by Kathy Parnay | Feb 27, 2021
Serves 2
Start the day off with this delicious immunity booster smoothie. It’s rich in nutrients that support your bodies ability to fight disease and chronic inflammation.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped carrots into 1/4 inch discs (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 Tbs coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 medium sized apple cut into chunks (do not peal)
- 1 large or 2 small oranges, pealed and cubed (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 banana (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups water
- 1 handful of ice (optional)
Directions:
1. Place carrots, ginger and apple into the blender and run on the lowest setting until chopped into small pieces.
2. Add oranges, banana and 1 cup of water and blend until thick.
3. Add remaining 1 cup of water and ice (if using) and blend until smooth.
Enjoy!
by Kathy Parnay | Feb 27, 2021
Serves 2
Filled with powerful immune supports, the sweet tangy taste of pineapple tempered with the smooth sweetness of blueberries and banana is a delicious way to start the day or provide that perfect afternoon pick-me up.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of firmly packed chopped fresh kale leafs without stems (organic if possible)
- 1 organic green tea bag (cut open bag and pour contents into the blender)
- 1 Tbs coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 cup frozen blueberries (organic if possible)
- 1 1/2 cups cubbed fresh or frozen pineapple
- 1 fresh or frozen banana
- 2 cups unsweetened organic non-dairy milk (such as soy milk)
Directions:
- Put all ingredients except for non-dairy milk in blender in order as listed.
- Run blender on slow setting or chop in order to begin breaking up the ingredients.
- Add 1 cup of non-dairy milk and blend on high to begin blending the mixture.
- Add the last cup of non-dairy milk and blend until smooth.
Enjoy!
Hints:
Pineapple: The key to picking a sweet pineapple is to make sure the base has some yellow coloring with a bit spread through the veins of the body. Take the sniff test; a ripe pineapple will have a sweet pineapple scent. If the pineapple is not quite ripe, lean it upside down in a basket or bowl on your counter for a day or two. This will help the sugars move towards the top of the pineapple and speed the ripening.
Non-dairy milk: Read the ingredients list carefully and avoid purchasing non-dairy milk that has additives, especially sugar, “natural flavors” (which can include artificial sweeteners), carrageenan (which causes inflammation), added oils and other chemicals. My favorite is Trader Joes unsweetened organic soy milk. It has only two ingredients: soy and water.
by Mary Gospe | Feb 17, 2021
When you’re feeling fatigued or concerned you might be getting sick, here’s a quick and easy immune boosting recipe. Learn more about the powerful healing properties in this drink.
Ingredients:
- 1 small whole lemon or lime – cut into small pieces – rind and seeds
- 1 cup of water (more for larger lemons)
- 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (or coconut)
- 1 handful of ice cubes, optional
If the sour flavor of lemon is too strong, add 1 tbsp of date paste or a pinch of stevia.
Instructions:
- Wash lemon well then cut into small pieces to make it easier for your blender to liquify. (Do not remove the rind or seeds.)
- Put lemon pieces in blender and blend for a few seconds to break down the lemon.
- Add the water and oil (and date paste or stevia and ice cubes, if using) and blend until liquefied.
If your blender is not super powerful, you may have small bits of residual rind. Do not strain.
Drink and enjoy!
by Mary Gospe | Feb 17, 2021
Try one of our healing juice recipes. Wash and chop ingredients into 1 inch cubes. For greens, roll or bunch into a small ball before putting through your juicer. Slowly add ingredients. Stir juice before drinking.
Juice #1:
- 1 inch of ginger, peeled
- 4 carrots, do not peel
- 1 cucumber
- 1 small lemon, with peel
Juice #2
- 5 Swiss chard leaves, rolled into a bunch
- 3 kale leaves, rolled into a bunch
- 3 large carrots, do not peel
- 2 celery stalks
- ½ lemon, with peel
Juice #3
- 5 large carrots, do not peel
- 3 celery stalks
- 1/2 of a large beet (root and top)
- 1 inch slice of ginger, peeled
Juice #4
- 4 large kale leaves, rolled into a bunch
- ½ of a large broccoli head, including stem
- ½ of a large beet (root and top)
- 1 inch slice of ginger, peeled
by Mary Gospe | Feb 17, 2021
Spearmint has anti-fungal and antioxidant benefits and has been shown to aid digestion, lessen irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), boost performance and help improve attention, concentration and brain function. Here is a refreshing cocktail featuring this healthy herb.
Ingredients:
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons honey
Directions:
- Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender, such as a Vitamix, and serve immediately over ice. As an alternative add ice to the blender as desired.
Enjoy!
Inspired by Behnaz Shahidi
