Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential to healthy living. The colors, aromas, and tastes spice up any meal and enliven the senses. They’re also one of the best sources for the vitamins and minerals that the body needs every day.

However, nobody likes mushy apples or bitter broccoli. Eating enough of these food pyramid staples isn’t easy, and when they’re far from perfectly ready, the task of getting your daily allowance isn’t appealing. So how do you know what time of the year you’ll be able to find fruits and veggies at their peak?
We’ve made the graphic below to help you get more color in your diet. Print it and take it with you every time you visit the grocery store. And when you’ve made your selections, don’t forget to wash your produce with Thieves™ Fruit & Veggie Soak for cooking at home and Thieves Fruit & Veggie Spray for eating fresh produce on the go! These two unique products gently wash produce and offer a boost of Thieves® essential oil blend, so you can enjoy your fruits and vegetables no matter where you are—just as nature intended.

Best-Ever Einkorn Banana Bread 20 Posted by Young Living - June 15, 2015 - At Home, Recipes Give your favorite recipes a healthy boost by including our newly launched Gary’s True Grit Einkorn Flour in place of your regular flour. Einkorn Flour can be substituted in a 1:1 ratio with all-purpose or whole-wheat flours, but it is much easier to digest, allowing for better absorption of nutrients. Try out our best-ever banana bread recipe for a snack that’s both highly nutritious and super delicious!

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and cane juice crystals.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla; mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the Einkorn Flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir into the butter mixture until smooth.
5. Fold in the sour cream and bananas (and walnuts, if using). Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Slice and enjoy!

Back to School Essentials 13 Posted by Young Living - August 8, 2015 - Essential Oils, How to Use Essential Oils, Kids Care, Mind & Spirit, Young Living Lifestyle Fall is one of our favorite seasons of the year—it’s cooler than summer, warmer than winter, and the changing colors are simply gorgeous. It’s also the time of year when school starts again and the hustle and bustle of life seem to go into overdrive.

With so much going on, it’s easy to let wellness take a backseat. Here are a few of our favorite products that are designed to put any student—or parent—in the right state of mind and help support wellness now that school is back in session!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Posted by Young Living - August 13, 2015 - Aromatherapy, Contests, Essential Oils, How to Use Essential Oils, International Grand Convention, Product Announcements, Uncategorized

By Heidi Jeanfreau, Young Living International and Portfolio Brand Manager

I’m so excited about one of the new oil blends that launched at our 2015 International Grand Convention: Light the Fire™! One of the many added benefits of working at Young Living is that I had the privilege of being able to preview this extraordinary blend before its launch.

I dilute Light the Fire with V-6™ Vegetable Oil complex in a 1:4 ratio and use a roller fitment for easy application. I have been applying it every morning over my heart and massaging it into my legs for the last week to enjoy its inspiring aroma throughout the day.

Here are some ways to enjoy Light the Fire:

• Inhale directly from the bottle to enjoy its spicy and rich fragrance.
• Dilute and apply it to your wrists and heart for a warm, inspiring aroma.
• Use during morning prayer or meditation to ignite your day.
• Add to V-6 and massage your feet before bed.
• Use in conjunction with Build Your Dream™, Live With Passion™, Magnify Your Purpose™, Present Time™, or Valor II™ to give yourself a rich aromatic experience.

Refresh and Relax with July’s Exclusive Rewards 7 Posted by Young Living - July 1, 2015 - DIY, Promotions, Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils, Young Living Lifestyle Kick up your feet and relax with the pleasant scents of Ravintsara and Aroma Siez™!

Earn a free 5-ml Ravintsara essential oil, plus Thieves® Household Cleaner and 10 percent in Essential Rewards points with your qualifying July order. With a qualifying Essential Rewards order of 190 PV or above, you’ll also earn a bonus 5-ml Aroma Siez essential oil blend!

Make the most of these valuable rewards with these easy and fun DIYs:

Do you feel like you have to choose between enjoying the sun and taking care of your hair? Why can’t we do both?

Unfortunately, many of our favorite vacation activities often involve sun, wind, chlorine, or salt water and can leave hair looking flat; but don’t let that keep you from summer fun. Keep your locks as beautiful as ever with these DIY hair recipes!

DIY Dry Hair Spritz

If your hair is dull or naturally dry, spritz this recipe over your hair throughout the day to keep it from looking dry, particularly if you are planning a day in the sun.

• 1 cup distilled water
• 10 drops Royal Hawaiian™ Sandalwood
• 10 drops Frankincense
• 8 drops Cedarwood
• 8 drops Ylang Ylang
• 1 tsp. V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex

Add all ingredients in a 12-oz. spray bottle. Shake well before spritzing over hair, avoiding the roots.