Basil Turmeric Tonic

Basil Turmeric Tonic

1 Large Orange Juiced 

1 Lime Juice 

1/2 Orange Sliced in 1/4’s

4 Large Basil Leaves

2 inches Turmeric Root Sliced

1/2 inch Ginger Root Sliced 

8 ounces Apple Cider Vinegar

8 ounces Hot Water 

Optional Sweeteners: 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup, Honey or Raw Coconut Sugar 

Servings: 4 

1. Squeeze Oranges and Lime’s Juice into 16 oz bottle 

2. add 2 orange 1/4's to bottle, sliced Turmeric root, sliced Ginger root, basil, sweetener (optional), Apple Cider Vinegar and then hot water

3. Shake it up and place in fridge for a few hours until cool. 

4. Serve over ice or as a morning vitality shot! 

This Basil Turmeric Tonic is a wonderful Probiotic Tonic that contains high levels of vitamin c to boost your immune system, basil for digestive and immune system health, Turmeric which prevents inflammatory diseases and Ginger for total digestive well being!  It also contains Apple cider vinegar which has been known to be used to treat weak bones (osteoporosis), weight loss, leg cramps and pain, upset stomach, sore throats, sinus problems, high blood pressure, arthritis, to help rid the body of toxins, stimulate thinking, slow the aging process, regulate blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and fight infection. *

Boost your wellness with this delicious and nutritious Tonic! A shot of this a day will help keep disease away! 

Benefits of Jackfruit

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Benefits of Jackfruit:

1. High in protein:

Jackfruit contains a good amount of protein. This can be added to different dishes that you prepare. You can also replace lentils in your daily diet with jackfruit seeds!

2. Promotes hair growth:

Jackfruit can aid in increasing blood circulation which is vital for stimulating hair growth.

3. Vitamin A:

Jackfruit contains vitamin A that is an essential vitamin for healthy hair and flawless skin

4. Immunity:

Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, which can strengthen your immune system which can protect you from many common diseases such as cough, cold and flu. The Vitamin C and Antioxidants found in jackfruit can boost the immune function to

obliterate free radicals making Jackfruit a cancer fighting food 

5. Boosts Magnesium Levels

You may hear a lot of talk about magnesium levels and for good reason. Magnesium is crucial for the structure of our bones. 

6. Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Jackfruit contains a healthy dose of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 may help reduce heart disease. 

7. Improves Digestion

Jackfruit is great for anyone suffering from constipation or issues with digestion, because the seeds contain a lot of dietary fiber

8 Aids in Preventing Osteoporosis

Jackfruit contains calcium, which may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis, or even osteopenia, which is the onset of osteoporosis. A serving of jackfruit contains about 6 percent of the recommended daily allowance of calcium, making it a strong source to help prevent osteoporosis

Jackfruit is so beneficial to the body in so many ways and it's so delicious. Check out our BBQ Pulled Jackfruit recipe to find out just how delicious it can be! 

Heavy Metal Detox Juice

Heavy Metal Detox Juice

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6 Carrots

2 Limes

2 Bunches of Cilantro 

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Best cold pressed but can be blended! Cold pressed will only contain the soluble fiber while blended will contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. They'll both help Detox your body of heavy metals and free radical toxins. Here's how each ingredients helps to Detox the body:

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1. Carrots provide ample amounts of vitamins C, D, E and K, as well as many minerals such as magnesium, potassium and calcium. Carrots are highly nutritious and cleansing due to their high fiber content. Carrot juice strengthens the immune system by helping to defend and detox the body from free radical damage, harmful bacteria, viruses and inflammation.

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2. Cilantro contains vitamin K and small amounts of folate, potassium, manganese, and choline, as well as antioxidants beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Cilantro is a powerful, cleansing agent that specifically targets toxic metals. 

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3. Limes are a wonderful source of antioxidants & detoxifiers like vitamin-C & Flavonoids which reduce the number of free radicals accumulating in the body, as well as detoxifying the body. The health benefits of lime include weight loss, skin care, improved digestion, relief from constipation, eye care, and treatment of scurvy, piles, peptic ulcer, respiratory disorders, gout, gums, and urinary disorders.

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Every day we are constantly exposed to toxic metals like aluminum, arsenic, and cadmium. Toxic metals tend to accumulate in the endocrine system, muscle tissue, and even deep within the bones. Once these metals reach dangerous levels, many serious health problems occur. The most common side effects of toxic metal exposure include hormone imbalance, oxidative stress from free radicals, and in very extreme cases of toxicity, impaired organ function. 

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Incorporate this delicious Heavy Metal Detox Juice into your diet to help detox your body from the affects of free radicals and strengthen your immune system. Delicious and Nutritious!

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Benefits of Strawberries

Benefits of Strawberries

1. Vitamins and Nutrients

Strawberries are an excellent source of antioxidant-promoting vitamin C and manganese. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber, iodine and folate. Strawberries are a good source of copper, potassium, biotin, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6 and omega-3 fatty acids.

2. Cardiovascular Health

The rich antioxidant and anti-inflammatory content of strawberries has impressive cardiovascular benefits. Research on the antioxidant content of strawberries is providing us with evidence of decreased lipid peroxidation in our blood vessel linings following the consumption of Strawberries and less malondialdehyde formation as well increasing blood circulation. Strawberry intake has also been shown to result in better free radical eradication. 

3. Vision Health

Antioxidants such as flavonoids, phenolic phytochemicals, and elagic acid, all of which are present in strawberries, can help prevent and reverse the affects that harmful oxidants or free radicals can cause on our eyes, such as excessively dry eyes, degeneration of the optical nerves, macular degeneration, vision defects and increased susceptibility to infections as well. Strawberries can also fix issues with ocular pressure, meaning the pressure within the eyes. Any disturbance in this pressure can be very harmful for the eyes. Strawberries contain potassium, which helps to maintain the correct pressure.

4. Immune System 

The immune system is our body’s first line of defense against infections, microbial action, and a wide variety of other diseases and dangerous conditions. Vitamin C helps to boost the immune system and has long been known to be a helpful cure for common colds and coughs. The high amount of Vitamin C in Strawberries stimulates the activity of white blood cells, which is the body’s first line of defense against toxins and foreign bodies. Being an antioxidant, Vitamin C also neutralizes free radicals, the harmful byproducts of cellular metabolism that are constantly created in our body. These free radicals are responsible for mutating the DNA of healthy cells into sick or cancerous cells, and are responsible for a number of diseases, like heart disease and multiple forms cancers.

5. High Blood Pressure

Strawberries are rich in potassium and magnesium content, which are effective in lowering high blood pressure. Potassium reduces hypertension and the rigidity of arteries and blood vessels, thereby easing the flow of blood to various parts of the body and lowering blood pressure by oxygenating them and keeping them functioning at their full potential.

Strawberries are beneficial for the prevention of cancer, improving heart health and boosting the immune system support as well as providing the body with an aggressive amount of antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients it needs to maintain full body wellness!  Strawberries brighten up salads, sweeten up desserts and are simply delicious on their own!  

Kidney Detox Juice

Kidney Detox Juice

1 Small Seedless Watermelon

2 Carrots

1 Cucumber

1 bunch Cilantro

(Substitute Mint for Cilantro)

Best cold pressed this extremely delicious and refreshing juice is highly beneficial to the Kidneys. The combination of ingredients works together to super detox the kidneys and body. 

The following are the detoxing benefits of this juices ingredients:

1. Watermelon juice is great for your kidneys, having a highly cleansing effect when you drink it. It helps to flush out ammonia and uric acid and has even been known to help with kidney stones.

2. Cilantro can help cleanse the body of toxic metals.  A small amount of cilantro delivers the full daily value of vitamin A and K and is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and manganese

3. Cucumbers have been used in Indian traditional medicine since ancient times. Known for their antidiabetic, lipid-lowering and antioxidant activity, cucumbers have a detoxifying, cleansing effect on the body and are a great way to prevent dehydration, constipation and overheating.

4. Carrots are packed with vitamins; manganese, potassium, B1, B2, B3, B6, vitamin C and can boost collagen. Carrots can cleanse the body of toxins due to the amount of Vitamin A they contain. The Vitamin A works with the liver to reduce bile and to help flush out fat.

Great for detoxing the kidneys and flushing the body of metals this cold pressed juice will wow your taste buds and your organ health!

Being a holistic nutritionist!

Being a holistic nutritionist is like explaining to a child over and over again, why they can't eat glue. But it's adults. 

And they were taught glue is good for them. An education paid for by the glue companies.  

With studies that say glue isn't so bad.  Studies paid for by the glue companies. 

Then everyone wonders why their bodies aren't lasting and they're getting sick. 

You're filled with glue. How did you expect it to turn out?  

But wait. 

We have a glue reducer pill that allows your body to function on glue. The side affects are: it will destroy what isn't destroyed by the glue already but you will live maybe a few months longer, in agony but you can still eat your glue a little bit longer. 

New studies prove that glue is acceptable to eat if you take the glue reducer pill. A study paid for by the pharmaceutical and glue companies. 

Replace glue with chemicals, meat, dairy and pharmaceuticals. 

That's how cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, obesity, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, Cardiovascular Disease, Autism, ADD, ADHD; etc, Exists. 

It's why there is a pill for everything. 

You might as well be eating glue. 

It's really simple!  What you eat either keeps you alive or kills you!  Don't eat glue. 

Matcha Green Tea Cake

Matcha Green Tea Cake

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Cake:

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3/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour 

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup packed soft medjool dates, pitted, soaked in water for 30 minutes and 1/2 cup of the water reserved

2 Tbsp raw almond butter

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 Tbsp matcha powder

1/2 cup filtered water

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Topping:

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1/4 cup thin coconut milk

1 tsp matcha

2 tsp maple syrup

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1. Preheat the oven to 375F degrees and Oil a round cake pan with coconut oil and line the bottom with parchment.

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2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt in a large bowl and blend well.

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3. Place dates, reserved water, almond butter, water, matcha, and vanilla extract into a blender, and blend until smooth, then whisk the mixture into the flour mixture until well blended. Whisk in the cider vinegar until bubbles form.

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4. Pour the cake batter into prepared pan, and place in the oven.

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5. Bake cake until set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean, about 25-30 minutes.  Remove from oven, let cool completely, then unmold onto a plate. 

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6. To make the Topping, whisk together the coconut milk, matcha, maple syrup and vanilla. Brush this over the cake until it's soaked in the topping.

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7. Dust with Matcha Powder and Coconut Sugar and let set and cool before serving

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This delicious cake is full of Matcha goodness! It has such a sweet unique flavor and soaking the cake in the topping gives this cake a melt in your mouth texture and a very delicious taste! Enjoy! 

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