Verefina Spring Specials

Spring Fever Celebration

We are excited to celebrate Spring with a new limited floral scent and other exciting additions!

New Scent for April & May: “Blossoms & Cedar”!

“Blossoms & Cedar” is a beautiful floral scent with notes of ylang ylang, cedarwood, and tangerine. During the months of April and May, you can enjoy this scent in our Aloe & Calendula Cream, Olive Oil Lotion, Sugar Scrub, and Deodorant! We are also offering two “Blossoms & Cedar” packages at a discounted rate:

Blossoms & Cedar Package — $40.00 (You Save $6.00!)
Includes Blossoms & Cedar Scented Olive Oil Lotion, Sugar Scrub, and Deodorant

Blossoms & Cedar PLUS Package — $42.50 (You Save $6.00!)
Includes Blossoms & Cedar Scented Aloe & Calendula Cream, Sugar Scrub, and Deodorant

All of these items can be found in the “Blossoms & Cedar” category beginning Friday, April 4th. These items will be available during the months of April & May. This scent is only available in single items and in the “Blossoms & Cedar” packages.

Lip Scrubs are Back! Lip Scrubs are back by popular demand in a new .80 ounce size for just $10.00! Available in Cool Mint, Pina Colada, and a temporary Cherry flavor!

New Kids Scent!We are excited to introduce our NEW “Orange Squeeze” scented Kids Lotions, Soaps, and Lip Balms! These items are scented using Sweet Orange Essential Oil which can help with colds, flu, nervous tension and stress and helps to create a feeling of happiness and warmth. Your children are sure to enjoy this new therapeutic scent! We have also brought back our “Healthy Kids” package and Kids Foaming Hand Soap and Concentrated Refill. The Kids Soaps will be available in “Orange Squeeze” scent only.

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Upcoming E-program: Essential Oils 101

Learn the basics of Essential Oils, methods of use, determining quality, physical/mental/spiritual benefits, precautions, recipes, and much more!

How it works:
Intro email followed by one email per month for 1 year.

Intro email includes detailed information on basic EO use as well as a 10% discount on ALL EO packages or diffuser. (Product purchase not required as part of the class.)

Monthly emails include detailed information on a select essential oil as well as a 10% discount on the oil of the month. (Essential oil purchase not required as part of the class.)

$24 - 1 year, 13 informational emails with 13+ product discounts (discounts available to program participants only)Begins May 1 - Contact me to register or for more info!

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20% off Inventory

It's that time of year again. I'm doing some spring cleaning. 20% off anything I have here in my stash. All New and unopened! 

First Aid Ointment, Sticks, Mini-Sticks

Immunity Oils

Hand Soaps

Sugar Scrubs

Facial Masks

Citrus Deodorant

Lotions

Essential Oils

Cleaning Kit

Contact me with requests. First come first serve!

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Shipping Discount

Placing a group order NEXT WEEK! 

If you are local, contact me before Friday, April 11 to receive a bulk shipping discount. 

Long distance? Receive 10% off your next order, if placed before 4/11/14. Contact me to place your order! 

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April Host Special

During the month of April Party Hosts will get an exciting reward for hosting parties that reach $300 in commissionable sales.  In addition to the host rewards that your host receives based on the party total, your host will also receive an extra gift!  They will receive a “Blossoms & Cedar” scented item of their choice (Aloe & Calendula Cream, Olive Oil Lotion, Sugar Scrub, or Deodorant) For qualifying parties, Consultants must submit a service request with the host’s order number and preferred scent and the free gift will be shipped with their order! (If a preference isn’t submitted before order is processed, a selection will be chosen for them. We suggest submitting your host’s preference immediately after order is submitted).*

*Parties must be closed and Host orders must be submitted by 11:59 PM MST on April 30, 2014 to qualify for FREE gift.

Happy Spring! (Enjoy the snow today!)

Beth

303-956-8063

 

FREE Lemongrass and Ginger Essential oils*

Beginning Saturday, March 1st and ending Monday, March 31st at 11:59 pm (Mountain Time), 

we will be including FREE Lemongrass & Ginger Essential Oils in qualifying orders! 

These are new single oils that are not available for purchase.

Details: Every order that is placed that reaches $75.00 will receive a FREE Lemongrass Essential Oil, valued at $13.00. Orders that reach $150.00 will receive both a Lemongrass Essential Oil AND a Ginger Essential Oil with a combined value of $48.00! 

To learn more about these two new essential oils, please refer to the "Lemongrass & Ginger Essential Oils" PDF !

For Hosts: Hosts will get an exciting reward for hosting parties that reach $300 in sales this month! 

In addition to the host rewards that you receive based on the party total, you will also receive two extra gifts: a full size Lemongrass Essential Oil and Ginger Essential Oil! (Valued at $48.00). 

To place your order today, visit my website.

For more information, assistance in placing your order, or to host a party, please contact me.

How to Read Ingredient Lists

How to Read Ingredient Lists for Choosing Healthy Foods

Have you ever looked at the front of a package and read the words “All-Natural” or “Heart-Healthy,” only to look at the ingredients list and find it is packed with salt, sugar, and chemicals you can’t even pronounce? The front of a food package has one purpose: to make you buy the product. It is not always fact-based and does not indicate the healthiness of the food inside. In order to know what you are truly buying, you need to understand how to read and properly interpret the ingredient list and nutrition information label on food packages. You may be shocked when you begin to discover what's really in the food you buy! Yet learning this very simple task will help make you an informed consumer.

The key to remember is that ingredients are listed from highest to lowest proportions. That is, the first two or three ingredients are the majority of what the food contains. The last few ingredients make up very little of the product.

If you want to ensure that you are buying foods that are truly healthy – high-quality, nutritious, unprocessed – then follow the tips below.

Quick Overview: Rules for Reading Ingredient Lists
1. If you can’t pronounce it, don’t buy it/don’t eat it.
2. Ingredients are listed in order of quantity, with the largest quantity of ingredients listed first.
3. Choose foods with less than five ingredients; this means they are minimally processed.
4. Avoid chemicals, preservatives, artificial flavors, and colors.
5. Avoid sugar, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and trans fats

The Details: Choosing Healthy Foods by their Ingredient List

Whole Grains
Particularly for cereals, crackers, pasta, and breads, the word "whole" should appear as the first or second ingredient, whether it is whole wheat, whole oats, whole rye, or another grain. One way to double-check is to look at the fiber content on the nutrition facts panel; whole-grain foods should deliver at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.

Hidden Sugars
Avoid foods with sugar listed in the first three ingredients, and be aware that “sugar” has many names, many of which add calories without boosting nutritional value, and others that can cause stomach distress and other symptoms. Ingredients that end in the word "ose" are all forms of sugar, such as fructose, sucrose and dextrose. Other sugar sources are honey and corn sweeteners, including high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). A recent study at the University of California/Davis found that these sweeteners had a similar metabolic effect as other forms of sugar. To know exactly how many grams of total sugar a product contains, check out the Nutrient Facts label. Four to five grams of sugar is the equivalent of one teaspoon.

Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Partially hydrogenated oils are the primary source of trans fats, which have been shown to be even more harmful to arteries than saturated fat. Foods can call themselves "trans-fat free" even if they contain up to half a gram of trans fats per serving. Look on the ingredients list. If a food contains partially hydrogenated oils, it contains trans fats.

Artificial Sweeteners, as in Sucralose, Saccharin, Aspartame, Acesulfame
I tell all my clients (and everyone I know) to AVOID artificial sweeteners -- they can actually increase your craving for sweets, are loaded with chemicals, and are often the source of bloating, diarrhea, and other symptoms. The Center for Science in the Public Interest warns that some artificial sweeteners can be dangerous in large quantities. A few diet sodas every day may be considered “large quantities” over the years!

Sodium Nitrite
Used as a preservative in meats, some research indicates that sodium nitrate may pose a cancer risk; another recent study suggested that nitrites and nitrates could interact with medications to damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer. The Center for Science in the Public Interest recommends limiting the amount you consume by choosing nitrite-free products whenever possible.

Artificial Colorings in Food
Research suggests that some colorings may pose health dangers, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Artificial colorings are found in cereals, candy, soda, snack food –on and on, particularly those designed for children. They are listed on the ingredients label by their color name, such as Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, and Orange B.

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a salty flavor and companies/restaurants add it to food to enhance flavor (at the expense of your health!) Some people experience “MSG symptom complex,” with reactions such as headache, flushing, sweating, fluttering heartbeat, and shortness of breath.

Did you know that now is an ideal time to “detox” from the winter months and enjoy the renewing foods of Spring? If you would like to look and feel better than you have in years, visit my website at www.secondnaturehalthcoaching.com  to learn more about my services, products, and programs.

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Wishing you a happy, healthy Spring!
Beth

Toasted Walnut, Edamame and Blueberry Toss

Toasted Walnut, Edamame and Blueberry Toss

Ingredients:
½ cup raw spinach
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts, toasted
2 cups cooked Edamame beans (shelled and cooked)
1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
Juice of one ½ lemon
1 small clove minced fresh garlic
1 Tbsp dried blueberries
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon dried dill

Directions:
In a dry skillet, toast the chopped walnuts over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Let walnuts cool then chop and set aside. Cook brown rice or quinoa and edamame beans according to package directions. Let cool.

In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, dried dill, and garlic. Mix in cooked edamame beans, cooked brown rice (or quinoa) and stir well, coating ingredients evenly. Mix in dried blueberries and stir gently. Top with toasted walnuts and serve over spinach leaves.

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Layered Salad

Layered Salad

Below are suggested ingredients, but this recipe can be made with any vegetables you like – the more colorful the better for you!

Ingredients:
½ cup fresh spinach leaves, torn into one-inch pieces
½ cup spring mix leaves, torn into one-inch pieces
1 small tomato, chopped
¾ cup chopped salmon OR egg OR chicken breast
½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
¼ cup chopped bell pepper
¼ cup chopped or shredded carrots
½ avocado, cubed
1 handful sliced raw almonds
Tall portable container, i.e. Mason jar (approx. 3-cup capacity)

Dressing:
2 tsp rice vinegar
Juice of ½ a lemon
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Directions:
Layer ingredients 1 through 8 into the portable food container, beginning with the first ingredient listed. As you add each layer, gently smooth the food layer with the back of a spoon. Top with sliced almonds and secure with container top. In a separate portable food container or plastic zip bag, mix the dressing ingredients. When you are ready to eat, remove salad lid, sprinkle in dressing, replace lid and gently shake. Eat layer by layer or stir to mix.


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Spicy Chicken Salad (no mayo!)

Spicy Chicken Salad (no mayo!)

Ingredients:
Two skinless chicken breasts, baked or poached and chopped.
¼ cup chopped red, yellow or orange pepper
¼ cup chopped celery
½ cup fresh chopped baby spinach leaves
1-2 very ripe avocados, cubed
1 clove fresh minced garlic
1 ½ tsp chipotle or chili powder
Pinch of pepper and sea salt

Directions:
Chop cooled chicken into small, bite-sized pieces and place in large bowl. Add chopped pepper, celery and spinach leaves and minced garlic; mix well with a large fork. Add the cubed avocado; mash the avocado into the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring and mashing until you have a slightly smooth consistency. Add the chipotle or chili powder, the pepper and sea salt. Mix well. Serve on romaine lettuce leaves, unsalted brown rice cakes or toasted whole-wheat bread. (I lay a few whole spinach leaves on top when I eat it as a sandwich!)

SuperFood of the Month: Spinach

Food science studies continue to show that eating spinach helps improve health and reduce the risk of many health issues, from cancer to memory loss to strokes. Here’s just a short list of what makes Spinach a SuperFood!

• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and strokes
• Protects against the occurrence of cancer, including colon, lung, skin, oral, stomach, ovarian, prostate, and breast cancer
• Helps regulate blood pressure
• Builds muscle and strong bones
• Helps prevent memory loss and cognitive decline
• Protects against skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis
• Acts as a natural diuretic and laxative
• Performs as an anti-inflammatory
• Reduces migraines
• Prevents cataracts and macular degeneration

What’s in Spinach?

One of the more exciting recent discoveries about what’s in spinach is the presence of glycoglycerolipids. You may not have heard glycoglycerolipids before because people are just starting to talk about them. Glycoglycerolipids are the key players in plant photosynthesis, and new research shows that they can prevent inflammation and damage in the digestive tract. What else are you getting in a cup of spinach? Here’s how it stacks up by percentage of Daily Values:

Nutrient DRI/DV

Vitamin K 987.2%

Vitamin A 628.8%

Manganese 84%

Folate 65.7%

Magnesium 39.1%

Iron 35.7%

Copper 34.4%

Vitamin B 232.3%

Vitamin B 625.8%

Calcium 24.4%

Potassium 23.9%

Vitamin C 23.5%

Fiber 17.2%

Vitamin B 114.1%

Vitamin B 35.5%

Source: www.wholefoods.com

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