A Lifestyle Change

"Good health doesn't have to be difficult: One Simple Change can make a big difference."

Anyone who probably reads this is probably thinking 'What the heck is she talking about?'
Well my blog today is going to tell you exactly what that means.
Anyone who knows me knows that when I was younger I was always active in sports; whether it be soccer, basketball, or baseball. Growing up in Northern BC I was always outside with friends doing whatever whenever and didn't really consider it to be towards a 'healthy living' I just loved being outside more than be inside. I grew up with an appreciation for the outdoors and unlike many people have probably been spoiled by this lifelong love.

But I'm not here today to talk about my love for the outdoors today I'm here to talk about one simple change that already has impacted my life. 

So back in December 2015 my best friend and roommate Breanna introduced me to Juice Plus+ and asked if I would be interested in doing a JP detox with her. I was hesitant at first because I'd never done a detox before and wasn't sure if I would be able to go wheat free, dairy free, and gluten free for 14 days! But I decided to give it a shot...what's the worse that could happen. So off we went to buy the ingredients which included Pure Lemon Juice, Pure Cranberry Juice, and of all things Apple Cider Vinegar! Sounds disgusting doesn't it..well I won't lie it took a lot to get the first little bit down my throat. Breanna did discover that using a straw would help with taking it and from there the straw became our best friend. But it wasn't all about taking our morning detox 'shot' it also included making a JP shake; which I fell in love with as well as taking 6 JP capsules: Orchard Blend, Garden Blend, and Vineyard Blend.  

The JP complete Shake Mix is a naturally low fat, low sugar,low glycemic, gluten free, vegan, non-GMO, Plant based PROTEIN and FIBER blend. With our shake mix we added almond milk, almond water and whatever super greens and fruits we were feeling that day...and we did this everyday for 14 days! 

My biggest worry what that because it was during the Christmas season that I wouldn't be able to stick to the plan but with a massive support base I did and it felt so rewarding. By sticking to the detox I felt amazing, I had more energy, was sleeping better, my skin even improved and to top it all off I was down 10lbs! 

After Christmas though a lot happened and I fell off of JP and it took awhile and encouragement from Breanna to get started again and now I happy to report that I have been back on JP for almost a month and once again have been noticing simple changes in my life; and that's where the quote comes into play...One Simple Change. 

The Next Best thing to Fruits and Vegetables! 

Juice Plus+ is raw, whole food based nutrition that is a non-GMO and preservative free, and included juice powder concentrates from 30 different fruits, vegetables and grains. Juice Plus+ helps bridge the gap between what you should eat and what you do eat every day. 

First off let's be clear about one thing...It is NOT a multivitamin, supplement, medicine, treatment or cure for any disease, Juice Plus+ is made from quality ingredients carefully monitored from farm to capsule to provide natural nutrients your body needs to be at its best.

One of the most amazing things about JP+ is the amount of clinical research that had been conducted.  More than 30 published clinical studies confirm the healthful benefits to taking Juice Plus+; including a healthier immune system, improved cardiovascular health, reduced oxidative stress, reduced DNA damage, and healthier skin and gums. 

"After looking at all the research done on Juice Plus+, I recognize that there is nothing else available any place in the world, with or without a prescription, that has been down to do all those things in the human body" ~ Richard DuBois, M.D. 

The reports of the Juice Plus+  Children's Health Study speaks for itself by more than 150,000 participants...all leading to better health. 

I know there are probably a lot of people who are skeptical about this and that's fair...I was too. But after seeing personally the positive impact it has had on one of my closet friends through what was not a good year (for the most part) and hearing so many different Juice Plus+ testimonials I was willing to give it a shot and am thankful I did. I now have a large support system helping me through my JP journey as well bringing a few friends and family tagging along with me; there is nothing better than One Simple Change to impact the rest of your life. 

Seriously people it is LITERALLY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES!