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Feeling jet lag after your Spring Break travels? Here are some tips for physical and mental endurance, clarity and flushing out the toxins. Get Stamina with Fiber Fiber is great for long lasting energy to give you the stamina you need after long travel days. The daily recommended amount of fiber you should take for optimal energy is 20-35 gms, but the average person consumes 10-15 gms on a daily basis and even less when they are traveling. Good source of fiber: Beans (Try our new Monterrubio Vegan Burrito or our Organic Quinoa Bowl!)   Boost Your Brain Power with...

Restful sleep is the foundation of your mental and physical health. Without it we tend to be forgetful, take longer to do tasks, lose patience with our peers, and consume more calories trying to attain more energy. That cyclical feeling of always “needing to catch up on sleep” can be avoided. Here are some simple steps. 7 Foods to Help You Sleep The less heavy foods you eat at night, the less energy your body needs to spend digesting the food while you sleep and the more energy you will have in the morning as a result. So have a...

Did you know the avocado seed is the most nutritious part of this superfood? 70% of the antioxidants found in an avocado are in the seed. Avocado seeds contain more soluble fiber than most vegetables!  Reduces food cravings and helps drop weight. Increases collagen in the body and makes skin smooth and tight. Boosts your immune system. Reduces inflammatory and relieves joint stiffness and pain. Eating the seed helps prevent cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol and prevent strokes.  We know what you are thinking… how on earth do you break down that massive seed? Here is how to do it: Cut...

First Use: Teeth Whitener Commercial teeth whiteners can be very abrasive and damage the enamel on the teeth, but apple cider vinegar provides a safe, gentle alternative. Just use your finger to rub some on your teeth for about a minute, then rinse with water. The pH of the apple cider vinegar will help to gently remove stains. Second Use: Removes Dandruff Dandruff is more than just a nuisance - it's embarrassing! Salon sprays are costly, but with apple cider vinegar, your dandruff destroyer will cost only pennies per spray. Just mix equal parts (about 1/4 cup each) apple cider...