Category Archives: Drinks

Yummy Beet Juice

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Beet juice has a whole host of health benefits. Also know as beetroot juice, beet juice is best known as a blood purifier and blood builder that helps in the creation of red blood cells. Athletes love it becauseĀ it helps muscles use oxygen more efficiently. Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals including Vitamins A [...]

Oh So Refreshing Green Juice

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I finally broke down and bought a juicer. I’m not sure why I held out for so long. I think I wanted to make sure I would put it to good use. And I have to say, so far so good. Every time I drink one of my new juice concoctions, I feel like I’m [...]

Ginger Smoothie

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This is my new favorite drink. It has a tangy/sweet flavor that is incredibly refreshing. The ginger gives this juice a real zing. Ginger is best known for calming upset stomachs. It contains enzymes responsible for catalyzing the proteins in your food, thus aiding in digestion and the prevention of cramps. Ginger can also provide [...]

Cacao Smoothie

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Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 2 cups almond milk 1 frozen banana 1 Tablespoon raw cacao powder 1 teaspoon mesquite (optional) 1 or more teaspoons cinnamon 3 -5 ice cubes Directions: Place all ingredients in a Vitamix or blender and blend until smooth.