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Organic Blueberries: A Beautiful and Bountiful Super-Food

by Julie Skon

Categories: Blueberry

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Published on: March 22, 2011

ORGANIC BLUEBERRIES

Blueberries contain so many wonderful health benefits and nutritional elements, it is no wonder why they are considered one of the ultimate “Super Foods”. In fact, studies have shown that when compared to over sixty other fruits and vegetables, blueberries ranked the highest in antioxidant properties! Feeling a little under the weather or need a little pick-me-up? Grab some organic blueberries, asap!

Health and Nutritional Benefits of Organic Blueberries: Blueberries are great for both the mind and body. Just like Blood Oranges, Blueberries contain the extremely powerful antioxidant anthocyanidins. In fact, it is this powerful antioxidant that may be the reason why blueberries have shown to be so effective against Alzheimers Disease and are also cancer preventatives. Additionally, Blueberries contain many essential nutrients, including: Vitamin C, healthy dietary Fibers, Manganese, Riboflavin and Vitamin E. Studies performed on the health benefits of Blueberries have shown that Blueberries help to improve vision and macular degeneration as well as protect against varicose veins, hemorrhoids, digestion problems, and urinary tract infections. In addition, blueberries are even known to be great stomach fat-fighters!

When to buy: Early summer – mid-summer. Select organic Blueberries that are plump and full of color. Blueberries can develop mold quickly, so make sure they do not have water on them and are mold-free with no soft spots.

The Organic Choice: Blueberries are not a fruit that typically gets attacked by pests, but many non-organic farmers will still use chemical fertilizers to help them grow. Chemical fertilizers are connected with an increase in cancer incidences, neurological problems, and many more health issues. It is always beneficial for health to purchase organic produce, and blueberries are no exception to this rule.

Organic Cocktails Recipes: Blueberry Eco-Mojito, Fresh Berry Rumtini

Organic Limes: Luscious and Loaded with Lots of nutrition

by Julie Skon

Categories: Lime

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Published on: March 21, 2011

ORGANIC LIMES

Similar to Lemons, organic limes are an excellent source of important vitamins and have wonderful health benefits. A little squeeze goes a long way, so add organic limes to your drinks or meal and enjoy the upgrade of both taste and nutrients.

Nutritional Elements of Organic Limes: Limes are great for health for many reasons. To start, limes are excellent sources of Vitamin C as well as Citric Acid, both of which are natural fat-burners. Limes also contain Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Potassium, flavonoids as well as Limonene, studies of which have shown to have wonderful anti-cancer properties. In addition, organic limes have an amazing natural antibiotic effect. In fact, lime juice has shown to help protect people against cholera during dangerous outbreaks.

When to buy: Year-round, but limes are in abundance in mid-spring to late fall. Select limes that are full of green color, without scratches or bruises and feel heavy in your hand.

The Organic Choice: Like all citrus, non-organic limes contain extremely high levels of trace pesticides on their rind and skin, so buying organic limes is necessary in order to protect your body from the harm these chemicals can do.

Organic Cocktails Recipes: Blood Orange Margarita, Eco-Mojito, Fresh Berry Rumtini, The Sizzling Grape

Organic Lemons: Low-calorie with Lovely nutritional benefits

by Julie Skon

Categories: Lemon

Tags: health benefits of lemons, lemons, nutrition of lemons, organic lemon health, organic lemon nutrition, Organic Lemons

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Published on: March 13, 2011

ORGANIC LEMONS

Lemons should be used for much more than just a cute little decoration on the side of a glass. To start, lemon juice is high in Vitamin C (which is great for the immune system), they are low in calories as well as contain have many essential vitamins and nutrients. So, a squeeze of lemon in your drink is a good start to getting nutritional elements, but to get all of the nutritional benefits, buy a juicer and add that juice to your water or cocktail instead!

Nutritional Elements of Organic Lemons: Lemons have been known for centuries to be natural fat-burners and are nice antioxidants, as they are a great source of Vitamin C, Potassium, Folic Acid, and Flavonoids. The white, soft portion of the skin of lemons contains a very important substance called limonene, studies of which have shown to have wonderful anti-cancer properties. In addition, lemon juice has been shown to dissolve kidney stones and aid in digestion along with reducing water retention and even helps remove nasty toxins from the body.

When to buy: Year-round. Select lemons that are full of a deep yellow color and feel heavy in your hand. Avoid lemons that are very hard or are shriveled.

The Organic Choice: Like other citrus fruits, lemons are on the “must buy organic” list. Pesticides and harsh chemicals are sprayed all over non-organic citrus fruits, all of which, can be potentially very harmful to your health. The Organic Choice is especially important in you are going to use a juicer (the best way to get all of the nutritional elements of lemons) because the majority of the chemicals end up withiin the rind of the fruit.

Organic Cocktails Recipes: Organic Blackberry Lemonade Vodka, Plant a Tree Lemontini

Organic Strawberries: Sweet, Sensual and SO good for you

by Julie Skon

Categories: Strawberry

Tags: Organic Strawberry, Organic Strawberry Cocktail

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Published on: March 11, 2011

Organic Strawberries

Organic Strawberries are not just pretty little fruits to decorate a drink, they are packed full of dense nutrition! Natural fat burners and antioxidants, strawberries contains the vitamins and minerals our bodies love, helping fight inflammation and reduce the risk of cancer, asthma, and more! So, eat up, drink up, whatever…just enjoy!

Fit Facts: Organic Strawberries are a nutritious wonder of the world…seriously. They are super antioxidants that help turn on your fat burning metabolism. Strawberries are a good source of Vitamin C and Potassium along with healthy dietary fibre and plenty of minerals including Manganese, Pantothetic Acid, Vitamin B, Iodine, Folic Acid, Biotin and Vitamin B6. Organic Strawberries naturally help to reduce inflammation and fight the risk of cancer, hearth disease and asthma.

When to buy: Early Summer, June is the best month for organic strawberries. Select organic strawberries that are plump and full of color, without mold or soft spots.

The Organic Choice: Strawberries are sprayed with the most chemicals of any berries to the point that farm workers on non-organic farms nicknamed them the “devil’s fruit”, not just because of the difficult task of picking them, but because of the health problems associated with being surrounded by the harsh chemicals and pesticides used to grow them. Choosing organic strawberries is essential to health and even more good news is that the organic varieties of strawberries taste the best!

Organic Cocktails Recipes: Fresh Berry Rumtini, Strawberry Appletini

Organic Grapefruit: Fat-Burning, Low Calorie, Pure Deliciousness

by Julie Skon

Categories: Grapefruit

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Published on: March 11, 2011

Organic Grapefruit

Let’s get this straight…Organic Grapefruits help with weight loss, are low in calories, have been shown to prevent breast cancer, help regulate dangerous blood levels which cause heart disease, and are full of essential vitamins and nutrition? Well then…Organic Grapefruits, it is!

Health Benefits: Organic Grapefruits have incredible effects on health. In fact, studies have shown that if eaten before a meal, organic grapefruits help in weight loss and increase metabolism. They also help to stabilize both high and low hematocrit levels, a blood condition leading to heart disease and anemia. Even more, studies have shown that organic grapefruits regulate estrogen levels in women which decreases the risk of breast cancer. And…let’s not forget they also lower cholesterol, help fight cancers, and even help prevent macular degernation!

Nutritional Benefits: Organic Grapefruits contain many important vitamins and minerals, including: Pectin, water-soluble Fibers, Vitamins K, Vitamin C, they are a rich source of Flavonoids, contain plenty of Phytochemials as well as Folic Acid.

When to buy: Organic Grapefruits are available year round, but are the best in late fall – winter. Select grapefruits that feel heavy and have a “sponge” effect to touch. Avoid any grapefruits with discolored skin or bruises near the base.

The Organic Choice: Like other citrus, grapefruits are coated with harmful and dangerous chemicals, so selecting organic is essential!

Organic Cocktails made with Organic Grapefruit: The Grapple

Organic Apples: from Sweet to Tart and SO good for you

by Julie Skon

Categories: Apple

Tags: Apple Cocktail Recipe, Apple Cocktails, Organic Apple, Organic Apple Recipe

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Published on: March 10, 2011

APPLES

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a true statement! Studies have shown that people who eat at least 2 apples a week show a significant less chance of developing certain cancers as well as a decreased risk of heart disease. Apples are delicious and there are many varieties, ranging in color and taste, so pick your favorites and indulge! Your body will thank you.

Fit Facts: Organic apples have many nutritious qualities, as long as you leave the skin on! The majority of the fit benefits of apples, including ellagic Acid which has anticancer properties, pectin which aids in digestion and eliminates toxins, fiber, vitamin C, Potassium and other flavonoids, are all found in the skin. When the skin is removed or the juice is bottled, the health benefits go down to almost zero. So, leave the skin on and enjoy not only just a decreased heart disease risk and the anti-cancer properties, but eating organic apples has been found to decrease risk for type 2 diabetes and asthma and are antiviral as well. So, eat up and watch those doctor visits diminish.

When to buy: Late Summer – early Winter. Apples are usually available year round and are refrigerated or flown in from around the world when out of season. Select organic apples that are firm and crisp and full of color, avoiding those with bruises or cuts.

The Organic Choice: It is very important for your health to eat organic apples. Non-organic apples are treated with extremely harmful chemicals and are even often covered in wax to preserve them longer and make them “look” fresh.

Organic Cocktails Recipes: Organic Strawberry Appletini

Jalapeno Peppers: Hot, Sexy, Fat-Burning Maniacs

by Julie Skon

Categories: Jalapeno Pepper, Organic Ingredient: Health Benefits

Tags: Fat Burning Foods, Jalapeno Pepper, Organic Cocktail Ingredient, Organic Cocktail Recipe, Organic Jalapeno Peppers

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Published on: March 10, 2011

JALAPENO PEPPERS

Jalapeno peppers make any drink or meal more exciting as well as offer awesome health benefits. From weight loss to increasing sex drive, the benefits are endless and fun too!

Fit Facts: Capsaicin, the cause of heat in jalapeno peppers (and other spicy peppers too) is a SUPER Fat Burner. Peppers burns calories quickly by speeding up metabolism for hours after eating. The increase in body heat is a natural aphrodisiac and studies have shown that peppers also decrease cholesterol and fight fatty triglycerides. With these fit facts, why not spice everything up?!

When to buy: Summer – Fall. Jalapeno peppers are usually 2″- 3″ inches long and green but will turn red when very ripe. Purchase jalapenos that are solid green in color, shiny and very plump. Avoid any with holes, have a shriveled appearance or show any mold.

The Organic Choice: While the capsaicin in peppers are natural deterrents to insects and many sprays are unnecessary, selecting organic peppers is still essential for optimum health and ensures that the peppers were grown in naturally rich soil.

Organic Cocktails Recipes: The Sizzling Grape

Organic Grapes: Gorgeous, Great, and Good for your Health

by Julie Skon

Categories: Grape, Organic Ingredient: Health Benefits

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Published on: March 10, 2011

ORGANIC GRAPES

Grapes are a delicious, low-calorie fruit with plenty of nutritional benefits and have the added bonus of satisfying that sweet tooth in a healthy way!

Fit Facts: Grapes are not only low in calories, which make it the perfect fat burning snack, but grapes are also wonderful antioxidants. In fact, the antioxidant properties of grapes have been shown to help prevent vascular damage while the skin of grapes contains resveratrol, which helps reduce plaque build up within arteries. Grape seeds contain a rich flavonoid and the extract of these seeds can be used to decrease vericose veins and other venous issues. Recent studies also show that grapes help to lower cholesterol and aid in sleep regulation. In addition to the flavanoid, resveratrol, and melatonin nutritional elements, grapes contain Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Riboflavin, Thiamine and are a good source of Manganese.

When to buy: Late summer – Early Fall. Grapes should be plump, crisp and colorful – avoid shriveled grapes or grapes that look much larger than normal (a sign of growth hormone used to abnormally increase size).

The Organic Choice: Non-organic grapes are covered in pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other harmful sprays. Buying organic grapes is essential and will prevent you from ingesting these pesticides which are dangerous to your health.

Organic Cocktails Recipes: The Sizzling Grape

Organic Blood Oranges: Bold, Beautiful, and your Body LOVES them too

by Julie Skon

Categories: Blood Orange, Organic Ingredient: Health Benefits

Tags: Blood Orange Margarita, Organic Blood Orange, Organic Cocktail Ingredient, Organic Cocktail Recipe, Organic Fruit

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Published on: March 10, 2011

ORGANIC BLOOD ORANGES

Blood Oranges are both easy on the eye and great for your health. There beautiful crimson colors come from a powerful antioxidant called anthocyanin. This wonderful flavonoid is known to have many positive effects on your health, so during the winter months while this fruit is harvested, eat up and drink up!

Fit Facts: Blood oranges are known as the anti-aging orange. The wonderful properties of anthocyanin have been shown to decrease the risk of certain cancers, lower cholesterol, is an anti-inflammatory helping the body to heal, and also decreases the risk of heart disease. This powerful antioxidant combined with the other nutritional elements of blood oranges, including Folic acid, an abundance of Vitamin C, Fiber, Calcium, Thiamin and Vitamin A, makes blood oranges a tasty and healthy addition to everyone’s daily diet.

When to buy: Late December – early May. Blood Oranges are a winter fruit. When selecting, purchase oranges that are without bruises or cuts and that feel heavy in your hand. Some varieties of blood oranges have a red pigmented skin, don’t be afraid of this, this is natural and delicious.

The Organic Choice: The amount of pesticides used on citrus fruits is truly disgusting and you should always buy organic. In California alone, 6 million pounds of pesticides were sprayed on oranges in just 1 year! While the majority of the pesticide ends up in the rind of the orange, it is still imperative to buy organic and tastes much better too.

Organic Cocktails Recipes: Blood Orange Margarita

Organic Simple Syrup Recipe

by Julie Skon

Categories: Organic Cocktail Recipes, Organic Simple Syrup

Tags: Organic Simple Syrup Recipe

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Published on: February 20, 2011

Organic Simple Syrup is quite possibly the easiest recipe of all time and well worth making it! Fresh, homemade simple syrup is a great way to sweeten up a cocktail.

Organic Simple Syrup

1 part organic sugar – 1 part water

If you plan on making quite a few cocktails, make up a batch and store in the refrigerator covered.

Pour 1 cup organic sugar and 1 cup of water in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pour into a glass and let cool before using.

Enjoy!

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