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Why You Should be Eating Fermented Foods

One of my goals for this year is to start consuming more fermented foods. Most people do not consume enough, or even know about the benefits of fermented foods, but they are vital to living a healthy lifestyle.

Apple/Prune Sauce

Ingredients 1/3 cup unprocessed Bran 1/3 cup Applesauce 1/3 cup mashed stewed Prunes   Directions Blend all ingredients and store in refrigerator. For Constipation: Take 1-2 Tablespoons of the mixture before bedtime, followed by 8+ oz. water. Make sure to drink the water or it will not work.

Breaking Through A Weight Loss Plateau

Here you are going along your Reboot, losing weight and feeling great. Then all of a sudden your weight won’t budge. What gives? The weight loss train that was cruising along at high speeds and has suddenly slammed on its breaks. You feel like you’re doing everything “right.” Before those helpless feelings creep in and rear their ugly heads attempting to derail your Reboot, take a moment to review this list of tips to see how to get your weight moving in the right direction again. Bump up your water intake. Getting adequate hydration is very important for weight loss. Our bodies are 70% water and the metabolic process of burning fat requires the compounds water offers us (those good ... Continue

FAQ – What about Constipation?

  Q: What can I do about bowel irregularities during my Reboot?   A: It is not unusual to experience either constipation or diarrhea during the Reboot process. Read these tips below to help alleviate symptoms and keep your digestion on track.   Constipation: Constipation is defined as difficult, incomplete, or infrequent bowel movements. Drastic changes to ones eating pattern can cause the rate of digestion to slow for some people. Common culprits that can trigger constipation during a Reboot include: • Lack of hydration • Rapid increase in fiber intake • Decreased physical activity • Underlying tendency toward constipation (including history of irritable bowel syndrome)   Start with the 3 Ws: water, walking & wheat grass juice. If this ... Continue

FAQ – What Side Effects Could One Expect?

Q: What side effects or symptoms could one expect during a Reboot? A: A Reboot offers tremendous benefits, but you should also be aware of potential side effects. These include but are not limited to: fatigue, headache, low blood sugar, constipation or diarrhea, increased body odor or bad breath. Most of these side effects are temporary. Increasing your fluid intake can alleviate many of these symptoms and we have a FAQ that addresses constipation and diarrhea, specifically. If any of these symptoms are severe or continuing, please consult with your physician to be sure you manage them wisely. Take care to evaluate how you are responding to the Reboot before driving or operating any heavy machinery.