Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life

chlorella contains the highest CGF concentration of any brand of chlorella, with values ranging from 18 to 25 percent. ChlorEssence is grown outdoors in rich, spring-fed freshwater ponds on subtropical Japanese coral islands. Unlike some chemically cracked cell chlorella, ChlorEssence cell walls are jet-sprayed to achieve over 80 percent digestibility without compromising potency or shelf life. Available in most health food stores, some grocery stores, and online.
     
     
    Tel: 1-866-839-8863
Email: [email protected]
www.sequelnaturals.com
     
     
    Stahlbush Island Farms: frozen fruits and vegetables
     
    Stahlbush Island Farms grows, harvests, and freezes premium-quality, ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables without adding sugar or preservatives. I often use this company’s fruit when making my daily smoothie. It’s a fast and convenient way to add high-quality fruit to your diet. Located in Oregon, Stahlbush Island Farms adheres to sustainable farming practices, including crop rotation. This practice benefits not only the nutrient value of their produce, but also helps preserve agricultural and environmental health. Available in most health food stores.
     
     
    Tel: 541-757-1497
Email: [email protected]
www.stahlbush.com
     
     
    Touch Organic: green and white tea
     
    Touch Organic’s green tea series consist of high-quality organic tea blends that are produced at the source in southeastern China. I use these teas in several of my recipes to infuse the food with flavor and extra nutrition. They can be found in major grocery, health, pharmacy, and specialty stores.
     
     
    Tel: 250-837-4655
Email: [email protected]
www.touchorganic.com
     
     
    Vita-Mix: Blender
     
    The use of a Vita-Mix machine is the best way to maintain the natural state of food and, at the same time, improve the bioavailability of nutrients by liquefying. I use a Vita-Mix when making many of my recipes including soups, sauces, smoothies and energy gels. This machine features a powerful motor, top quality materials and workmanship, and it is designed to last. Its sharp, stainless-steel blades easily cut through all kinds of vegetables—even harder ones such as carrots. The Vita-Mix is the most versatile and most reliable kitchen appliance I have. Available online.
     
     
    Tel: 800-848-2649
Email: [email protected]
www.vitamix.com
     

Recommended Reading
     
    Books
     
    Eat To Live
Joel Fuhrman
www.drfuhrman.com
     
     
    The China Study
T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II
www.thechinastudy.com
     
     
     
    Web Sites
     
    G Living Network
The modern green lifestyle network dedicated to environmental preservation
, with style.
www.gliving.com
     
     
    Nutrition MD
Helping people adopt healthier diets
www.nutritionmd.org
     

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