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Are these recipes Mend-A-Body Friendly?

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Dear Mend-A-Guru,
Would these recipes be Mend-A-Body friendly?
Question 1:  This is a very traditional soup – served cold – it’s excellent in the down-home Texas heat.  I alter the recipe at times switching the cilantro for fresh basil and omit the tabasco to give it a more Italian flare.  I am sort of missing this with [...]

June 15, 2011 Uncategorized Read the full article →

Is cheese neutral?

Q:
Dear Mend-A-Guru,
Can you explain please why cheese is considered a “neutral” and does not fall under the category of Dairy?
A:
Cheese is considered a dairy. However, it is neutral in its impact on the body when trying to enter into ketosis during the Mend-A-Blast phase. (It will have neither a negative or positive impact).

June 8, 2011 Uncategorized Read the full article →

Bread Substitutions

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Hi there Mend-A-Guru!
I have a question from a client who says she is getting tired of Lavash bread.  What other bread-like substitutions, other than Flat Outs, are allowed as a replacement for Lavash bread on Phase 2?  What do we carry on the web site?
A:
Hi! There are a few other options from Joseph’s (the company [...]

June 8, 2011 Uncategorized Read the full article →

Is Truvia® the same as stevia?

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Dear Mend-A-Guru,
Is Truvia® the same as stevia? Does it come from plants? Does it have the same nutritive value? Is it heat stable?
A:
Yes, Truvia® is plant based–the main component comes from the best tasting part of the stevia plant. From the Truvia® website: Truvia® natural sweetener is made from rebiana, the best tasting part of the stevia leaf, [...]

June 7, 2011 Ask the Mend-A-Guru! Read the full article →

Is the Borage Oil from Mend-A-Body PA-free?

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Dear Mend-A-Guru,
I have a question about the borage oil. I have studied online the side effects of borage oil, like any one should putting anything into their body. Every article says the same thing: make sure the borage oil you are taking is PA-FREE and it states the bottle will say if it is and [...]

June 7, 2011 Uncategorized Read the full article →

1 Carb = 4 Calories

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Dear Mend-A-Guru,
Question: if apple juice says for one serving its 50 calories with 12 grams of carbs, does that mean its really 98 calories? (12×4=48+50=98)
A:
No, it is actually 50 calories. The 12 grams could have actually been 12.4 (rounded down to 12), so 12.4 x 4=49.6 (rounded up to 50). What it says on the [...]

June 7, 2011 Uncategorized Read the full article →

First Blog

Just starting. Not sure what my weight is. Maybe soon I’ll see. Just starting and want to make some changes first before I see that scale!

May 24, 2011 Uncategorized Read the full article →

Education Is Power!

“Instruction ends in the school-room, but education ends only with life.” Frederick W.Robertson
This quote got me thinking about how often I learn and how much I have learned in the past year. The result I came to was, a lot! I am so amazed with how much I learn every day, from Mend-A-Body clients, coaches, [...]

May 13, 2011 Articles Read the full article →

From Ashley’s Kitchen…5/12/11

New things on the horizon this week!
The Mend-A-Body staff was thrilled once again to taste-test new items for consideration of being featured on Mendabody.com. I am so proud to be part of Mend-A-Body Solutions for all the resources it exposes and provides to help create a healthier lifestyle for clients and coaches! I am excited [...]

May 12, 2011 Uncategorized Read the full article →

From the desk of…Katie 5/3/11 “What a difference a year makes.”

Today’s a big day for me! It’s my anniversary! Exactly one year ago today was my first day on the Mend-A-Body Solutions program. What a difference a year makes! I never cease to be amazed by how much things can change in what feels like a very short time. I marveled at this fact when [...]

May 3, 2011 Articles Read the full article →

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