Monthly Archives: February 2012
Carrot-Spirulina Juice. (So Much Better, And More Effective Than, Coffee.)
| February 21, 2012 | Posted by Christina under Recipes |
Mix one tablespoon of spirulina with 8 ounces of fresh carrot juice and drink to have an amazingly nutritious snack or pick-me-up. Much more energizing than coffee, highly alkaline, high in protein, beta-carotene, and numerous other wonderful vitamins and minerals. Read about the myriad health benefits of spirulina here to understand why it is such a superfood–many in the nutrition profession consider it the world’s most nutritious food–and why you should try to incorporate it into your diet. more
Sweet Berry-Spirulina Smoothie
| February 10, 2012 | Posted by Christina under Recipes |
Spirulina is a bonafide superfood due to the fact that it is an incredible protein source and has an impressive nutritional makeup. Read about the amazing benefits of consuming it here. Spirulina has a very distinct flavor of which not many are fond, but the taste has no prominence in the below, very nutritious smoothie. Sweet Berry-Spirulina Smoothie Ingredients: 1 tbsp spirulina 1 1/2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (I use a mix of blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries) 1 small banana (about 1/2 a cup) 1.5 cups coconut water 1/4 tsp vanilla extract optional: handful of spinach for added… more
What Does It Mean To Detox?
| February 9, 2012 | Posted by Christina under Healing, Wellness |
When we talk about detoxification, we are referring to the drainage of cellular waste from our bodies. Detoxing allows for the elimination of stored poisons, which are formed through consuming unnatural and processed foods, pesticides, environmental toxins, and even stress and negative emotions, that have accumulated in our organs and bloodstream. Once these poisons are eliminated from our bodies, our immune system can strengthen and rebuild, thus enabling the body to protect itself effectively from harmful bacterias, viruses, and the like. Detoxing on a continuous basis is important, for even if we eat the cleanest possible diet (which, let’s face… more
