“FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods.”  The major storyline in the film traces the personal journeys of a pair of pioneering researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn.  Both researchers found that populations that consumed low amounts of animal products were less likely to develop degenerative diseases.  This film chronicles Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s application of the idea of food as medicine Throughout we see “reality patients” with chronic conditions from heart disease to diabetes learn how to adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet as the primary approach to treat their ailments.  You can see the trailer below.

I love that more people are becoming aware of the benefits of organic plant-based diets. I went vegan when I was 15 and everyone thought I was crazy- now they are asking for my help to assit them going vegan.  People are getting that plants really are where it’s at. Diseases are reversed- or better yet, prevented! – energy is returned, and a plant-based diet is even better for the planet. Imagine how the world can change! Forks Over Knives tells it like it is and backs it with hard science. Now This Friday, February 3 you can see the film at a special local screening starting with a raw, vegan food tasting and followed with a panel discussion. Go and join the conversation that is changing lives!

Seating is Limited so Reserve early!

Go Lightly is here to help further improve the health of this world by offering 100% plant-based food options made fresh to order. We proudly serve raw nut-based sandwiches, hearty organic soups and salads, green juices and smoothies, and other entrees and deserts, including hemp-based non-dairy ice cream. We are open for lunch or a mid-day snack from 10am- 6pm Monday-Friday and 10-5 Saturday, and closed Sunday except for special events.

And speaking of special events, we are hosting a Valentine’s Day Raw Food Dinner Tasting with Live entertainment. Stay Tuned for details or call or email for information: 973-744-7889, hi@golightlystore.com.

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Even for my personal care products, I buy ingredients instead of products. And a lot of what I buy for personal care are the same ingredients I buy for cooking. This has seriously streamlined things—and saved me a bundle of money.  Here’s what I do now (I’ve bolded the ingredients to make it easy for you to gather a list if you are so inclined):

• Instead of moisturizers with dubious chemical ingredients, I keep it simple so I know what is going onto my skin (and thereby into my body): Coconut Oil, Shea butter, Coco Butter, and Olive Oil are all I use. Sometimes I mix these ingredients, sometimes I use them straight. Coconut oil is my favorite for a facial moisturizer. It does not leave a greasy residue and it’s an excellent detox for skin. For my day cream I mix it with a natural sunscreen, for a night cream I thicken it with olive oil (or grapeseed, sesame, or almond oils) and add Vitamin C crystals for antioxidant power.

• Witch hazel with a few drops of tea tree oil (you can experiment with how much tea tree is right for your skin) is a brilliant and cheap astringent.

• I never run out of toothpaste anymore since I make my own for pennies a pop:  2 oz. calcium carbonate (available at hardware stores), 1 oz. baking soda, pinch of stevia (for sweetness), vegetable glycerin, and 5-6 drops peppermint, cinnamon, lemon or clove essential oil. Combine dry ingredients and oils in a jar with enough glycerin to make a paste. Put on your brush with a little spoon or spatula.

• Commercial anti-perspirants are not good for you or the planet. They are very heavily packaged and put heavy metals into your body. Plus, perspiring is a natural way for your body to rid itself of toxins–it’s a good thing; you shouldn’t fight it. I keep baking soda in a small dish and scent it with essential oils to suit my mood or the season. I use a damp deodorant crystal to apply the baking soda to my underarms- but you can use anything like a cotton pad or your hands. Also, some witch hazel scented with a few drops of essential oil of your choice in a spray bottle is a great spray-on deodorant.

• Kill germs, not your skin, with DIY hand sanitizer. A batch of cinnamon, clove, lemon, clary sage, and rosemary oil in a base of aloe gel will keep those germs away. Germs cannot become resistant to essential oils because the proprieties of the plants the oils come from change from crop to crop. It’s a dangerous thing to use commercial antibacterial products because they are creating Supergerms that are getting harder and harder to fight.

• A simple castile soap is all I use for handwashing. I especially like that I can add essential oils, like cinnamon or tea tree, for safe germ-killing. This can also be used for shampoo and shaving.

• My medicine cabinet looks more like an apothecary’s cupboard. I am always adding to my collection of essential oils and use them in various ways: gentian violet for cuts, eucalyptus oil in a vaporizer for colds, lemon oil with white vinegar for cleaning, peppermint oil for pest control.

• When available, fresh herbs such as peppermint, rosemary, and chamomile are wonderful for making tea infusions. Why buy a product when you can just dry (or use fresh) the flowers and leaves for practically free (if you grow them yourself they are free!). Simply steep a few teaspoons in hot water, strain and drink for an unsettled tummy (peppermint), to fight insomnia (chamomile), and even ward off effects of radioactive exposure (rosemary). Also a very important plant in our house is nettles. We make a tea from fresh nettles and use it for wet compresses to treat itchy rashes like eczema. Be careful of the stings from the nettle plant- it hurts a bit, but if you can tolerate it- rub on your rash and it is beneficial! (The pain is intense but does pass shortly).

Once you gather a supply of these ingredients, collect empty  jars and bottles of various sizes and get to mixing up batches of  products for almost anything you need.

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