Virgin Piña Colada - Fertility Friendly Recipe

Pineapples are great for implantation of the embryo and great for inflammation. Great for those suffering from PID, PCOS,  and Endometriosis. The added cinnamon encourages blood circulation to the uterus and body.



1 Cup frozen pineapples

1/2 Cup of sweetened coconut/almond milk / coconut cream

1/2 teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon 

Freeze fresh pineapples 

Add frozen pineapples to a blender 

Add almond / coconut milk / coconut cream 

Add cinnamon 

Blend and serve.

Enjoy!

SUBSTITUTE CHOCOLATE BANANA SMOOTHIE

Recipe
1 sliced frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 rounded tablespoon carob powder
1 rounded tablespoon Nutribiotics Vanilla Rice Protein Powder or Jarrow Formulas brown rice protein - Sold at vitacost for $9.42
Pinch of Authentic Foods Vanilla Powder
Pinch of stevia, to taste

Combine the ingredients in a sturdy blender or Vita-Mix and whip on high till smooth and creamy.

Pour into a chilled glass and sip. Luxurious.

BEAUTY VIDEOS AND PINA COLADA SHAKE

Sharing some of my  youtube beauty videos.

1.  EGG MASK FACIAL

2. NATURAL EYE MAKEUP REMOVER

                

3.   15 NATURAL BEAUTY TIPS

 

PINA COLADA SHAKE

1 scoop vanilla protein powder, pea protein powder

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 (or more) tsp coconut extract / coconut flakes

1 cup ice

1 cup pineapple chunks

1 cup spinach

Blend and Enjoy

         

COMBINING HEALTH AND GOD'S WORD FOR FERTILITY

I definitely know the feeling of trying to get pregnant quickly and what do you do after waiting for several years - Keep holding on. How do you stay happy for friends who are and u are not. Confession - I was happy for my friend but I was also longing for one! Guess what? Its normal.. Getting my lil gal after 3 1/2 yrs of waiting, there is really no joy in that, once I started being really happy for my close pregnant friends and helping them out any way I could, things started getting better and the load felt much lighter. There are 2 things to handle, the physical and the spiritual. If you are reding this and not religious, feel free to read some more. To me its not about religion but trusting in God, it does not hurt to and what the heck - Give it a try.

   Losing my job and behind in bills, this indeed was the worst time of my life and added depression on not having a child. I cried and cried until I could cry no more. And you know what - I got tired of crying, I had to find answers and question God.. Oops did I just say that! Yes I did I questioned him. And you know what - he replied back. "If indeed you are real and your wordis true - create a turnaround for me". And he said "I will, obey the instructions I give to you."
I said to myself -what is the point of being sad, angry and depressed - It really leads to nothing. I was determined to get my answers and in the process know God more.  I started reading the bible to find out if there were any barrenness, and the only one I cam e across was David's wife because she mocked God. All the women in the bible were fruitful. Arming myself with the word of God, I read a book called supernatural childbirth by Jackie Mize.

  And used Prayers and promises for supernatural childbirth by Jackie Mize, I confessed the conception area daily - throughout the day.I decided to go on a 3 day dry fast with with an Apostle. Read every article by Nerida Walker, Spoke fruitfulness scriptures from the bible DAILY!

NON-PHYSICAL SUGGESTIONS TO TACKLE:
- Get rid of fear, fear of it not working - The unstable man is like a wind that blows to and fro. Renew your mind by reading fruitful scriptures daily and trust that God will be faithful. Most times its actually more mental than physical and that's where confessing frutiful scriptures regarding conception, makes the difference.

- Forgive: Remove any unforgiveness and bitterness, search your heart and forgive whoever it is that did you wrong. It hurt but guess what our emotions and mind does affect our bodies. God knows why he said forgive. If you feel compelled to call that person and let them know u have forgiven them, go ahead.Our emotions and words let the body know what we expect of it, and by visualizing certain changes we can help the body bring them about.
  Unresolved family issues and painful childhood experiences can affect your relationship with yourself, your mate and family members, and can block your ability to support conception and pregnancy. There is a constant “dialogue” between your thoughts, beliefs, and feelings that produce chemical, hormonal, neurological and muscular changes. These changes can throw off the delicately balanced hormonal system involved in reproduction.
  Exploring all of your feelings involved in becoming pregnant is an essential part of the total process of conception, maintaining your pregnancy, and your labor and delivery. The question is what do you belief? Did you accept your doctor's response "eggs being too old'? Or "Im in my late thirties and cannot have any child? Does in line up with God's word?
  
   "There shall be no one miscarrying or barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days."
Exodus 23:25-26. It doesnt state this applies to women below 35, there is no age limit.


- Tithe & Offerings;Giving to either a family with kids in need or Godly organization that support orphans. I started giving to CBN orphans and close friends with kids in need. Giving more than 10% and  soon even without employment, bills started getting paid.

- Fasting: It could be the internet for a week, liquids like healthy smoothies for a day, removing any distractions you know are preventing you from being closer to God.




PHYSICAL ASPECTS TO TACKLE
It is totally normal to take care of our bodies and handle it with care. We have eaten so much junk and not being healthy for years and having a healthy child also means trying to be healthy.

KNOW YOUR BODY
 Most women actually do not know thier bodies - Do you know your ovulation date? Do you know what a cervical Mucus is? Do you know what foods to take to increase your cervical mucus? The more CM the better the chance. I highly recommend using - Fertility Friend - http://www.fertilityfriend.com/

Read Taking Charge of Your Fertility (TCOYF). And you can order cheap Ovulation and pregnancy tests from amazon, They have early detection pregnancy tests 5 for $2.85 and Wondfo Combo 40 Ovulation Tests and 10 Early Pregnancy Tests Strips for $9.49.

And about ovulation date - Not every woman is day 14/15, it could be later or earlier. And listen to God, he might just give you the right time. Most times when we really dont feel like it. I remember the month we conceived - I heard God loudly say "Go and have sex with your husband" I was like I'm tired but went anyways. So he will speak to you.
   CD 1 -Is day 1 of your cycle - day you actually start your period. For ovulation tests - When the test line is as dark or darker than the control line, it is considered positive and ovulation will most likely happen within the next 12 to 36 hours. Most ladies test twice a day starting around CD12, once in the morning, once in the afternoon.

 Temping - I would suggest getting a basal digital thermometer. I used to to get my  temps and keep track of it. Take charge of your fertility explains everything. And thanks to the thermometer I knew I was pregnant even before taking a test.
   I printed out the temping chart from www.tcoyf.com and used my BD therm, which really helped.


INCREASING YOUR CM
  Green tea - Yep it helps a lot.Drinking green tea may even help not only with female fertility, but with male fertility problems as well. Some green tea advocates suggest that green tea may help with low sperm count, and even with sperm motility. It helps in increasing cervical mucus in women, which helps sperm fertilize.  Green tea also contains strong antioxidants called polyphenols that cleanse your system.
  Green tea helps to increase the amount of CM that you have.  Drink 1-2 cups from CD1-Ovulation.  Don’t drink green tea during the 2ww because it could cause uterine contractions which might impact implantation.

Grapefuit - Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice increases your CM and creates a hospitable place.
Fertile CM is either watery or egg white cm.  Watery is literally like water.  Eggwhite cm is the most fertile and literally resembles egg whites.  It can stretch more then 1-2 inches, but the color doesn’t matter, it could be clear, milky or even have some spotting.  

THICKEN YOUR UTERIN LINING
Pomegranate - Pomegranate juice can help to thicken your lining which would help with implantation. If you don’t like the flavor, try adding some sparkling water.  Drink 8oz of juice a day from CD1-O.  You can drink it past ovulation, but it won’t impact your lining at that point.

Pineapple - Pineapple core (Bromelain) can help with implantation.  Eat 1/5 of the core from O - 5dpo, but not longer.  Not a ton of people do this, but you can try if you want to.  It's better if you make it into a smoothie. The enzyme -Bromelain found in the core of the pineapple helps with implantation n women alone. And also improves ureine lining. The core is where most of the bromelain is. However do not eat too much of it/drink too much as it may cause uterine contractions. I usually blend 1/2 cup with 1 banana, 1 cup organic strawberries and 1 teaspoon almond butter with ice and little water. Unripe pineapple is poisonous and can cause extreme diarrhea. Most women take them from day 1 of your cycle till pregnancy is confirmed.



OVERALL HEALTH
Eat more veggies and fruits than meat, if possible organic. Both man and woman, not just the woman. Yellow and orange vegetables contain an abundance of beta carotene, an antioxidant, which has been shown to maintain hormonal balance and ward off miscarriage. Start taking your prenatal vitamin. Alos increase water - pure clean filtered water. Avoid sodas and lots of juices.

Have sex - I mean come one - to have a baby you need to have sex. Probably more during your ovulation time.

ADDING SCIENCE OR TECHNOLOGY
There is nothing wrong with IVF and science stuff. If God leads you toward it and that is your last option, go ahead. I have seen women who used it along with everything said here and are blessed with kids. And I have also seen women with no womb or tubes and God miraculously healed them.

Preseed - Its great when dryness occurs and a little goes a long way.Pre~Seed is the first ‘fertility-friendly’ Personal Lubricant that mimics natural body secretions to relieve vaginal dryness while providing an optimal sperm environment. Its moisture is delivered in the same pH , osmolality and viscosity (thickness) as fertile cervical mucus. Pre~Seed does not harm sperm or embryos, and is less irritating to women than the leading lubricants.

If you need to meet an IF specialist to find out what is wrong - This relaly helps so you know what to pray for.

DESTRESS
YES! I siad it Destress. REading those frutiful scriptures help and also find ways to relax. Either taking a walk, going to the spa, soaking in worship music or watching a good comedy. Relax your mind. God will perform his word, do all you can in the natural and stand on his word.


SOME TIPS FROM TCOYF and some blogs
When testing for pregnancy AVOID BLUE DYE TESTS - WHY? IT GIVES FALSE TESTS.

Always urinate after ... to avoid infection

After ... lay on the bed with pillow on the hips for at least 10 minutes turning left, right and middle.

Love your mate more - it sounds weird but deepen your relationship together and focus on the postive things. Spice up our relationship and sex life.


Guess what? Your mother gave birth to you and you will be give birth also!

Psa 128:2-4 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.

Gen 1:28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground."

Deu 7:12-14 (Deu 30:9, 28:11 similar). If you pay attention to these laws and are careful to follow them, then the LORD your God will keep His covenant of love with you, as He swore to your forefathers. He will love you and bless you and increase your numbers. He will bless the fruit of your womb, the crops of your land--your grain, new wine and oil--the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks in the land that He swore to your forefathers to give you. You will be blessed more than any other people; none of your men or women will be childless, nor any of your livestock without young.

Gen 49:25 because of your father's God, who helps you, because of the Almighty, who blesses you with blessings of the heavens above, blessings of the deep that lies below, blessings of the breast and womb.

Gen 28:3 May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and increase your numbers until you become a community of peoples.

Lev 26:9"I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you."







HEALTHY FERTILITY SMOOTHIE RECIPES
BANASPANA
1 CUP OF FROZEN BANANAS (Freezing bananas makes them creamy and yummy)
1 CUP OF SPINACH
1-2 CUPS WATER
Add ice and blend- Yummy


Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
Ingredients

    10  ounces  skim milk or plain almond milk
    1  tablespoon  natural peanut butter
    1  medium  Frozen banana
    1 tablesp honey/agave nectar
Directions

Make it: In a blender, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Use 6 ice cubes for a thicker consistency.



This recipe is for two. Blend the following ingredients:

    1 cup of frozen fruit or better fresh, if in season and organic (mangoes, berries, or peaches)
   5 ounces of skim or almond milk
       2 scoops (30g) of whole food antioxidant powder coming from 100% berries You can find this at any health food store. Or 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries.
    1 cup of spinach or your best greens
    2 frozen bananas (this makes your fertility smoothie very smooth and gives it a good taste)
    1/3 cup of yogurt or kefier (optional)
    1 table spoon of honey (best if raw)
    2 table spoons of almond butter(optional).
    1 table spoon of flax seed oil or hemp oil (optional). You may not like the flavor so much, but it is great for you, add smaller amounts until you get used to the taste.
    5 ounce of Pomegranate or 1 cup of fresh/ frozen pineapples

Blend and Enjoy! Drink at least once a day.

Juicing
Best and easily absorped through your body. Wash carefully the following fruits and vegetables, do not peat them if they are organically grown. Juice them by adding them one at the time into your juicer. If you have a good juicer you can put a whole small size apple and 3 or more carrots at the time.
    4 apples
    2 beets
    1 carrot
    4 apples
    4 celery stalks


Enjoy!

And I Look forward to hearing great news from you all!

Kefir the key to great health!

I love Kefir.

Kefir contains several major strains of friendly bacteria not commonly found in yogurt, Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter species, and Streptococcus species.Users have found that it

 aids in digestion, treats irritable bowel syndrome, improves the immune system, boosts energy, clears acne, lowers blood sugar, and cures many other ailments. Kefir has also been applauded in its treatment of tinea versicolor as well as other candida related conditions. It can restore bacteria that has been lost due to antibiotic use and poor diet. Kefir, when ingested regularly and in conjuction with a low-sugar, well balanced, nutritious diet can, can not only remove the outward symptoms of tinea versicolor but it can alleviate the physical imbalances that cause it.

1.  It also contains beneficial yeasts, such as Saccharomyces kefir and Torula kefir, which dominate, control and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body. They do so by penetrating the mucosal lining where unhealthy yeast and bacteria reside, forming a virtual SWAT team that housecleans and strengthens the intestines. Hence, the body becomes more efficient in resisting such pathogens as E. coli and intestinal parasites. Helps in reducing cholesterol

 2. Kefir’s active yeast and bacteria provide more nutritive value than yogurt by helping digest the foods that you eat and by keeping the colon environment clean and healthy. Because the curd size of kefir is smaller than yogurt, it is also easier to digest, which makes it a particularly excellent, nutritious food for babies, the elderly and people experiencing chronic fatigue and digestive disorders.

       

3. While both Kefir and yogurt are cultured milk products, they contain different types of beneficial bacteria. Yogurt contains transient beneficial bacteria that keep your digestive system clean and provide food for the friendly bacteria that already are present. Kefir actually helps to colonize your intestinal tract -- a feat that yogurt cannot match.
 Unlike yogurt, the lactose in Kefir is all digested by the time it is ingested, and some of the proteins have been broken down -- so even most individuals with sensitivities to milk can use it.***

    

 4. It prevents and treat yeast infections. Ladies it really works. Its been over 3 years and I have to say not 1 infection. Okay so might be asking what is yeast infection - itchy stuff u feel. It increases immunity during pregnancy and helps prevent infections such as yeast overgrowth.I took stonyfield yogurt and lifeway kefir thorughout my pregnancy and really believe it prevented me from testing positive in group b strep test taken later stage of pregnancies. Its a requirement for doctors to test if you have such bacteria and if tested positive, you will get antibiotics once get admitted to the hospital. It can be dangerous to give birth with no antibiotics if you test positive. Not only does kefir or organic yogurt treat it  but prevents such bacteria and yeast infections especially candida yeast.

  This is a post from national kefir association to back up what I just said.

"Working on the Labor and Delivery Unit at Prentice Women’s Hospital at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Alyson Lippman, RN, sees her fair share of patients with vaginal health issues. For pregnant women in particular, she says a bacterium called Group B Beta Strep, which lives naturally in the vagina and rectum, can cause trouble during a vaginal delivery. “There is potential for passing it to the baby, where it can be harmful and cause infection,” Lippman says. Standard protocol calls for all pregnant women to get tested at 36 weeks gestation; if there is an overgrowth, a woman will receive IV antibiotics during labor. As discussed throughout this article, antibiotics can make a woman prone to yeast infections. Lippman, a new mother herself, took acidophilus capsules throughout her pregnancy in an effort to help keep the Group B Beta Strep in check, reducing the need for IV antibiotics, but she says women can also drink kefir or yogurt (“ kefir is better because it contains more probiotics,” she says) to prevent a Strep overgrowth. (Of note: Lippman says many nurses in her labor and delivery unit drink kefir themselves!) Another pregnancy-related concern pointed out by Lippman: Yeast infections can occur on the breast and be passed back and forth between a mother and her nursing child. “If you’re regularly taking in probiotics, that would reduce your risk,” of acquiring an infection in the first place.."

For Pregnant women or those who become pregnant in the future:

How To Avoid Group B Strep and treating it before you deliver(if you test positive)

• Eat lots of good yogurt throughout pregnancy
• Try to avoid all antibiotics during pregnancy
• Throughout pregnancy eat fermented foods (they are high in probiotics) like yogurt, kefir, kombucha, homemade sauerkraut, and tempeh, to name a few.
• A week or two before the test, increase your probiotic intake.
• Get another Group B Step test done 2 weeks later (week 37/38) you can do it as early as 8 days later if you are running out of time.
• Continue treatment until labor starts or until water breaks – which ever happens first
•  
• A few drops 1-2 of  lavender essential oil  in warm water bath. Not only does the smell relax you but helps also.

  

Alternative Approach To Treating Group B Strep

“It’s well known that the percentage of babies who actually benefit from antibiotics is very small.  And, increasingly, the routine use of antibiotics during labor is causing problems with resistant GBS or resistant e. coli.

So, in this area, some OBs and pediatricians have a new approach; for cases of prolonged rupture of membranes, they’re only giving antibiotics if the mom runs a fever (100.4 or higher).  Otherwise, they just do a simple blood test on the baby (can be done from cord blood or a heelstick if they miss the cord blood opportunity) to check for C-reactive protein.  This is an indicator of an acute infection.  If it’s negative, everyone can be reassured that baby’s fine, even though mom didn’t get antibiotics; if it’s positive (for whatever reason!), then baby will be appropriately treated for an acute infection.  This has great potential for focusing the treatment where it is most needed and not exposing all the others to unnecessary side effects and increased risks from resistant bacteria.  HURRAY for progress!”   quoted from gentlebirth.org

  And besudes kefir avoid wearing tight pants, making sure air dry, avoid sugars and sweet stuff, balanced diet and maintaning good hygiene - being clean and if possible taking a bath/shower after sex.

6. Helps you lose weight.  kefir is a calcium powerhouse. One serving of dairy-loaded kefir provides 30% of your daily value of calcium and 28% of your daily value of protein (which helps keep you feeling full and satisfied).

7. Probiotics in breastmilk or formula helps with colic. So if you plan on breastfeeding take Kefir! Or buy a formula that contains probiotics. Within 7 days of treatment, 95% of infants treated with the probiotics had significantly improved symptoms compared to only 7% of infants in the simethicone group. Most importantly, there were no observed side effects with the probiotic administration, and the mother’s compliance to give the probiotics was good.
“Our data demonstrated that [probiotics] improved colicky symptoms within one week of treatment, and the safety profile of this probiotic makes it a valid alternative to all other therapeutic options in the treatment of infantile colic,” Dr. Savino.

   Available evidence suggests that there are multiple, independent causes of infantile colic, but it was recently reported that intestinal microbiota play an important role in the pathogenesis of the condition. Inadequate lactobacillus levels during the first few months of life may affect immune responses as well as the development of certain disorders, such as colic.
More research is needed to determine what specific probiotic strains are ideal for the
treatment of infantile colic. But the current research suggests that a safe alternative, such
as kefir probiotics, may help to quiet the tears of your loved one.

Along with using Kefir to treat Candida you also need to make sure you eat a diet that is balanced. It should be high in fiber, high in green leafy vegetables, low in starchy foods and you should be drinking lots of water to help flush out your body. Any grains you eat should be soaked before cooking and these will help the colon by adding fiber and moisture as well as helping to clear any mucus that can occur when using Kefir to treat Candida.Exercise will also strengthen the immune system and aid the battle against the yeast infection. 

Some attribute many different health benefits to Kefir that include;

• Regulates the blood pressure, blood sugar and cures diabetes.
• Improves the liver and gallbladder, regulates bile production, influences positively hepatitis.
• Reduces anxiety, depression, increases energy and feeling of well being.
• Heals various eczema, all skin disorders and leads to cure of acne.
• Produces its own antibiotics, eliminates unfriendly bacteria, cures internal and external inflammations.
• Produces own anti-cancer compounds, prevents metastasis, and leads to cure.
• Has a positive influence on cholesterol, osteoporosis and rheumatism.
• Heals colitis, diarrhea, catarrh, reflux, leaky gut syndrome, candidiasis and more.
• Produces all necessary vitamins and beneficial bacteria needed for our healthy daily life.
• Has a positive influence on the heart and blood, heals circulatory conditions.
• Heals lactose intolerance and provides full digestibility of milk based products.
• Heals the kidneys, the urinary tract and protects prostate.
• Regulates the body’s immune system and improves resistance to diseases.
• Re-balances the intestinal flora and stomach acid, heals duodenum and cures ulcers.
• Slows the aging process, smooths and improves skin, hair and muscle tone.
• Supports enzymes production and heals the pancreas.
• Heals the lungs, bronchitis, tuberculosis, asthma, allergies and migraine.
• Regulates metabolism, digestion and heals diseases of the colon.

Here are some of the known kefir health benefits:

1. Strongest natural remedy against any allergy
2. Strongest natural antibiotic without side effects
3. Treats liver disease
4. Treats gallbladder, dissolves gall bladder stones
5. Clears the body of salts, heavy metals, radionuclides, and alcoholic products
6. Cleans the body of chemical antibiotics
7. Treats kidney stones
8. Good bacteria in kefir are able to fight off pathogenic microorganisms
9. Lowers level of LDL cholesterol
10. Cleans the gastrointestinal tract
11. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
12. Treats gastritis
13. Treats pancreatitis
14. Treats ulcers
15. Prevents and treats colon cancer
16. Improves digestion
17. Improves the body functions
18. Improves the human immune system
19. Cures Candida
20. Cures hypertension
21. Stops growth of cancer cells
22. Speeds up healing process
23. Treats psoriasis
24. Treats eczema
25. Treats inflammatory diseases
26. Reduces size of tumors
27. Treats heart disease
28. Reverses calcination of blood vessels
29. Clears the blood vessels
30. Boosts the bodies energy
31. Natural “feel good” food
32. Treats lung infections
33. Normalizes metabolism thereby can be used as for weight loss
34. Cures acne
35. Has anti-oxidants and anti-aging properties
36. Nourishes hair
37. Treats the gum disease parodontosis
38. Lessens effects of medicines
39. Replenishes body of good bacteria after antibiotic
40. Balances the microflora of the body’s digestive system
41. Regulates blood pressure
42. Lowers blood sugar
43. Lowers blood lipid levels or cholesterol and fatty acids
44. Treats diarrhea
45. Treats constipation
46. Promotes bowel movement
47. Anti-stress properties
48. Treats sleeping disorders
49. Treats depression
50. Treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
51. Improves the brains neuro functions like reflexes, memory retention, attention, the five senses
52. Reduces flatulence
53. Lactic acid fermentation enhances the digestibility of milk based foods. People who cannot otherwise digest milk, can enjoy the vital calcium rich Kefir.
54. Treats yeast infection
55. Eliminates vaginal odors
56. Cures wrinkles
57. Treats arthritis
58. Treats colitis
59. Treats gout
60. Cures migranes
61. Treats rheumatism
62. Treats other stomach disorders
63. Detoxifies the body
64. Improves protein quality of milk, and enhances absorption and digestion
65. Good bacteria manufacture B vitamins such as B3, B6 and folic acid.
66. Aids in treating tuberculosis
67. Treats stomach cramps
68. Treats chronic intestine infections
69. Treats liver infections
70. Treats asthma
71. Treats bronchitis
72. Treats sclerosis
73. Treats anemia
74. Treats hepatitis
75. Healing effects on catarrh, digestive nodes, astral nodes, bilious complaints
76. Treats leaky gut syndrome
77. Prevents metastasis
78. Cures bad morning breath

 

Okay people, Dannon light and fit Yogurt is not really yogurt!! It contains corn syrup and junk. And also activia is just mere shenenigan! It does have some acidolliphus and other bacteria but also junk. Your best bet would be drinking kefir or organic yogurt like Stonyfield. Please read the label, if it says corn syrup or junk don't purchase.


And highly recommend Lifeway Kefir. And if you are gluten free it is gluten free. Its sort of a dinkable yogurt but highly beneficial. Lifeway Kefir comes in so many varieties - apple, banana, berries, vanilla, pomegranate...Also availlable is plain real Kefir, low fat and organic.

Kefir is a cultured probiotic beverage similar in taste and texture to drinkable yogurt, and made from milk fermented with kefir cultures. Originating over 2000 years ago in the Caucasus Mountains-where many people live well over 100 years-kefir has been collecting a long list of health benefits. These include potential benefits such as:
•    Enhancing the immune system
•    Stimulating digestion
•    Easing lactose intolerance
•    Lowering cholesterol
•    Controlling the growth of harmful yeast overgrowth.


Lifeway Kefir has twelve - 12 different live and active cultures that help promote myriad health benefits. These cultures multiply in large numbers throughout the fermentation process, and increase what is known as the bacteria count. This bacteria count is measured in "CFU," which stands for colony forming unit and allows you to know how many good bacteria you are getting. Lifeway Kefir contains seven to ten billion CFU’s per serving, depending on certain factors such as the number of days from the expiration date.

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SMOOTHIE RECIPE

2 cups of plain kefir/ greek yogurt or organic plain yogurt or any type you prefer(KEFIR WOULD BE BEST!!!!)

1 banana

1/4 cup organic apple juice

1 cup frozen organic strawberries or any berry you love

1/2 - 1cup of spinach

• Blend spinach, orange juice and milk together first. I use the ‘liquify’ option on my blender.
• Once the spinach has blended well, add all other ingredients and blend.
• If using fresh fruit, you can add in some ice cubes for more of a frozen consistency

Blend in a blender and serve!

You can purchase Kefir at whole foods, fresh market, trader joe's and any organic supermarket.
So sharing my few workouts besides belly dance, abs and here is one I love Zumba. Have fun and stay healthy with Kefir!