Showing posts with label detox. Show all posts
Showing posts with label detox. Show all posts

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Green Drink




This is my absolute favorite way to start the day. When you have something this healthy for breakfast, it’s bound to be a good day no matter what comes next. Green drinks are nutritious and satisfying without making you feel slow or heavy. They are also substantial enough to be consumed as a detox program. Try drinking nothing but green drink for a week and see how amazing you feel. (Granted the first three days will not be so great if you’re a caffeine/sugar addict, but after the initial detox period you will feel amazing!)


Greens
Chard
Kale
Dandelion greens
Spinach
Collard greens
Beet greens
Mustard greens

Fruits
Apple
Banana
Berries
Peaches
Grapefruit
Grapes
Dates
Pear
Kiwi

Omegas
Flax seeds
Hemp seeds
Chia seeds

Optional add-ins
Aloe vera
Green powder (spirulina, chlorella, algae, etc.)
Stevia (for sweetness)
Maca powder (wink, wink)

To make a green drink, pick 3 greens and add 3 gigantic handfuls to the blender. Pick another 2-3 fruits and 1 source of omega (along with any other optional add-ins). Add 15oz or so of water (how much water you need will really depend on your blender and how thick you like the texture). Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. YUM!

A few of my favorite combinations:
Spinach, kale, chard, apple, banana, grapefruit, chia seeds, aloe vera, a pinch of stevia and water
Kale, dandelion greens, chard, white peach, blueberry, hemp seeds and water
Dino kale, spinach, red grapes, banana, flax seeds, Vitamineral green powder, water

Friday, January 6, 2012

Grapefruit Juice


I’m starting to think the grapefruit should be renamed “the wonder fruit.” Aside from being delicious and refreshing, it’s chock-full of health benefits. Grapefruit is low in calories, high in fiber, potassium, vitamin C, folic acid and flavonoids. It also has anticancer and cholesterol lowering effects. Grapefruit helps normalize hematocrit levels (the percentage of red blood cells per volume of blood), and promote the elimination of old red blood cells. As if that wasn’t enough, it is also rumored to increase the fat burning potential of coffee when consumed prior to that first cup.
I’ll drink to that!