My bestie, Carlene Benelli and her awesome yoga studio, Seacoast Power Yoga in New Hampshire posted about a 10-Day Juice Challenge. Of course I am in. Got me thinking we should do it down in my neck of the woods so I am throwing it out there to all of you to join us. Some of you had questions of recipes. To get you started here is a list from recent talks I have given. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. This should be fun, daring, and adventurous. If it seems intimidating that is ok, but don’t let it scare you away. Just give it a try one green juice day at a time. You may even find out that you like it!!! If you sign up on Seacoast Power Yoga’s Facebook Page under events, you will also be able to get support throughout the 10 days. For other ideas to create your own magic juice or smoothie, check out here. Basic Green Juice aka Liquid Sunshine 1 cucumber 3 stalks of celery 1 head of romaine 4 stalks of kale 1 green apple (no seeds) 1 lemon (peeled) Basic Green Smoothie aka Green Machine 1 frozen banana 3 pieces frozen pineapple 4-6 stalks of kale ½ avocado filtered water coconut water or almond milk (depending on the consistency you like) ice The following recipes are shared from KrisCarr.com ebook Crazy Sexy Juices and Smoothies. Spicy Tomato Veggie Juice Makes 16 oz. 2 salad tomatoes […]
Read More“I could never give up cheese!”. I hear it all the time. It’s one of the first responses people give when they first ask about my plant-based diet. And to be honest, I might have said the same thing early on in my journey. But I learned a few things, and my perspective on a few things changed, and to be honest, I don’t miss milk at all. In fact, I see the removal of dairy from my diet as a great improvement in my life. First off, lets talk about perceptions. We are all taught that milk is natural , that it’s natures perfect food. I remember being told in a college nutrition course that milk was an ideal food because the protein profile found in milk perfectly matches what our body needs. And then there is the calcium. We need calcium right? And that means milk. So how natural is milk? For one, humans are the only animal that seem to drink milk past infancy. All other animals wean themselves off as soon as they are able to find another source of food. Humans are also the only animals that drink the milk of another species of animal. Ever see a cat sucking at the teat of a cow? I think not. And it doesn’t stop there. We are so comfortable with drinking cows milk, but what if I suggested that you enjoy a nice cold glass of dog milk with your cookies? Did you just gag a […]
Read MorePeople always ask “what foods should I eat organic?”. The list below is what I typically follow. Some people would say buy all organic. Some people would say buying organic is silly because how do we really know what the farmers are using and the regulation of that is questionable. I say if you know where it comes from that is even better. Your own garden, a local farmers market or a CSA (community supported agriculture) are also great options. If organic is not in your budget you can always get cleaner food by washing and peeling them well. For example, cucumbers can be peeled. This way it gets rid of the pesticides that are held onto by the skins. You can feel the difference between an organic and non- organic cucumber by the out side. Non-organic cucumbers tend to be waxier on the outside. You can also peel apples instead of buying them organic. Buying healthy and organic is not as cheap as the $1.00 McDonalds Hamburger but it will pay off in the long run! CLEAN 15 Onions Sweet Corn Pineapple Avocado Asparagus Sweet peas Mango Eggplant Banana Watermelon Tangerine Broccoli Radishes Onion Kiwi DIRTY DOZEN (Foods with the most known pesticides) FOODS TO BUY ORGANIC: Apples Celery Strawberries Peaches Spinach Nectarines Grapes Sweet Bell Peppers Blueberries Lettuce Kale Collard Greens This information is constantly changing and the lists are growing. The above information was most recently found at http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/dirty-dozen-foods#ixzz2IMQ21gsJ
Read MoreI often get the question, “Can you give me some of your green smoothie recipes”. The truth is, I don’t really follow recipes. I have a bunch of ingredients, and mix and match differently every day. In the beginning adding lots of greens is hard because you’re not used to the taste. But as you go, you can increase the greens and decrease the fruit. You don’t want to have too much sugar in the smoothie. Just use as little fruit as necessary to make it taste good. When searching around the internet for some recipes I can across this page. It’s a good primer on the basics of smoothie making. That said, here are some typical smoothie I’ll make: Coconut water Avocado Kale pineapple Ginger root OR Coconut water Avocado Spinach Banana Strawberry After you get the basic ingredients working for you, you can start adding other stuff to add to the taste of add other healthy stuff in: Spices Cinnamon Turmeric Seeds Chia Hemp Flax Pepita (pumpkin) Nuts Walnuts Almonds Other Beets Beat Greens Swiss chard Bok Choy Mango Orange Blueberry Raspberry So what about you? Do you have any “recipes” or hints for great smoothie making?
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