something pretty much everyone has experienced from time to time - even people working in highly creative industries, such as music or design. Many people are convinced that they’re just not naturally creative thinkers.

One myth commonly associated with creative people is that they use the right hand side of the brain (associated with emotion and intuition), far more than the left (associated with logical thinking and analysis).

In reality, it’s been proved that the left brain hemisphere is just as crucial to creative performance as the right. So don’t fall into the trap of assuming you’re not the creative type, just because you’ve been branded a “left-hemisphere thinker”!

The fact is, everyone has the inherent ability to think creatively. It’s just that some people have actively recognised and nurtured that natural ability to a higher degree. The ability to “think outside the box”, or design something unique, or express feelings and ideas in new and imaginative ways – these are all within your capability. It’s just a question of believing that you can – and going for it!

The trick is to see creativity as a muscle. Like any other muscle, it needs exercising to stay in top condition. And there are literally thousands of techniques out there to help you!

Here are some of our top suggestions:

Try out Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats – This is a famous thinking technique based on six colours, each denoting a different ways of approaching the same issue. The white hat states facts and figures, the red hat states emotions, the green hat encourages new ideas, the black is cautious, the yellow optimistic and positive, and the blue hat has an overview of the whole process. Get the book here>>

Use mind maps – When brainstorming a problem, try using mind maps to open up your thinking. A mind map is often created around a single word or text, placed in the center of a page, to which associated ideas, words and concepts are added. This will ensure your ideas just keep growing (rather than being stuck in a linear list)! Mindomo is a great online mind mapping app.

Adopt the mindset of a small child – When tackling a project or problem, develop the curiosity of a small child. Keep asking yourself “Why…?” until you get to undiscovered areas of the problem. This could help open your mind to all sorts of new possibilities. Why? Because… but why? Because… You get the idea!

Try to be positive and see possibilities, rather than dead-ends– This can be a difficult mindset to adopt at first when faced with a challenge. However, seeing limits everywhere is a negative approach and will definitely stifle creativity. In fact optimism is a key ingredient of all creative thinking!

Write down every idea that pops into your head – It doesn’t matter how silly it seems! Writing stuff down means you can go back any time you want and build on each and every possibility. Authors generally swear by this!

Write down your dreams - It’s worth jotting down your dreams when you wake up. Your subconscious is a creative powerhouse! Keep a notepad and pen beside your bed to capture those all important ideas and images before they disappear during the day.

Hit the great outdoors – Spending some time in a peaceful natural setting, away from the relentless bustle of city life, helps your mind relax and open up. This can spark all sorts of new thoughts and ideas.

Practice mind-training exercises and puzzles: There are loads of practical books and other resources out there to help you hone your creative thinking. An excellent starting point is the book Thinkertoys by Michael Mikalko. There are hundreds of mind-teasing exercises in it!

Katherine Cunningham is Editor of Pondera - THE social community for people who love Personal Development.

Pondera is an online environment where people can find personalised content. Rather than trawling through searches and content to find what they need, our community are matched up with ideas, content and experts that are the most beneficial.

Katie is passionately interested in the web and how it influences our lives. She loves being part of something so vibrant and inspirational!

Find out more at www.Pondera.me

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WHAT YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF FROM YOUR POSSESSIONS by Solange Francois

Posted by 2 · September 12, 2012

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Many years ago I read a book by a guy called Sam Gosling. The title of the book is ‘Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You‘ and I found its contents quite revolutionary. It claims that our stuff – our possessions, music, books, the items we own, etc – often tell others more about ourselves, our true selves, than what we or our friends do. After I read the book I discreetly analysed my colleagues’ workstations and made sense of it all. The book claimed that the most personalised workstations belonged to the most loyal employees. It also claimed that there’s a big difference between what we display in our offices or homes for ourselves vs what we display for other people. When I visited friends I’d look at their book collections and posters. The book had taught me that items in social spots in a home (such as the dining room or lounge), contained possessions that supported how the person wanted to be portrayed to others, and more personal areas such as bedrooms contained more cues to their inner selves. (Of course, I didn’t go snooping into friends’ bedrooms for research purposes!)

Any psychology enthusiast would find all of this fascinating.

Some of our things have a proportion of information that is there to emphasise a particular aspect our persona, our passions or our skills to others, and a proportion to substantiate aspects of ourselves to ourselves. If we take a different approach when looking at our things, we can learn a lot about ourselves.

Take a look at your things to see what you can learn about yourself from your possessions:

1) What you’re passionate about
Your music collection, book collection and what types of ingredients you have in the kitchen all tell a story about you. You’ll find cues about what eras you’re most fond of, what subject matters inspire you the most and what cuisines you like best. Example: My book collection. I confess I have somewhat of an addiction to buying books and I’m trying to control this, but not before I can stock my shelves with just a few more classics! What does all this tell me? I am passionate about words and stories.

2) How you want others to perceive you
Social and cultural items very often represent a side of us that we want others to see more of. Look at your workspace in particular, and make a note of which items are there because they have to be, which items are there for you and which items are there for others. In the home, check out what you display in a prominent area such as the entrance hall, the dining or lounge areas. Yes, often they’ll be in those areas because you want to see them, but certain items will be there because you want others to notice them. Example: Both at work and at home I have photos or art from my travels. Naturally, I find them nice to look at but I also like the fact that I’m perceived as well-travelled, and I like that the items are often conversation starters, too.

3) What your strengths and areas of knowledge are
You’ll be able to look around your home and find items that you could talk for hours about. You could pick up certain items and chew a guest’s ear off with the information you hold. Maybe it’s a musical instrument, an old record or an item of furniture. Example: My camera. I could talk for a very long time about what you can do with it.

4) What you want to be awesome at in the future
Check out what things you own that hold cues to your ambitions. You might see the beginnings of hobbies that you never had enough time for. Your documentary collection might be telling you that you’re not happy just watching them, but that you want to make them. You might have spices in the kitchen that you’re not sure how to use, but you know you want to create something amazing with. Example: Again, going back to books, but a specific genre: books about creativity and psychology. I have many of them and this tells me that it’s an area I want to learn more about and one day, be an expert at.

5) What you’ve achieved in the past
Stumbling upon things from the past help us remember how much we’ve changed and what we’ve done for our lives. Coming across items that we’re not prepared to give up shed light on another side of us. Why do certain items make us nostalgic? What made them special once, and why do we hold onto that? Example: Over the weekend I did a clothing Spring clean and came across an old pair of pants that I wouldn’t even want to give away because of the disastrous state they’re in, but I can’t bring myself to toss them, either. Why? I took them travelling with me in 2010 and they were with me for 7 months. I can remember wearing them in various cities across South and North America, and it comforts me having them still around. They remind me of an amazing time of my life.

6) The current state of your mind
Are your possessions tidy or messy? Have you accumulated too many items because you're too busy/stressed/tired to keep your possessions ordered? How about people who don't have very many possessions - what can we understand of them? We can assume that people who don't own much and keep things ordered have an ordered mind, too. They are often more at ease, they know what they want and when they need something, they know how to find it. People who've accumulated many items (short or long term) or whose possessions are disorganised are often edgier and less focused. Example: Some days I get home and look around - if things are unfinished, if clothes are not where they should be or my belongings are generally messy I know I'm not in my best state of mind and I need to find time to slow down, increase exercise and relax.

7) Your essence
Hidden away in your drawers, in boxes in the wardrobe, in bags under the bed – in places, essentially, where they’re not going to be found or seen by other people – you might find parts of your true self. They may be antique pieces of jewellery that have been passed down from another generation. They may be journals with words you wrote many years ago. Example: In one of my drawers I have a bracelet I bought in Paris on my first ever trip there in 2004. I loved but I was young, on a tight budget and it was expensive. It captivated me so much, however, that I made the decision to buy it. It’s so precious to me that I’ve hardly worn it but every time that I do pull it out to have a look, I’m reminded simultaneously of three things that are important to me: independence, beauty in design and lifelong adventure.

What do your things tell you about you?

This article was contributed by Solange Francois. She is a marketer and lover of travel with a passion for psychology and lifelong learning. You can connect with Solange through her blog http://solangefrancois.com/ or on Twitter @solangefrancois

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THE TRUTH ABOUT SPORTS DRINKS by Max Tuck

Posted by 2 · August 29, 2012

With Lush Escapes 1 Day City Retreat "Raw Food & Yoga for Athletes" just days away, I couldn't think of a more appropriate person to introduce to you, right now. I interviewed Max Tuck for my DVD Raw Food 101 nearly a year ago today and was blown away by how much this inspirational woman has achieved on a 100% living plant food diet. She hasn't stopped (or is ever really planning to) and has since ticked off numerous accomplishments on her To-Do List, including the tough climb of the mother to all African mountains- Kilimanjaro. If you partake in exercise of any kind, you'll really enjoy this article written by the subject herself.

Max conquering Kilimanjaro with another four hours to the summit.

Anyone for a sports drink?

A guest post by Max Tuck, The Raw Food Scientist

“A good thing sells itself; a bad one advertises itself” – Nigerian proverb.

Casting my mind back to 1992 when I attended the New York Marathon exhibition, one stand caught my eye. It was promoting the benefits of sports drinks. This concept was new to me – in all of my long distance runs and gym training, I only ever drank water. But here was a young man telling me that my performance in the marathon would be better if I drank his company’s product instead. To his disappointment, I dismissed his marketing advances with a brusque “no thanks, I drink water”.

The reason behind my instant dismissal of his “amazing, performance-enhancing” new product? Simple. It was bright blue. I am aware of course that, sky aside, very few things in nature are bright blue, particularly food. Sure, we have antioxidant-rich things called blueberries available to us, but their pigments are very dark. No, this young man was trying to get me to believe that sugary, salty water spiced up with food colouring would enhance my sports performance. Even then, before I discovered what I really needed before and after a long tough race, I realised that something must be amiss.

Fast-forward 20 years, to last Thursday evening at the karate club. I was paired up with a young lad for fighting practice, and the room was hot. Not just hot, absolutely steaming; giving the kind of environment that wouldn’t be considered out of place in a Bikram yoga class. With the effort I always put into my training, I was pouring with sweat. Not so my young opponent, who remarkably was only exhibiting a slight change to his facial hue.

After a 3 minute blast of jyu-ippon kumite (announced attacks with freestyle defence), my little opponent was allowed a quick refreshment break. I declined the opportunity to grab a gulp of water – I could have kept going for another couple of hours. He rummaged in his bag and pulled out, to my horror, a bottle of the aforementioned diluted food colouring. It has been clearly demonstrated that it is only athletes who have been performing at high intensity for over 90 minutes that might benefit from a drink other than water. After just 3 minutes, this 12 year old, or his parents, thought he needed to “improve his performance”, even though he had hardly sweated!

Max at karate training.

What message is it that we are giving not only to adults who compete in sport, but also to kids that might do the odd bit of recreational training? Below I list the ingredients in this cocktail of blueness. Bear in mind that the flavour of this particular drink is called “berry & tropical fruits”:

Water, glucose, fructose, citric acid, mineral salts (sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium phosphate), flavourings, acidity regulator (potassium citrate), stabilisers (acacia gum, glycerol esters of wood rosins), sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), colour (brilliant blue).

This stuff is primarily marketed to highly tuned athletes, but in turn the masses have not escaped from the virulent marketing campaigns. So let’s delve into the ingredients, and what they might do, not only for athletes, but us mere mortals too.

Water: OK so far, unless that water is chlorinated. If it is, don’t touch the stuff.

Glucose, fructose: This is sugar. It increases adrenaline production by 400%. Stresses the pancreas. Causes increased storage of body fat. Acidifies the body and runs minerals out of the bones. Removes enamel from the teeth. Feeds cancer cells. Need I go on?

Mineral salts: People that sweat need to replace water-soluble minerals. But the listed mineral salts do not adequately do this. They have very limited bioavailability because they are not incorporated into the structure of a plant and have no enzymes attached to them. Nice try marketing guys, but this does not stack.

Flavourings: I guess that is what enables them to call this liquid “berry and tropical fruit blend” then. Because, as you can see, there’s not a berry, mango or indeed anything else that could be considered to be part of the plant kingdom in the above list.

Acidity regulator: I personally wouldn’t want to eat this stuff. In commercial applications, this white crystalline powder is allowed to be contaminated with arsenic and heavy metals (2ppm and 20ppm respectively). It is commercially obtained by fermentation process of glucose with the aid of the mould Aspergillus niger and can be obtained synthetically from acetone or glycerol. Acetone? That’s nail varnish remover. Would you drink that?

Stabilisers (acacia gum, glycerol esters of wood rosins): Doesn’t sound good to me. These additives allow the flavouring oils to mix with the drink and not come out of suspension. The WHO has recommended that toxicity studies be carried out. I could not find any – maybe the corporations have somehow wriggled out of their duties in this regard.

Sweeteners – Sucralose, Acesulfame K: Artificial sweeteners are the lowest of the low. Not only do you have sugar and fructose as the primary ingredients after water, it is somehow deemed necessary to add extra sweetness to this concoction? This doesn’t make any sense. Acesulfame K is 200 times sweeter than sugar. God only knows what this stuff must taste like! Acesulfame K contains the carcinogen methylene chloride. Long-term exposure to methylene chloride can cause headaches, depression, nausea, mental confusion, liver effects, kidney effects, visual disturbances, and cancer in humans. There has been a great deal of opposition to the use of acesulfame K without further testing, but at this time, the FDA has not required that these tests be done. As for sucralose, I would treat it with the same degree of caution. Read this article from Dr. Mercola if you are in any doubt>>

Colour (brilliant blue): Yes, it certainly is. Is it food? No. Does it have any known health benefits? No. Does it improve your sports performance? No. Is it safe to drink? No. I think that answers that one for you.

Altitude training. Tough preparations for the mountains and races.

So, that’s the bad news, and, no matter who makes them, I consider all sports drinks to be bad news. What, then, do I offer as an alternative? Firstly, think about your activity level. Here goes:

1. Inactive, does not participate in exercise: Drink water. And start exercising.

2 . Participates in exercise of less than 20 minutes per day: Drink water. And do more exercise.

3. Participates in moderate intensity exercise of 20 to 90 minutes duration: Drink water.

4. Participates in high intensity exercise for 20 to 90 minutes: Drink water.

5. Participates in high intensity exercise for over 90 minutes: Good for you! Wave to me at the next race won’t you? Drink water. If you feel that your performance level is dropping, drink one of The Raw Food Scientist’s special sports drinks*.

You will not find any of my special sports drinks in a shop. No, dear reader, you have to make them yourself. There are 3 different ones.

1. Green juice. See my article on juicing for more information and the best ingredients>>

2. Coconut water. Carrying a coconut is difficult of course if you are on a long run, bike ride or other discipline. Hint: Drink it before you start, or tip the contents into a bottle to take round with you. Here's a great video on how to open a young coconut>> Simple!

3. A mixture of green juice and coconut water.

Easy isn’t it? You will recover faster, your body will be loaded with antioxidants, you will dilute out the lactic acid produced by the intense exercise and you will feel amazing. And the best thing is, people in all 5 of the above exercise categories can benefit from green juice and coconut water.

In summary, drinking sports drinks will not make you a better athlete. Drinking them if you are not an athlete will not miraculously turn you into an athlete. They will, if consumed regularly, shorten and degrade your life, whilst lining the already bulging coffers of companies that have been “sponsoring” the Olympics since 1928. In contrast, drinking The Raw Food Scientist’s suggested sports drinks will not support companies who profit from people’s ignorance. I have nothing to gain financially from you following my suggestions. But what I do gain is this: satisfaction in the knowledge that I have helped someone not only to improve their sports performance, but also their health at a cellular level, athlete or not. Are you ready? Get juiced!

*Not available commercially.

Max Tuck BVetMed, MRCVS, Hippocrates Health Educator

Max Tuck is a degree-level scientist with a passion for health and vitality. Written off as “incurable” by the medical profession in 1990, she devised and mapped out her own journey to wellness, achieving vibrant health just 6 months later. Since her recovery she has run marathons, competed in demanding endurance events, climbed mountains and gained a black belt in karate.

Through her lectures, consultations, books and CDs, Max teaches people how to skyrocket their energy levels and lay the foundations for attaining the health and well-being that they truly deserve. With clients ranging from British international athletes to grandparents, Max demonstrates that age is no barrier to success, and that with commitment and the right mindset, anything is possible.

For more information, and to access a complimentary copy of her e-book, “Vitality Now!”, please visit www.therawfoodscientist.com

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