When you need an extra boost of veggies try a green smoothie! Green vegetables are a great all natural pick-me-up! Try this delicious green smoothie with cool mint and rich dark cacao nibs. Chocolate Mint Green Smoothie 1 cup coconut milk 1 frozen banana, chopped 1 handful fresh mint leaves 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 scoop Perfect Fermented Kale 1 tsp. Perfect Coconut Oil 1 tbsp. cacao nibs Directions: Set…
Read moreSeason’s Greetings! Christmas is quickly approaching and here at Perfect Supplements we know exactly how hectic this time of year can be. Sometimes it can be hard to maintain a traditional diet during the holiday season, especially when store bought alternatives seem so much easier. Now, more than ever, your family is going to need to put extra effort into healthy eating. The good news? Homemade holiday favorites are generally…
Read moreThis treat is the perfect addition to any meal, or even as a healthy quick snack. Sweet, savory, satisfying and delicious- this healthy side is packed with vitamins, minerals, and good fats and fiber. Quick and easy to make, and quick and easy to eat- enjoy!
Read moreWhat: If passed, this initiative will require all food sold in retail outlets in to be labeled if produced through genetic engineering. This initiative would also ban companies with products containing GMO ingredients from labeling those products as ‘All Natural’. Proposition 37 will give companies 18 months to change their labels. New labels will impose little to no cost to the consumer. Where: Voting on Proposition 37 is open to all…
Read moreFall is the perfect time to support local farms. After all, Apple Crisp always tastes a little better when you’ve picked the apples yourself. The Jack-o’-Lantern always glows a little brighter when you’ve guessed the weight of your hand-picked pumpkin, and we can all agree that nothing says Fall like missing the Patriot’s game because you’re long lost in a family carved corn maze. During the months of September through…
Read moreKristen and Paul of Perfect Supplements recently formed a team and completed the BoldrDash in September. The BoldrDash is an uphill 5K with over 20 military style obstacle courses. To complete this course, the Perfect Supplements team had to scale tall climbing walls, transport heavy objects, trek through a swamp and even slide down a massive hill. As Kristen discussed in a previous post, forming a team with a unified…
Read moreThe FDA and USDA’s concept of the safety genetically modified organisms is so incorrect, it’s sickening. In theory, new products and production methods are introduced to the consumer because they have been proven safe. In this case, GMOs were introduced to the consumer and the economy simply because they were never proven unsafe. This theory is flawed because until recently, there were no long term studies conducted on the effects…
Read moreBeauty products are expensive. And most of the time, they are filled with artificial ingredients and chemicals that may do more harm than good. If you want to pamper yourself without emptying your wallet or exposing yourself to toxins, simply make your own. Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub 1 cup of Raw Sugar 1/3 cup of Coconut Oil 1 tbsp. of Fresh Lime Juice Directions: Combine all ingredients in a small…
Read moreI wanted to create an ice cream that resembled the flavors of Banana Bread, one of my favorite Fall treats. I also wanted to create an ice cream that was gluten-free and vegan, with all natural ingredients. I had heard of making ice cream from bananas before, and this method seemed perfect because I already had my heart set on the Banana Bread flavor. With three simple ingredients, I created…
Read moreWhen I think of fall, I think of pumpkin picking, anything apple-cinnamon, cozy sweaters, crisp air and runny noses. I cannot tell you how excited I am, but unfortunately, the beginning of fall is also the beginning of cold and flu season. I don’t always agree with contemporary medicine, and I question antibiotics and flu shots. For that reason, I’d like to offer some natural remedies. Homemade Cough Syrup 1…
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