Good Afternoon and Happy Spring Forward!
I hope you are enjoying your day and that you are adjusting to the time change.
Time for a Little Spring Cleaning
Spring has sprung and I am in the mood for a little Spring Cleaning, what about you?
What better way to feel better, look better, and rid your body of toxins than with this “Spring Forward Smoothie”!
Are you struggling to get in your recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables? Are you skipping breakfast because of time restrictions? Do you feel tired or less energetic? Fear no more! It’s time to be proactive about your health, especially when there’s a smoothie recipe THIS delicious and beneficial for your mind, body, and soul. Start off your morning with this high-quality smoothie dense in nutritional value, drink it midday as a snack, or take it on-the-go to the gym. Enough talk, time to share!
SPRING FORWARD SMOOTHIE
makes 1 LARGE smoothie or 2 smaller smoothies
1 ½ cups dairy-free milk
½ cup pea or broccoli sprouts
¼ teaspoon ginger powder or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon tumeric powder or 1 teaspoon fresh tumeric
1 handful spinach
1 green apple, core removed
3 kale leaves
½ lemon, juiced
dash of cayenne pepper
ice
What exactly will this smoothie do for me, you might ask?
Dairy-free milk such as Almond, Coconut, or Hemp Milk are loaded with vitamins, rich in protein, and are packed with minerals. Dairy-free milk is also cholesterol-free and easier to digest! Broccoli and Pea Sprouts are superfoods shown to have anti-diabetic and antimicrobial properties, improving kidney function, and killing cancer stem cells. Ginger, Tumeric and Cayenne Pepper act as anti-inflammatories. Cayenne Pepper also acts as an anti-allergen, anti-fungal, and antibacterial. The additional fruits and vegetables tie in this smoothie providing you with the ultimate cleanse for a healthier liver while riding your body of toxins that have been building up!
Want an extra boost? Add in a scoop of your favorite probiotic powder to aid in your gastrointestinal health while enhancing your immune system response. I love Garden of Life Primal Defense. You can find this at Whole Foods or New Seasons.
Don’t make this a one-time thing. Make this “Spring Forward Smoothie” part of your daily routine!
You’re on your way to a happy and healthier you. Trust me, your liver will thank you later.
In Health and Happiness,