healthier you will become and stay for longer.      Sprouts have been the ultimate choice for the simplest, most nutritious foods for thousands of years. All organic grains, seeds, nuts, and legumes (beans and peas) will sprout. The equipment required for sprouting is extremely minimal and inexpensive.
     All you need is a large mouth, glass quart jar and a screen covering of some sort. The easiest solution is assorted plastic lids that fit such jars. These lids are available in three different sieve sizes in most health food stores. You could also use cheesecloth or other types of screening materials for draining your seeds between soakings. The plastic lids, however, clean up easily and can be reused for years.
     The best sprouting book is entitled "Unbelievably Easy Sprouting" by Elizabeth Baker. She also has several other books and videos. Her "Uncook Book" and "Gourmet Uncook Book" contain a multitude of easy to make recipes for everything from soups, to main course meals, to desserts, and even snack foods. Pay particular attention to her suggestions for cleaning your seeds prior to sprouting.
     Mrs. Baker's books and videos range in price from $10.95 to $15.95 with $3.00 shipping and handling per book or video. At some point we may carry these in our office, but for now you can call 360-697-9381 for an order form or stop by our office for a copy of one. She is not set up to accept credit cards so you will have to complete an order form and send a check or money order.      Most everyone has heard of or seen the infomercials on TV with the Juice Man. Interestingly, the JuiceMan juicers that he sells are some of the best and least expensive high-speed juicers on the market. They are quick, relatively easy to clean and produce a very tasty, pulp-free juice. The JuiceMan juicers can be found at most stores like Wal-Mart and Fred Meyers.
     The high-speed juicers, however, create heat that destroys a certain amount of the enzymes

and other nutrients in the foods being juiced. These juices should be consumed within minutes of making them or the nutrients begin to be lost very rapidly.
     The best juicers on the market, for home use, are the Green Power juicers.
     These crush the vegetables or fruit between stainless steel gears that turn at about 100 rpm. Very little heat is produced and almost all the enzymes and nutrients are preserved. The juices made with these machines can be stored for up to three days in the refrigerator or even frozen for later use. Making extra juice and storing it is real plus, especially since these machines are a little more difficult to clean.
     Several companies compete in selling these and other types of juicers. Shop around a bit to save money. Ask about factory-rebuilt units that can save more and are usually just as good as new ones.
     No matter which juicer you have or decide to use always choose the freshest, most organically grown produce for making your juice. Scrub your produce thoroughly and rinse with pure, unchlorinated water. There are produce washes that you can purchase in health food stores and grocery stores that you can use for removing pesticide residues and other chemicals.
     To eliminate molds and other organic contaminants you can soak your produce for a few minutes in a solution of about one ounce of 3% hydrogen peroxide to about a pint of pure water. Rinse thoroughly after this soak.
     Fresh organic salads and ethnic foods like sushi or sashimi (be very selective with your choices of raw meats of any type due to the possibility of parasites in unheated meats) are other ways of providing additional variety in your diet and still having foods with most of their enzymes and nutrients still intact and usable by your body. Stir-frying (high temperatures for short periods of time) with organic coconut oil, or slow cooking (low temperatures for longer times) are other ways to add variety to your diet and still preserve a significant amount of the nutrients in your foods.

For most of us, having and taking the time to prepare meals can often become overwhelming. This is one of the primary reasons why fast food places flourish and why our society is becoming overtly obese and increasingly unhealthy. You can survive on such nutrient-depleted fare, but it will not allow you to remain vigorous and in optimal health.
     If you are too rushed to make a meal with your sprouts and/or juice or even a salad or stir-fry, try one of the following:
     SRB (Stabilized Rice Bran) powder contains an excellent ratio of proteins (amino acids), B vitamins and lots of other nutrients. This powder can be mixed with water or juice and other things to make a very nutritious drink. We have often used SRB very successfully for people who could only have a liquid diet.
     Etherium Technology produces LifeSource powder or capsules. The International Journal of Alternative Therapies rated this product as the best all-around food supplement on the market today. LifeSource is excellent by itself or in combination with other things to provide you the nutrients and energy you need when you have to, or wish to, skip a meal.
     The third suggestion for a meal or a between-meal snack is a bar called ReBar. A company in Canada grows their own organic fruits and vegetables to produce this bar. Within 45 minutes of harvesting, they process the produce at very low temperatures to preserve all the enzymes and nutrients. The resulting snack bars are very tasty and extremely satisfying. They also make a powder for adding to drinks.
     We sell all of these products in our office and hope to have them available on our web site soon. Try some of the suggestions in this newsletter. You will be very pleased with how much better you feel.