The Master Cleanse

September 28, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

I just started on a cleanse today and I wanted to blog about it as I go along, not only to help myself, but to also help others out there who might be considering a cleanse of their own. The cleanse that I chose is called the Master Cleanse. Please note that this site is...

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How to Freeze Fresh Zucchini or Summer Squash

September 27, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This summer, I was lucky enough to receive a bunch of large zucchinis from some friends. They were way more than we could eat fresh, so I had to do something to preserve them. I decided to freeze the excess zucchini so I could have it for soups, casseroles, and bread this winter. Freezing zucchini...

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Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta

September 26, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This is another product that I cannot live without. It was an accidental discovery my by friend Michele when we embarked on a gluten free cleansing awhile back. I am typically very skeptical of gluten free pasta, since most of the brands I have tried have funky textures, tastes, or don’t hold up once cooked. So, I figured...

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Queen Elizabeth Drinks Raw Milk – Why Can’t We?

September 25, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This is a Canadian article about how Queen Elizabeth drinks raw, unpasteurized milk, yet Canadians are not permitted to consume it. Canada’s regulation of raw milk seems to be worse that the US. At least here in the US, there are a variety of laws – in some states you can purchase at stores, some states you have...

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Black Lava and Red Gold Sea Salt

September 23, 2010 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Salt is one of those ingredients that doesn’t really get much thought. But, did you know that there are many interesting, and healthy, varieties of sea salt? Because there are so many different kinds, this article will focus on two specific varieties, black lava sea salt and red gold sea salt. I recently picked up...