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Macular Degeneration Wellness Plan

Macular Degeneration Wellness Plan

Keys to Optimal Health

  • Stay fit, exercisie regularly
  • Wear protective/magnifying eye gear
  • Quit smoking
  • Eat an anti-inflammatory diet containing phytonutrients found in fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods

Macular Degeneration Supplement Protocol

Serrapeptase

Super Immune Support

Berberine Pro

Probiotic Pro

This list contains the nutritional supplements that have been shown to have the greatest evidence-based benefit.

  • Focus on the solution, not the problem
  • Don’t stress about things you can’t control
  • Wait 10 seconds before you react to a stressful situation
  • Use deep breathing to collect your thoughts
HEALTHY DIET - Support your immune system by consuming a vegetable rich, Mediterranean-style diet, emphasizing whole foods, and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts, etc.)
  1. Be physically active every day, with a combination of aerobic and resistance exercise.
  2. Eat meals regularly to keep your blood sugar stable, emphasizing whole foods rich in fiber, including vegetables, low-sugar fruits, legumes, and whole grains.
  3. Avoid refined foods, dairy products, and those with a high glycemic load.
  4. Eat organically when possible and avoid exposure to persistent organic pollutants, both from dietary sources, as well as direct application to yards/gardens, etc.
  5. Manage your stress: Practice yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, or Qi Gong 15-30 minutes per day.
  6. Get adequate sleep. Using a fitness tracker can help inform you of your sleep patterns and quality.
RELAX Practice mindfulness-based stress reduction, like breathing techniques, yoga, Pilates and meditation.[8]
 

Clinical Strength Vision Support
Clinical Strength Vision Support has been formulated to provide comprehensive nutritional protection for the eyes. Each serving has 10mg of available lutein, a critical pigment of the macula, lens, and other ocular tissues. Lutein is a powerful antioxidant related to beta-carotene that defends the eye from the ravages of sunlight. It also includes green tea extract, alpha lipoic acid and grape seed extract to maximize its antioxidant potential.*

 

Suggested dose: Take 3 capsules daily with food, preferably in divided doses.


Pure Omega-3
The natural fish oil concentrate used in this softgel is manufactured under strict quality control standards. It is tested to be free of potentially harmful levels of contaminants (i.e. mercury, heavy metals, PCB's, dioxins, and other contaminants). Those who experience nausea or reflux from other fish oils should find this enteric-coated, odor-controlled softgel easier to tolerate.

 

Suggested dose: Take 1 softgel 1 to 2 times daily with food.


Lutein & Zeaxanthin
Lutein and Zeaxanthin are free radical scavenging carotenoid pigments often found together in vegetables.* In the body, they are deposited in the macula, a specialized area of the eye that is responsible for central vision.* Acting as primary filters of highenergy blue light, Lutein and Zeaxanthin help to promote normal visual health by protecting the eye against oxidative stress.* This product is formulated to support normal recovery from bright light exposure and the maintenance of healthy contrast sensitivity.*

Suggested dose: Take 2 capsules daily.


This list contains the nutritional supplements that have been shown to have the greatest evidence-based benefit.

Healthy Food Options

Optimal Protein Choices:

Organic/hormone-free chicken

Turkey

Grass-fed beef

Cold water fish (salmon, cod, sardines, pacific flounder/sole, butterfish, and trout. Choose wild ocean fish over farm raised fish)

Organic eggs

Organic legumes (acceptable as a vegetarian protein)

Optimal Fat Choices:

Flaxseed

Walnut oil

Extra virgin olive oil

Hempseed oil

Avocado

Raw, sprouted, or dry roasted nutsand seeds

Organic grass-fed butter

Ghee

Coconut oil for higher heat cooking

MCT Oil

Vegetable Choices:

You can eat an unlimited amount of vegetables from the list below:

Salad greens

Cruciferous vegetables (arugula, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens)

Carrots

Cucumbers

Sweet peppers

Raw sauerkraut

Limit starchy veggies such as potatoes

Fruit Choices:

Low Glycemic Index
Organic Berries
(blueberries, raspberries,
strawberries)

Moderate Glycemic Index
(fresh or frozen)

Cherries
Pears
Apricots
Melons
Plums

Oranges
Peaches
Grapefruit
Apples

Prunes
Kiwi
Nectarines
Tangerine

Beverages:

Herbal teas

Naturally decaffeinated green tea

Spring water

Vegetable juices

Coconut water

Condiments:

Lemon

Lime

Cayenne pepper

Sea salt

Garlic

Fresh herbs and spices

Flax/olive oil & raw apple cider vinegar for dressings

Snacks:

Nuts (raw are best)

Hummus

Raw or steamed vegetables

Low glycemic fruit

Almond butter with apple slices

Healthy Meal Ideas

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast Ideas

Everyday THRIVE Shake  view recipes

2 to 3 hard boiled eggs with 1/2 cup grapefruit

2/3 cup hot quinoa cereal or gluten free steel cut oats, 1 scoop protein powder, 1/2 cup berries and a small handful of walnuts or pecans

Veggie Scramble: 2-3 eggs scrambled with onion, garlic and broccoli

Sauté veggies and add leftover salmon. Stir to heat up and add condiments/spices

2 to 3 poached eggs over a bed of fresh spinach and sliced tomato

2 to 3 slices turkey bacon with leftover veggies or sliced tomato and avocado

Healthy Lunch & Dinner Ideas

Lunch and Dinner Ideas (choose one for each meal)

Option 1

  • Green salad with sprouts, extra virgin olive oil, basil, & squeezed lemon or lime
  • Baked cod topped with avocado salsa: Chop: 1 avocado, 1 tomato, 1/2 cup red onion, add 1/2 cup capers (drained), 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1/2 tsp. cumin, 1/2 tsp. cayenne and 2 tablespoons lime juice.

Option 2

  • 1 cup black bean soup
  • Chopped cabbage with chicken and apple cider vinegar

Option 3 

  • Organic vegetable broth
  • Shrimp & vegetables: Sauté fresh shrimp and chopped garlic in a pan with coconut oil. Roughly chop 5-10 different vegetables and lightly stir-fry with freshly grated ginger & 1⁄2 cup cooked buckwheat noodles. Lightly drizzle with sesame oil.

Option 4

  • Baby greens salad with extra virgin olive oil & squeezed lemon or lime
  • Grilled buffalo burger on a baked or grilled portabella mushroom
  • Mixed roasted vegetables: Roast combination of cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts

Option 5

  • Beet greens with extra virgin olive oil & squeezed lemon or lime
  • Wild salmon, steamed or grilled
  • Steamed beets (steam 20-30 minutes or until soft, then peel off skin)

Option 6

  • Mixed greens salad with extra virgin olive oil or lemon flavored flax seed oil
  • Broiled chicken with peppers: Roughly chop green, yellow & red peppers, onion and mushrooms; toss lightly with extra virgin olive oil & chopped garlic. Serve with 1/2 cup wild brown rice.

 

Option 7

  • Steamed veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots). Drizzle with olive oil and lemon after steamed.
  • Baked halibut topped with tomato pesto

Option 8

  • Roasted green beans
  • Grilled turkey breast with sage
  • 1/2 baked sweet potato

Option 9 

  • Baked sole with lemon
  • 1/2 cup baked acorn or butternut squash
  • Steamed green & yellow beans, topped with flax oil

Option 10

  • Steamed kale
  • Grilled chicken with garlic pesto: Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add to 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil. Add 1/8 cup finely chopped fresh basil. Spread garlic-basil mixture on chicken breasts and allow to marinate while preparing the rest of dinner. Grill.

Option 11 

  • 1 cup hearty vegetable soup
  • Grilled halibut
  • Steamed artichoke with lemon

Option 12

  • 3 to 4 oz chicken salad (made with olive oil instead of mayonnaise) wrapped in a large lettuce leaf. Add grated carrots, avocado, or other veggie of your choice.

Everyday THRIVE Shake Recipes

Berry THRIVE Shake

Berry Everyday THRIVE Shake  

In a blender, combine the following ingredients:

  • 8-12 oz. of unsweetened almond or coconut milk
  • 1 scoop of Everyday THRIVE Shake
  • 1/4 cup of frozen berries, preferably organic
  • 1 tablespoon of ground flax or chia seeds
  • 1 heaping teaspoon of natural almond butter (optional)
  • Ice and fresh mint (optional)

ChocoMaca Everyday THRIVE Shake

In a blender, combine the following ingredients:

  • 8-12 oz. of unsweetened almond or coconut milk
  • 1 scoop of Everyday THRIVE Shake
  • 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of maca powder
  • 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder or cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon of ground flax or chia seeds
  • Ice and fresh mint (optional)
ChocoMaca Thrive Shake