It’s berry picking time in Northern United States. Perfect Supplements loves to support local farms and berry picking is a fun and delicious way to do so! Grab the kids and head out to your local pick-your-own or get them fresh at the farmers market. We found local, organic, pick-your-own strawberries yesterday – Delicious! After picking 5 quarts of awesome, organic strawberries with the kids at our local farm…I now…
Read more1. Choose a healthy drink. If you are going to have an alcoholic drink with your dinner, be sure it is a healthy one. The healthiest alcohol is organic wine. Your second best option is a cocktail made with fresh whole food ingredients and organic liquor. If the restaurant does not offer organic drinks, be sure to choose top shelf liquors and craft beers over cheaper options. The cheaper the…
Read moreVegetarian Protein Powder: Vegetarian protein powder is generally created with a variety of vegetarian protein sources such as hemp, brown rice, pea, cranberry, and mushroom protein. The best vegetarian protein powders will be raw, organic, and enhanced with probiotics and enzymes for optimal digestion. Be sure to choose a protein powder containing at least 15 grams of protein per serving. Try to avoid vegetarian protein powders containing soy. Over consumption of soy…
Read moreToday, Europe is celebrating a victory against Monsanto industries. After the worldwide May 25th March Against Monsanto, almost all of Europe (with the exception of Spain, Portugal, and Czech Republic) has halted the production of Monsanto’s genetically modified corn. Unfortunately, the United States is mourning a loss against Monsanto. Highly illegal genetically modified wheat has been found growing in Oregon. Genetically modified wheat has not been approved by the FDA…
Read moreOur neighboring state, Connecticut, recently passed legislation requiring food manufactures to label products that contain genetically modified ingredients. Not only is this a step in the right direction for Connecticut, new labeling laws are a step in the right direction for our country. The United States is one of the only developed countries that does not require labeling of genetically modified ingredients. Genetically modified foods are not only unhealthy, but…
Read moreHave you ever tried Green Pasture’s High Vitamin Butter Oil? I think the taste resembles a savory unsalted butter. Now you might not enjoy a plain spoonful of the stuff, but have you ever tried putting it on your food? You might be surprised- I’ve grown to crave it! You can’t cook with butter oil, as high heat destroys the live nutrients and enzymes, but you can add this supplement…
Read moreNothing is more tempting than a cool frappuccino on a hot Spring or Summer day. Next time you’re tempted to hit the drive through, refer to this infographic for three excellent protein packed frappuccino recipes and be sure to check out Perfect Plant Protein – Perfect Supplement’s Certified Organic and raw blend of hemp, mushroom, and brown rice protein.
Read moreThat’s right- you read the title correctly. Believe it or not, I receive quite a few questions regarding how to gain weight in a healthy way. Often times, children and athletes need to take in extra calories to make up for the extra energy they expend on a daily basis. Although shakes and smoothies can be used to lose weight, they can also be used to gain weight. Coconut Banana…
Read moreWhen switching to a whole food diet, one of the first changes I made was cutting out processed sugars- I said goodbye to supermarket sugar and high fructose corn syrup for good! The switch was easy when you consider all of the great natural sweeteners available. I use maple syrup for marinades, coconut sugar for cupcakes, sucanat in my tea, and honey in my smoothies! If you see a recipe that calls…
Read morePerfect Supplements receives many inquiries as to why we do not sell whey and soy protein powders. Well, we have a few reasons. Here at Perfect Supplements, we believe in rigorous research and providing our customers with the safest and most effective products. Here is what we have discovered about the safety of whey and soy protein supplements. The Negative Effects of Whey Protein Whey protein is a dairy by-product,…
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