The Just Add Good StuffINFOGRAPHIC SERIES introduces our Mint Infographic. We hope you like it!
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Just Add Mint! Known from antiquity, mint is an aromatic herb with many curative properties. There’s a lot more to mint than fresheners, candy, tooth paste & inhalers! See below for more mint uses! Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Mint Infographic:
TOP 10 Health Benefits of Mint as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Mint Infographic:
effective pain reliever for headaches & migraines
mint alleviates gastrointestinal problems like indigestion
antiseptic & antibacterial properties used to treat cuts & burns
mint acts as a topical treatment of acne and acne scars
alleviates arthritis pain, insect sting irritation and eczema
mint improves bad breath and alleviates diarrhea and bloating
natural treatment of the common cold and flu
mint is used as a decongestant with antiviral properties
used in treatment of menstrual cramps
mint helps treat the hiccups
Mint Nutrition Facts as described on our Mint Infographic
Things You May Not Know About Mint as described on our Mint Infographic
Mint gets its name from MENTHE, a Greek mythical character
The mint herb is native to temperate areas of Europe, Asia & Africa
Mint can be VERY INVASIVE, so grow in containers or buckets
There are >30 TYPES & each smells/tastes different
The US produces 70% of the world’s peppermint & spearmint
Mint OIL is recovered by distilling using steam
Mint has been found in Egyptian tombs from as far back as 1000 BC
Rats & mice dislike the smell and taste of mint!
Peppermint is the #1 selling flavor among non-chocolate hard candies
The Just Add Good StuffMint infographic (we also call it our dark chocolate infograph) talks about general 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 Mint infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of Mint which would affect our Top 10 beets health benefits. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of dark chocolate 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 Mint 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.
The Just Add Good StuffINFOGRAPHIC SERIES introduces our Coconut Water Infographic. We hope you like it!
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Just Add Coconut Water! Naturally refreshing, coconut water is the clear liquid inside a young coconut. Often called ‘Mother Nature’s sports drink’ coconut water is naturally fat and cholesterol free, low in calories and contains high levels of potassium and electrolytes. Here is the Just Add Good Stuff CacaoInfographic:
TOP 10 Health Benefits of Coconut Water as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Coconut Water Infographic:
contains easily digestible carbohydrates
coconut water is rich in electrolytes required for proper muscle contraction
high in potassium which is necessary for proper hydration
potassium also counteracts high sodium diets & hypertension
coconut water contains antioxidants which protect you from free radicals
source of calcium, iron and magnesium – low in sodium
coconut water has no known side effects and very few allergies
contains cytokinins which promote cell division & growth
coconut water fights free radicals against cancer, alzheimers & infection
keeps us fresh, active, fit & sharp
*please note that not all benefits have been clinically proven yet BUT coconut water is more nutritious & natural than any sports drink.
Coconut Water Nutrition Facts as described on our Coconut Water Infographic
Serving Size = 1 cup
Calories = 46
Calories from Fat = 4
Total Fat = 0.48 g
Cholesterol = 0 mg
Sodium = 252 mg
Potassium = 600 mg
Total Carbohydrate = 8.9 g
Dietary Fiber = 2.6 g
Sugars = 6.26 g
Protein = 1.73 g
Vitamin A = 0% RDI
Vitamin C = 10% RDI
Calcium = 6% RDI
Iron = 4% RDI
Healthy Coconut Water Recipes on our Coconut Water Infographic
Things You May Not Know About Coconut Water as described on our Coconut Water Infographic
Buy young, green organic coconuts for NATURAL unaltered nutrients
Most PACKAGED coconut water has been pasteurized or are made from concentrate, which reduces nutrients
WATCH OUT for coconut water that has added sugar – don’t buy!
It’s NOT CALORIE FREE so don’t drink too much!
Has LESS SUGAR than most sports drinks, sodas & fruit juices
Is STERILE and has been used in place of medical saline
Often called “Mother Nature’s sports drink” by marketers
NOT very effective in weight loss diets
Coconut water can be fermented to produce coconut vinegar
The Just Add Good StuffCoconut Water infographic (we also call it our dark chocolate infograph) talks about general 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 Coconut Water infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of coconut waterwhich would affect our Top 10 beets health benefits. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of dark chocolate 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 Coconut Water 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.
The Just Add Good StuffINFOGRAPHIC SERIES introduces our Cacao Infographic. We hope you like it!
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Just Add Cacao! Cacao is the raw, unprocessed form of the cacao bean that is further refined and processed to produce chocolate. Raw organic cacao is one of the healthiest superfoods in the world, offering a wealth of antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals Here is the Just Add Good Stuff CacaoInfographic:
TOP 10 Health Benefits of Cacao as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Cacao Infographic:
extremely high in anti-oxidants to combat free radicals
Things You May Not Know About Cacao as described on our Cacao Infographic
Only buy RAW ORGANIC cacao powder or nibs… but skip PROCESSED chocolate in any form if possible.
Use CACAO to describe the seeds, pods & nibs; Use COCOA to describe processed/sweetened cacao
The DARKER / LESS TREATED chocolate, the more nutritious it is
Raw organic cacao also comes in butter and pastes
Per serving, has the HIGHEST concentrations of antioxidant levels!
Addictive & harmful unless consumed in moderation!
OLDEST HUMAN lived to 122. She ate 2.5 lbs of cacao a week!
Greek name means “cacao, the food of the gods”
Raw cacao contains over 300 vital antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. That’s why cacao is often referred to as a ‘superfood’
The Just Add Good Stuffraw cacao infographic (we also call it our dark chocolate infograph) talks about general 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 cacao infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of cacao which would affect our Top 10 beets health benefits. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of dark chocolate 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 Cacao 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.
The Just Add Good StuffINFOGRAPHIC SERIES introduces our Beet Infographic/Beetroot Infogram. We hope you like it!
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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:
TOP 10 Health Benefits of Beets as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Beetroot Infographic:
beets are a great source of energy with good sugars, low calories and fat
beetroot cleanses our body, purifies blood & maintains liver function
rich in glycine betaine which protects against heart disease
beets contain sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron & phosphorus
raw beets are high in folic acid for production of new cells
beetroot is rich in betaine, boosting mental health & treats depression
contain antioxidants that fight against many types of cancer
beets are high in trytophan which treats stress & relaxes the mind
beetroot is rich in boron which kick-starts production of sex hormones
the top beet greens are high in vitamin A and C
Beet Nutrition Facts as described on our Beet Root Infographic
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 Stuffbeet 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.
The Just Add Good StuffINFOGRAPHIC SERIES continues with our Lemon Infographic. These truly unique health food infographics (or infograms) that we design provide you with interesting facts and things about the best fruits, whole foods and vegetables in addition to general health details. From weird and wacky facts to nutrition information per serving, these infographics is a starting point to help you kick start a more happy and healthy lifestyle. We hope you enjoy them!
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Just Add Lemons! Lemons are well known for their sharp and acidic, bitter but zingy flavor. They are rich in vitamin C and low in sugar. They go well with sweet and savoury dishes and all parts of the lemon can be eaten, juiced, dried and used. Not only that, but lemons aid in the proper function of our digestive, immune and circulatory systems in addition to balancing our body’s pH. Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Lemon Infographic:
TOP 10 Health Benefits of Lemons as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Lemon Infographic:
maintains our pH balance (they are alkaline in our bodies)
lemons are high in vitamin C & potassium which boost our immune system
stimulates our gastrointestinal tract and the peristalsis
lemon juice clears skin, no matter your skin type by removing toxins
act as a natural, non-evasive, non-threatening diuretic
Things You May Not Know About Lemons as described on our Lemon Infographic
1 WHOLE lemon contains a day’s supply of a vitamin C, but the JUICE only contains 1/3 of the recommended daily intake
Lemons are GREEN and turn YELLOW due to temperature, not ripeness (just don’t buy brown ones)
The CITRIC ACID in lemons prevent oxidation of fresh raw foods
Lemons are a natural & versatile household cleaner
Roll a room-temperature lemon under your palm for max juice
BOTTLED lemon juice aren’t as good as fresh organics
Lemons came from Southern India, Northern Burma, and China
The lemon tree is considered an evergreen
The Meyer lemon is a cross between a lemon & an orange or mandarin
The Just Add Good Stufflemon infographic (we also call it our lemon infograph) talks about general lemon 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 lemon infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of lemon which would affect our Top 10 lemon health benefits. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of lemon in various dishes, so our recipes will also reflect that. Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about lemons in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Lemon 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.
Here’s our second infogram in our INFOGRAPHIC SERIES on Just Add Good Stuff. The infographics give you some introductory information about health benefits, recipes and interesting facts about various whole foods, vegetables and fruits. We hope you enjoy them!
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Just Add Ginger! A powerful, aromatic, gentle and flavorful herb, ginger or ginger root has been used as a natural remedy for hundreds of ailments for centuries. The stunning health benefits are now being scientifically proven and they range from treating bacterial infections to digestion to cancer. Here is a Ginger Infographic that outlines the Top 10 health benefits of ginger, ginger nutrition information, ginger recipes and some interesting facts about ginger root. Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Ginger Infographic:
TOP 10 Health Benefits of Ginger as described on our Ginger Infographic:
treats and prevents multiple forms of cancer
prevents diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol
acts as a natural antibiotic to fight pathogenic bacteria
reduces pain & inflammation acting as a natural painkiller
Interesting Facts about Ginger on the Ginger Infographic
Cultivation started in South Asia & has spread to East Africa and the Caribbean. Top producers are India, China & Indonesia.
Although there are few negative side effects to consuming ginger, it can interact with some meds.
Ginger root should be stored in a COOL & DRY place
Ginger root is NOT actually a root, but a rhizome
Choose robust / firm roots with a spicy fragrance and smooth skin
Contains silicon for healthy skin, hair, teeth and nails
Plant is 30 – 60 cm tall and is extremely rare to find in the wild
One of the most important herbs in the world
Ginger is also used to treat heartworm problems in doggies!
The ginger infogram (or ginger infographic) talks about high-level information regarding the ginger root. For more details about the health benefits and nutritional information about ginger and ginger root, 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 ginger infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of ginger root which would affect our Top 10 ginger health benefits on the Ginger Infographic. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of ginger root in various dishes, so our ginger recipes will also reflect that. Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about blueberries in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Ginger 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.
You’ve probably heard the name before. Your friends may have mentioned Rip Esselystyn in passing or you may have watched Forks Over Knives, an eye opening food documentary about health, diet and nutrition.
Rip was born in Upstate New York and attended the University of Texas at Austin on a swimming scholarship between 1982 and 1986. During that time, Rip Esselstyn was an All American swimmer, winning numerous swimming awards during this collegiate years and becoming a household name on the swimming circuit. After University, Rip Esselstyn became a successful triathlete, competing against the world’s best for over 10 years. In late 1990’s Rip retired from being a pro-triathlete and became a professional firefighter and emergency medical technician. Soon after getting his certifications, Rip Esselstyn started working at the Austin Fire Department’s Engine 2.
The Rip Esselstyn Whole Foods Plant Based Diet
As with most people in North America, Rip Esselstyn grew up eating a standard ‘Western-style diet’ which consisted mainly of animal protein, some vegetables and fruit, lots of carbohydrates and starch and of course, fast food and soda drinks. What’s interesting is that during Rip Esselstyn’s triathlete competition years, he switched over to a whole foods plant based diet. He was inspired by some of his dad’s teachings in this subject area and decided to go into an entirely whole foods plant based diet as of 1987, years before he retired from competing in professional triathletes.
Rip Esselstyn’s whole foods plant based diet book The Engine 2 Dietalso made it onto the highly acclaimed Forks Over Knives documentary. Forks Over Knives is one of Just Add Good Stuff’s most favorite food documentaries and is a must-see! The Engine 2 Diet on Forks Over Knives solidified Rip Esselstyn place as one of the leading role models for a whole foods plant based diet and lifestyle. What Forks Over Knives and The Engine 2 Diet combination did for many people is that someone such as Rip Esselstyn, can live an extremely healthy and fit lifestyle while incorporating many ‘scary’ diet and nutrition related changes to their lives. In many ways, Rip Esselstyn’s appearance on Forks Over Knives showed that it can be done with commitment, awareness and self-education. The movie was quickly followed by Forks Over Knives Presents The Engine 2 Kitchen Rescue with Rip Esselstyn.
Rip’s latest book was released in mid May 2013 and is called Rip Esselystyn My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet. Not only does it contain a lot of new material, but My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet by Rip Esselstyn but it also has 140 new Engine 2 Diet recipes that are healthy, easy to follow and quick to prepare (as usual). Great tips and recommendations are also made throughout the book and you can easily purchase it on Amazon (hard copy or Kindle) as of mid May. In essence, My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet by Rip Esselstyn is a follow up to his The Engine 2 Diet book. The first book was mainly recipe based, while Rip’s second book, My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet is more about education and dispelling many myths surrounding health and nutrition. Rip argues that many of today’s worst diseases are diet related and therefore, can easily be reversed with the implementation of a plant strong diet, as explained in My Beef with Meat: The Healthiest Argument for Eating a Plant-Strong Diet by Rip Esselstyn. Here is the background information about My Beef with Meat on Amazon:
For the millions who are following a plant-based diet, as well as those meat-eaters who are considering it, MY BEEF WITH MEAT is the definitive guide to convincing all that it’s truly the best way to eat! New York Times Bestelling author of The Engine 2 Diet and nutrition lecturer Rip Esselstyn, is back and ready to arm readers with the knowledge they need to win any argument with those who doubt the health benefits of a plant-based diet–and convince curious carnivores to change their diets once and for all. Rip Esselstyn reveals information on the foods that most people believe are healthy, yet that scientific research shows are not. Some foods, in fact, he deems so destructive they deserve a warning label. Want to prevent heart attacks, stroke, cancer and Alzheimer’s? Then learn the facts and gain the knowledge to convince those skeptics that they are misinformed about plant-base diets, for instance:
You don’t need meat and dairy to have strong bones or get enough protein
You get enough calcium and iron in plants
The myth of the Mediterranean diet
There is a serious problem with the Paleo diet
If you eat plants, you lose weight and feel great
My Beef with Meat by Rip Esselstyn proves the Engine 2 way of eating can optimize health and ultimately save lives and includes more than 145 delicious recipes to help readers reach that goal.
Here are some of his other teachings:
Eating a plant-strong diet is the best way to fight the dangerous fires raging inside us—fires that create all the chronic Western ailments including heart attack, stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes.
The fat and cholesterol in animal products clogs up arteries and can cause impotence, which research shows may be an early sign of heart disease. But men, you can treat this without Viagra. Instead, eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans.
Some people ask: is Rip Esselstyn gay? Because Rip is so secretive with his personal life, many people have asked that question at least once: Rip Esselstyn gay? Most indications is that Rip Esselstyn is NOT gay. However, many journalists looking for the latest scoop on Rip Esselstyn’s sexuality have always brought this topic up to garner more followers (which to us is disgusting). For gay men, Rip Esselstyn gay would be unreal. To them, a gay Rip Esselstyn will break down all barriers in terms of sexuality and masculinity. So when you ask is Rip Esselstyn gay, who really cares? He is a role model for EVERYONE … a handsome firefighter dedicated to bringing awareness to health, diet, nutrition and fitness. He is also a dedicated spokesperson for clean eating whole foods plant based diets. Yes he’s handsome, well spoken and a great role model … and because of his secretive personal life, this doesn’t mean that Rip Esselstyn is gay at all. What is means is that there are certainly lots of people who want a gay Rip Esselstyn … and it’s certainly just their dream.
The only nutrient that plant-based foods lack is vitamin B12. But you can get a daily supply by downing a glass of fortified soy milk or a bowl of fortified cereal.
Some trendy diets claim that all carbohydrates are bad guys, yet of the three macro-nutrients that provide calories in our diet (carbs, protein, and fat), carbohydrates are the body’s primary fuel source. They’re responsible for managing your heart rate, digestion, breathing, exercising, walking, and thinking.
Ok, we’ve all seen the commercials for the NutriBullet, a new and improved MagicBullet, that apparently allows you to juice and blend just about everything. I must admit… I’ve had my doubts about this machine since the get go, so I decided to purchase one in November 2012 to try it.
The NutriBullethas literally changed my life. It is an amazing and affordable appliance that allows anyone to EXTRACT the best of every food out there, without any waste. The catch phrase for the NutriBullet is “Don’t Juice It. Don’t Blend It. Extract It!”
Unlike a juicer, The NutriBullet Superfood Nutrition Extractor actually blends and extracts EVERYTHING. There is no separation of the liquid from the solids (pulp) and therefore, you can drink the best of both worlds. You don’t waste anything and you retain all the nutrients of the food.
So how does the NutriBullet work?
The NutriBullet motor is very powerful. The 600 watt motor rivals the best blenders and is significantly more powerful than the original MagicBullet (built for different purposes of course!). Add to it the all-new NutriBullet Extractor Blade, and anyone can juice, blend and extract all types of vegetables, fruit, solid foods, nuts and liquids. The NutriBullet also has a exclusive cyclonic action that is efficient and fast, allowing you to prepare a drink in less than 5 minutes! The NutriBullet Superfood Nutrition Extractor busts open seeds, cracks through stems and even sheds tough skin, so preparing your ingredients is quick and easy.
Transform ordinary food into superfood and add years to your life!
And did you know?
The NutriBullet is very affordable and clocks in at less than $120 USD! In addition, you can get shipping for FREE! There is also a 30 day risk free money back guarantee. This is an amazing offer for a life changing machine!
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, a new and improved MagicBullet, that apparently allows you to juice and blend just about everything. I must admit… I’ve had my doubts about this machine since the get go, so I decided to purchase one in November 2012 to try it.