Berry Refreshing Smoothie

Raw Earth Medicine: Berry Refreshing Smoothie

1 cup Strawberries

1/2 cup Blackberries

1/4 cup Mint 

1/2 cup crushed ice

4-8 oz Water 

Blend and Enjoy! 

This Berry Refreshing Smoothie is packed full of nutrients and vitamins that will provide nourishment for your body with a delicious refreshing taste!

Health Benefits:

1. Blackberries: 

These yummy berries are low in calories and fat but high in dietary fiber and rich in bioflavonoids and Vitamin C! The dark purple blue color of blackberries make them have the highest antioxidant levels of all fruits. 

2. Strawberries: 

The Ellagic acid found in these nutrient packed berries has been shown to yield anti-cancer properties like suppressing cancer cell growth. Strawberries contain antioxidants lutein and zeathancins which aid in neutralizing the potentially negative effect free radicals can have on our cells. The high Vitamin C levels in strawberries aid in preventing cataracts and improving our vision.  Strawberries are also a great defense against the signs of aging as they help to stimulate the production of collegian 

3. Mint: 

This refreshing and palate cleansing herb promotes digestion. It soothes the stomach and diminishes the symptoms of indigestion and inflammation. 

Wonderful for the immune system, cancer prevention, vision, skin, and digestion; enjoy this Berry Refreshing Smoothie and your body will thank you with great health! 

Pineapple Spring Salad

Raw Earth Medicine: Pineapple Spring Salad

2 cups Parsley (finely chopped)

1 cup Cilantro  (finely chopped)

1 cup Mint   (finely chopped)

Unlimited:

Pineapple

Cucumber 

Serrano Pepper

Dressing: One Orange Squeezed over the salad

Health Benefits:

1. Detox:

The parsley, cilantro and Serrano Pepper in this refreshing salad help to detoxify the body of free radical and toxins. 

2. Hydrating:

The high water content in the cucumbers helps to hydrate the body

3. Vitamins and Nutrients: 

Every ingredient in this salad is packed with essential vitamins K, A, C, B 9 and B 12! It's also high in iron, magnesium and bromelain 

4. Anti-Inflammatory:

The high water content from the cucumber works with the detoxifying agents in the parsley, cilantro and orange juice to flush out inflammation. The bromelain from the pineapple helps to reduce inflammation while healing cells. 

5. Disease Prevention:

 

All ingredients in this salad help to prevent diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, heart diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and bone diseases while benefiting your organs, bruising, inflammation, circulation and over all health! 

This pineapple spring salad will definitely put a pep in your step and send refreshing goodness to your entire body! This is how you use whole natural delicious foods as your preventative medicine!  Create a lifestyle you can live with! Enjoy!