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By Nina Torres, NTP Accordingly, to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) in 2010 the number of people living with dementia worldwide was estimated to be 35.6 million, expecting the number will nearly double every 20 years, reaching 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050. The report released on … Continue reading
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Hi,
I wanted to stop by and give you this yummy green juice for you to try. The recipe is from my 28 Days To Healthy Digestion And A New You Program. Cheers! Nina
This can be blended as a smoothie as well
11⁄2 cups coconut water
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 handful spinach
3 stalks celery
1 apple, cored and chopped
1 pear, cored and chopped
1⁄2 lemon
1⁄3 bunch parsley (stems okay)
Combine all ingredients in a juicer or in a high speed blender. Juice or blend and enjoy.
Nina Torres 