#OptimalU-Week 24 Recap

June 17, 2014

Hi Everyone!

This past week our family celebrated Father’s Day by spending it on Kelley’s Island, one of our family traditions for many, many years. My #OptimalU’s this past week focused on sweeteners (No Splenda, ever!), garlic, and more. In a few weeks, we will be having our June live event with our product sponsor, Selina Naturally, home of the Celtic Sea Salt brand, I hope you will be able to join!

Day 1: Garlic has been found to stimulate protection against tumor cells, and can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol. For today’s #OptimalU on page 139 try this and let me know how you enjoyed: Roast cloves of garlic in a covered dish in 1/4 inch of water for one hour at 400 degrees. Add to a salad or a side and store in an air tight container.

Day 2: Do you remember (I hope) a few weeks ago, I had an #OptimalU about juicing? Today’s takeaway corresponds with it, and is found on page 219: Find a sunny location for a garden (space permitting). Obtain quality soil and add compost throughout the year. Put the residue from juicing into your compost.

Day 3: Do you love sweets? Our second focus this month is on desserts, and honey is a wiser choice than white sugar, although too much will still cause left neck pain. If you regularly consume honey, my #OptimalU on page 182 suggests: Plan to take a drive in your area to find a local source of honey from a beekeeper. (Local farmer’s markets are also a good source)

Day 4, 5: Off

Day 6: Do you use a sugar “substitute”? I would rather have you consume real sugar than a fake variety. My #OptimalU for today is on page 194: Splenda is chlorinated sucrose derivatives. It enlarges your liver and kidneys and shrinks your thymus. Instead, plant stevia in your garden.

Day 7: No matter how ‘healthy’ we may be, our bodies are always in a constant state of breakdown and repair. However we can choose foods that promote cellular health and protection, like my #OptimalU on page 66 suggests: Always consider fresh produce in your daily schedule of food choices. Blueberries and spinach are at the top of the list.