Got Stress?

Add this super herb to your smoothie – we guarantee improvements!

MACA is one of the best metabolism boosters, and best kept secrets for relieving stress, balancing hormones and gaining energy. It also helps strengthen the immune system, re-mineralize poorly nourished bodies, aids in fertility, diminishes hot flashes, relieves pms and menopausal symptoms. So powerful it can be used as a safe alternative to hormone replacement therapies. It relieves thyroid and adrenal imbalances, insomnia and depression! As you can see this herb gets to work on our very delicate female chemistry. Read more…

Burn More Calories

The Power Of Protein: We have said it many times here at VIB, but it’s true, protein is the best workout fuel. Women who eat between 15-20 grams of protein before working out, burn more calories, and build more muscle mass than women who eat carbs – and do the exact same workout.

15 grams of protein for a petite woman and 20 for a bigger woman. For high protein, pre-workout food choices check in to VIB Wednesday, August 18th.

Hand Sanitizers – More HARM than GOOD!

To accompany our piece on gym safety, this week’s Venus Tip is about hand santizers.

These sanitizers are everywhere and often used in lieu of handwashing. A recent study found that pure water is more effective in removing gastro-intestinal virus germs from your hands than both, anti-bacterial soap and hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer is no substitute for washing hands.

Are YOU A Giver?

Success and abundance are rewards granted to givers. A giver is someone who gives from the heart, not because they have to, or they feel obligated to. When you give of your time, energy, resources, knowledge, skills, and talents, you set in to motion the Law of Giving and Receiving. You change your energy, attracting success and abundance. Read more…

Kale Is King!

KALE IS KING!

Organic leafy greens are the greatest way to improve your health. They cleanse our blood, clear out toxins, aid digestion and help prevent disease. Leafy greens contain the highest concentration of chlorophyll, which is chemically similar in composition to that of human blood, and offer an abundance of vitamins, antioxidatants, and phytochemicals. READ MORE…

Who Wants To Be Happy?

We all want to be happy. Many of us aren’t as happy as we could be, or should be! Did you know that in study after study good health and nutrition were closely linked to happiness. It’s true. A life on the run, skipping breakfast, and filling up on caffeine and sugar leads to emotional ups and downs. It also leads to over eating. Balancing your blood sugar, through healthy meals and snacks is the best way to balance hormones, boost metabolism, reduce cravings, lose weight, get a good nights sleep, keep your energy steady, and most importantly, keep YOU happy.

Along Came A Spider…

Did you know that in an effort to reduce chemical pesticide use, many organic grape growers are now using spiders as a natural method to rid crops of insects. Occasionally, you may find a cobweb — just rinse it off and rest assured that your grapes are pesticide-free. You can go under nutrition posts to find a great way to clean chemicals and pesticides from your produce.

Are YOU Happy Yet?

Did you know that in a recent Good Housekeeping survey – women were asked what makes them happiest? The top 3 responses were losing weight, going on vacation, and having a boyfriend. However, all agreed that THEIR DREAM CAREER would probably make them the happiest long term. So what’s keeping you from being your happiest?

Laugh It Up!

Did you know children laugh about 400 times per day, and adults laugh only 15 times per day! How did we lose 385 laughs? It could be effecting our health.

Laughter is extremely healing, it has proven physiological benefits on our bodies.

Reverse Sun Damage With This Food!

Try THIS food and protect your skin from sun damage.

Lycopene (lie-ko-pene), which is an anti-oxidant compound, most abundant in tomatoes, has been studied extensively for its healing properties. It’s now well documented that lypocene can protect against prostate and breast cancer. However, a diet high in lycopene also benefits your skin. Lypocene acts as natural sunscreen. Read more…