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FALL 2016
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way to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you consume every day. Superfood expert David “Avocado” Wolfe, the host of our show, suggests everyone enjoy one NutriBlast green smoothie a day. To see more of David’s good advice, read his Q&A on page 12. To our delight, a healthy eating revolution began almost from day one, as customers discovered a more efficient, tastier way to eat their vegetables. As an extension of our brand and to help more people optimize their health with NutriBullet, we’ve created a community to support the NutriBullet lifestyle. We call this community NutriLiving. As a company, we strongly believe in a lifestyle of healthy eating, healthy living and conscious thoughtfulness. We’re providing
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articles, tips and recipes in this issue to help you to move toward a healthier life. We hope you’ll join us in living it and be inspired by this first issue of NutriLiving Magazine. Cheers to your health,
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CONTENTS RECIPIES
BOOSTS 6
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Faster recovery...Opt for tops...Get LEAN...Smart substitutions...Baby gourmets...Filling detox...Winter fitness
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TEACHING NUTRITION LITERACY
Meet Connor Coady, a graduate of University High in Los Angeles, who learned at school the benefits of Blasting.
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ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH?
From sleep and exercise to organic fruits and veggies, NutriLiving’s experts map out a plan for healthy living.
Q&A: HAPPY FOOD
Superfoods guru David Wolfe shares a few of his simple rules for eating healthfully and saving the earth.
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RECIPES
We share 20 recipes for kids and babies, healthy skin, getting lean, brain health, seasonal ingredients.
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EVENTS
Find out what NutriBullet has been up to and where you can find us this fall.
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NUTRINEWS
Find out how to win prizes for your NutriBlast photos! See which Royal is a NutriBlast fan.
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THE MOTIVATOR
A frightening warning from her doctor sent Jasmin Brown on a journey to reclaim her health and fitness.
INSIDE JOB
What goes on in your gut affects everything about you— from your mood to your immune system to your weight.
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Top… or Topless?
Q: SHOULD I THROW FRUIT AND VEGGIE LEAVES INTO MY NUTRIBLAST?
A: It depends. Clean, organic, well-washed fruit and vegetable tops can be a good way to add more nutrients and fiber to your Blasts and reduce food waste. Some plants have as much—or more—minerals and vitamins in the leaves that we throw away as in the roots or stems that we traditionally eat (beets and radishes, for example). But not all tops are safe for consumption. Here’s your list for when—and when not—to opt for tops:
SAFE TO BLAST
STOP!
BEETS. Beet greens are superfood superstars.
CARROTS. The beautiful, feathery tops
RASPBERRY. You’ve seen raspberry-leaf
Add them to your Blasts and get a wealth of
contain a bitter-tasting plant chemical
tea for sale, so you may think that the berry
antioxidants, plus vitamin K, seven important
known as alkaloid, so start with a small
bush’s leaves would make a nice addition to a
minerals (more iron than kale!), B vitamins
amount to see how you like them and if you
Blast. And just-picked fresh leaves might, but
and protein.
tolerate them well.
as soon as they begin to wilt, their chemistry
CELERY. Here’s another one where the
TOMATOES. Like carrot tops, the leaves and
changes and they can bring on vomiting.
highest nutrient content is in the leaves. Blast
stems of tomatoes contain alkaloids that
Better to avoid the risk.
the leaves to get extra calcium, potassium and
in large quantities (more than 1.5 pounds
RHUBARB. The shiny, dark green leaves of
vitamin C.
per meal!) can make you sick. However,
rhubarb look seductively like kale, but don’t
RADISHES. Nutritionally similar to beet
the alkaloid tomatine appears to lower LDL
confuse them! Rhubarb’s leaves contain oxalic
greens, radish leaves are an ideal addition
cholesterol and may help fight cancer, so
acid, which can make you very sick and—in a
to your green Blasts. Older leaves can be
small amounts of tomato greens are actually
large enough quantity—kill you. Never, ever
peppery tasting, but any combination with
good for you.
eat these.
fruit will probably hide that. STRAWBERRY. This berry’s modest little green caps are safe to include in your Blasts, but opt for organic, since conventionally grown strawberries tend to be heavily treated with pesticides.
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Ideal Foods for Recovery If you’ve worked out hard for more than an hour, your body is hungry to replenish the glycogen (stored sugar) that your efforts burned. And it wants protein to mend the microtears that occur in your muscles during exercise. Then, too, you could use some potent antioxidants to neutralize the free radicals that are generated by hard efforts. One of the best ways to get that important mix of post-exercise macronutrients quickly is via a recovery Blast. Here are five of your best choices for ingredients.
BANANA Don’t fear this yellow fruit because it’s higher in sugar and calories. Postworkout, you need to replenish your sugar stores, so a banana’s 20 grams of sugar (36 grams total carbs) is a good thing, as is its 600 milligrams of potassium—one of the electrolytes lost when you sweat.
HONEY Your body’s ideal refueling window
COCONUT WATER Like a sports drink, but without the added sugar, coloring or flavors, coconut water replaces the electrolytes lost in sweat. Keeping your electroytes in balance helps to prevent cramping, especially in hot weather. Aim to drink 1 cup per half-pound lost to perspiration.
BEETS These root vegetables have
is within 30 minutes of finishing
recently become a favorite
your workout. This is when you
for athletes. Beets are high
actually want to consume high
in antioxidants, specifically
Glycemic Index foods so that your muscles’ glycogen reserves get replenished faster. After a long workout, the sugars in honey don’t linger in your blood
betalains. For beet-haters, an alternate choice is unsweetened cocoa powder, which also boasts a high antioxidant content.
the way they do when you’re (64 calories, 21 grams of carbs) of this nutritious bee product. You get vitamins and minerals that table sugar doesn’t offer.
GREEK YOGURT (PLAIN) The ideal recovery ratio of protein to carbs is 1:4. Here’s your protein source. Greek yogurt has almost twice the protein of regular yogurt, about 20 grams. A protein powder like NutriBullet’s SuperFood Protein Blend also makes a great protein choice.
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sedentary. So add a tablespoon
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Unlock the Weight-Loss Code
NutriBullet’s new LEAN Plan gives you everything you need to lose weight easily and effectively. Whether you just want to drop a few unwelcome
In a real-life test of the LEAN program over a
pounds or undergo a complete weight-loss
10-week period, participants lost an average of
makeover, NutriBullet’s new LEAN program can
17.4 pounds. Equally impressive, the test group
help. The LEAN 7-Day Transformation Plan is based
experienced an average 20 percent decrease in
on eating the right mix of macronutrients in the right
“bad” (LDL) cholesterol and improved blood-glucose
quantity to encourage your body to shed fat quickly
levels, meaning that they not only lost weight, but
and painlessly.
got healthier as well.
By following the plan’s “weight-loss code,” you get
The complete LEAN 7-Day Transformation Plan
the ideal balance of the three key macronutrients:
kit contains a 15-piece NutriBullet set (extractor
protein, carbohydrate and fat. That keeps you from
included) plus the manual. You can download the
feeling uncomfortably hungry and fends off the
app free. Right now, it’s being sold for six payments
cravings that lead to binges.
of $19.99 with no-charge shipping and handling,
During each seven-day LEAN cycle you follow, you have a MacroBlast for breakfast and lunch and
supplement powder.
choose a Perfect Portion Plate or One-Pot Meal
The LEAN Boost supplement is one of the keys to
recipe for dinner from the LEAN manual. You even get
the “weight-loss code,” since it includes high-quality
the option of creating shopping lists in the manual
pea protein, along with prebiotics and natural
or via the free LEAN app. You can also use the app
metabolism boosters like green tea leaf extract.
for meal tracking, recording progress and saving favorite recipes. Repeat the seven-day cycle as many times as you need to reach your goal weight.
For more info, the app and recipe ideas, see nutribulletlean.com.
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and comes with two free tubs of the LEAN Boost
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Calorie Blasters Don’t load up your Blasts with excess sugar. Make these smart substitutions instead.
Unwanted calories have a way of sneaking into smoothies if you’re not careful. So the next time you Blast, try these delicious, healthful alternatives for four common sugar-y ingredients.
A SAMPLE DAY OF LEAN EATING
Lose: fruit juice Choose: coconut water Here’s why: You wouldn’t make Blasts with cola, would you? Some fruit juice actually has more calories per ounce than
You will see from this sample day of the LEAN
soda! So get the nutrition without the
7-Day Transformation Plan that you’ll never
sugar sabotage by using pure coconut
be painfully hungry. Because the program is
water instead.
scientifically designed to give you the ideal 18 to 20 grams of protein each meal, you’ll feel full and preserve lean muscle mass while losing fat.
Lose: cow’s milk Choose: nut milk
The dinner entrées in the booklet use the
Here’s why: Unsweetened almond milk is
helpful plate divider that is part of the LEAN kit to
only 30 calories per cup, while skim cow’s
make sure you’re controlling your portions.
milk contain 90 calories and more sugars. Use 2% cow’s milk, and that number jumps
BREAKFAST: Berry Good Morning MacroBlast
to 130 calories. Bye-bye, Bessie.
MORNING SNACK (OPTIONAL): LUNCH: Turmeric Glow MacroBlast AFTERNOON SNACK (OPTIONAL): Hummus and Veggies DINNER: Salmon with Herbed Quinoa
Lose: honey or sugars Choose: stevia Here’s why: This one’s simple: Sugar—no matter its form—and honey add calories. Stevia, a natural product, doesn’t but still delivers a sweet taste.
Lose: dried fruits Choose: berries Here’s why: It’s just too easy to add too much dried fruit. And that will cost you, calorie-wise. While a half-cup of grapes is only 52 calories, a half-cup of raisins is 217 calories. Go with fresh or frozen.
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Roasted Chickpeas
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Get Out There: Winter Fitness Fun
For a century, U.S. National Parks have provided settings for outdoor fun in the country’s most spectacular
landscapes. Although summer is when park attendance peaks, these five parks are just as awe-inspiring in the winter. Stay active to combat winter blahs with exercise-released endorphins, while you boost your metabolism by spending time outdoors in cooler weather.
WRITTEN BY JOSIE RUBIO
DENALI NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA Denali National Park’s 6 million acres of wilderness encompasses taiga forests, tundra and its namesake mountain. Borrow free snowshoes or bring crosscountry skis to explore trails, and view wildlife and the park’s dog teams on
Vehicle admission: $25, Dec.-Mar. Skating, ski, snowboard, snowshoe rentals available.
patrol. (Mushing trips are available from tour companies.) Winter provides opportunities to see the aurora borealis. Check out the 16th annual Denali Winterfest, February 25–28, 2017.
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, UTAH At Bryce Canyon National Park, snow is striking against the red, pink and orange hues of the world’s largest collection of hoodoos—rock pillars carved by erosion. Take in Bryce Amphitheater, the Pink Cliffs and Thor’s Hammer via cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. The park’s popular guide-led full-moon
Vehicle admission: $30. Fees apply to some Winter Festival activities.
hikes are free—with provided snowshoes—with registration. Bryce Canyon hosts its Winter Festival on Presidents’ Day weekend (February 18–20, 2017).
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, MAINE Winter travelers to Acadia are rewarded with views of the rugged Maine coastline, granite peaks and ice formations—as well as solitude, as winter
Private vehicle admission: $25.
sees only about 5% of the park’s 2 million annual visitors. Volunteers groom some stretches of the 45 miles of carriage roads for cross-country skiing. Tour companies offer guided hiking, ice-climbing and birding trips.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING/MONTANA/IDAHO Beat the crowds and visit Yellowstone’s geysers and hot springs—even more striking against the cold air—by snowmobile or snowcoach when
Vehicle admission: $30, Individual: $15.
roads are closed mid-December through mid-March. Explore miles of trails with snowshoes or cross-country skis, or opt for a tour from permitted companies, which also offer wildlife-viewing expeditions.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA Yosemite has a downhill skiing and snowboard area that includes runs for all levels and snow tubing hills. Cross-country ski or snowshoe to the scenic NUTRILIVING.COM
Glacier Point or along Mirror Lake, or opt for day or overnight cross-country ski tours led by Yosemite Mountaineering School guides. Ice skate at the outdoor rink, then warm up by a fire and make s’mores.
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Vehicle admission: $25, Dec.-Mar. Skating, ski, snowboard, snowshoe rentals available.
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How to Beat Hunger on a Cleanse
You want to eat cleaner, but worry you’ll feel like you’re starving. Here’s how to avoid it. If you want to feel full, keep your stomach full. That, in a sentence, is the idea of Volumetrics, which NutriLiving dietitian Krista Haynes describes as “my go-to guide for satiety.”
3 Ways to Teach Your Baby to Be a Food Adventurer
It’s easy and fun to make your own baby food with the Baby Bullet,
and it’s a great way to introduce your child to a wide range of tastes and textures. Babies who experience lots of new flavors early are less likely to become picky eaters later, some childhood experts believe. Here are three rules to follow as you choose new recipes or invent
Barbara J. Rolls, PhD, a nutrition professor and research scientist at Pennsylvania State University, published her first Volumetrics book, The Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan, in 2000. The book outlines how to feel satisfied while consuming fewer calories by choosing high-fiber, high-water content foods. “That way, you get a lot of fiber and bulk,” Krista explains. So load up your NutriBlasts with ingredients like
your own:
cucumber, celery and leafy greens, she says. She also
BANISH THE “BLAND MYTH.” Traditionally, commercial baby
advises adding a small amount of healthy fats (from
food has been so mildly flavored that it can be difficult to tell the
avocados, nuts or seeds) and protein (nuts, seeds,
difference between meat, veggies and fruit without looking at the
legumes or beans, protein powder) to further slow
jar. But there’s no sound reason to avoid spices or strong-tasting
digestion and keep you feeling full as long as possible.
foods, especially when pureed in small quantities with milder foods.
A good cleansing Blast to start with is the “Clean Green,” which weighs in at a tiny 279 calories, below.
IGNORE YOUR OWN TASTE PREFERENCES. So you hate steamed
Extract ingredients using the tall cup.
Brussels sprouts? That’s no reason not to try them out on your baby. mixed with favorites like apple. Give your child the chance to decide for himself or herself. WAIT BETWEEN NEW FOODS. If you suspect that a food may cause digestive problems or trigger an allergic reaction (tree nuts and peanuts are typical examples), introduce it in a very small quantity along with other familiar ingredients so you can isolate the problem, if one occurs. And don’t add anything else new until you and your baby are comfortable with the latest introduction.
For more info and recipe ideas, see babybulletblog.com.
CLEAN GREEN 2 cups spinach ½ stalk celery ¼ cup parsley ½ Persian cucumber 1 small apple, cored 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 1 cup coconut water ½ cup filtered water 1 serving NutriBullet SuperFood Protein Blend
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Some babies respond happily to tart or bold flavors, especially when
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Superfoods guru David Wolfe shares a few of his simple rules for eating healthfully and saving the earth.
Q&A
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uthor, lecturer, beekeeper, chocolatier,
always supposed to be. In the old days, you’d milk the
organic farmer and social media star David
cow and then you’d get your “cereal”—oats, wheat,
“Avocado” Wolfe is an advocate of raw
barley—and you’d add a little bit of honey and a little
foods, superfoods and nutritious eating for
bit of berries and whip it up, and that’s your breakfast
longevity. His books include Superfoods: The Food
cereal. Easy-to-burn fuel for the morning, most of it
and Medicine of the Future; Naked Chocolate; and
being blended, so it’s a little bit easier to digest.
Longevity Now. His approach is human, flexible and refreshingly far from dogmatic. “There are no absolutes,” David says.
Q: Are there any fruits that are particularly good for smoothies?
“That went out the window with quantum physics.”
DW: Berries are probably best. They’re high in fiber,
Your best tools for eating well? Knowledge, self-
they’re high in antioxidants, they’re high in minerals,
awareness and clean foods.
and they’re relatively moderate in sugar compared to a banana or mango or watermelon.
Q: There’s a lot of nutrition information out there, and it always seems to be changing. Are there at least one or two rules that hold firm about what’s good for us?
Q: Is there an easy way to make smoothies healthier? DW: If you blend food with some kind of oil— anything that has oil in it—you’re going to increase
David Wolfe: We know from population studies
your absorption of antioxidants. There’s a reason that
that the more fruits and vegetables you eat—especially
traditional practices include putting cream on berries;
vegetables—the healthier you are, especially if you go
the fats in the cream actually help you to absorb the
from five a day to nine a day. And you’re going to be
antioxidants in those berries.
healthier if you eat less food. The old phrase, going back
Q: What makes something a thirds full.” It doesn’t say, “Walk away from the table.” It “superfood”? to Egyptian times, was, “Flee the table when you’re twosays, “Flee.”
DW: A superfood has to taste good. It has to have 10 tricks up its sleeve, not just one or two or three. It has
Q: Is organic food worth it? DW: [When you buy organic] you’re supporting not only the farmer; you’re supporting their ecosystems,
to be supported historically; it can’t be something that showed up three days ago. It has to have a tremendous body of research behind it.
their bees, their animals, their insects—a healthier
When I think of a superfood, I think of the Chinese
planet overall. We want to go back to original ways
goji berry and the history behind it: 5,000 years of
of farming because they’re sustainable. We call it
known use. The protein content, the antioxidants, very
organic, but it’s really just the original way. Whenever
high in [antioxidant] betaine—the highest of any berry,
we eat things that are not organic, we’re adding to our
and almost the highest of any food.
toxic load.
Goji berries have a huge amount of polysaccharides, which is a long-chain sugar that is good for the immune
Q: What’s with thick breakfast smoothies that are almost like porridges?
system. Goji berries are the highest of any food in the
DW: Hemp seeds and pumpkin seeds and herbal
berries are known to be a happy berry; now we have science that backs that. That, to me, is a superfood.
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tea, some flax seeds—it’s like what breakfast was
world in lithium, which is an antidepressant. Goji
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Teaching
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TEACHING NUTRITION LITERACY
Teens saw dramatic improvements in their health and confidence after joining a special program to educate them about the importance of eating fresh fruits and veggies. For Connor Coady especially, it broke down barriers that nothing else could. WRITTEN BY VICTORIA CLAYTON | PHOTOGRAPHED BY LAUREN PRESSEY
parental pressure they might. Not so for
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Connor and his classmates met at 8
Connor Coady, who has autism and has
a.m. sharp for a nutrition discussion
contended with severe food and food-
led by Kerri, Sarah and other
texture aversions his entire life.
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and he wanted to eat them, it was nearly impossible
they lined up for the Blast Bar—a
before,” says Connor’s mom, Kelly. Before, that is,
fully stocked assembly line for
NutriBullet teamed up with Kerri Eich Reiners, a
making their own fruit, vegetable
health teacher at University High School in West Los
and protein Blasts.
broccoli, spinach or kale, but with a little
“Even if he knew the foods were good for him
Angeles, where Connor was a senior in 2013.
GOING TOWARD GREEN
Over the course of 12 weeks,
professionals.
Most
importantly,
“I was open to trying it, but I didn’t eat (or drink) vegetables before this.”
Registered nurses recorded all of the students’
Kerri, supported by NutriBullet registered sports
blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and body
dietitian Sarah Greenfield and her team, launched
measurements before they started the Uni Project.
what became known as the “Uni Project” after the
Each teen also got a free NutriBullet to use at home
public school’s nickname. Connor, then 17, was
on weekends, to encourage them to share what
one of about three dozen kids who took part in the
they had learned with their families.
before-school class.
“The whole effort was a very gradual process of
The project was an ambitious undertaking. The
learning to embrace and implement good nutrition,”
aim: to educate teens about the importance of fresh
says Sarah. “At first the kids wanted to make Blasts
vegetables and fruits and empower them to eat—
with far more fruit than vegetables. But to stay in the
or, rather, drink—them by making their own daily
class, they had to eventually incorporate at least
NutriBullet Blasts.
half vegetables.”
“The majority of the class was kids struggling in
With lots of encouragement and sampling, which
a variety of ways,” says Kerri. “To educators, they
included a few dumped Blasts, the NutriBullet team
would be considered ‘at-risk’ kids.”
eventually got all the teens drinking bright green
Connor says his mom encouraged him to take
Blasts, usually made with cucumber, zucchini, kale,
part in the program. “I was open to trying it, but I
spinach, coconut water and a variety of nuts, seeds
didn’t eat or drink vegetables before this. Ever.”
and other healthy sources of protein.
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ypical teens may not choose to eat much
TEACHING NUTRITION LITERACY
The class also visited the University High School
benefits from their 90-day Blast program. Students
nutrition garden, planted and maintained by Kerri
saw their cholesterol levels drop, their skin clear up
and students. There they saw vegetables in their
and even their sleep improve.
freshest states and even picked and sampled lots of the same vegetables they put in their Blasts.
“By the end, the kids actually loved some of our healthiest ingredients.It shows that with patience some pretty amazing things can happen.” “The Uni Project was a truly comprehensive
Kerri. “It might have been because they were better nourished during the day, so they didn’t binge on junk food at night. It’s hard to get a good night’s sleep when you’ve just eaten loads of unhealthy food.” At one point during the project, parents were invited in to talk about nutrition, sample Blasts and discuss the changes they noticed in their kids. “We had lots of parents tell us that the family changed grocery shopping habits because the kids were making Blasts. They started buying kale, spinach, coconut water—all these healthy items they may never had purchased or tried before,” says Sarah. Connor’s mom was among the parents who changed their shopping habits. She started stocking the fridge with plenty of fruits and vegetables. And she became a regular at the 99 Cents Only Stores, where she discovered incredible bargains on pre-cut frozen fruit. In just three months, Connor shed seven pounds
degree in nutrition education. “I’ve never been able
and a couple of inches off his waist. What he gained,
to connect kids with nutrition in quite the same way.
though, was the true miracle. He says he believes
I think the support of the NutriBullet team made this
better nutrition improved his energy, concentration,
magical connection possible.”
anxiety and moods.
Over the weeks, Connor, the kid who had never
“The experience changed my life,” he says. “I not
touched a vegetable, started downing Blasts made
only started drinking Blasts each morning—with
with smaller amounts of strawberries, bananas and
all those vegetables—but my palate changed too.
pineapple and larger amounts of kale, spinach,
Now I’m much, much more open to trying new
cucumber, broccoli and carrots. In fact, he became
and unusual foods, and I can tolerate them better. I
so enamored with his vegetable-heavy Blasts that he
think that’s probably the most incredible thing that
whipped them up on the weekends and persuaded
happened to me because of this. It never would’ve
mom Kelly to drink them too.
happened without the Blasts.”
healthiest ingredients. It shows that with patience some pretty amazing things can happen,” says Sarah.
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the #1 change that the kids told us they noticed,” says
nutrition program,” says Kerri, who has a master’s
“By the end, the kids actually loved some of our
Amazing indeed. Connor, along with many of the other teens in the class, realized measurable
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“I was a little surprised, but improved sleep was
SUCCESS BEGETS SUCCESS With all the positive change, Connor’s confidence soared. He delivered a moving and well-received speech at his high school graduation and is now enrolled at Los Angeles City College, where he’s focusing on history. And, yes, his family continues to Blast.
IQUE EAT EUM ENDUS, CONSED MAGNATIUS. FACCUS, AUT EOS A QUIS EOS EVENI QUI QUAT.
CONNOR’S FAVORITE BLASTS Connor Coady’s preferred morning Blast has a tropical flavor, with frozen pineapple as its main ingredient. But the Blast that first won him over to healthier eating is the green one that’s packed with healthy fats from a mix of seeds for long-lasting energy and satiety. “Right now Connor’s favorite is frozen pineapple with almond milk, carrots and spinach. And we always include a tablespoon of sunflower seed butter as our protein—that’s our secret ingredient. It’s delicious,” says Kelly. Connor and Kelly drink their Blasts early each morning, usually on the way to drop off Connor at college. Kelly says she often pre-bags their ingredients the night before so they can quickly Blast and go. “Now a Blast every morning is just a way of life for us,” says Connor. “I can’t imagine not drinking it.” Because of the success of Connor and the other kids in the Uni Project, NutriBullet extended the pilot program to more schools and had similar positive results. Now, through a partnership with the childhood-obesity-fighting nonprofit group Alliance for a Healthier Generation, educators from 10 different schools around the country will fly to Los Angeles to learn how to implement the Blast Bar and nutrition-education program in their schools. “We’re working really hard to make this a simple, turnkey program,” says Greenfield. “We know NutriBlasts can make kids a lot healthier and happier, and we want everyone to have access to this program eventually.”
To learn more about the uni program and view the documentary, visit nutribullet’s youtube channel.
HEALTHY GREENS
Add all ingredients to the Tall Cup. Extract for 30 seconds or until smooth.
1 cup kale 1 cup spinach 1 small Persian cucumber 1 small zucchini 1 ripe banana 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1½ cups coconut water
CONNOR’S BLAST
Add all ingredients to the Tall Cup. Extract for 30 seconds or until smooth.
½ cup frozen pineapple 1 cup spinach 1 large carrot, whole 1½ cups almond milk 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter
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Are you getting enough?
From sleep and exercise to organic fruits and veggies and probiotics, NutriLiving’s experts map out a plan to make sure you’re getting enough of these important factors to live a healthier life.
RECHARGE YOURSELF Linda Friedland, MD Women’s and corporate, health expert,
KEEP GROWING Jimmy Dean Freeman Distance-running coach, two-time Badwater 100 finisher, Podcaster, Do Inspiring Sh*t “Focus on being better today than yesterday. Sometimes we get paralyzed by too large a goal. We think too much about the distance between where we are and where we want to be. But incremental progress becomes large when it’s added together. If you’re sedentary, that might mean just going out for a 30-minute walk today.”
Best-selling author “Value time for recovery in your life! Stress is not the enemy; rather it is lack of recovery. Brief periods of recovery and restoration are essential for body and brain for energy-boosting and peak performance. Build in very short periods each and every workday. It’s not how long you take off that matters most but how skillfully you use these very short periods of renewal. Get up from your desk and stretch your muscles. Take a short walk. The simplest way to recharge energy is by breathing. You can dramatically lower your heart rate, your blood pressure and your muscle tension in as little as 30 seconds. Learning to practice mindfulness and meditation are very effective ways to defuse stress, strengthen neural connections, oxygenate the brain and enhance powerful brain neurotransmitters.”
SLEEP WELL Donna Gates, MEd, ABAAHP Author, anti-aging expert
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the healthiest diet. While complex carbs have been
EAT BEANS
vilified, having them in an evening meal is essential for
Michael Greger, MD
a good night’s sleep. Choose my Body Ecology grain-
Nutrition, food safety and public health expert,
like seeds like amaranth, quinoa, millet, buckwheat or
Founder, NutritionFacts.org
sprouted GABA rice or black rice: 80% veggies and 20%
“Eat more beans and less meat. Phytic acid (aka phytate)
carbs combined with a few tablespoons of cultured
in foods such as beans, whole grains and nuts may help
vegetables and digestive enzymes make complex carbs
explain the lower colon cancer rates in populations
and grain-like seeds work for just about everybody.”
whose diets are centered on whole plant foods.”
DUMP SUGAR Frank Lipman, MD Integrative and functional
GO PROBIOTIC
medicine, Eleven-Eleven Wellness
Krista Haynes, RD
Center, Best-selling author,
NutriLiving nutrition staff “Eat more fermented foods; they’re filled with probiotics. Researchers are discovering a myriad of health benefits linked to a healthy gut microbiome, including a stronger immune system, bowel regularity, weight balanced
management mood.
and
a
Probiotic-rich
foods include sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, kefir, fermented vegetables and yogurt. Be sure to choose nosugar-added yogurt.”
Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Start Living Again “The best health tip I can offer you is to eliminate sugar. The average American consumes more than 20 teaspoons of sugar daily—usually in the form of soda—and all of that sweet stuff triggers inflammation and fuels chronic
disease.
Remember,
sugar is a drug, so be sure to help your body detox it by drinking lots of water and eating plenty of healthy fats, good-quality
BECOME FLEXITARIAN Gigi Kwok-Hinsley, MS, RD, DrPH NutriLiving nutrition staff “Go vegetarian one day a week. This helps increase fruit and vegetable consumption at least one day a week and builds your healthy eating practices. If you are feeling saucy, increase it to two days, and before you know it you’ll be a flexitarian. From smoothies to soups to dips, we suggest using NutriBullet to
help—the
NutriBullet
makes it easy!”
proteins and tons of vegetables.”
JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS Nutrition and fitness expert, Bestselling author, The Virgin Diet
WALK MORE
and Sugar Impact Diet
Susie Rockway, PhD, CNS
“I am a fan of getting into fast
NutriLiving nutrition staff
action with small steps. And
“Move it! Take breaks from your
one small step that can make
desk job and walk about. Add
a big shift quickly is replacing
30 minutes of walking each day
your regular breakfast with
and increase to one hour as
a smoothie. It’ll fill you up,
you build your stamina.”
stabilize your blood sugar and create a positive framework for the day.”
CHOOSE ORGANIC David Wolfe Certified raw nutrition and longevity expert “First, realize that food matters. It’s truly important. Second, eating or NutriBlasting plenty of fruits and vegetables creates a protective antioxidant shield that keeps you looking and feeling your best, plus provides detoxifying fiber. Third is go organic. Eat clean to reduce the toxic burden on your body.”
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A FRIGHTENING WARNING FROM HER DOCTOR SENT JASMIN BROWN ON A JOURNEY TO RECLAIM HER HEALTH AND FITNESS. NOW SHE WANTS TO USE HER STORY OF TRANSFORMATION TO MOTIVATE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.
S
ome of us get dealt a bad hand
her that she was prediabetic and would soon
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of DNA. We may have inherited a
need to start medication to bring her blood sugar
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predisposition for autoimmune
under control. Jasmin was stunned—even though
disease,
diabetes,
she had lost several family members to diabetic
which are among the most common genetically
complications, including her father. “It scared the
linked conditions.
heck out of me,” she recalls.
cancer
or
If that’s your genetic reality, you can throw in the towel—believing your fate is sealed—or you
TIME FOR CHANGE
can fight. Jasmin Brown is one of the fighters.
Jasmin made up her mind to make some changes.
Confronted with her family history of diabetes,
“I wanted to end the legacy of bad health,” she says.
she resolved to get fit, reverse her own slide into
A friend of hers had joined Team NutriBullet to
the disease and educate her community about its
train for the 2014 LA Marathon, so Jasmin decided
dangers. In the process, she lost 40 pounds, ran a
to apply as well. “We’d both gained a lot of weight,
marathon and decided to write a book.
but at first the reason I joined was for the free
Jasmin, 35, grew up in Atlanta, playing basketball
Bullet,” she admits.
all the way from elementary school to college
For someone who had been a school athlete, the
intramural at the University of Georgia—so she
first training run was a shock. “This older lady shot
wasn’t a stranger to exercise. But after she moved
by me,” Jasmin says. “I barely got around the block.”
to Los Angeles, her job with the Santa Monica Police
But rather than get discouraged, she adjusted
Department as a public service officer assigned to
her attitude. “I called myself the caboose; I made
the city’s airport was demanding, requiring 10-hour
it fun that I was bringing up the rear. I persevered.”
days and work on weekends.
As the team trained together over the course of
She stopped exercising but kept eating the kinds
seven months, Jasmin began to lose weight and
of hearty meals she had enjoyed with her family in
her running endurance grew. She worked with
Georgia. Time pressure often meant grabbing fast
NutriLiving’s dietitians to reform her unhealthy
food too. Not surprisingly, she gained weight.
eating habits and learn how to add more fresh
Her wake-up call came when her doctor told
vegetables and fruits to her diet via NutriBlasting.
“My doctor was shocked that my numbers had returned to normal. She asked what I had done. That’s why I say that NutriBullet saved my life.”
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WHERE TO START A MARATHON Team NutriBullet distance-running coach Jimmy Dean Freeman believes that the process of running a marathon successfully starts in the mind. It doesn’t matter what your feet are doing if your heart and brain are not on board. Here’s his advice on four things you need to do to begin your marathon journey. BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF about where you’re starting from. If you’re coming from sedentary, that might mean beginning with walking or hiking or run-walking. BE CONSISTENT. Build a routine. Spend 30 minutes every other day moving your body. KEEP THE INTENSITY LOW at the beginning. It takes a solid eight weeks to get the body ready to train. You don’t have to work hard to produce results; 95% of people who are self-coached start too hard. RECOGNIZE THAT PROGRESS ISN’T LINEAR. You have to take two steps forward and one step back. We need rest and recovery so the body can regroup.
“It’s worth the long hours of training and the blisters and losing toenails. It’s an indescribable feeling—you can do anything.”
When she returned to
there,” she says. “You go past a certain threshold,
the doctor three months
and you feel invincible. It’s worth the long hours of
after her diagnosis of
training and the blisters and losing toenails. It’s an
prediabetes,
indescribable feeling—you can do anything.”
Jasmin
says, “My doctor was shocked
that
my
NutriBullet flew in Jasmin’s family from Atlanta
numbers had returned
to surprise her. She saw her mother and sister
to normal. She asked
first, and then other family members. “That was a
what I had done. That’s
dream,” she says. “That was just the greatest thing
why I say that NutriBullet
that has happened in my life.”
saved my life.”
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FINISH LINE
STILL COMMITTED The following year Jasmin’s resolve was tested.
Jasmin is still emotional two years later when
She was eager to continue with Team NutriBullet
she describes crossing the LA Marathon finish line
for the 2015 marathon, but injury intervened. She
at the Santa Monica Pier on March 9, 2014. “It was
began to experience knee problems.
the best feeling in the world. I could have just died
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To make the moment even more special, Team
Team NutriBullet’s head coach, Jimmy Dean
THE MOTIVATOR
JASMIN’S FAVORITE BLAST
Freeman, who worked with Jasmin as she trained
Again, Jasmin’s attitude was the key to her
for the second marathon, was impressed with her
success: “She not afraid of constructive criticism,”
tenacity. “She kept her head focused on what she
says Krista. “She’d ask, ‘How do I do better?’ ‘How do
could do, not on what she couldn’t. Her attitude
I do this right?’”
kept her in the game instead of quitting,” he says. “She’s a remarkable human being.”
Jasmin now does yoga two or three times a week and has just discovered salsa dancing, which she
In the end, Jasmin’s injuries squelched her 2015
loves. She works out once a week at a local park
marathon plans, but they didn’t derail her from her
with a group of friends for an hour or more, CrossFit
commitment to staying healthy and losing more
style, and hopes to do a shorter distance adventure
weight. She continued to work with NutriLiving’s
race this year. She’s working on the outline for
dietitians, serving as a test subject last October for
her book, tentatively titled 7 Healthy Habits for
the company’s new LEAN plan, and dropped another
Busy People, and has done some appearances
five pounds.
in Inglewood, where she lives, on behalf of the
“She was working all the time and very stressed,”
American Diabetes Association.
says NutriLiving dietitian Krista Haynes, RD, “but she
“I like motivating people,” she says. “If I can
was very committed and kept her food diary. She
help one person, it makes all the difference. That’s
was very willing to put in the time.”
my mission.”
fresh spinach (fill cup to halfway) ½ banana 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon almond butter ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup coconut water (lowest sugar possible, 100% coconut water) unsweetened almond milk
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JASMIN WAS THRILLED THAT NUTRIBULLET HAD SECRETLY BROUGHT HER WHOLE FAMILY FROM ATLANTA TO WATCH HER CROSS THE LA MARATHON FINISH LINE, INCLUDING HER MOTHER .
“This NutriBullet recipe called ‘Nut Tin But Net’ takes me back to my basketball hoop days!” says Jasmin. She uses kale, spinach, romaine and mizuna leaf instead of all spinach and substitutes blueberries for the banana when she makes her version of her favorite Blast.
What is your gut telling you? What goes on in your digestive system affects everything about you—from your mood to your immune system to your body weight. Here’s what you need to know about keeping it healthy. WRITTEN BY STACEY COLINO | ILLUSTRATED BY ELENA LACEY
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hat would you think if someone told you that the key to improving your health—and maybe even increasing your lifespan—was already inside
you? Would you assume this person was a modernday snake oil salesman? Well, you’d be wrong. The truth is, your microbiome—the thriving community of trillions of bacteria and other microbes that live inside you, primarily in your gut— can influence your health for better or worse. This is a
fact of life for everyone on the planet. Whether you’re
from food and assisting in the production of certain
aware of it or not, the ecosystem in your digestive
vitamins (such as folate, B12, other B vitamins and
tract affects how you feel and function from head
vitamin K). In addition, the microbiome “nourishes
to toe, as well as influencing your risk of developing
the cells of the gut wall, which is only one cell thick,
health problems in the future.
and most of your immune system is just on the other
While the microbes in our bodies outnumber our
side,” explains Dr. Lipman.
human cells, “the diversity and density of species
“The upshot: When your microbiome is out of
that compose the human microbiome vary from
balance, your immune system is compromised,
person to person, depending on factors like diet,
and you’re likely to suffer from frequent colds,
geographic location and medical history,” notes
allergies, joint pains, acne and potentially more
Frank Lipman, MD, a pioneer in both integrative and
serious disorders,” he says. Indeed, imbalances in
functional medicine and the founder and director of
the gut microbiome have been linked with chronic
the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City.
inflammatory disorders (such as inflammatory
“Even the experience of our ancestors plays a role.
bowel disease and some forms of arthritis),
Microbiome patterns are passed down from parents
complex regional pain syndrome and age-related
to children over centuries,” Dr. Lipman says.
musculoskeletal conditions (like osteoporosis). The bacteria in your gut can influence your body
WHAT’S YOUR GUT GOT TO DO WITH IT?
weight and your risk of developing obesity-related
For starters, the bacteria in your gut assist with
diseases (like type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty
digestion, helping you get the nutrients you need
liver disease). In fact, the gut microbiome has been
Why Your Gut Loves Prebiotics and Probiotics First came probiotics, which are packaged doses of beneficial bacteria or natural live cultures in dairy foods (such as yogurt) or fermented foods (sauerkraut, kombucha). Then the idea of prebiotics, which are plant compounds that support beneficial gut bacteria, took off. This natural fiber, found in foods such as bananas, beans and oats, changes the pH balance in the gut to make it more friendly to the good microflora. For the best gastrointestinal tract function, you need both prebiotics and probiotics; the one supports the other. When your digestive tract is working at its optimum, you get more nutrients out of the foods you eat and your immune system is better able to fight infection and systemic inflammation. An easy shortcut to feeding your gut right is to add a tablespoon of NutriBullet’s SuperFood Healthy Gut blend to your Blasts every day. The all-organic Healthy Gut powder includes chia seeds, shredded coconut and flaxseeds for the ideal mix of soluble and insoluble fiber.
To learn more about NutriBullet’s SuperFood supplements, visit nutriliving.com/shop/superfoods.
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found to affect a person’s metabolism and the
fact, disturbances in gut bacteria have been
play an extremely large role in maintaining the
hormones that drive appetite and satiety, as
implicated in depression, anxiety, chronic
health and balance of it,” says Dr. Lipman.
well as influencing your chances of developing
stress and other negative states of mind.
insulin resistance, systemic inflammation and fat stores in the body (aka adiposity).
however, “the time it takes to alter the state of it can differ from person to person,” Dr. Lipman
In a study at the University of Turku in
In general, “the more diverse the
says. Even so, if you introduce foods that
Finland, researchers compared the gut
microbes [in your gut are], the more robust
promote the growth and presence of healthy
bacteria in normal weight and overweight
and healthier the ecosystem is,” says
bacteria and eliminate those that have the
children and found that those who became
Gerard Mullin, MD, an associate professor of
opposite effect, you can improve your gut health
overweight by age seven had lower gut
medicine at the Johns Hopkins University
fairly quickly, within a matter of weeks. (Warning:
levels of bifidobacteria and greater levels
School of Medicine in Baltimore and author
You can also undo your progress in just days if
of Staphylococcus aureus than those who
of The Gut Balance Revolution.
you resort to a junk food diet, Dr. Mullin says.)
maintained a normal weight.
It’s a matter of biodiversity, he adds,
To tilt the balance in the proper direction,
Your gut health can affect your mood and
“similar to the Amazon rainforest.” But the
consume “fruits and veggies that are loaded
brain function too. In fact, the gut is often
quality of these microbes is as important as
with fiber and fertilize the microbiome and
referred to as “the second brain” because it is
the quantity. As Dr. Lipman explains, “Good
enhance biodiversity,” notes Dr. Mullin. You’ll
the only organ to have its own independent
microbes keep bad microbes in check, and
also want to consume probiotics (beneficial
nervous system.
the right balance is necessary to the proper
bacteria that are present in foods like yogurt,
functioning of the microbiome.”
kefir, miso paste and fermented foods) and
Believe it or not, your gut bacteria produce an
What goes on in your gastrointestinal tract is
estimated 90% of the body’s supply of the
under your control to a large extent—and that’s
compounds that promote the growth of
“feel-good” neurotransmitter serotonin—that
good news. It means that by improving your
helpful bacteria in your gut; you’ll find these
the brain uses to regulate basic physiological
gut health you can enhance your overall health.
in bananas, onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus,
functions as well as mental processes like
“Food and lifestyle choices have a direct effect
artichokes, lentils and soybeans).
learning, memory and mood regulation. In
on our microbiome, which means that people
lots
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Since each person’s microbiome is unique,
of
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neurochemicals—including
prebiotics
(natural,
non-digestible
food
Meanwhile, “avoid foods and substances
INSIDE JOB
that kill off good bacteria and feed bad bacteria— GMO foods, factory-farmed meats and dairy products, sugar, processed foods, preservatives and artificial sweeteners,” advises Dr. Lipman. Choose organic dairy products, grass-fed beef and organic, free-range chicken instead. Taking probiotic supplements also may be helpful. Want proof? In a 2016 review of clinical studies, researchers at the University of Tubingen in Germany found that when people took probiotic supplements that contained strains of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus for four weeks, they experienced diminished anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as improvements in memory function. A 2014 study from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran found that when overweight people followed a weight-loss diet and consumed a probiotic yogurt (enriched with strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus casei), they lost more weight and body fat and had a greater decrease in markers of systemic inflammation after eight weeks than people who consumed regular yogurt with the weight-loss diet.
BLASTS FOR BETTER GI TRACT HEALTH Check out these two NutriBlast recipes that promote the gut’s balance of healthy bacteria, with ingredients like kale, ginger, mint and NutriBullet’s own SuperFood Healthy Gut prebiotic and fiber blend.
BETTER CALL KALE
Add all ingredients to the Tall Cup. Extract for 30 seconds or until smooth.
1 cup kale ½ apple ½ banana 1 whole fig, dried or fresh 1½ cups coconut water
½ inch fresh ginger root 1 teaspoon raw honey 1 tablespoon SuperFood Healthy Gut blend
TROPICAL BLUEBERRY BLAST
Add all ingredients to the Tall Cup. Extract for 30 seconds or until smooth.
1 cup spinach 1 cup blueberries ½ cup pineapple 1½ cups coconut water
3 mint leaves 1 tablespoon SuperFood Healthy Gut blend
Beyond dietary factors, getting regular exercise and plenty of sleep, practicing good stress-management techniques and avoiding the unnecessary use of antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) also can help your microbiome thrive. The goal is to nurture the good bacteria in your gut and fend off bad ones, in order to have positive trickle-up and trickle-down effects on the health of your mind and body. “The health of our microbiome really does dictate the health of our entire body, so in my practice we tend to treat the gut first,” Dr. Lipman says. “Even after healing the gut and establishing a proper microbial balance, it is important to continue supporting the health of long-term health.”
For more healthy gut recipe ideas, visit nutriliving.com/recipes/digestion.
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your microbiome as a preventive measure for
Slim Down RECIPES
NutriBlasts can help you drop pounds a couple of ways. The higher calorie Blasts serve as delicious, satisfying and healthy meal replacements, while the low-calorie ones, like the Tonic below, fight hunger and keep your metabolism revved in between meals.
FAT BURNER BLAST
This Blast contains NutriBullet’s SuperFood Fat Burning Boost supplement, which includes metabolism-enhancing green tea. The veggies here all have high water contents, so they help you feel full on very few calories. 1 cup Swiss chard 3 slices cucumber ½ stalk celery 4 strawberries ½ cup blueberries 1 tablespoon rolled oats 1 tablespoon NutriBullet SuperFood Fat Burning Boost 1½ cups coconut water
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POUND AWAY THE POUNDS TONIC
With fewer than 100 calories, this is a great detox Blast for the New Year! Lime and cilantro give it a refreshing South-of-theborder zing. 1 cup spinach 1 large tomato ½ stalk celery ½ carrot ½ bell pepper ¼ small onion ¼ lime, peeled 2 sprigs cilantro 1½ cups water
PEACHY GINGER BLAST
This spicy metabolism-booster makes an excellent meal replacement, with a filling mix of protein, healthy fat and lowsugar fruit. Chia seeds provide additional fiber for satiety.
This energizing Blast is perfect for a pick-me-up. In addition to the SuperFood Fat Burning Boost supplement, this smoothie contains flax seeds, which help keep you feeling full, stabilize blood sugar, and deliver important anti-inflammatory compounds.
1 cup spinach 1 cup mixed greens 1 cup mixed berries ¼ avocado, peeled ½ cup pineapple, fresh or canned, unsweetened 1 tablespoon chia seeds ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons NutriBullet SuperFood Protein Blend 1½ cups coconut water
1 small banana 1 cup peaches, fresh, cubed, or frozen 1 tablespoon flax seeds 1 inch ginger, fresh ½ cup aloe vera juice ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon NutriBullet SuperFood Fat Burning Boost 1 cup almond milk
Add all ingredients to your Cup and extract in your nutribullet for 30 seconds, or until smooth. To buy SuperFood Boosts from these recipes, go to www.nutriliving.com/shop
The high antioxidant content of blueberries helps protect your brain against degenerative changes. With only about 200 calories, this yummy purple Blast is perfect for any time.
NEURO-DETOX
Ever feel like your brain needs a good cleaning? Here’s a Blast loaded with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients (including the green algae known as chlorella) to help you detox and revitalize.
1 cup blueberries ½ banana ½ cup cucumber 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1½ cups water
1 cup Swiss chard ¼ cup broccoli florets 1 banana, peeled 1 orange, peeled ¼ cup cucumber 1 tsp chlorella, powdered 1½ cups water
BEET IT
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BLAST
Fish isn't the only brain food out there. Beets are also important for brain health. This sweet, energizing, antioxidantrich Blast is good for you inside and out, since it’s made with NutriBullet’s SuperFood Beauty Boost supplement. ½ beet 5 strawberries 1 date ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon NutriBullet SuperFood Beauty Boost 1 cup coconut water
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Cacao, the seed that produces chocolate, is rich in antioxidants. Combined with heart-healthy hazelnuts and almond milk, this Blast will remind you of Nutella. (Soak the hazelnuts in 1 cup of water for a few hours, or overnight for best results. Drain liquid.) 1 cup spinach ¼ cup hazelnuts, raw, shelled, peeled 1 tablespoon cacao powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 dates ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1½ cups almond milk
Add all ingredients to your Cup and extract in your nutribullet for 30 seconds, or until smooth. To buy SuperFood Boosts from these recipes, go to www.nutriliving.com/shop
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BRAIN BOOSTING BLAST
Brain Health
Keeping your brain in peak form means ensuring your cardiovascular system’s health. And that means getting lots of vitamin K, antioxidants, and betalains (phytonutrients from beets), while avoiding arteryclogging saturated fats from meat, butter and cheese.
Seasonal RECIPES RECIPES
Autumn is the most delicious time of year, with crisp apples, hearty root vegetables, and the colorful squash family (pumpkin!) as culinary superstars. Pumpkin is surprisingly nutrient dense, with more than a day’s recommended intake of vitamin A in a single serving, so Blast it while you can.
PUMPKIN LATTE BLAST
This spicy, pumpkin-y, nutrientdense Blast weighs in with fewer than half the calories of your coffee shop favorite, yet has all the same yummy flavors. 2 tablespoons maple syrup ¼ cup pumpkin, peeled and cubed, or canned, unsweetened ¼ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ cup coffee 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
GREEN PEA SOUP
A hearty cold-weather classic, this pea soup is a healthy, lowcal choice for lunch or dinner. To prepare, add all ingredients to the NutriBullet Rx SuperBlast Pitcher and extract on the 7-Minute Heated Cycle.
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1 clove garlic, peeled ¼ onion 2 cups peas, fresh, if possible 4 tablespoons almond milk ¼ cup cashews, raw To taste sea salt To taste pepper 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
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AUTUMN HARVEST BLAST
This Blast takes full advantage of fall’s bounty, with pumpkin and apple as ingredients in this hearty, filling, high-protein smoothie. ¼ cup pumpkin, peeled and cubed, or canned 1 apple, cored 1 carrot ¼ cup kale ¼ cup arugula ¼ avocado, peeled 2 tablespoons SuperFood Protein Blend+ 5 almonds 1 tablespoon flax seeds 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
WINTER WARRIOR
You can substitute roasted winter squash (e.g., butternut, acorn) for sweet potato in this Blast. Either way, you are getting a rich, creamy, nutritious treat. The cinnamon evokes the taste of the season, while helping keep blood sugar stable. 2 cups spinach ¼ sweet potato, baked ¼ avocado 1 pear 1 banana 1 dash cinnamon Almond milk to max line
Add all ingredients to your Cup and extract in your nutribullet for 30 seconds, or until smooth. To buy SuperFood Boosts from these recipes, go to www.nutriliving.com/shop
Goji berries, cacao and strawberries are antioxidantvitamin superstars! For even more oomph, include NutriBullet’s SuperFood Beauty Boost supplement. 1 cup Swiss chard 2 tablespoon goji berries ½ cup strawberries ½ cup pineapple 2 tablespoons oats 1 teaspoon cacao 1 tablespoon NutriBullet SuperFood Beauty Boost Water to max line
SUPER BEAUTY NUTRIBLAST
This delicious pink Blast delivers more than double your daily requirement for vitamin C! Plus, the green tea will give you an energy boost while delivering antioxidant polyphenols. 1 cup rainbow chard ½ cup strawberries ½ cup pineapple ¼ whole beet 2 teaspoon NutriBullet SuperFood Beauty Boost 1 ½ cups brewed green tea, cooled
HEALTHY GLOW NUTRIBLAST
Glowing green, this smoothie contains baby kale, which has vitamins A, C and K in profusion. It also calls for hemp seeds, which deliver omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are critical for skin rejuvenation. 1 cup baby kale ½ cup sprouts or microgreens ½ banana 1 fig (fresh, if possible) ½ cup papaya 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 1 tablespoon NutriBullet SuperFood Beauty Boost 1 ½ cups coconut water
RECIPES
BEAUTY BERRY BLAST
The strawberries and blueberries here deliver a potent dose of antioxidants, including more than a day’s supply of vitamin C and vitamin K. 1 cup spinach ½ ripe banana ¼ whole beet ½ cup blueberries ½ cup strawberries 1 tablespoon NutriBullet SuperFood Beauty Boost 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or cashew milk)
Add all ingredients to your Cup and extract in your nutribullet for 30 seconds, or until smooth. To buy SuperFood Boosts from these recipes, go to www.nutriliving.com/shop
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GLOWING SKIN NUTRIBLAST
Healthy Skin
To keep your complexion looking good, depend on ingredients that contain antioxidant vitamins A and C, which help your skin defend itself against environmental factors that speed aging. Both vitamin C and vitamin K play a role in keeping important structural proteins in the skin—collagen and elastin—healthy.
Kids & Babies RECIPES RECIPES
It’s easy to make delicious, nutrition-packed kid- and baby-friendly puddings, Blasts and dips in your NutriBullet that the little ones will love. They’ll never even know there’s spinach in there!
BERRY GREEN LAYERED BLAST
Have an offspring who fusses when foods touch each other? Delight them with this two-tone Blast! BERRY LAYER: 1 cup strawberries ½ cup mango, peeled 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk GREEN LAYER: 1 cup spinach 1 kiwi, with peel 1 tablespoon cashews, raw 1 dash vanilla ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
ALMOND BUTTER AND JAM
PBJ sandwiches are a kid classic, but here’s a much healthier NutriBlast version. (With spinach! And there’s not really any sugary jam. Shhh…)
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1 cup spinach, fresh 1 banana, peeled 1 tablespoon almond butter ½ cup frozen strawberries ¼ beet, raw 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
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SIMPLE VANILLA CHIA SEED PUDDING
Creamy, sweet and fun to eat, this pudding is a good source of healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids, thanks to the chia seeds. Add ingredients to your Short Cup and twist on the extractor blade. Give the mixture a shake and let it sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Extract for 30 seconds, or until smooth. 3 tablespoons chia seeds ½ teaspoon stevia 1½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
CHEESECAKE DIP
A yummy incentive for fruitresistant kiddies. Dipped in this, any sliced fruit is delish. Add all ingredients to your Magic Bullet Cup and blend for 30 seconds, or until thick and smooth. 8 oz. low-fat cream cheese 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons water ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon stevia (or sweetener of choice)
Add all ingredients to your Cup and extract in your nutribullet for 30 seconds, or until smooth. To buy SuperFood Boosts from these recipes, go to www.nutriliving.com/shop
NutriBullet University has partnered with Alliance for Healthier Generation and selected their Gold schools to launch the 90-day program. NutriBullet University has trained the Blast Captains and Health Champion in Los Angeles and the programs will be launched during September 2016. The Kickoff will introduce
the NBU program to participating students, their families and to stakeholders of the community. We will continue to collect health information from students to understand the changes in health behaviors, attitudes toward nutrition and the food environments in 90 days.
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LOS ANGELES RAM’S ALL-ACCESS EVENT On Thursday, June 16, The Los Angeles Rams hosted an All-Access Gala event to give an exclusive, insider’s look at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Guests enjoyed dinner on the field, participating in football activities on the field,
an equipment demonstration in the locker room, photo opportunities with current and former Rams players and cheerleaders, and much more.
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The media storm in the U.K. began when a newspaper reported last year that green NutriBlasts were Kate’s secret weight-loss weapon before her 2011 wedding to Prince William. She’s no longer dieting, People reports, but she still loves her green drinks!
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