September has arrived ! We wish everyone a happy and smooth beginning to the new school year. As Fall approaches, here are some simple suggestions to help keep you in tip top shape:

Get a good night sleep (at least 7 hours)
Eat a balanced diet
Exercise regularly. We suggest the Rebounder or X-iser for getting fit!
Reduce Sugar Intake
Drink plenty of purified water
Wash your hands regularly with our great pump soap…especially around those with the sniffles
Use a diffuser to dispense Aromatherapy oils around the house
Choose various foods according to the current season — try some great fall root veggie recipes
Change your pillowcases frequently
Reduce Stress - With the cooler weather approaching try de-stressing in a nice hot bath with Israeli Dead Sea Salts and a nice relaxing CD!
Increase greens daily to keep the body alkalized
Take your daily multivitamin
Below are nutritional support products for your “Fall Medicine Chest”:
Vitamin C
IGG 2000
For Upper Respiratory/Lung support: OregaResp
Olive Leaf
Sambucol
Oscillococcinum
D-hist
X-Lear
Sovereign Silver

Try the Cold/Flu Fighter Fresh Juice:
1-2 Carrots
1 Grapefruit
1 Orange
1/2 Lemon (peel yellow)
Fresh Ginger (as desired)
Feed all ingredients through your favorite juicer and enjoy! This juice is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C and is absolutely delicious.

To your vibrant health,
The NHTI Team

Note: If you would like instruction on the usage of any of the above products please email us for information at info@theroadtohealthyliving.com

Move over Coffee House’s….. Try our Healthy Fruit and Matcha Green Tea Fraps!

The perfect refreshing summer drink! Rich in fiber, protein and antioxidants!

4 oz. Organic Orange Juice (Freshly Juiced if possible)

6-8 oz. Vanilla Rice Milk

1/2 - 1 Banana

3/4 - 1 Cup Crushed Ice

1 Tbs. Whey Protein Powder

1-2 Tsp. Organic Matcha Green Tea

1 Tsp. Fiber Powder

Blend in Blender until thick and creamy. Enjoy!

Trying to break the habit of drinking soda? Try our delicious and refreshing fruit water!

Add the following to a glass half gallon pitcher:

· 1 washed and sliced apple (remove core)

· 1 washed and peeled lemon sliced

· 1 washed and peeled lime sliced

· 1 washed and peeled orange sliced;

Squeeze the citrus fruits while adding. Add 1-2 cups of ice and fill with purified water. Enjoy!

• 1 Small Organic Avocado                               
• 1/4 Small Red Onion
• 1 Medium Organic Red Tomato
• 1 Small Organic Zucchini (Washed and Snip Ends, if not Organic– Peel) Cut in Chunks
• 1 Small Organic Cucumber (Washed and Snip Ends, if not Organic–Peel) “
• 2 Tbs. Sun Dried Tomatoes (Strips)
• 2 Large Handfuls Organic Fresh Spinach (If you don’t have spinach, romaine lettuce will work fine)
• 1-2 Tbs. Fresh Cilantro
• Juice of 1/2 Lemon
• 1/2 Small Jalapeno Pepper
• Sea Salt to Taste
• Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse chop until chunky. Enjoy!

This is a delicious and alkalizing soup. It is very refreshing during the summer months.

To name a few of the benefits of the ingredients in this soup:

Avocados are rich in good fat and have zero cholesterol. They are rich in fiber and vitamins B, E and K as well as rich in the mineral potassium.

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and the carotenoid/antioxidant Lycopene.

Cilantro is rich in phytonutrients and flavonoids. It is a good source of iron and magnesium and it aids in digestion and prevention of flatulence. It has been noted as natures natural chelator.

Spinach is rich in vitamins and minerals such as:Vit. K, A, C, folate, manganese, iron, and magnesium. It is also rich in the carotenoid neoxanthin.

 

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