ORGANIC V NON ORGANIC

As a holistic nutritionist not only have I come up on this questions from clients, I have had this question thrown around with associates as well.

It is not that organic is better than conventional, it is the chemicals, toxins and pollutants used in the farming practices of growing conventional produce that makes choosing organically grown foods better.

Sadly to increase crop volume conventional growers use fertilizers that are not only harmful to the environment but harmful to the human body. These chemicals leach into the produce which is consumed by you and your family......and you are what you eat.

With organic farming less toxic farming practices are used. It is not to say that organic farmers do not use chemicals at all, they just use ones that are less harmful to the end user.....you and your family. Organic farming uses many forms of more sanitized practices that are deemed cleaner and safer for humans and therein the product from organic farming has less chemicals and toxins to pass along to you.

Children have been found to contain higher amounts of specific chemicals in their little bodies used in conventional farming v. children who have been raised eating similar organic foods having none or far reduced amounts.

The Environmental Working Group in the U.S. has put out many articles on this topic and has produced a list of produce we can buy conventional and the list of what it suggests we buy organic.

I hope this has helped inform you on this point, and you understand that eating organic is not better in terms of nutrient density, it is better because your body does not have to work to reduce the toxic load that comes with conventional foods.

Eating organic is about reducing the toxic load we carry in our bodies because of the exposure we face daily,  our food, air , water and environment, if we can eat foods that are affordable and are less toxic why would you not want to?

Cheerio

THE HEATHY DIVA
xoxo

FREE PRE HOLIDAY JUICE FEASTING FOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS

If you've ever heard of juice feasting but were not sure ninety two or one hundred or more days of juice feasting was for you, you may want to join us in doing a mini juice feast.

Beginning October 17, 2009 a group of brave souls will embark on the adventure of ten days of drinking only fresh juices in quantities that will provide their bodies with nutrients in the form of vitamins, minerals, proteins, oxygen and energy that will have their trillions of cells jumping for joy.

A juice feast is very different from a juice fast which most of us may have heard of. A juice fast is what was done years ago and only focused on restricting caloric intake by having individuals drink limited amounts of juice daily, usually about five cups a day without much else to nourish the body all day. A juice feast however, has individuals drinking upwards of four litres of green and multicoloured nutrient rich juices with added superfoods (see FAQ) or about sixteen cups daily of refreshing nourishing liquid to detox, rejuvenate and revitalize the body.

The process of juice feasting prepares the body for repairing itself as it takes in nutrients from the juices. At this time the body no longer has to work hard to digest heavier meals, thereby it doesn't have to use excess energy to empty the digestive tract. When the body has additional usable energy it gets busy repairing the organs and body systems while working on balancing and harmonizing itself. During or immediately after a juice feast many people find that aches, pains, extra weight, headaches and plain old lethargy dissappear.

If you think you want to try something like this, and have checked with your primary caregiver or alternative health provider that you'll be in the clear to join us and want the support of doing it in a group join in, grab your fruits, veggies, juicers and the will to take bettter care of yourself.....if you don't have a juicer there are ways to do this with a blender, it takes a bit more time and work but if you get through this time, it you'll end up getting a juicer for next time :o)

For the people who have questions, a FAQ page will be posted and if your questions are not answered in that page, you can email me to your heart's content to get the answers you need. I will do either a video post or a written post to answer questions as we go through the journey.

To take part email thehealthydiva@gmail.com and get your name on the list for the directions, menu and shopping lists you will need.

If you have a group of friends and family that want to try this let me know and we'll help you set up your own group feast.

I will be blogging weekly to give you tidbits on what to do leading up to the feast, so get your questions ready and I will answer them as we go along.

Remember this is a FREE group juice feast opportunity and a great chance to jump start your wellness goals before the new year resolutions roll around.  Take this opportunity to do what many people in the raw food and holistic nutrition industry want to charge you money for, learn about better wellbeing for FREE and pass this blog link along http://www.thehealthydiva.org/ so you can share the gift of wellbeing.

If this is a success there willl be future FREE group feasts to join in on, so if you get through this or even if you don't and you want to learn more about healthier living, contact me for some links on where to go from here.

If you know anyone who wants to try this juice feast with us link them up with the blog http://www.thehealthydiva.org/ or follow me on twitter for updates, information and instructions http://twitter.com/thehealthydiva .

You know you love you like no one else will, keep it up!

To your health and juicy beginnings, hugs and white light.

THE HEALTHY DIVA
xo

TORONTO VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION VEGAN BAKE OFF CONTEST

If you have a sweet tooth and want to know more about vegan baked goodies on Saturday October 3, 2009 this event is for you. Drop by and get tips on vegan baked goodies, talk to the participants, taste to your heart's content and see the judging. If you have no plans yet for that day, and would love a day out at Harbourfront, drop by and support the cause. Check the link for further details and map.
http://tinyurl.com/y9yyo8k

THE HEALTHY DIVA
xox

DAVID WOLFE & MIKE ADAMS discuss the relaunch of The Sunfood Diet book.

Here is a great interview with plenty of information!



THE HEALTHY DIVA

xoxo