I have lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks all safely.   I am proud to say Nutriiveda is now available on my Zhibit website.  At about $3 a meal replacement, the value is unbelievable.  What it is not: It is not a diet product. Diets don't work. They compromise your health and immune systems. Nutriiveda is a whole health product developed by Deepak Chopra and the Chopra Center for Wellness. It is: - a meal replacement - mixes like a shake and tastes good -comes in chocolate or vanilla -has all vitamins, minerals, amino acids -soluable fiber, which is important -no sodium, no sugar, and has a combination of herbs to put your body back in balance. -gluten free and safe for diabetics -boost metabolism and gives you energy.   Zrii’s Scientific Advisory Board - Dr. Deepak Chopra/Chopra Center for WellnessAncient wisdom and modern science come together in Zrii’s Scientific Advisory Board. This group is made up of award-winning Western doctors and world-renown Ayurvedic physicians and scholars. Suhas Kshirsagar BAMS, M.D. (Ayurveda) Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar is a world-renown Ayurvedic physician from India born of a traditional Vedic family. He holds an M.D. in Ayurvedic Medicine, with a Gold Medal from the prestigious Pune University in India. Dr. Suhas has traveled worldwide popularizing Ayurvedic Medicine, offering courses for both medical professionals and lay persons, and has provided Ayurvedic consultations for thousands of patients. He is currently the Director of Ayurvedic Medicine for Kerala Ayurveda located in Aptos, California. Thomas Yarema M.D. Dr. Thomas Yarema is director of Clinical Medicine for Kerela Ayurveda, located in Aptos, California. Dr. Yarema is a pioneer in the field of Integrative Medicine and remains committed to bridging the best of all systems of medicine- East and West, Conventional and Non-Conventional, and Scientific and Intuitive. His professional tools consist of Allopathy, including 12 years of full-time practice in Emergency Medicine, Ayurveda, and Traditional Oriental Medicine. Dr. Yarema is also the co-author of the award-winning book, Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living. Daniel Rhoda D.A.S (Ayurveda) Daniel Rhoda is a certified Ayurvedic practitioner and the award-winning co-author of Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Guidebook and Cookbook for Modern Living. He is an associate of California Integrative Medicine, adjunct faculty for Kerela Ayurveda Academy, and director of Five Elements Press in Hawaii. Daniel teaches courses in Ayurvedic healing and nutrition and serves as a consultant within the nutritional industry. He will also soon begin a PhD in Clinical/Transpersonal Psychology. What is Zrii? Zrii is a powerful, new liquid nutritional drink, rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Widely considered one the world's most rejuvenating superfoods, Amalaki forms the basis of this delicious, functional beverage. Zrii synergistically combines Amalaki with six other herbs and fruits, including Haritaki, Tulsi, Turmeric, Ginger, Jujube, and Schizandra. Blended in a base of pomegranate, pear, and grape juice, Zrii is packed full of antioxidants, bio-available Vitamin C, free-radical scavenging Polyphenols, and bioflavanoids and natural enzymes. This unique formulation is designed to promote cellular rejuvenation, immune function and increased vitality. How does Zrii reach the body's cells for maximum effect? Zrii utilizes a liquid delivery system to promote optimal absorption and assimilation of its active botanical ingredients. One of the unique aspects of Zrii is the synergistic effect of its botanicals, which derive from ancient Ayurvedic formulations. Rather than just consuming large amounts of Amalaki, Ayurveda recommends combining it with other herbs. These herbs open the channels of the body, increase metabolic activity, and drive the nutritional components of Amalaki deeper into the cells and tissues. The addition of Ginger, Turmeric, and Tulsi, in particular, support this deep, cellular delivery. As this process takes places, unwanted cellular debris and waste will naturally begin to loosen from the tissues. Ayurveda prizes Haritaki fruit as one of the most efficient botanicals for gently detoxifying unwanted byproducts from the colon and bodily tissues. Along with Amalaki, the prized Chinese fruits of Schizandra and Jujube also act as general tonics for the blood and brain, creating an overall balancing effect for the mind and body. How was Zrii formulated? There was tremendous discernment in the formulation of Zrii by a team of MDs, nutritional PhDs and Ayurvedic scholars. The process spanned over nine months and over 70 rounds of fine-tuning the formulation. As successful physicians, researchers and authors in the integrative medical field, the formulators aimed to create a wholly unique product based upon the Amalaki fruit. The team rooted the formulation in the 5,000 year-old tradition of Ayurveda, while combining these ancient principles with modern nutritional and biochemical science.  They began by looking at the classical Ayurvedic formulations using the Amalaki fruit— of which there are literally hundreds. Eventually, the potent triad of Amalaki, turmeric and Tulsi (a formulation traditionally known as Nisha Amalaki Yoga) became the foundation of Zrii. The formulators felt confident in choosing these botanicals due to both their prized nutritional properties in Ayurveda, as well as the hundreds of modern scientific studies conducted on these three botanicals throughout the world. Eventually, the team chose the equally impressive synergistic botanicals of Ginger, Haritaki, Schizandra and jujube to round out the formulation. In order to successfully integrate these botanicals into a liquid delivery system, the formulators had to go back to the basics of Ayurvedic nutrition/formulation, and examine:   rasa - balance of the six tastes present in the product virya - heating/cooling and acid/alkaline forming properties of the combination vipaka - post digestive effect on the tissues gunas - individual qualities if the botanicals prabhav - unique actions of the botanicals dhatus - impact on the seven tissues (from gross to subtle) agni - impact on the digestive and metabolic fires  doshas - how it balances the three constitutional body-mind types: vata, pitta and kapha The team then had to conduct modern nutritional research (such as anti-oxidant potency and human studies using digestive markers) to ensure that the combination was both potent and safe for daily consumption.   Are you doing scientific studies on Zrii? Absolutely. Please click on the following link for our latest update on scientific research: www.ZriiProduct.com/News and Articles     Is Zrii rooted in Ayurvedic Medicine? Yes, please see “How was Zrii formulated?” above. Also, it can be noted that Zrii is a modern application of Ayurvedic principles, rather than a replica of a traditional Ayurvedic formulation. Within the foundational tenets of Ayurveda is the belief that the science should evolve in accordance with needs of its times. Part of the challenge in formulating Zrii was to take powerful bontanicals—which often taste quite bitter, pungent and sour—and package them in a liquid delivery system that was both highly-bio-available and palatable for daily consumption. In regards to Ayurvedic credentials and expertise, Zrii is pleased to have some of the foremost authorities of Ayurveda in the world on its formulation team. One of these is Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar MD (Ayurveda), a Brahman vaidya (Ayurvedic physician) who has taught Ayurveda in over 30 countries and is a gold medalist in Ayurveda from the prestigious University of Poone. Dr. Suhas is a master physician and teacher within the Ayurvedic sciences. Please see Advisory Board for more info on the Zrii Formulation Team.     How does Zrii reach the body’s cells for maximum effect? Zrii utilizes a liquid delivery system to promote optimal absorption and assimilation of its active botanical ingredients. One of the unique aspects of Zrii is the synergistic effect of its botanicals, which derive from ancient Ayurvedic formulations. Rather than just consuming large amounts of Amalaki, Ayurveda recommends combining it with other herbs. These herbs open the channels of the body, increase metabolic activity, and drive the nutritional components of Amalaki deeper into the cells and tissues. The addition of Ginger, Turmeric, and Tulsi, in particular, support this deep, cellular delivery.   As this process takes places, unwanted cellular debris and waste will naturally begin to loosen from the tissues. Ayurveda prizes Haritaki fruit as one of the most efficient botanicals for gently detoxifying unwanted byproducts from the colon and bodily tissues. Along with Amalaki, the prized Chinese fruits of Schizandra and Jujube also act as general tonics for the blood and brain, creating an overall balancing effect for the mind and body.   Have the seven botanicals in Zrii been studied by modern science? Over the past 50 years, there have been over 1200 studies published for the seven botanicals in Zrii. In order to find studies on the botanicals, please visit: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Note: by putting in the Latin names of the botanicals in the search bar, more results will often be shown.   Botanical Latin Names: Amalaki (fruit) (Emblica officinalis) Tumeric (root) (Curcuma longa)                  Tulsi (leaf) (Ocimum sanctum) Jujube (fruit) (Zizyphus jujuba) Schizandra (fruit) (Schisandra chinenis) Haritaki (fruit) (Chebulic myrobalan) Ginger (root) (Zingiber officinale)   How do the ancient uses of the botanicals compare with modern scientific uses? The following chart shows the seven botanicals in Zrii, their basic uses in Ayurvedic and other traditional health systems, and what modern science says about them.      Ingredient Ayurvedic/Traditional Uses What Science Says Amalaki    Promotes immune function, increases overall vitality, provides tissue nourishment, enhances digestion, controls excess heat/acid, improves eye sight and skin luster Serves as a powerful antioxidant, promotes healthy blood sugar and cholesterol, possesses anti-aging effects, supports cardiovascular system, protects brain and liver function, adaptogenic   Turmeric Promotes circulation, enhances digestion, relieves pain, commonly combined with amalaki Serves as a powerful antioxidant, curcuminoid compounds hold potent anti-inflammatory properties, improves cognitive function Ginger Enlivens the body's “digestive fires",   enhances absorption and assimilation of nutrients Possess anti-inflammatory properties, supports digestion, serves as an antioxidant, decreases motion sickness Tulsi Promotes immunity enhances respiratory function, serves as a digestive tonic Contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, helps protect cardiovascular system, promotes healthy blood sugar, adaptogenic Haritaki Promotes mild cellular detoxification, improves digestive problems, nourishes tissues Supports gastrointestinal system, helps protect the cardiovascular system, supports healthy cholesterol, improves immunity, adaptogenic Schizandra Serves as mental tonic, balances the nervous system, promotes restful sleep, enhances overall vitality Supports the nervous system, improves immune function, serves as an antioxidant, supports liver function adaptogenic Jujube Serves as mental tonic, calms nervous system, acts as "harmonizing" agent in traditional formulations, purifies blood Supports the nervous system, improves cognitive function, supports the cardiovascular system and liver function       How much Zrii should be consumed in a day? The optimal serving size of Zrii is one ounce consumed 1 to 3 times a day. This amount was set by Zrii’s Scientific Advisory Board to offer a safe and physiologically significant serving level that can be enjoyed by a broad cross-section of individuals. It is also observed in Ayurveda that breaking up the serving levels throughout the day (i.e. one ounce taken three times a day, rather than three ounces all at once) can have a deeper effect within the body.   Should Zrii be consumed on an empty stomach or with food? This is really a matter of preference. One may notice that drinking Zrii before food allows them to feel the unique effects of the botanicals more quickly. This is because the drink enters the bloodstream more rapidly when consumed on an empty stomach. When consuming Zrii with food, the active components will be digested along with it, driving them deeper into the tissues through the digestive process. In either scenario, the body will receive the nutritional benefits of the active ingredients. For individuals experiencing more deeply rooted or longstanding imbalances of the body, taking Zrii with food may assist the delivery process more effectively.   How much of each botanical is present in Zrii? Due to the proprietary nature of the formulation, specific amounts of botanicals are not available at this time. There has been speculation and criticism in the broader liquid nutritional industry that functional beverages are little more than “sugar water” and contain miniscule amounts of active ingredients. While Zrii can make no claims for the industry as a whole, from day one the formulation team has stated that the botanical dosage levels in Zrii would have to be “substantial on a per-ounce-of-product basis, in order to enact significant physiological change within the body.”   Are the botanicals in Zrii organically grown and harvested? Purity and potency are foundational components of Zrii’s formulation. For this reason, Zrii has selected organically grown and harvested sources of each botanical. This means that the seven botanicals are not grown with any synthetic pesticides, herbicides, genetically modified ingredients or other unnatural chemicals. Zrii has received documentation from each supplier stating this fact, along with ongoing, batch-specific testing for pesticides, heavy metals and other harmful materials in order to back up these claims. At this time, USDA guidelines and international regulations prevent Zrii from using the term "organic" in reference to the all of the botanicals in its formulation.   What role do the fruit juices play in the Formulation? The fruit juices serve as carrier agents for the botanicals. They are also present to make the overall combination palatable. The product contains seven juices, of which no single juice makes up a significant portion of the juice blend. In other words, there is a distribution among the pear, pomegranate, grape, raspberry, cranberry and lime, rather than just being primarily one juice.  The question of how to make the product taste good was one of the most challenging parts of the formulation process. We wanted to use juices such as pomegranate because they're traditionally used with amalaki and turmeric in formulations to help balance pH and also create a “sweet vipaka” (post digestive affect), thus offsetting certain acid-forming qualities of the botanicals. Pear and grape also have this affect but to a lesser degree. They are used primarily to add sweetness to the taste profile.    Are the fruit juices in Zrii organic? The fruit juices in Zrii are currently not certified organic, however, Zrii continues to analyze and explore organic possibilities. One of the largest challenges has been finding a large and consistent supply of organic juices such as pomegranate, pear puree and raspberry juice. Like the botanicals, each juice is triple tested for synthetic pesticides, bacteria and other harmful elements. This is done on the supply side, before production and lastly as a finished product.   Is there sugar in the product? Zrii was designed to have sugar content in the form of simple carbohydrates from fruit pectins. There is no added sugar in our formulation. The exclusion of fruit sugar from the formulation would have provided different physiological implications for the way the botanicals are metabolized by the body. It also would have tasted extremely bitter without the natural sweeteners. It is interesting not note that despite containing simple sugars, Zrii was recently certified as a “Low Glycemic Food” by Glycemic Index Labs, a leading glycemic researcher that conducted a clinical study on the product. This is excellent for a product containing fruit juices and suggests that the active constituents of the botanicals may slow down/lessen the glycemic impact on the body. Click here for more information on Zrii’s Glycemic Certfication.   Are there juice concentrates in Zrii? Similar to the issues surrounding sourcing certain organic juices, finding year round supplies of many non-concentrate juices provides a major supply issue. Juice concentrates are typically used in large-scale manufacturing for products with a longer shelf life that do not contain synthetic preservatives. Concentrates are made by removing the water from a whole juice to make a concentrated juice. Water is then added back to reconstitute to 100 percent juice. These reconstituted concentrates, therefore, contain the same sugar content and basic nutrient profile as whole juice varieties. A common misconception about concentrates is that the sugar is, in fact, somehow also concentrated in the end product or that the juices are totally stripped of their nutrient value. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Standard Nutrient Database, a cup of orange juice has about 110 calories whether it's fresh-squeezed, frozen or made from concentrate.  The formulation team found that the concentrates worked sufficiently from a nutritional standpoint and also in terms of taste, color and consistency. From a manufacturing standpoint, they also cut down tremendously on shipping costs, and energy usage, etc.   Why is Zrii pasteurized? The formulation team went through extensive efforts to ensure that the product would be flash pasteurized at the lowest possible temperature for the shortest amount of time, while still protecting from microbial contamination. Without pasteurizing the product, Zrii would have the shelf life around that of a perishable juice bought in a grocery store. Having gone to the Himalayas to hand-select the wild-crafted growers who would then cold-press and vacuum dry the fruit to make a potent extract, this was an important issue for formulation team from a potency standpoint. Knowing that any heating process can lead to some nutritional degradation, the formulation team also figured in an “overage” into the botanical quantities to ensure that the product would still be both potent and efficacious.   Is the plastic used in Zrii bottles safe? Which plastics have been shown to leach? Within the world of food-grade plastics, High Density Polyethylene HDPE #2 (Zrii’s bottle) is considered one of the safest and easiest to recycle. There has been some concern in recent months regarding the leaching of chemicals in plastics. This concern stemmed from a study suggesting that #7 plastics (also called Lexan) can produce the unwanted chemical bisphenol-A (BPA), thus leading to a variety of health issues. One major manufacturer of reusable sports bottles just switched form #7 plastics back to HDPE #2 for this reason.     Is Zrii tested for heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and mercury? Yes. Zrii adheres to the most stringent heavy metal testing currently required by any state in the US. Potency and purity are foundational components to the formulation. For this reason, Zrii chooses to work with only the highest quality suppliers of botanicals in both India and China. Zrii is triple tested for heavy metal and trace mineral contaminants, such as lead, arsenic and mercury. Botanicals are first tested on the supply side, again upon arrival in the US, and lastly as a finished product (with the juices) at the time of production. Zrii is also tested for microorganisms, pesticides and several other contaminants.   Is the amalaki harvested in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner? The supply of amalaki found in Zrii comes from a highly respected, multi-generational, family-run business in Northern India. The company has provided jobs for native persons for decades in the Himalayan region where the fruit is farmed. Through being wild-crafted, the company utilizes its local contacts to harvest smaller numbers of wild trees on private plots of land. By having access to a vast network of these individual farms, the company is able to supply large quantities of amalaki in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. The company considers this wild-crafting process the most responsible farming method. It also leads to the purest amalaki, which is consistent with the Ayurvedic principles at the foundation of the company.   As a follow-up to its groundbreaking, flagship liquid nutritional, Zrii has created a revolutionary product in the weight-loss industry. 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As a follow-up to its groundbreaking, flagship liquid nutritional, Zrii has created a revolutionary product in the weight-loss industry. Zrii has once again combined the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with the best of modern scientific research to create NutriiVeda™, a wholly unique and 100% natural weight management product. NutriiVeda is the first product of its kind in the industry and identifies proper digestion as its key component for effective weight management and overall health. With the introduction of NutriiVeda, Zrii is continuing to expand the opportunity for people to naturally take charge of their health. To purchase the product, simply contact me via my website or visit me here: http://www.randyjacobs.myzrii.com

Zrii can be a big factor in creating better health. But where does Zrii get this power? From the perfect marriage of natural resources, the wisdom of ancient Ayurveda, and the knowledge of state-of-the-art Western medical science. Also, they have just released a new product!  Weight Loss! http://www.randyjacobs.myzrii.com Here are seven of its benefits: Amalaki, the great rejuvenator. Central to Zrii is a small fruit that grows at the base of the pristine Himalayas in northern India. Its nutritional profile truly places it in a class of its own—which means it can be an extraordinary source for you to find rejuvenation, vitality, and energy. A formulation that takes nutrition to the next level. Mixed only with fruit juices, amalaki would be a top nutritional drink. But that wasn’t enough to ensure that you received the highest level of nutrition possible, so we created a synergistic blend of herbs and fruits to completely unlock the potency of amalaki. Preservative-free. Zrii uses the world’s purest whole-food source of amalaki, all grown at the foot of the Himalayas, surrounded by the cleanest air and water on the planet—which means no harmful artificial chemicals or contaminants. Wildcrafted in the Himalayas Our amalaki is wildcrafted, a harvesting technique where the fruit is taken from trees as it is naturally found in nature, hand-picked according to ancient techniques. Endorsed by the Chopra Center. Zrii is proudly endorsed by the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, founded by world-famous Dr. Deepak Chopra and neurologist Dr. David Simon—the first third-party provider the Chopra Center has ever endorsed. A vibrant taste. In Ayurvedic practice, the ability of a food or drink to "enliven the tongue" is a hallmark of its healing capabilities. And as those who’ve tried it will tell you, Zrii most assuredly enlivens the tongue. The wisdom of Ayurveda. The formulation for Zrii is built on 5,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom, which calls for multiple ingredients working together synergistically to maximize nutritional potency.

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