Tap water has to pass several standards before it’s considered safe for drinking. But that does not guarantee it is free of contaminants. Harsh chemicals used in the treatment process and quite a bit of particulate, too fine for city filtration systems, remain intact.

Luckily, there are many relatively inexpensive options to filter your water thoroughly at home. But beware, all water filters are not created equal. Do a bit of research before choosing one to discover exactly which contaminants it will eliminate. I use a gravity-fed, ceramic filter for drinking and cooking, and I have a filter on my shower head too.

Drinking and bathing with filtered water is the first step toward a more radiant you.

Eat with intention.

Nourish your mind, body, and soul with nutritious foods that nature provides. Eat Food in its natural state as much as possible. Avoid processed foods with numerous ingredients and harmful additives. Think fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

But not GMO.

Remember, “nutritious foods that nature provides.” Nature does not provide genetically modified organisms. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. We as humans are not separate from nature. We are nature! So it only makes sense that we eat naturally occurring foods.

Think organic.

Organic produce is grown without the use of harmful chemical pesticides and herbicides, which means it is grown using sustainable environmental practices. As a result, organic produce contains more vitamins and minerals than conventionally grown or genetically modified produce. By choosing organic foods, you are avoiding harmful chemical pesticides and herbicides, which are endocrine disruptors that cause serious health problems. Choose organic foods for optimal health, and also for the health of our environment.(It’s a win-win situation.)

A bit confused about what is what at the grocery store? Here’s an easy way to tell whether your produce is organic, conventional or genetically modified.

Look at the stickers attached to your produce. If it has a 4 digit code, that means pesticides and herbicides were applied externally during growth, and it is conventional.

If the sticker has a 5 digit code and begins with an 8, that means it was injected with pesticides and herbicides on a molecular level, and it has been genetically modified.

If the sticker has a 5 digit code and begins with a 9, that means it was grown organically without the use of chemical pesticides or herbicides. It also means that the farmer used sustainable environmental practices during the growing cycle. A big thumbs up to organic farmers, and to those who support them! Eating whole, organic foods will get you glowing inside and out!

Drink wheatgrass shots.

A.K.A. green sunshine! I’m talkin’ major chlorophyll! You know, the stuff that allows plants to grow and flourish? Chlorophyll contains more light energy than any other food element. And this stuff is loaded with it! Drink Wheatgrass every day and you’ll not only glow, you’ll grow and flourish too!

Did you realize that wheatgrass contains all minerals known to man? It’s also rich in protein and contains 17 amino acids! And that’s not all. Here are a few more reasons to drink wheatgrass.

• The nutrients in wheatgrass will help your body eliminate impurities and stored toxins.
• Wheatgrass is high in antioxidants, which fight against free radicals.
• Wheatgrass enzymes assist your body in digestion and increase your body’s ability to absorb nutrients. (Your energy will soar from all the added nutrients you’ll receive.)
• Wheatgrass is highly alkaline and creates a healthy environment inside of you.
• Wheatgrass contains anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties that can prevent tooth decay.
• Wheatgrass cleanses the liver. We all know why we should love our liver, right?

The list goes on and on. I’ve been drinking wheatgrass shots every day for the past four years. Nothing will ever come between me and my WG!