Haha...the kid wants a "Smoooothie!"
So I rock out with my juicer and blender every day
and I just wanted to share some of the fun things we've been learning and tasting!
Who knew that the produce department is swimming with medicinal powers!?!
I just need to pause and give a shout out to GOD - who made all life - fruit and vegetation included!
He's made some pretty awesome things for us and our bodies! Check out some my new faves...
low in calories
high in fiber
zero fat
vitamin A, C, & K
powerful antioxidants
caotenoids and flavonoids = cancer fighters
iron - per calorie it has MORE than beef!
anti-inflammatory
cardiovascular support
lowers blood pressure
balances blood pH - neutralizing acidity
known to contain at least 8 anti-cancer compounds
fights off colon and stomach cancer
natural laxative
anti-inflammatory - fighting arthritis, asthma, etc.
promotes healthy kidney function / can help eliminate kidney, urinary, & gall stones
calms the nervous system
GINGER = not the girl on the island with Gilligan, but the POWER HERB!
ovarian cancer treatment
colon cancer prevention
morning/motion sickness cure
reduces pain and inflammation
heartburn relief
migraine relief
menstrual cramp remedy
reduces kidney damage
THIS is the juicer that I use! ...working up some classic carrot and apple juice for my little guys!
Here is some of the magic is creates...
"RISE & SHINE" juice by Giada de Laurentiis
...a waker-upper for sure!
This blend of celery, carrot, spinach, lemon, ginger, and apple adds pep to my step.
Yes, I just said, "pep to my step." I'm getting old.
Who doesn't like a class of lemonade?!
I bribe my kids with this stuff. 1/2 a lemon, 1 C. of water, a tsp. of maple syrup = liquid gold to a 2 year old!
Waaaaatermelon! This stuff goes a LONG way!
So sweet and ridiculously satisfying. You'll never go back to kool-aid again!
I'm all about keeping the fiber with the natural juices.
I would say that we "smoothie" more than we juice, but both are awesome alternatives.
I typically freeze the fruit I want to work with so that it gives the mix a nice frothy texture!
This concoction consists of baby carrots, kale, cantaloupe, strawberries, raw cranberry & oj!
LUNCH for momma...
Green smoothies are in popular demand in these parts. I make these every day for my kiddos.
Kale, strawberries, banana, almond milk, and a dash of oj.
Here's a dessert smoothie I whipped up for the kids last night. After a dinner of pure veg - they deserved this! Strawberries, banana, and coconut milk with some fresh lemon juice... Dairy Queen is history!
So yes, like the lazy person I am I don't have exact measurements for any of this.
I just eyeball the whole thing and it has never turned out badly!
You really can't go wrong. Get creative and get juicing!
Keeping a good balance with the fruit and veggies really helps and keeps it friendly.
Hope you enjoyed my little guide. Now go get yourself a "fooney!"
I want a fooney. I also want to make fun of you for your "pep in my step" comment. Oldie. :) I MISS YOU!
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