I know, it sounds weird to many people. Every time new people join one of my juice cleanses or our Health Mastery Community, there is always a person or two who sees a few of the recipes with onion in it and says “can I do the juice without the onions?” Of course, the answer is always yes! You can always tailor a cleanse to your individual needs. But I always respond with the 15 reasons why you should at least CONSIDER adding some onion to some of those juice recipes.

VIVA LA MEXICO and VIVA ITALIA! Yes, ladies and gentleman we have both Mexico and Italy to thank for the culinary superstar known as Caesar salad. Caesar salad was invented by Italian American Caesar Cardini while he was operating his restaurant in Tijuana Mexico. Cardini was a restaurateur who had restaurants in both San Diego and Tijuana. He was reportedly in Mexico to avoid Prohibition Era laws.

Some amazing bean facts: 1. They are a great source of potassium, which reduces risk of high blood pressure and stroke. 2. Also a good source of folate, which protects against heart disease by breaking down an amino acid called homocysteine. 1 cup of cooked beans provides 264 mcg of folate, more than half the recommended daily intake of 400 mcg. Inadequate amounts of dietary folate can triple the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Hemp seeds are the most nutritious seed in the world and have a near perfect balance of proteins, essential fats, vitamins and enzymes. The protein in hemp seeds is easily digestible, all 10 essential amino acids are contained within these incredible seeds. Hemp seeds are also abundant in omega-3 fatty acids, as well as GLA, a unique form of omega-6 that is not found in any other food.

This smoothie is packed with incredible anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting nutrients, plus it tastes creamy, sweet and savory all at the same time. You are going to want to add this to your rotation of favorite recipes! Turmeric is finally getting the praise and recognition it deserves in the world of superfoods. While many cultures have appreciated this life-giving spice for centuries, many people are relative newbies to the healing powers of turmeric.

When you know that a vegetable has anti-cancer properties, it should pique your interest. WHY? Because we encounter multiple cancer-causing elements daily. It’s not new news that 1 in 2 people are being diagnosed with cancer in North America, Europe and Australia. So eating well is how we fight back. Being aware and conscious of what we ingest on a daily basis goes a long way towards health.

Sometimes we just need some fresh new ideas to keep us inspired to eat well. There are so many pressures in our daily lives that sometimes eating becomes our last priority. The great thing about keeping your refrigerator filled with produce each week is that you can always combine things that taste good to you, and you don’t always have to follow a specific plan or recipe.