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Episode 75: Super Foods for Super Health

Bryan Bradford — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:09:12 +0000

GUEST: Jordan Rubin Co-Founder and CEO of Ancient Nutrition

Great conversation between Bryan and Jordan on Super Foods, what they are, and why they can be so beneficial to our overall health.
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Episode: 27 Bluebonnet Targeted Nutrition Supplements

Bryan Bradford — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 22:16:37 +0000

Randy Miles B.S., CN has been in the natural products industry for 15 years, specializing in education and trainings. He has a Bachelors of Science in biology and chemistry & holds a private license as a Certified Nutritionist. Randy also has 8 years of medical research experience and has been published in peer reviewed medical journals.

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Buda Juice – Sunflower Shoppe is proud to support this local fresh organic juice processor.

Bryan Bradford — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:01:43 +0000

Buda Juice, a local company located in Plano TX is the brainchild of Bernard Nussbamer and Horatio Londsale-Hands. Bernard, who is also an avid yogi, car racer and photographer, with the restaurant expertise of Horatio, passionate windsurfer and co-founder of ZuZu Handmade Mexican Food, which he turned into a national award-winning Fast Casual chain. Buda Juice makes their juices in a cold-press that ensures the purity of the nutrients stays intact, as heat destroys valuable enzymes, vitamins and minerals and then they package them in glass bottles to seal in the nutrients.

What makes Buda Juices different from other juices?

THE PRODUCE – They use only certified organic produce that goes from farm to consumer in 5 days or less, fresh from the fields. If they can’t source it organically they don’t juice it. They press several pounds of produce for each juice.

COLD CHAIN PRODUCTION – Buda Juice is the only juice company with an unbroken cold chain from farm to bottle. Refrigerated trucks take produce from farm to their refrigerated kitchen. Once bottled, it’s delivered on refrigerated trucks. Cold slows down the oxidation process, maximizing nutrients and enzymes.

THEIR KITCHEN – Their state-of-the-art kitchen is 35°F year-round (brrr!) Buda Juice is SQF (Safe Quality Food Institute) certified, meaning that they hold themselves to the highest Juice HACCP standards.

THEIR PRESS – They use pounds of pressure to squeeze the juice out. This avoids drawing air into the juice, and there is no heat involved, especially as they cold press at 35°. This minimizes oxidation. Pressing extracts more juice than other methods too, so you get not only more juice but more nutrients.

THE JUICE – After all this work the last thing that they would want to do is strip the juice of its living properties, so no pasteurization or HPP (high pressure processing) to extend the shelf life of Buda juice. It’s all is 100% raw, fresh and living. One sip and your taste buds will dance in delight…

DON’T FORGET THE BOTTLES – Glass is 100% natural, 100% recyclable. Plastic is made from chemicals, can mimic hormones, and cannot be recycled back into bottles. Plastic is also known to leach compounds when paired with citrus and other foods. They also donate the organic pulp to local farmers.

Meet the BUDA Juices

NO 01: Green Juice 16 oz.
Honest and crisp. Leafy greens. Spicy ginger. Tangy lemon. Hint of sweet apple. Our staple—packed with iron, vitamins A & C, a good source of calcium too—will detoxify and protect. It feels good to be green!

KEY BENEFITS

Daily veggies + vitamins + Detox + alkalizing agent + Gut soother

MADE FROM CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Spinach + Cucumber + Celery + Apple + Lemon + Ginger + Kale + Parsley

No 02: Red Juice 16 oz.

Bold and sexy. Did you know beets are natural aphrodisiacs? Or that they can relax you just like chocolate? Beets can also lower your stress level, while giving you the extra boost you need to get through those long afternoon meetings. What more could you ask for?

KEY BENEFITS

Stamina booster + Stress reliever + Blood Purifier

MADE FROM CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Celery + Beet + Apple + Ginger + Parsley

No 03: Orange Juice 16 oz.

Fiery and sweet. Cool carrots and a delicate citrus balance. Drink from the fountain of youth. Glow from within. Let the carrots melt away the years. No wonder the kids love this one too. “Orange” you glad it tastes so good?

KEY BENEFITS

Anti-oxidant powerhouse* + Skin + eye brightener + Anti-aging ambassador | *vitamin C and beta-carotene (as vitamin A)

MADE FROM CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Carrot + Orange + Apple + Cucumber

No 04: Blue Lemonade 16 oz.

Surprising and refreshing. Chill cucumber. Ambrosial apple. Liquid lemon. Sure to energize, invigorate, and detoxify. Alkalizing and hydrating at the same time. Enjoy your daily citrus squeeze!

KEY BENEFITS

Post workout electrolytes + Alkalizing energy elixir + Hangover Cure

MADE FROM CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Apple + Cucumber + Lemon

No 05: Pure Green Juice 16 oz.

Pure and simple. Nothing but lush green veggies in this beauty packed full of antioxidants C and beta-carotene (as vitamin A) and immune support. Did you know that mint is a natural stimulant? Mint and fennel are also famous for aiding digestion and freshening your breath so pucker up!

KEY BENEFITS

Brain booster + Radical remover + Liver cleanser

MADE FROM CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Cucumber + Fennel + Spinach + Kale + Lime + Mint

No M1: Buda Almond Milk 16 oz.

Alluring and smooth. Protein pick-me-up disguised as delectable dessert. Satisfy your sweet tooth while stimulating your mind and boosting your energy. Our favorite vegan treat that you can feel good about too. Try mixing it up with our No 02 or No 03 for a red or orange twist to spice things up.

KEY BENEFITS

Healthy cholesterol support + Balanced vegan protein + Smart hunger quencher

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Filtered Water + Almond + Vanilla + Cinnamon + Cardamom

No S1: Buda Basilato Soup 16 oz.

Frothy and fun. Teasing tomatoes. Bashful basil. Obliging olive oil. Sure to amuse your taste buds. Full of antioxidants C and beta-carotene (as vitamin A)and a good source of fiber too, these vivacious veggies will satiate, detoxify and aid digestion. Don’t be deceived by the creamy texture. No hidden dairy here!

KEY BENEFITS

Healthy heart lover + Kidney flusher + Detox + Digestive Aid

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Tomato + Cucumber + Sea Salt + Basil+ Olive Oil

Compare BUDA Juice to other juice offerings

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3 Must-Haves to Beat Back-to-School Stress for Kids – and Moms!

Bryan Bradford — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:38:00 +0000

School is back in full swing and those with school-age children know it can lead to a lot of STRESS – for kids and moms alike! Trying to keep a healthy balance is easier with these 3 tools in your pocket:

1. Magnesium. Not only do adequate levels of magnesium help symptoms of stress (tight muscles, poor sleep quality, etc.), stress can actually be ones of the causes of low magnesium levels, which intensifies the stress reaction setting us up for a vicious cycle. When you’re under stress – increase your magnesium intake!

2. Probiotics. Chronic stress can suppress our immune systems leaving us vulnerable to every little bug that the kids come in contact with, especially now that they are back in school. Probiotics are an easy way to boost our immune systems and make sure that we are absorbing all the nutrients we are taking in. This assures we are in the best condition to fight off infection and viruses.

3. Omega 3s. These nutrients are essential (meaning our body does not produce them on its own), so we have to provide these nutrients through diet. When we are under stress it can cause inflammation, as well as impede our ability to focus and handle mental fatigue. It is easy to add an oil supplement to support our brain into a morning smoothie or on our salad at lunch.

Relax! We are here to help you handle all the stress a busy school year can create, for more information about these products and others ways to beat stress, come see us at the Shoppe!

The content and opinions expressed in this “Shoppe Talk” blog are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any illness or to provide medical advice. We are not medical doctors and we do not prescribe medication. If you have any questions about the relationship between nutrition and supplements, we recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified and licensed health practitioner. Our opinions are based on the literature and data from a variety of medical doctors, chiropractors, naturopathic physicians, biochemists and other professional researchers. You are encouraged to make your health care decisions based on your own research and the advice of a qualified health care professional.

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The Every Day Diet

Bryan Bradford — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:26:05 +0000

The Every Day Diet will be the last diet you'll ever need to do. Authored by Sunflower Shoppe's own nutrition team, we've designed a system that addresses inflammation, cleansing, supplementation and fitness to ultimately reach your weight management goals and to look and feel your best. Bryan Bradford, CN and Chief Nutrition Officer of Sunflower Shoppe shows us how the Every Day Diet works.

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