HOT RECIPE > Mike’s Raw Blondie Balls

Soft, chewy and simply yummy, BLONDIES have taken the dessert and snack world by storm. A fantastic combination of nuts, dates, berries and seeds make these some of our favorite all-time desserts or mid-afternoon snacks and we want to share the recipe with you!

 

Introducing Mike’s Raw Blondie Balls. You can learn a lot from a recipe name. Firstly, yes, it’s Mike’s own blondie ball recipe. Secondly, the ingredients in Mike’s Raw Blondie Balls are completely raw and unaltered. In addition, they are also GMO-free and truly organic. We also try to source all ingredients from local markets and farmers. Thirdly, this is our take on the traditional ‘Blondie’, which is usually a ‘Blondie Square’ or a ‘Blondie Bar’. We’ve changed it and made the into 2-bite balls instead!

 

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Mike’s Raw Blondie Balls Recipe, just for you

 

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Servings: 10 dessert balls
Preparation Time: 10 – 15 minutes

 

The Healthy & Organic Ingredients for Mike’s Raw Blondie Balls:

 

1 cup of cashews (organic, unsalted and dry)
1 cup of pistachios (organic, unsalted and dry) > you can substitute with pecans, walnuts or macadamia nuts
¾ cup of Medjool dates (organic and pitted, cut into smaller pieces)
1 tbsp of chia seeds (organic)
2 tbsp of sunflower seeds (organic)
1/8 cup of agave syrup (raw and organic)
1 tsp of lemon juice (freshly squeezed from organic lemon)
1 tsp of vanilla extract (organic if possible)
1/8 tsp of salt
0.5 oz of dried blueberries (organic and wild blueberries if possible)
0.5 oz of dried cherries (organic)
0.5 oz of dried cranberries (organic)
0.5 oz of raisins (organic)

 
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Preparing Mike’s Raw Blondie Balls is easy and fun:

 

Step 1: Plug in your food processor
Step 2: Place all ingredients (except dry berries and raisins) into food processor
Step 3: Process until it becomes a bit sticky and wet
Step 4: Gradually add in the dried blueberries, cherries, cranberries and raisins and continue processing until the mixture becomes firmer*
Step 5: Form into balls and lay on a baking tray or plate
Step 6: Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or the freezer for at least 30 minutes)
Step 7: Enjoy and Share with friends

* The process usually takes 45-60 seconds.

 
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In order to make Mike’s Raw Blondie Balls recipe lower in nut fat content, you can replace the cashews and nuts with old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if possible). In addition, you can replace any of the dried berries with any type of unsulfured, dried organic fruit (such as mango, pineapples, coconut and freeze dried strawberries).
 
You will note that Mike’s Raw Blondie Balls get their sweetness from agave syrup (optional) and Medjool dates. These are much healthier than refined sugar. If you find that the dessert balls are too sweet, you can take out the agave syrup (as opposed to the dates which act as the binding agent for the balls).
 

About Mike’s Raw Balls

As noted in our earlier recipe, Mango Coconut Dessert Balls, the Mike’s Raw Blondie Balls falls into the series of completely natural, raw, organic and healthy snacks called Mike’s Raw Balls. Just Add Good Stuff promotes healthy living through self-education, nutrition awareness and taking the necessary steps to change your diet and nutrition program to promote general well-being. Mike’s Raw Balls are an ideal snack or dessert and should be consumed in place of unhealthy options like potato chips, cookies, snack bars and even fresh fruit. However, when changing your diet and nutrition program, please consult with your health professional first.

Hidden Sugar in Our Diet

 

Men between the ages of 20 to 39 eat more added sugars than anyone else according the new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The added sugars are mostly found in processed and pre packaged foods. A lot of sugar actually comes from so-called ‘health foods’ such as jams, sauces and salad dressings and in many instances, most of us don’t even know that they contain sugar and are unhealthy for us. The hidden sugar in our diet is causing many health problems that include higher blood glucose levels, diabetes, stress, sleep disorders, weight gain, ADS and mood swings.

 

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On average, the typical US male between 20 to 39 eats 335 calories of unhealthy sugars a day, while women consume less at 239 calories per day. What the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found were 2 things that debunked typical myths about sugar consumption in the nation.

 

Myth #1 | Two thirds of added sugar came from food (and not drinks)
Myth #2 | Most of the added sugar was eaten/consumed at home (and not on-the-go)

 

Here are the top 9 sneaky sources of hidden sugar in our diet. Remember that most of these hidden sugars have suitable alternatives that are healthier and sometimes much cheaper and tastier. The first step for all of us is the recognize these unhealthy hidden sugars in our diet that include:

 

Hidden Sugar #1 = Bottled Tea and Ice Tea

 
Much of the hidden sugar in bottled teas is high fructose corn syrup and cheap sweeteners, which has been linked to cancers and various health diseases. A can of Arizona’s Green Tea has more sugar than a Snicker’s chocolate bar! The same goes for many other bottled tea manufacturers that just pack on the hidden sugars which make these drinks addictive and sweet.

 
 

Sneaky Source of Sugar #2 = Frozen Dinners

 
Although they taste alright and will fill our stomachs for a period of time, frozen dinners, including the ‘lean and healthy’ ones contain unhealthy doses of hidden sugars. In order to replace fat and carbs, low calorie and lean frozen dinners actually pack on the hidden sugars and salts that are very bad for us. The Lean Cuisine’s Roasted Turkey Breast entre frozen dinner contains 7 teaspoons of actual sugar! Ouch.

 
 

Hidden Sugar #3 = Yogurt

 

This one will surprise a lot of us as yogurt seems to be a healthy breakfast or snack. Low in calories and high in protein, yogurt is often used as a great work out snack food. However, many of the fruit flavoured yogurts are pumped full of sneaky sources of hidden sugars. Even Yoplait’s Original 99% Fat Free line has more sugar than 1 pack of peanut M&Ms. Always go for plain organic yogurt with the least amount of sugars. Read the labels!

 
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Sneaky Source of Sugar #4 = Wheat Bread

 
“Wheat” does not equal “whole grains”. Although whole grains are great for heart health, weight loss diets and to keep you full, products that are labeled as “wheat” are not always true whole grains. Both grocery stores and restaurants will serve whole wheat breads that do not contain whole grains. On the contrary, many of these wheat breads are full of hidden sugar and enriched flours, making them taste like whole grains, but are unhealthy. This sneaky source of sugar can be seen at Arby’s Honey Wheat Market Fresh sandwich breads. It’s not whole wheat as the first ingredient for this bread is enriched flour and secondly, two slices contains 15 grams of hidden sugar. That’s a lot of sugar!

 
 

Hidden Sugar #5 = Oatmeal

 
Natural oats that are unflavoured and unaltered are very healthy. Consuming oatmeal has been linked to cancer fighting/prevention, weight loss and a healthy heart. However, many processed and packaged oats and oatmeal contain lots of artificial ingredients including hidden sugar that just sneaks up on you. Take for instance the Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Express by Quaker. This one little snack has as much sugar as 2 Pillsbury cinnamon rolls (which in itself, isn’t that healthy either because of the artificial preservatives, flavors and hidden amounts of sugar). A great tip to sweeten your oatmeal is to simply add antioxidant rich, naturally sweet berries.

 
 

Sneaky Source of Sugar #6 = Spaghetti Sauce

 

Many consumers are also surprised that spaghetti sauce is ranked in the list of foods containing the most sneak sources of hidden sugar. Processed and packaged spaghetti sauces often contain high levels of hidden sugar even though tomatoes are naturally sweet. This is often because the sauce is made from unripe tomatoes or parts/discards of tomatoes that are used in other packaged foods. Spaghetti sauces are also made from cheap vegetable oil, subpar ingredients and dehydrated veggies so hidden sugar is a quick and effective fix for food processors to disguise this. Francesco Rinaldi spaghetti sauce (like many others) lists sugar as the second ingredient in their spaghetti sauce which is about 3 teaspoons in each serving. A healthier alternative is to make your own spaghetti sauce from your own organic tomatoes and spices or to choose even Ragu’s Tomato Basil spaghetti sauce which doesn’t contain extra hidden sugar.

 

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Hidden Sugar #7 = Salad Dressing

 

Many packaged salad dressings contain high levels of refined sugars in order to come up with the flavors, preservatives and texture of their sauces. From blue cheese to ranch, all of these salad dressings make your healthy salad unhealthy. Not only that, but the ‘low-fat’ salad dressings are evil too as they take out the fat and instead, add sugar in its place. The Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette by Ken’s contains more sugar than a regular scoop of ice cream! Not only that, but it also has lots of food starch. So eating this salad dressing will give you 12 grams of hidden sugars plus starch which causes your blood sugar levels to spike. No good!

 
 

Sneaky Source of Sugar #8 = Fruit Jams and Spreads

 
Many people think that jams and jellies are a better alternative to butter or cream cheese. However, the hidden sugars in these types of foods is shocking. As an example, Smucker’s uses 3 different types of sweeteners and hidden sugars in their classic Strawberry jam! The main reason why they do this is that none of the ‘sugars’ will appear as the first ingredient on their label. The fruit becomes the #1 ingredient as there is more fruit than any of the 3 hidden sugars alone. That’s just sneaky, but it’s used by many food processors. The alternative is the Polaner’s All Fruit spreads because is unadulterated and contains no added hidden sugars. Or you can make your own spreads!

 
 

Hidden Sugar #9 = Asian Sauces

 
From sweet and sour pork to teriyaki to sesame, these Asian sauces in North America are packed with hidden sugar. Some of these sauces also contain unhealthy amounts of both corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup (you can tell by the ingredients that end in “-ose”). Also remember to check the serving size, because most of the Asian sauce labels recommend less than 1 tablespoon per serving, which as we know is not nearly enough for any small portion.

 
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US non-GMO & Organic Shopping Guide for Consumers

 
Healthy Family just released a partial list of non-GMO brands and organic products in a chart format in May 2013. Below is the shopping guide for consumers looking for US non-GMO and organic products.

 

US non-GMO and Organic Shopping Guide for Consumers

 

As you can see from this chart, both Peapod and Whole Foods Market feature the widest range of organic and non-GMO product brands in their stores. The only 2 non-GMO brands that are missing from these two stores are private label products only. The next closest is Super Valu stores that also include Acme, Albertson’s, Bigg’s Club Foods, Farm Fresh, Hornbacher’s, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s/Star Market, Shop ‘n Save and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy. Safeway comes 4th on the list of non-GMO organic brand products supplied and it includes Carr’s, Dominick’s Finer Foods, Pack ‘n Save, Randall’s, Simon David, Tom Thumb, Pavillion’s and Von’s.
 
The worst supermarket chains for carrying organic non-GMO brands and products are Super Walmart, Meijer Foods, Super Target, Super Kmart and Kroger. It must also be noted that Trader Joe’s falls at the bottom of the list, but they supply many of their own private label organic and non-GMO brands.
 
For more information, please visit www.healthy-family.org today.

Want to ELEVATE your smoothie? Try Adding These 5 Nutritious Juice Booster Ingredients…

 
Want to ELEVATE your morning smoothie or cold pressed juice?  Getting sick and tired of the same textures, flavors or ingredients in your juices? Here are 5 nutritious ingredients that will give your juice a boost! Click here for SET 2 JUICE BOOSTERS and SET 1 JUICE BOOST INGREDIENTS!

 
 

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Top Juice Booster #11 > Just Add Acai Berry

 
Yes, Just Add Good Stuff is recommending the berry that nobody can pronounce.  Just add acai berries into your smoothie or cold pressed juice blend because they are amazing super berries!  Acai berries are indigenous berries commonly found in the Amazon rain forests.  They are anti-oxidant rich fruits that have been heralded for hundreds of years as an immune stimulating, healing and energy boosting super berry.  As one of our top juice boosters acai berries are easy to find at your local market.  Or you can also opt for powdered acai berry powder but just make sure that it only contains these super berries, no added sugar as comes from an organic source and has never been heated.  Acai berries are amazing for your heart and lowers cholesterol in your blood stream.  In addition, just adding acai berries will boost your immune system and aids in weight loss programs.  The top juice booster also promotes skin health and helps with a an upset stomach, bloating or gas.  Just adding acai berries will also improve your cellular health (high in anthocyanins) and may help fight or even prevent cancer.  Acai berries also contain properties that support normal inflammation that may prevent inflammations due to allergic reactions.  The high levels of phytochemicals also contribute to the ability to slow or reverse typical processes related to aging and cellular oxidative damage, creating anti-aging effects.  The top juice booster also gives you an energy boost, which is great before workouts or physical activity.  Just add acai berries starting today!

 
 
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Smoothie Boost Ingredient #12 > Just Add Turmeric

 
Turmeric is one of the new super foods and there are many reasons for this!  Turmeric is a rhizomatous perennial plant that belongs to the ginger family and its native to tropical South Asia.  Turmeric is being thrust into the super foods limelight as there are many health benefits by just adding small amounts of turmeric into your daily diet.  As a smoothie boost ingredient, turmeric super food is one of the best boosters in terms of natural health benefits.  Just add turmeric into your smoothie or juice blend will give you the following health benefits: natural anti-inflammatory agent, natural antibiotic, natural antiseptic, natural analgesic plus turmeric speeds up wound healing and improves digestion.  Other turmeric super food health benefits include: prevention of bloating and gas build-up, lowers cholesterol, heals stomach ulcers, strengthens ligaments, improves asthma, prevents progression of Alzheimer’s, aids in fat metabolism and weight management and reduces the side effects of chemotherapy.  Other amazing health benefits of turmeric as a smoothie booster ingredient includes prevention of many types of cancers including breast, prostate, skin, colon, lymphoma, leukemia as well as improving skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, and it also slows the progression of MS.  As you can see, just add turmeric today!

 
 
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Top Juice Booster #13 > Just Add Sunflower Seeds

 
Often overlooked, seeds are a perfect addition to any juice or smoothie.  These health promoting seeds will give you a firmer texture and a nuttier flavor.   Sunflower seeds as a top juice booster may be new to you, but contain very high levels of Vitamin E, B1, manganese, copper, tryptophan, magnesium, selenium, Vitamin B6, phosphorous, folate and are low in calories.  Not only that, but just by adding sunflower seeds as a top juice booster ingredient also comes with several health benefits.  Firstly, sunflower seeds are an excellent source of Vitamin E which is a fat soluble antioxidant.  This aids in our cardiovascular system and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent as well.  The sunflower seeds health benefits continues with the phytosterols which help lower cholesterol levels.  Another great sunflower seeds health benefit includes its high levels of magnesium which help to calm our muscles and nerves and counterbalances calcium, thus helping regulate our blood vessels.  As well, the top juice booster in adding a tablespoon or two of sunflower seeds to your morning smoothie includes its high levels of selenium that aid in detoxification and cancer prevention.  The best way to just add sunflower seeds into your juice blend or morning smoothie is to add shelled sunflower seeds that are organic, raw and unsalted.

 
 
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Juice Boost Ingredient #15 > Just Add Papaya / Papaw 

 
In North America, you may call them papayas but in Australia and South Asia, you may refer to them as papaw.  Other people may call them tree melons… but in the end, papaya, papaw or tree melon are a super fruit!  Cultivated worldwide in the tropics and subtropics, over 7 million tons are now produced globally every year.  Due to the high levels of vitamins and minerals, just adding papaya or papaw into your morning juice blend or smoothie will give you lots of natural health benefits.  This wonder fruit is especially great for digestion and treating digestive problems.  In addition, certain enzymes like papain make papaya or papaw truly unique when it comes to super fruits.  Papaya is also very beneficial for your cardiovascular system.  Rich in provitamin A carotenoids, Vitamin C, folate and dietary fiber, papaw or papaya also contains lots of Vitamin B in the form of folic acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1 and riboflavin.  The skin, pulp and seeds of the juice booster ingredient papaya or papaw is also nutritious with high levels of phytochemicals including polyphenols and lycopene.  Pectin in papaya is also amazing.  Just add papaya into your smoothies and you’ll also be able to treat arthritis, osteoporosis or any other pain as papaws are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and promotes faster healing.  Also, papaya is used for treating colds throughout the world.  Just add papaya!

 
 
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Top Juice Booster #15 > Just Add Broccoli

 
Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables in the world and it adds to both the flavor and texture of your cold pressed juice or morning smoothie.  With high levels of minerals, fiber, vitamins and even protein, broccoli is a welcome addition in order to elevate the nutritional value of your smoothies.  Containing powerful antioxidants, there are ongoing studies of how broccoli consumption can prevent and fight cancers.  In addition, your immune system is boosted considerably by just adding broccoli because of its richness in beta carotene, zinc and selenium.  Broccoli is also high in Vitamin C which is an anti-inflammatory and it also contains high levels of magnesium and potassium that help regulate your blood pressure.  Broccoli as a juice booster also helps fight heart disease and prevents strokes and atherosclerosis.  Vitamin K and calcium in broccoli also promote healthy bones and the folic acid prevents birth defects.  Just adding broccoli will create a great nutritional shake before a workout as well.  This top juice booster will add tonnes of protein (as much as corn or rice) but half the calories.  Just Add Broccoli today!

 

Just Add Good Stuff recommends adding some or all of the above juice boost ingredients into your daily smoothie or juice. Please consult with a health professional to make sure you are not allergic to any of these juice boosters. The 5 juice boost ingredients recommended in this article are: acai berry, turmeric, sunflower seeds, papaya/papaw and broccoli.

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Here’s your Sunday tip: Take care of your mind & body because, simply put… nobody else cares!
 

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CDC Report Releases the TOP 10 SODIUM SOURCES in our Diet

Trying to cut out salt from your diet? Looks like it’s getting even harder to do so with so much ‘hidden salt’ in our food supply chain. From processed and packaged foods to breads and pastas, sodium is everywhere. The CDC reports that almost half of all sodium consumption comes from 10 types of food.

 

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Do you know how much salt you are eating every day? Is sodium a concern for you? Do you have high blood pressure or bloating? Perhaps you are suffering from various cardiovascular diseases and hypertension? Do you even know what the recommended sodium intake per day is?

 

A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that 9 out of 10 Americans consume more sodium than they should. And the daily recommended sodium consumption is only 3,300 milligrams per day. However, the Institute of Medicine in the US just lowered that recommendation to only 2,300 milligrams per day and perhaps going as low as 1,500 milligrams per day if you are over the age of 51 or are at risk of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension or other chronic illnesses.

 

too much salt is bad for us

 

The first step in battling our sodium consumption levels is by being aware of where salt or sodium come from in our daily diet. Not surprisingly, sodium is found in everything. From juice to breads and from breakfast cereal to meat, salt is in every single part of our food chain. In addition, there are so many misconceptions about sodium.

The American Heart Association just recently did a survey and found that most Americans believed that sea salt had lower sodium levels than regular table salt. This is NOT the case as the sodium content in the two types of the most commonly used salts are identical.

The CDC also recently found out that about 65% of our sodium consumption comes from food that is bought from a supermarket or grocery store. The other 35% usually comes from restaurants meals (or eating out).

 

What’s even scarier is that 44% of all sodium consumption in the United States actually comes from 10 main foods that include (from most to least):

  1. Breads and rolls
  2. Lunch meats (luncheon meats)
  3. Pizza
  4. Poultry
  5. Soup
  6. Sandwiches and burgers
  7. All types of cheese
  8. All types of pasta
  9. Meat dishes
  10. Snack foods

 

too much salt in our daily diets

 

Just Add Good Stuff recommends a whole foods plant based diet that includes fresh and organic vegetables, fruits, legumes, beans, seeds and whole foods that do not contain high levels of sodium. We also recommend staying away from most processed and packaged foods wherever possible. Always read labels as sodium content is required to be on labeling by law.

BEETS INFOGRAPHIC > Just Add Beets/Beetroot… Top 10 Health Benefits, Nutritional Details and Interesting Facts about Beetroot and Beets!

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Just Add Beets! Beets (or beetroot) are highly nutritious root vegetables. The unique set of pigment antioxidants in the ‘root’ in addition to the top nutrient rich ‘greens’ make beets highly effective in the protection against many diseases. Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Beets Infographic:

 

Just Add Good Stuff Beets Infographic detailing the health benefits in a visual way

 

TOP 10 Health Benefits of Beets as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Beetroot Infographic:

  1. beets are a great source of energy with good sugars, low calories and fat
  2. beetroot cleanses our body, purifies blood & maintains liver function
  3. rich in glycine betaine which protects against heart disease
  4. beets contain sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron & phosphorus
  5. raw beets are high in folic acid for production of new cells
  6. beetroot is rich in betaine, boosting mental health & treats depression
  7. contain antioxidants that fight against many types of cancer
  8. beets are high in trytophan which treats stress & relaxes the mind
  9. beetroot is rich in boron which kick-starts production of sex hormones
  10. the top beet greens are high in vitamin A and C

 

Beet Nutrition Facts as described on our Beet Root Infographic

  • Serving Size = 1 cup
  • Calories = 58
  • Calories from Fat = 2
  • Total Fat = 0.23 g
  • Cholesterol = 0 mg
  • Sodium = 106 mg
  • Potassium = 442 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate = 13 g
  • Dietary Fiber = 3.8 g
  • Sugars = 9.19 g
  • Protein = 2.19 g
  • Vitamin A = 1% RDI
  • Vitamin C = 11% RDI
  • Calcium = 2% RDI
  • Iron = 6% RDI

 

Healthy Beet Recipes on our Beetroot Infographic

  1. Spicy Baked Beet chips
  2. Fresh Organic Beetroot cold pressed juice
  3. Beet and Beetroot summer salad

* All of our recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan! Click here for more recipes!

 

Things You May Not Know About Beet Root/Beetroot as described on our Beets Infographic

  • Beets are often called nature’s viagra with their high BORON content
  • Beetroot is also known as the table beet, garden beet, red or golden beet
  • Red color compound BETANIN cannot be broken down by our bodies so it may cause temporary red urine & stool (not harmful)
  • Cooking beets depletes nutrient levels dramatically
  • The TOP GREENS of beets are rich in antioxidants, vitamin A & carotenoids!
  • Use a proper JUICER when juicing beets (lots of fiber)
  • Contain BETACYANIN which are effective in breaking down tumours
  • Beet root is used to treat and cure boils, abscesses and even acne
  • Beets contain the HIGHEST source of natural sugar, after the sugar cane

 

The Just Add Good Stuff beet root infographic (we also call it our beets infograph) talks about general beetroot facts and nutritional details. For more info about the health benefits and nutritional information, please contact us and we will find out more from licensed dieticians and medical science professionals. It is our goal to provide the best information possible and to help inspire you to become more healthy through diet, nutrition and fitness. The beetroot infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of beets which would affect our Top 10 beets health benefits. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of beetroot in various dishes, so our recipes will also reflect that. Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about beets in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Beets Infographic.

The information on this infographic is for informational purposes only.
It is not intended to nor should it be a substitute for advice, consultation or visits to your health care provider.
‘Nutrition Facts’ provided by FatSecret.com and verified by Just Add Good Stuff.

Sexiest Vegans in the UK for 2013 (PETA)

Sexy and vegan do work together! PETA just announced the sexiest vegans in the UK for 2013! And the winners include 1 woman and 1 guy. The sexiest UK vegan includes Laura Dalton who turned vegetarian when she was 9 years old and then became a vegan at age 18. Toby Channon is the sexiest male vegan in the UK for 2013. A personal trainer for many years, Toby Channon has been vegan for over 4 years and is an avid fundraiser for various charities! The votes were cast through PETA for the UK’s sexiest vegans for this year. According to Mimi Bekhechi, the PETA UK Associate Director, “On average, vegans are healthier and have more energy than meat-eaters do – and that makes them sexier too.”

 
Turns out the Parenthood hottie has strayed from his meatless diet.
 
“I’m really flattered to be named ‘Sexiest Vegetarian’ with ‪Kristen Bell, but sadly I can’t accept in good conscience because I eat chicken,” Dax Shepard tweeted this afternoon.
 
“I was vegan for a year, but that ended 6 months ago. I aspire to be more like Kristen Bell, but I’m not there yet,” he said in a follow-up tweet.
 
Dax Shepard first took up the veggie lifestyle in January 2012 after watching the documentary Forks Over Knives.
 
Dax Shepard not a vegan

 
UK's sexiest vegans in 2013 winners
 
Other entrances into the UK sexiest vegans 2013 competition included: Georgina Bellot of Jersey Channel Islands, Shayna Weisz of Birmingham West Midlands, Amy of Lymington Hampshire, and Laura of Naas Kildare.
 
UK sexy female vegans
 
For the men’s sexiest UK vegan side, other notable entries included: Calum Eager, Pendle of Penzance Cornwall and Toby Channon (the winter). Congrats to all of you for adopting a true vegan lifestyle!
 
Male sexy vegans in the UK

Good nutrition will prevent 95 per cent of all diseases

 

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