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by Nina Planck

The Fertility Diet, Eating for Two, and Baby's First Foods

Following the success of Real Food, Nina Planck's Real Food for Mother and Baby explains why real food is better for a woman and her child. Nina Planck, one of the great food activists, changed the way we view old-fashioned foods like butter with her groundbreaking Real Food. Then she got pregnant.

Never one to accept conventional wisdom blindly, Nina found the usual advice about pregnancy and baby food riddled with myths and misunderstandings. In Real Food for Mother and Baby, Nina explains why many modern ideas about pregnancy and infant nutrition are misguided and why traditional foods are best.

While Nina can be controversial—her op-ed in the New York Times on vegan diets for infants was one of the paper's most e-mailed articles— she's no contrarian. Readers applaud her candor; they also trust her research and welcome her advice.

Nina's basic premise hasn't changed—whole foods are best. Pregnant women need meat and salt, not iron supplements. Nursing will be easier if you act like the mammal you are. Delaying the introduction of certain solid foods doesn't prevent allergies. Cereals are not the best foods for tiny eaters; meat and egg yolks are better.

From conception to two years, the body's overwhelming needs are for quality fat and protein, not for carrots and low-fat dairy. Even as she casts a skeptical eye on the conventional wisdom, Nina is reassuring. She shows you how to keep your baby healthy on good, simple food. Real Food for Mother and Baby will be the new classic on eating for two.

softcover, 272 pages

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Radiant Life Krill Oil contains 100% pure oil from Antarctic Krill (Euphausia Superba), providing optimal amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids bound to phospholipids and critical antioxidants including astaxanthin. Unlike other krill oils, our oil does not contain fish oils or other non-krill additives. In addition, ours is an environmentally friendly krill oil produced via a new high tech method that:

• prevents krill decomposition and degrading
• prevents the death of non-krill species
• precludes the use of dangerous solvents and its polluting side effects
• utilizes less energy consumption by stopping the transporting of unprocessed frozen krill
• causes no solvent residues in final product
• ensures sustainable practices in the Antarctic Ocean

Traditional Method

Krill are caught by trawling and then dumped on board the vessel. This process inadvertently captures and kills fish, mammals, turtles and birds. Once out of the water, fast acting enzymes within the krill begin digesting the krill immediately causing them to quickly spoil and perish. The krill is then flash frozen and shipped to processing facilities thousands of miles away using ethanol, acetone and ethyl acetate to extract the oil.

Our Method

Krill are eco-harvested via a fishing system which remains under water while a continuous stream of water flows through a hose transporting the live krill inside the factory vessel. This system utilizes special screens so only krill and ocean water are able to enter. Before the krill begin to decompose, they are exposed to nitrogen to prevent oxidation of key components. The extraction process utilizes water and a naturally occurring grain alcohol that is more environmentally friendly than other solvents.

Unlike fish oil, the Omega-3 fatty acids in Radiant Life Krill Oil are absorbed and carried to the body's cell in phospholipid form. Since phospholipids form the structural basis of cell membranes, they are effectively utilized by the body.

"One of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids is krill oil. Krill is a small shrimp-like crustacean considered a delicacy and source of protein in Japan. It's abundant in EPA and DHA and has vitamins A and E. The best krill oil to get is from Antarctica...The phospholipids in krill oil seem to be absorbed better into the brain and work better for ADHD than conventional fish oils. Krill oil has also been shown to benefit brain, cardiovascular and vision development, and may even help joint function and the symptoms associated with PMS."

Robert Bernardini, M.S., Author of Everlasting Health

Q. What is Krill?
A. Krill are a tiny, shrimp-like crustacean found throughout the world's oceans, the purest of which are sourced from the Antarctic. Krill are extremely low within the food chain feeding primarily on phytoplankton. It is believed that krill comprise the largest biomass on the planet.

Q. Why should I take Krill Oil?
A. Our Radiant Life Krill Oil is the purest of Antarctic krill. It provides an optimal combination of Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) as well as phospholipids and important antioxidants to support overall wellness.

Q. Why would I take Krill oil if already taking fish oil and/or cod liver oil?
A. The Omega-3 in krill oil is mainly in the phospholipid form which research suggests is preferred to Omega-3 in the triglyceride form as it occurs in fish oil and cod liver oil. Phospholipid fatty acids represent key structural components of our cells and play a vital role in cell membrane functioning and thus the overall functioning of our cells, tissues and organs.

Q. Tell me more about the antioxidant nature of Krill oil?
A. Powerful antioxidants including Astaxanthan are found in krill oil. These have found to be effective and potent weapons in fighting free radicals. Research has suggested that the antioxidants in krill oil are 48 times greater than the antioxidants within fish oil.

Q. Should I refrigerate it?
A. NO! Refrigerating krill oil is not advisable and is not necessary to maintain its stability.

Q. What does it taste like?
A. Some oils taste very strong. Ours is encapsulated with an organic lemon oil coating which makes it easy to ingest and digest.

Q. Why should I buy krill oil from Radiant Life when I can find it elsewhere?
A. Not all krill oil is alike. We ensure that our Krill oil is not only the purest available but produced in a sustainable, environmentally-friendly way. Please read more under the Description tab.

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Highly recommended by Sally Fallon!

Delicious and nutritious, these delicate and tiny dried anchovies are imported from Japan. Dr. Weston A. Price witnessed the ancient wisdom of preserving the nutrients in fish through drying. Great for healthy snacks, to add to salads, for school lunches or to take with you when traveling or on the go. Contains only healthy fats and protein, nothing else added. This is a nutritious powerhouse!

Each serving size of 0.35 oz. contains 10 grams of protein, 1 gram of fat and less than 0.3 grams of naturally occurring sodium. Each bag is 2.1 oz.

Recommended in the Weston A. Price Foundation's 2012 Shopping Guide - Ranked in the BEST Category!

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Desiccated Liver now available in powder form!

After over a year of research and testing, we have finally found an all natural beef liver deserving of our name which we are very pleased to offer. One of the world's most sacred foods, this liver is offered without supplemental iron or other additives. Our desiccated liver comes from healthy young cattle grazing on the lush pastureland of Argentina without the use of hormones, pesticides or antibiotics. This is simply and purely all beef liver. Regularly tested to ensure that it is arsenic-free.

Highly recommended by Sally Fallon as a staple to everyone's diet!

So what makes this liver so wonderful?

Quite simply, desiccated liver contains more nutrients, gram for gram, than any other food!

Beef Liver powder provides a convenient way to obtain all the legendary health and nutritional benefits of liver without the inconvenience. Our powder comes from fresh, hormone-free Argentine Beef Liver carefully processed to preserve all the fragile nutritional elements. Enjoy the results!

In summary, liver provides:

• An excellent source of high-quality protein
• Nature's most concentrated source of vitamin A
• All the B vitamins in abundance, particularly vitamin B12
• One of our best sources of folic acid
• A highly usable form of iron
• Trace elements such as copper, zinc and chromium; liver is our best source of copper
• CoQ10, a nutrient that is especially important for cardio-vascular function
• A good source of purines, nitrogen-containing compounds that serve as precursors for DNA and RNA

Because we use only pure nutrients, our supplements achieve maximum absorption, and are truly hypoallergenic.


An outstanding value... 180 capsules (90 grams) of desiccated liver per bottle with each bottle containing the equivalent of almost 2 pounds of fresh, raw liver or 180 grams of powder per bottle with each containing the equivalent of almost 4 pounds of fresh, raw liver.

Desiccated Liver from grass-fed cattle is recommended in Wise Traditions 2009 Shopping Guide!

 Desiccated Liver Nutrient Information.

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 Desiccated Liver Nutrient Information.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What's the best way to incorporate beef liver into one's daily routine?
A. As the liver powder has been carefully placed in capsule form for your convenience, you can simply take with a glass of pure water. Alternatively, the capsules can be easily opened and the contents added to soups, gravies, stews, smoothies, broths, etc. A great way to introduce liver into diets of those who don't care for the taste and texture of liver!

Q.Why buy Desiccated Liver from Radiant Life when I can find it elsewhere?
A. Not all beef liver products are alike. Ours is selected particularly with you in mind... All natural grass fed cattle raised free from hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides. Made without introducing heat, solvents, deodorizers, bleach, and refining. No supplemental iron added, just pure beef liver. Regularly tested for purity.

Q.Have the cattle been tested for mad cow disease?
A. All Bovine animals processed in the USA are tested for BSE (aka Mad Cow Disease) by USDA Veterinarians prior to being acceptable for use. SENASA (Argentina's USDA) does this for Bovine animals processed in Argentina as well. BSE has not been found in Bovine animals from Argentina.

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The easy-to-use three-step system for optimal wellness. Perfectly balanced for children between ages 2 and 6. Made by Natren, which produces superior probiotics with the most potent and stable strains available.

Working together, this dynamic trio of Natren products provides all the friendly bacteria you need in one simple system. Available as a dairy powder.

A complete system for digestive problems:

• Helps maintain normal cholesterol levels.
• Assists in the absorption of calcium and other vitamins and minerals.
• Increases nutritional values by producing essential B vitamins.
• Promotes regularity.
• Enhances lactose metabolism and digestion of milk products.
• Produces hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), necessary to inhibit intestinal and vaginal yeast.
• Neutralizes toxin formation.
• Potency guaranteed through printed expiration date.
• Researched, formulated and manufactured only by Natren.

DAIRY – Complete Probiotic Starter Package Containing Megadophilus, Bifido Factor and Digesta-Lac Loose Powders

PROBIOTIC STRAINS USED:

• Lactobacillus acidophilus, DDS-1 2 billion cfu per 1/2 tsp = 1 gram
• Bifidobacterium bifidum, Malyoth 2 billion cfu per 1/2 tsp = 1 gram
• Lactobacillus bulgaricus, LB-51 2 billion cfu per 1/2 tsp = 1 gram

SIZE: 1.25 oz. bottle of each product

NOTE: This product will be shipped separately via UPS 2nd Day Air in a Cold-Pack Carton. Shipping of this item only happens Monday-Wednesday to avoid having the product sit in a truck or warehouse over the weekend. This item can be shipped overnight Monday-Thursday. Overnight orders must be placed by 1pm Pacific Time. Overnight orders placed on Friday will automatically be held until the following Monday. Thank you!

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You take the time to give your baby the best nourishment possible, so don't deliver it in plastic!
Hard-to-find glass baby bottles are now available through Radiant Life.

Evenflo's glass bottles come in 3-packs of 4 oz. and 8 oz. sizes, with CustomFlow slow-flow silicone nipples. Medium and fast flow nipples sold separately (see three sizes for different ages).

Soft and flexible, CustomFlow nipples sense baby's pressure and respond with the right amount of liquid. Micro Air Vents prevent nipple collapse and keep air out of baby's tummy.

Cap ring and nipple cover are BPA-free.

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