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Vega
Whole Food Smoothie Infusion is a simplified version of the Vega
Whole Food Health Optimizer, containing many of the same basic
ingredients but without the food-source vitamins and minerals. It’s a
neutral-tasting whole-food powder that gives a convenient, instant
boost of complete protein, omega-3, fiber, and greens to any smoothie.
It can be used in place of hemp protein and flax in all smoothie
recipes in this book to make them even more nutrient dense and alkaline
forming. It can also serve as a more nutritionally complete replacement
for hemp protein and flax in all Thrive Diet baking recipes on a 1:1
ratio. Additionally, up to 20 percent of regular flour can be
substituted for Vega Whole Food Smoothie Infusion in traditional
recipes.
Vega products are made by Sequel
Naturals and available at most health food stores, some grocery stores,
and online. Sambazon: açaí
Salba
Tel: 1-888-895-3603 Stahbush
Island Farms: frozen fruits and vegetables
Pictured: new antioxidant-rich
Health Berry Blend. Available soon. Tel: (541) 757-1497 Guayaki:
yerba mate O.N.E.:
coconut water
Manitoba Harvest: hemp
Vita-Mix: blender
Tel:800-848-2649 Email: household@vitamix.com |
I formulated 
Vega Antioxidant
EFA Oil Blend
Importers of
high-quality açaí berries from Brazil, Sambazon packs
them within two days of their harvest to maintain top nutrient value.
They are then frozen or freeze dried and shipped to the United States
so that their nutrition value stays at its peak. Sambazon helps
preserve the Amazon Rainforest by paying small family farmers fair
wages, thereby making it more lucrative for the locals to harvest
açaí than to sell the trees for lumber.
Salba seeds are small and round, similar to poppy seeds
in size and texture. With a unique crunchy texture and mild nutty
flavor Salba is gaining popularity in North America. Packed with trace
minerals, vitamins and essential fats, Salba is a sound addition to any
diet. Because of its EFA profile, it is most often compared to the
more-common flax seed. They are both rich in omega 3. Un-like flax,
however, Salba doesn’t need to be ground for the body to access its
nutrition. Also, packed with antioxidants and comprised of about 20%
high-quality protein Salba is an ideal food to help speed recovery.
Particularly high in magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron, Salba can
effectively replenish minerals used in muscle contractions and lost in
sweat. 
Stahbush Island
Farms grows,
harvests and freezes premium-quality ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables
without adding sugar or preservatives. I often use this company's fruit
when making my daily smoothie. It's a fast and convenient way to add
high-quality fruit to your diet. Located in Oregon, Stahbush Island
Farms adheres to sustainable farming practices, including crop
rotation. This practice benefits not only the nutrient value of their
produce, but also helps preserve agricultural and environmental health.
Available in most health food stores.
Guayaki yerba
maté is shade-grown under the natural jungle canopy, thereby
shielding its leaves from direct sunlight, keeping them subtle. Unlike
some yerba maté that is produced in plantation-style farms,
Guayaki is grown with the jungle, not instead of the jungle. This type
of agriculture helps preserve the natural ecosystem and is good for
local farmers because they can make more money by selling maté
than they could by clearing the land to graze cattle. I use Guayaki
yerba maté in several of my recipes; it’s particularly good in
the exercise-specific ones. 
O.N.E. is 100
percent natural coconut water with no preservatives. It’s naturally
filtered for nine months through the fibers of the coconut, creating a
pure isotonic beverage—a convenient and practical alternative to
hacking open fresh young coconuts with a machete. O.N.E coconut water
is bottled at the source in Brazil; therefore, the rest of the coconut
doesn’t need to be transported, which saves energy. In addition, most
whole young coconuts transported to North America are dipped in
formaldehyde as a preservative. In many cases, traces of formaldehyde
are detectable in the water and meat, so O.N.E is a healthier
alternative. I use O.N.E. as the base of my sport drinks and in several
other recipes. Available in most heath food stores and some grocery
stores.
Manitoba Harvest grows premium-quality hemp, turning it
into hemp food in the form of raw protein powder, hemp seed,
cold-pressed oil, and flour, all also top quality. Never using
herbicides or pesticides on its products, Manitoba Harvest is a
first-rate model of sustainable agriculture. The company uses a
low-temperature milling process that preserves all the natural goodness
of the plant, further increasing its food value. Available in most
health food stores, many grocery stores, and online. 
The use of a Vita-Mix machine is the best way to maintain
the
natural state of food and, at the same time, improve the
bioavailability of nutrients by liquefying. I use a Vita-Mix when
making many of my recipes including soups, sauces, smoothies and energy
gels. This machine features a powerful motor, top quality
materials and workmanship, and it is designed to last. Its sharp,
stainless-steel blades easily cut through all kinds of vegetables—even
harder ones such as carrots. The Vita-Mix is the most versatile
and most reliable kitchen appliance I have.