Frequently Asked Questions

How Does Living Fuel Rx Taste?

This is the most frequently asked question regarding Living Fuel Rx . Most people find it hard to imagine that Living Fuel Rx Super Greens could actually taste good, especially when you consider the unequaled level of super-greens, vegetables, Krebs-cycle bionutrients, botanical extracts, and other strong-tasting nutrients in each serving . Most people seem to like Super Berry with only water. Nevertheless, whether you mix it with just water or come up with your favorite Living Fuel Rx recipe, you will love the way it tastes and particularly love the way it makes you feel.

When you mix Living Fuel Rx Super Greens with only water it looks like freshly juiced greens or drinks made from barley grass or wheat grass, but it does not have the strong greens taste typically associated with green drinks . Some people take a few days to grow accustomed to its flavor . People have described the taste of Living Fuel Rx with water as everything from awesome to awful, yet even those who initially did not like the taste but continued to take it have grown to love it . There is a recipe that you will enjoy .

When you first begin taking Living Fuel Rx Super Greens you may wish to start by mixing a half serving until you find the right recipe for you . Due to the adverse effect of most juices on blood sugar and insulin levels, we do not recommend that anyone drink high-glycemic juices by themselves, even if freshly squeezed . However, Living Fuel Rx is counter-glycemic by design, meaning it slows down the uptake of sugar into the bloodstream . Super Greens has a nearly 2:1 protein-to-carbohydrate ratio and a 2:1 carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio . Plus it has numerous nutrients that support the stabilization of blood sugar levels . Therefore, you can mix in small amounts of any kind of juice or fruit and still not raise blood sugar levels significantly . If you want improve the taste of your Living Fuel Rx to taste better you may want to start with Living Fuel Rx Super Berry or at least mix Super Greens with Super Berry, or you could:

Add a touch of lemon juice or 1–2 ounces of lemonade (best if sweetened with natural low-glycemic sweeteners like Stevia, Mannitol, Xylitol, brown rice sweetener or cactus sweetener), or

Add 1–3 ounces of orange juice or grapefruit juice (most people like pink grapefruit juice best)

It is also extremely healthy and energy-enhancing to add 1–2 tablespoons of coconut oil or finely ground coconut and extra chia seeds to your shake, especially for athletes, highly active people or Protein Metabolic Types . Most people enjoy chia seeds—the incredibly nutritious tiny whole seeds found in Living Fuel Rx. However, some people, usually children, prefer to have the Living Fuel Rx powder put into a coffee bean grinder to grind up the seeds before mixing a shake or even to have their shakes poured through a strainer to remove the seeds . It is nutritionally best to leave the seeds in; if you choose to strain out the chia seeds, it is even more important to supplement your diet with Living Fuel Rx's companion product, Omega 3 & E— The Ultimate in Essential Fatty Acids . For more information on chia seeds (see Organic Chia Seeds under Detailed List of Ingredients or Omega 3 & E—The Perfect Companion to Living Fuel Rx) or go to www.livingfuel.com .

Many fruit and vegetable juices work great with Living Fuel Rx (fresh juiced or squeezed is best) . Citrus or tomato juice seems to be most people's favorite, and lemon juice and lemonade sweetened with low-glycemic natural sweeteners are some of the healthiest choices . Be careful how much sugar you add to your shake through the various juice and fruit options, as sugar is unhealthy and should be reduced or eliminated over time.

What If I'm Concerned about the Taste, Texture, or Color of Living Fuel Rx?

One option is to start with Living Fuel Rx Super Berry and add in Super Greens over time. Keep in mind that Living Fuel Rx is likely to be the most nutritious meal you have ever had . Experiment with different recipes until you find the ones you like . Even people who initially did not like the taste, texture, or color of Living Fuel Rx end up loving it once they find the right recipes for themselves.

For taste concerns, try Living Fuel Rx Super Berry or the above-mentioned recipes and begin with smaller doses . For texture, mix your shake in a high-speed blender and use more or less water until you achieve the desired thickness . Living Fuel Rx Super Greens has a vibrant green color much like juiced greens when mixed with water, and some people find it difficult to drink something that is green . If the green color is a concern for you, drink your shake from a sipper cup or a cup with a lid and straw . You can also change the color of your Living Fuel Rx shake by mixing it with Living Fuel Rx Super Berry or a strong-colored juice, berries, tomatoes, grape juice, or blueberries . Finally, try the non-shake recipes, like Avocado Supreme or Fuel Nut Butter , or add Living Fuel Rx to cold or warm soups (not hot, as high temperatures degrade probiotics and enzymes).

Can I Use Living Fuel Rx When I Am Pregnant or Nursing?

My wife took six scoops of Living Fuel Rx per day plus six Omega 3 & E gel caps and ate three regular meals from conception through nursing . Living Fuel Rx was also our baby's first food other than mother's milk . We also feed Living Fuel Rx to all four of our children every day . Please remember that when pregnant or nursing you are eating for two, so take eating very seriously . Living Fuel Rx may not a sufficient source of iron for pregnancy . Consult a qualified health practitioner when making major nutritional changes during pregnancy.

How Do I Get My Kids to Take Living Fuel Rx?

Start your kids on Living Fuel Rx Super Berry or try some of the ideas discussed above . I have found that with my own children and many others, it just takes a little time and a little incentive to get them used to Super Greens but it is much easier with Super Berry . Incentives can be an activity they enjoy, toys, money, or—as a last resort—even a very small piece of a treat they love . It is also critical to make their first shake taste good by using less Living Fuel Rx (sometimes token doses), more juice, and/or more fruit than you should at first. Then increase the Fuel and wean away from the juices and fruit over time . Some people like to use grape juice or blueberries to alter the color from green . Also, the soup recipes and the Fuel Nut Butter recipes work well with kids . It is also important to reinforce the great behavior with praise and compliments . I have seen many people, from 6-month-old babies to teenagers to the elderly, who hated Living Fuel Rx at first and are now regular users . It is also critical for kids and adults alike to take Living Fuel Rx's companion product, Omega 3 & E .

What About Hunger?

If you get hungry within a couple of hours of taking a full serving of Living Fuel Rx , it is likely that (1) You are an athlete or Strong Protein Metabolic Type who may benefit from adding a 1-2 of tablespoons of coconut oil, finely ground coconut, one or two raw organic eggs (or eat eggs separately) or both to the Living Fuel Rx ; or (2) Your hunger pangs may be due to thirst or because you have been conditioned to eat at certain times . Try drinking a large glass of fresh water when you feel hunger coming on, or try the option described in item 1 above.