[waves]

the "proprietary" blend... lol... is also available here. It's really a very simple idea, proprietary that it might be - just means he must have patented it or the proportions of the ingredients ( - an essential aspect).

CALM is a proportioned mixture of anhydrous (DRY) citric acid and magnesium carbonate. those are the essential ingredients, period. now before you go EEEKS! carbonate! bad! cannot be absorbed! etc... you will not be drinking carbonate.

Here is what happens when you add the CALM mixture (or equivalent, Di) to HOT water:

1. the dry citric acid easily combines with water to become liquid citric acid.

2. mag carbonate is soluble in hot citric acid. it is not very soluble in cold citric acid.

3. while it is dissolving, it will bubble and fizz. this is because the chemical reaction releases carbon dioxide. you should not drink it while it is fizzing. you must let it fizzle out completely. some instructions say to let it cool. i think that's better than adding cold water because if it is cooled below ~70C before the reaction is complete, the remaining carbonate will not form citrate.

What i do is mix it well with hot water, then let it stand until it is just warm or cool. That gives it plenty of time and it is never fizzy by the time i get to it.

4. When all fizzling is done, you now have magnesium citrate dissolved in water.

5. then, and only then, drink it.

~ waves ~

p.s. it is ok to brew tea/infusions with it or add a little sweetener while it is hot. i mix it all up directly with Ricola brand granulated herbal blend (presweetened).
p.p.s. if you're really itching to drink it fast, when it stops visibly fizzing, put your ear to it. if it makes no sound then taste it - it shouldn't "prickle" your tongue either. at that point you could cool it more by adding some cold liquid.

[bizi]

thank you waves for typing out these instructions. no where on the package did they explain this as in depth as you have.I have drank the fizz before.
I fell off the wagon tonight.
dirty martinis before seeing magic mike with a few friends. it actually had a plot! enjoyed all of the eye candy.
bizi

[bizi]

why do I have to wait until the fizz is gone....seems like forever!
bizi who is drinking mango margaritas this evening....I am so bad....

[bizi]

WEll got on the scale this morning, I have gained 40 pounds in 18 months. First step is to give up my fattening beer. I bought ultra michelob light raspberry, only 95 calories a beer instead of my 300 calories a beer with the wild blue that I really like. next is watching what I eat, try to cut back on my starches. I know how to do this....the food is so good here....
bizi

[Alffe]

I've gained 15 pounds in 3 months and the food is not good in Indiana....well with the possible exception of garlic paste!

Everything in Louisiana is spectacular!! Including you!

[bizi]

The food is wonderful because you are a great cook!!!!!
yummy garlic paste....
love you bizi

[Dmom3005]

I agree with Alffe, The food in my area isn't too good either.

I luckily haven't gained any weight I don't think.

Need to get back to losing.

Donna

[Mari]

Originally Posted by bizi

next is watching what I eat, try to cut back on my starches. I know how to do this....the food is so good here....
bizi

Dear Bizi,

It is going to be O.K.
You have a plan that you can follow. 'Sending lots of positive vibes.

M

[bizi]

my new favorite snack: Tamarindos. Crack open the shell and eat the pulp (minus the seeds), delicious and very tart. Don't have any idea how many calories or carbs but what a treat! You find them in the hispanic food area in produce.
bizi

[Mari]

Originally Posted by bizi

my new favorite snack: Tamarindos. Crack open the shell and eat the pulp (minus the seeds), delicious and very tart. Don't have any idea how many calories or carbs but what a treat! You find them in the hispanic food area in produce.
bizi

Hi, Bizi,

They look like fun.

I think I have seen Tamarinds (not sure) but probably have not eaten them.

Here is the nutritional info:
http://www.fitbit.com/foods/Tamarind+Raw/2529

Here is a recipe from Martha Stewart for Baby Back Rib Marinated in Tamarind Sauce:

http://www.marthastewart.com/313444/...n-tamarind-sau

Mari