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06/02/2022

Avocado toast. You know how to make it. Avocados, salt, toast, DONE! Sometimes we feel FANCY, though…

TIPS
AVOS: Hass - ripe but not mushy or stringy. They should give a little when you squeeze them lightly.

MASH IT REAL GOOD:: Mashed avocado > sliced avocado. Fight me. Mash in a bowl or on a plate, with a fork, instead of on the bread.

FEELING SALTY:: mix in a pinch or two, then sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top.

BREADY OR NOT:: Good sturdy bread - whole grain, sourdough, country bread (you can’t go wrong with for bread), bagels, etc. nicely toasted to contrast the creaminess of the avocado.

ADD INS & ONS
VEG: Sliced cherry tomatoes (with balsamic drizzle), Lemon or lime juice, Red onions (raw or quick-pickled) - slice on top or chop to add in
Green onions, sprouts
Garlic: rub a peeled clove over your toast before adding the avocado
PROTEIN: Lox, bacon (plant based or otherwise), shrimp
GET EGG-Y WITH IT: Fried, poached, hard boiled slices or scrambled
CRRRUNCH: Radishes, cucumbers, roasted chickpeas, pomegranate arils
HOTHOTHOT! Jalapeños or hot sauce, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes
NUTS! Toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, h**p seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds
SAUCY: Salsa, pesto, chimichurri, balsamic, olive oil
and, of course…
CHEESE (get some amahhhzing artisanal cheese from )

SEASONS CHANGE & SO DO I
Flaky sea salt & pepper
Olive oil
Everything Bagel seasoning
Garlic powder
Cayenne pepper
Red pepper flakes
Fresh herbs: I love thyme with everything, but also basil, cilantro, parsley or dill work

05/26/2022

🤧🌳 Pollen is bruuuutal this season and is trying to crush our youthful glow & exuberance - is it doing a number on you, too? Let’s get our glow back! Try this healthy green smoothie every day for a week and let us know how you feel! 🥬🥒🍋🍌🍎🗣️🥤

Youthful Glow Green Smoothie | by

INGREDIENTS |
2 Handfuls Kale or Power Greens Mix
2 Handfuls Baby Spinach
2 cups Pure Apple Juice
½ Cucumber
½ Lemon squeezed (or the entire lemon)
1 Banana
Ice
1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS |
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Drink right away as the foam will rise to the top which means that you have lots of good fiber to drink.
*Using a frozen banana will allow you to use less ice.
*For added nutritional benefits, swap water with apple juice and add one whole apple or swap out 1 cup of apple juice for 1 cup of water and add ½ apple.

05/15/2022

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Mango.
Mango who?

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Mango.
Mango who?

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Mango.
Mango who?

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you glad I didn’t say Mango again?

Not if you’re making this sunny Sunday mango & orange smoothie!

Mango Orange Banana Sunrise Smoothie
If the fruit is cold the ice-cubes are optional.If the fruit is at room temp and you do not have ice-cubes, cut all the fruit and place in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill before blending. To pre-pack this smoothie cut all the fruits and freeze in ziplock bags and freeze.

Prep | 5 minutes Total Time | 5 minutes Servings | 2 Calories | 157kcal
Author & Photo | Layla from gimmedelicious.com

Ingredients
- 1 cup cubed peeled ripe mango
- 1 small orange tangerine, or clementine, peeled and sliced
- 1 banana sliced
- 1/3 cup yogurt or milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 5 ice-cubes optional, see note above

Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Blend for 2 minutes until thick, creamy. Pour into glass cups, top with extra mango or orange (optional) or sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy!

05/14/2022

In the news, y’all! Great stuff 😘😘😘

11/11/2021

One hundred percent juice is considered a “nutrient dense” beverage – per calorie, it packs more nutritional value than other beverage choices.

11/09/2021

KALE IS KING - JUICE THE FAQs

OLD KING KALE is very high in nutrients & very low in calories, making it one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. A single cup contains:

Vitamin A: 206% of the DV
Vitamin K: 684%
Vitamin C: 134%
Vitamin B6: 9%
Manganese: 26%
Calcium: 9%
Copper: 10%
Potassium: 9%
Magnesium: 6%

ANTI..EVERYTHING?? Kale is very high in antioxidants Beta-carotene and vitamin C, as well as various flavonoids and polyphenols. Flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol have powerful heart-protective, blood pressure-lowering, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-depressant and anti-cancer effects.

ORANGE YOU GLAD? Vitamin C serves many vital functions and kale is much higher in vitamin C than a whole orange.

CHOLESTEROL🥊 HEART💖 Kale contains bile acid sequestrants, which can lower cholesterol levels & might lead to a reduced risk of heart disease.

VITAMIN K is absolutely critical for blood clotting, and Kale is one of the world’s best sources of vitamin K, with a single raw cup containing almost 7x the RDA.

CANCER KILLER? Kale is loaded with compounds believed to have protective effects against cancer:
Sulforaphane (fights the formation of cancer )
Indole-3-carbinol ( also helps prevent cancer )

BETA TEST Kale is high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that the body can turn into vitamin A.

THEY'RE MINERALS, MARIE! Kale is high in minerals many people are deficient in:
Calcium (bone health & cellular functions)
Magnesium (protects against type 2 diabetes and heart disease)
Potassium (reduced blood pressure and heart disease)
Low in oxalate, (prevents minerals from being absorbed )

EYE SEE. Kale contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which may lower risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.

LIGHTEN UP. Kale has a low energy density (aids weight loss) & contains small amounts of protein & fiber - 2 of the most important nutrients in losing weight.
- healthline

11/05/2021

BE IMMORTAL (ok, slow aging) with BLUEBERRIES!

One of our favorite Robert Frost poems is even about them:
"...Blueberries as big as the end of your thumb,
Real sky-blue, and heavy, and ready to drum
In the cavernous pail of the first one to come!... "

JUICE THE FAQs

THEY'RE DENSE. Blueberries are among the most nutrient-dense berries. A 1-cup (serving of blueberries contains :

Fiber: 4 grams
Vitamin C: 24% of the RDI
Vitamin K: 36% of the RDI
Manganese: 25% of the RDI

They are also about 85% water, and an entire cup contains only 84 calories, with 15 grams of carbohydrates.

KING of ANTIOXIDANTS. They have the highest antioxidant capacity of all the popular fruits and vegetables.

LIVE FOREVER(ish) Blueberries reduce DNA damage, which may help protect against aging and cancer. Several studies suggest that blueberries and blueberry juice reduce DNA damage, which is a leading driver of aging and cancer.

CHOLESTEROL KILLER. Antioxidants in blueberries have been shown to reduce a predominant risk factor for heart disease by preventing oxidative damage to “bad” LDL cholesterol.

CHILL OUT. Eating blueberries regularly is tied to lower blood pressure in numerous studies.

WON'T GO BREAKING YOUR HEART 💖. Eating fruits rich in anthocyanins is associated with a reduced risk of heart attacks.

DENSE, BUT NOT DUMB. The antioxidants in blueberries seem to benefit your brain by aiding brain function and delaying mental decline.

SUGAR, SUGAR. Anthocyanins in Blueberries May Have Anti-Diabetes Effects

🥊 UTIs. Blueberries contain substances that can prevent certain bacteria from binding to the wall of your bladder.

NO PAIN, STILL GAIN. May aid muscle recovery after strenuous exercise on a molecular level, minimizing soreness and reduced muscle performance.
- from healthline.com

10/26/2021

🧃 What GREEN can do for you! 🧃
"Green juice is rich in chlorophyll, which helps the body detoxify and circulate oxygen. It also balances the body’s pH by reducing acidity. Low-grade acidosis can zap energy and contribute to many health problems, such as kidney stones."
- from “The Best Juice for What’s Bugging You.” by Faye Masterson

10/09/2021

Avocados are FRUIT?! Who knew? The "alligator pear" is nutrient rich, full of healthy fats and fiber, and it can dramatically increase the nutrient value of other plant foods that you are eating.
JUICE THE FAQS
Avocados are high in:
Monounsaturated oleic acid
Heart-healthy fatty acid associated with reduced inflammation and shown to have beneficial effects on genes linked to cancer.
Vitamin K
Beneficial to bone, cognitive & heart health.
Folate
May help in the prevention of birth defects, certain cancers, cardiovascular diseases, depression, and possibly dementia.
Vitamin C
Will it help with the common cold? The jury is out on that, but it offers protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even wrinkles!
Potassium (more than in a banana!)
Helps maintain healthy blood pressure
Vitamin B5 & Vitamin B6
All B vitamins help you convert the protein, carbohydrates, and fats you eat into energy. They are also necessary for:
Healthy skin, hair, and eyes
Proper functioning of the nervous system and liver
Healthy digestive tract
Red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body
Hormone production in the adrenal glands
,
Vitamin E
May prevent coronary heart disease, support immune function, prevent inflammation, promote eye health, and lower the risk of cancer.
Avocados also contain small amounts of magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorous and vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin).
(from Healthline.com, WebMD, the Mayo Clinic & Medical News Today)

10/07/2021

To-MAY-to, To-MAH-to - however you say it, it is more than just marinara...
JUICE THE FAQs
Tomato juice is a good source of: vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, lycopene and beta-carotene.

VITAMIN A
Immune function
Reproductive health
Eye health
VITAMIN C
Growth and repair of cells
Immune function
Potassium
Manages the body’s fluid balance
Healthy blood pressure
Nerve and muscle function
Lycopene and beta-carotene (antioxidents)
Support healthy cells
(from Juicepedia)

09/30/2021

Golden turmeric, stains your hands and adds a spicy earthiness to your juice, milk, coffee and food. It's also pretty magical.
🧙🏽‍♂️
Turmeric contains curcumin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Alone it is poorly absorbed - so it is best combined with black pepper, which contains piperine. Piperine increases the absorption of curcumin by 2,000% (!!)

Chronic low-level inflammation contributes to:

- heart disease
- cancer
- metabolic syndrome
- Alzheimer’s disease
- various degenerative conditions

Anything that fights chronic inflammation is potentially important in preventing and helping treat these conditions.
(from Healthline)

09/28/2021

What's the first thing that comes to mind when your hear the word "ginger"? Tell us in the comments!

Some of us are old enough to associate it with a "3 hour tour"...

WOW! Look at the ginger Rylin picked up for the Judie!
HUUUUGE!

Ginger is super good for you and adds a kick to your juice.

I'll let WebMd explain its benefits:

Fights Germs
Certain chemical compounds in fresh ginger help your body ward off germs. They’re especially good at halting growth of bacteria like E.coli and shigella, and they may also keep viruses like RSV at bay.

Keeps Your Mouth Healthy
Ginger’s antibacterial power may also brighten your smile. Active compounds in ginger called gingerols keep oral bacteria from growing. These bacteria are the same ones that can cause periodontal disease, a serious gum infection.

Calms Nausea
The old wives’ tale may be true: Ginger helps if you’re trying to ease a queasy stomach, especially during pregnancy. It may work by breaking up and getting rid of built-up gas in your intestines. It might also help settle seasickness or nausea caused by chemotherapy.

Soothes Sore Muscles
Ginger won’t whisk away muscle pain on the spot, but it may tame soreness over time. In some studies, people with muscle aches from exercise who took ginger had less pain the next day than those who didn’t.

Eases Arthritis Symptoms
Ginger is an anti-inflammatory, which means it reduces swelling. That may be especially helpful for treating symptoms of both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. You might get relief from pain and swelling either by taking ginger by mouth or by using a ginger compress or patch on your skin.

Curbs Cancer Growth
Some studies show that bioactive molecules in ginger may slow down the growth of some cancers like colorectal, gastric, ovarian, liver, skin, breast, and prostate cancer. But much more research is needed to see if this is true.

Lowers Blood Sugar
One recent small study suggested that ginger may help your body use insulin better. Larger studies are needed to see if ginger could help improve blood sugar levels.

Eases Period Pains
Got menstrual cramps? Ginger powder may help. In studies, women who took 1,500 milligrams of ginger powder once a day for 3 days during their cycle felt less pain than women who didn’t.

Lowers Cholesterol
A daily dose of ginger may help you battle your “bad” or LDL cholesterol levels. In a recent study, taking 5 grams of ginger a day for 3 months lowered people’s LDL cholesterol an average of 30 points.

Protects Against Disease
Ginger is loaded with antioxidants, compounds that prevent stress and damage to your body’s DNA. They may help your body fight off chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diseases of the lungs, plus promote healthy aging.

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