The Juice Plus+ Nutrition Booster

Juice Plus+ Review

by Andrew Larson, M.D., FACS, FASMBS & Ivy Larson We were introduced to Juice Plus+ back in 2008 by one of Andy’s patients and we’ll be honest, we were initially skeptical of the whole concept behind packaging the goodness of fruits and vegetables into a pill. But after discovering Juice Plus+ is one of the [...]

Make Brushetta at Home! Healthy Roasted Easy Artichoke Bruschetta Recipe

Make Brushetta

Want a fun, fast appetizer guaranteed to be a hit with everyone at the party? Make bruschetta! There are variations on “party in your mouth” bruschetta galore but I’m particularly fond of my Healthy Roasted Easy Artichoke Bruschetta recipe. My Clean Cuisine version of this party favorite is low on oil but rich in flavor thanks [...]

Superfood Hemp Seed Benefits and Hemp Seed Smoothie

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In the world of “super natural” eating, hemp seed benefits have been known for years.  And now Hollywood has heard the word and hemp seeds are the hot new superfood. But for good reason too! Hemp seeds are one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods you can eat. What Are Hemp Seeds? Hemp seeds [...]

Clean Cuisine and Wine – A Perfect Pairing? Is Wine Healthy?

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This past summer we took a family trip to California and made a pit stop at beautiful and romantic Napa Valley. We toured the breathtaking Sterling Vineyard (long held as one of Napa Valley’s landmark “must-see” wineries) and not only thoroughly enjoyed our visit but we also loved sipping the vino. We posted some of [...]

Barlean’s Omega Swirl: The Omega-3 Solution for the Whole Family

Barlean's Omega Swirl

Andy and I have been big supporters of omega-3 supplementation for over a decade.  Not only does our entire family supplement with omega-3’s, but Andy routinely recommends omega-3 supplements for his patients. Omega-3 supplements are the most validated supplement that exists; over 19,000 scientific studies have been done on omega-3′s. These “super fats” are vitally [...]

Kombucha: A Healthy Probiotic Rich Vegan Drink

Kombucha-Review

What is kombucha? This was my question this past summer when we were on a family vacation in California. I was standing with Andy in a Whole Foods Market store in San Diego trying to figure out which chilled beverage I should buy when I noticed Kombucha.  As I lingered a bit longer looking at the brightly colored Kombucha bottles another [...]

Shake Up Your Cooking with Real Salt!

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We’ve all been told we need to cut salt (sodium) from our diets – and that too much salt can lead to serious medical issues. Scary stuff, right? Well, the truth is you and I do need salt if we want to remain healthy – but we do not need the overly processed white crystals [...]

Packing Healthy Travel Snacks for the Airport

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Anyone who travels frequently and also tries to eat clean knows that the only way to do both is to pack your own food. We travel a lot and so over the years I have made a mental note of a number of Clean Cuisine “go to” snacks to pack. The thing is, if you [...]

It’s Coconut Bliss for a Can’t Miss Summer Taste Treat

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Bliss. What a great word. Bliss is defined as supreme happiness… utter joy… contentment. And that’s just how I feel when I have a spoonful of Coconut Bliss. I know many psychologists insist you are not supposed to associate food with happiness, but I can’t help it… a cold, creamy sweet treat is bliss for [...]

Clean Cuisine Power Bites with Barlean’s Flax and Coconut Oil

Clean Cuisine Power Bites with Barlean's (Gail Ingram Photography)

I was recently asked by Barlean’s to give a speech at the national Vitamin Shoppe convention in Orlando, FL. The focus of my speech was to share with the Vitamin Shoppe managers and executives how I cleaned up my diet and altered my dietary fat intake after being diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) in 1998. [...]

The Best Sunscreens for Everyday and Occasional Use

Best Sunscreens

By Chase Polan – LadyofMoore.com Of all the personal products out there, sun care presents the greatest number of questions and challenges for those of us who are holistically minded. For the purists out there, you might consider following the advice of Giselle Bundchen who was recently quoted on the topic of sunscreen in the [...]

The Organic Sunscreen Myth

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As you probably surmised from reading the article my husband (Andy) recently wrote giving a physician’s view on the research behind food as a he is not a big fan of slathering sunscreen on his face or body on a day to day basis (he’d rather eat a few more carrots and a green smoothie [...]

Sunscreen Alternative: Nutritional Approaches to Preventing Sunburn and Skin Aging

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By Andrew Larson, MD, FACS, FASMBS As a south Florida native I have always loved being in the sun. I can’t help but think I look better with a bit of a tan but most importantly the sun really does make me feel better. I spent a good portion of my life up north in [...]

A Simple and Healthy Snack Food – Golden Summit Trail Mix Review

Golden Summit Trail Mix

I’m always on the lookout for a simple healthy snack food and my good friend Cherie recently turned me on to Golden Summit Trail Mix. Unlike most mass marketed trail mix products, Golden Summit Trail Mix is made from pure, natural and wholesome ingredients. This is a snack you can feel good about! Golden Summit [...]

Whish Body Products: All Natural Skin Care Line and Contest

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Discovering Whish Body Products…All Natural Skin Care Line Is glowing, beautiful skin on your whish list this holiday season? So many people interested in eating clean do so not only for their health, but also to look good too. And let’s face it; a big part of looking good is having healthy looking, glowing skin. [...]

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