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The Most Efficient Snack: Pure Organic Bar

Justin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:14:40 +0000

Pure Organic Snack Bar

A MetaEfficient snack bar. Unlike other nutrient bars I’ve tasted, this one’s delicious. My topic pick is the Orange Cranberry Bar. It’s made by a company called PURE, based in Holland, Michigan. (more…)

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Nutrients Are Efficient

Justin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:45:08 +0000

Raw Pistachio Nuts

Enzymes are metaefficient. My top picks are raw pistachios and raw cacao. Both have optimal enzyme levels when unadulterated. (more…)

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Ozone Generators: Effectively Deodorize Rooms and Purify Water

Justin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:47:51 +0000

One of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to purify water is to bubble ozone through it. Ozone is a molecule made of three oxygen atoms ( O₃₎. It disinfects water very effectively, through a process called oxidation. Ozone ruptures the cellular structure of organisms, killing them. It also oxides toxic organic chemicals, minerals and metals by reducing them to their insoluble form, so that they can be filtered out. This means it neutralizes most of the compounds that cause odor and off-tastes. Note, however, that ozonation does not remove nitrates, sulfates or heavy metals (see my article on water filters to find how to remove these). (more…)

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The Most Efficient Killer Of Microorganisms: Essential Oils

Justin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:22:09 +0000

High-grade essential oils are the most efficient killers of microorganisms (for more information see The Aromatherapy Bible: The Definitive Guide to Using Essential Oils, The Complete Book Of Essential Oils or The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Essential Oils). Basically, essential oils are great disinfectants, and they are also healthy to inhale. They have other beneficial effects on the body and mind. Surround yourself with Eucalyptus during the winter for example, to kill airborne microorganisms. The most efficient way of dispersing an essential oil is to use a nebulizer. Burners and other diffusion methods do not create super-fine particles of the oil. There’s a much greater chance of these particles coming into contact with mold spores, germs, and other airborne bacteria.

A good glass-based nebulizer is made by Young Living. The nebulizer has a small pump which funnels and disperses the oil using a glass chamber but without using heat. This retains the therapeutic benefits of the oil. Other non-heating diffusers and nebulizers are also good, as long as they do not using plastic parts that may contaminate the diffused material.

Many people have bad impressions of aromatic substances. Mostly this is because they are accustomed to inhaling inferior or synthetic versions of essential oils. Look for organic essential oils or hydrosols from a trustworthy source. A good vendor is Mountain Rose, for example.

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Criollo Chocolate: Efficient Food of the Gods

Justin — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:32:49 +0000

In its pure state, chocolate, or cacao, is quite nutritious, and inspires eudaimonia. There are number of varieties of cacao. Almost all commercial chocolate is made using beans of the Forastero Group. Another more prized cultivar, Criollo, is used by the top chocolate makers around the world. It is less bitter and more aromatic than any other bean.

See our explanation of different chocolate varieties here.

You can buy criollo chocolate powder from Amazon, and you can get criollo nibs here.

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The Healing Powers of Peppers

Justin — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:47:52 +0000

Chile peppers contain one of the most effective curative substances in the world — capsaicin. While many people enjoy eating hot and spicy food they are not aware of the therapeutic properties of chile peppers. The authors of The Healing Powers of Peppers present a wealth of scientific and medical information, including personal testimonies about the healthful advantages of chile pepper living. They show that many cultures have known about pepper power for quite some time and catalog dozens of medicinal recipes. The book is available from Amazon for $10.50

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Efficient Native Flavor: Sassafras

Justin — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:48:12 +0000

Authentic root beer owes it distinctive flavor to Sassafras, a tree native to the eastern U.S. The root or root bark of sassafras can also used to make tea. The leaves are used for thickening sauces and soups, and when dried and ground are known as filé powder, a spice used in Cajun, Creole, and other Louisiana cooking, such as the dish filé gumbo.

Sales of sassafras oil are monitored by the DEA due the fact that it is used in the production of MDMA. The aromatic oil, used for flavoring candies and tea, comes from the bark of the roots. The smell of this oil is said to make an excellent repellent for mosquitoes and other insects, which makes it a nice yard plant.

You can purchase bulk sassafras root from Frontier Natural Products

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Raw Cacao Butter: An Efficient Dessert & Skin Moisturizer

Justin — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 23:17:44 +0000

Raw cacao butter — this is the pure oil of the cacao bean, extracted using a cold-press technique — the temperature stays around 104 degrees Fahrenheit, instead of 300 degrees which is the norm. The oil is edible and possesses a rich, delicate chocolate aroma.

You can add a piece of the cacao butter to your favorite smoothie, ice cream or chocolate dessert. Cacao butter may also be used as a skin moisturizer.

Available from: Amazon

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Maca: An Efficient Energizer & Aphrodisiac

Justin — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:22:22 +0000

Maca is becoming popular around the world as a tonic that enhances strength, fertility and energy. Maca (Lepidium meyennii) is grown in the Andes Mountains of Peru, it looks likes a large radish, and botanically it is indeed related to radishes and turnips. For approximately 2000 years maca has been an important traditional food in its growing region.

It is regarded as a highly nutritious food and as a medicine that enhances strength and endurance and acts as an aphrodisiac.

More details on its benefits can be found on the Rain Tree Nutrition web site.

You can see how it cultivated here.

Maca is available from Amazon.

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Most Efficient Burn Treatment: Fresh Aloe Vera Gel

Justin — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:31:37 +0000

The most efficient treatment for burns is: aloe vera gel. Nothing in the world heals burns faster and more effectively. There’s no reason why everyone can’t have access to at least one of these plants, since they are easy to grow indoors. To get best results, the gel must be fresh and undiluted.

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