The Pink Breakfast Smoothie

THE PINK BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE

Thanks to mamaowlblog.com for the recipe!

The Canadian Prairies Has A 'Super Fruit'

 

If you're going to be categorized as a 'super fruit' you're going to have to be worthy of the name. So what makes a super fruit? If something is high in antioxidants, it can soar above other foods in the ability to fight cancer, inflammation, aging, cardiovascular disease and boost our immune systems - and that my friends is a super fruit.

 I read that they were more antioxidant than blueberries.......

Saskatoons are grown strictly in Canada, with the three main provinces that host this plant being Sakatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.

 

 I looked into saskatoons a little more and discovered this;

 

Saskatoon Nutrients  The Journal of Food Science

Volume 47 1982  Dr. G. Mazza

Saskatoons appear to be an excellent source of manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, copper and carotene.  A 100 gm serving of fresh saskatoons will supply 88 mg. of calcium or 11 % of the Recommended Dietary Allowance.  Saskatoons can be considered a better source of calcium than red meats, vegetables and cereals. 

Saskatoons supply 33.8 % of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of manganese and 7% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of copper.

Recent research indicates saskatoons have very high components of phenolics, flavonols and anthocyanins.

Saskatoons are high in sugar, rich in Vitamin C, and also contain more than three times as much iron and copper in the same weight as raisins.

 

I was thrilled to learn that my yard is surrounded by bushes of saskatoons! They may need some TLC to get them really producing berries, but it is a step forward!

 

All of the information is great, but we need to put it to good use to make a difference in our lives - so off we went to pick what we could find. I prefer mine in something like a smoothie - the rest of the family loves them fresh picked.

 

There are benefits all around us - natural, cost effective ways to boost our immune systems and feel better overall.

Saskatoons are one of those great ways! Rock your day....and eat some berries!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mango Mint Shake - Get Summer Started!

 


I love summertime! In my neck of the woods summer stays for a couple of months before the season fades to winter again.

No matter, every moment is enjoyed - and with this drink, you'll be sure to savor all of that summertime flavor.

I enjoy nothing more than relaxing in my yard after a good day's efforts and sipping on a drink that not only cools me, but I know is good for me.

Fruit smoothies you buy at the stores or fast food places can't touch a home made concoction! Those other drinks? Not much but sugar in all of its various forms.

Instead of spending too much money on that stuff, why not try this......

Mango Mint Shake

2 cups fresh mango chunks
1½ cup chilled almond milk
12-15 fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons honey, or according to taste (this recipe originally called for sugar, but I have adapted it).

Blend together all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Serve in tall glasses, and garnish with mint leaves.

Thanks to Induget'sCooking for the recipe!.

The Peach Chia Strawberry Smoothie

It really is a thing of beauty, isn't it?

This peach strawberry chia mega smoothie is loaded with flavors and goodness!

When I woke up this morning, our daughter (age 7) suggested this delicious blend of energy enhancement. We really enjoyed this one!

One thing about smoothies in the morning - they are fast. I have many people ask me for new and exciting ways to vamp up the morning routine and stay healthy. The smoothie is your answer! 

The smoothie is the quickest way to ingest the valuable nutrients that are literally packed into these drinks. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 c. Peaches (fresh or frozen works fine)

1/4 c. Chia seeds

1 handful Strawberries (halved)

2 -3 cups Almond Milk

Romaine Lettuce (1-2 leaves)

1 -2 tsp Coconut Oil (optional)

Splash of Vanilla (optional)

Soak chia seeds in almond milk in blender or Magic Bullet.

Wait about 15 minutes.

Toss in remaining ingredients.

Blend.

Done.

Drink.

Then feel free to email me and tell me how terrific it was: fatgirldotnet@yahoo.com

Pollytox

Do you require that extra zap of energy? Are you currently detoxing and looking for things to add to the routine? Want a delicious way to get well?

OK....you asked for it.

Most folks have never heard of 'Pollytox'. I found this recipe tucked in the back of the 'Omega 3 Cookbook' by Michael Van Straten. The first time I tried it, I was in love!

Pollytox is a detoxification drink that has been served on the menu of a London cafe called 'Polly's Tea Room' for years (photo).

The drink is iced and green. Sounds very St. Patty's but wellness explorers everywhere will sing the praises of a green drink any minute of the day of the week.

There are no fatty acids in this concoction. What it is full of is Vitamin C, fiber and flavors that explode into particles of energy - it makes my day!

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:
500 grams of white grapes
2 green apples
The juice of 2 lemons (not phony in the store bottled lemon juice)

Put the apples and the grapes through your juicer.
Stir together and add the lemon juice.
Stir again and pour into glasses filled with ice.

Sit back, put your feet up and relax as you sip this......
....it won't be long until you have so much energy that sitting is no longer for you. ;)