Apple Carrot Ginger

  Today’s juice ingredients:

• 4 carrots
• 2 apples (make at least one a granny smith)
• 1 inch cube of ginger

  

Benefits:

• Granny Smith Apple: these apples have a slightly higher potassium content than other apples, which contributes to a steady heart rhythm. 
• Carrot: rich in beta-carotene, which converts into vitamin A in the liver. Great for vision!
• Ginger: improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body.

300 calories

Strawberry Banana Ginger

Today’s smoothie ingredients:

• 2 cups almond milk
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 1 large banana
• 1 tbsp ginger

Benefits:

• Almond Milk: has no calories or saturated fat, but is high in healthy omega fatty acids which keep your heart healthy and prevent high blood pressure.
• Baby Spinach: one cup of fresh spinach blended in a smoothie provides almost 200 percent of your daily recommended intake of vitamin K. Vitamin K contains bone-building nutrients that decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
• Strawberries: love the vibrant red color of this delicious berry? This pigment is because of anthocyanins which have been shown to display antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-carcinogenic activities.
• Banana: this funny fruit has high levels of tryptophan, which when consumed is converted into serotonin, a happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.
• Ginger: has a warming effect on the body and stimulates circulation in the bloodstream.

Nutritional information:

Calories: 311

Carbs: 60

Fat: 7

Protein: 6

Sodium: 388

Sugar: 33

Chocolate Coconut Ginger

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Today’s smoothie ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk
• 1-inch piece of ginger peeled and minced
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1 tbsp raw cacao or unsweetened carob powder
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• Stevia to taste

Benefits:

• Almond Milk: a lactose free option that helps maintain strong bones and teeth while avoiding any antibiotics or hormones in production.
• Ginger: contains chromium, magnesium and zinc which can help to improve blood flow, as well as help prevent chills, fever, and excessive sweat.
• Coconut Oil: the medium chain triglycerides in coconut oil have been shown to increase 24 hour energy expenditure by as much as 5%, potentially leading to significant weight loss over the long term.
• Cardamom: related to ginger, it can be used in much the same way to counteract digestive problems such as nausea, acidity, bloating, gas, heartburn, loss of appetite, constipation and more.
• Carob: fights against osteoporosis, due to its richness in phosphorus and calcium.
• Almond Butter: containing calcium and copper to help out brain cell communication and keep your nervous system functional, while calcium also aids in muscle function and keeps your skeleton strong.

Nutritional information:

Calories: 341

Carbs: 31

Fat: 830

Protein: 7

Sodium: 192

Sugar: 9

Coconut Strawberry Mango

Today’s smoothie ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut water (Zico – natural)
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 tsp ginger root

Benefits:

• Coconut water: extremely hydrating, high in electrolytes, contain cytokinins that protect cells from aging and cancer
• Mango: this smoothie thickener is rich in antioxidants which restrict the oxidation of cells in the body and helps aid digestion due to its high fiber content
• Strawberries: low in calories, eases inflammation
• Baby spinach: very high in vitamin K, A, C and folate
• Ginger: alleviates symptoms of gastrointestinal distress

Nutritional information:

Calories: 235

Carbs: 51

Fat: 1

Protein: 2

Sodium: 120

Sugar: 40