Eating really ‘great for you’ foods through the holidays
doesn’t have to be challenge.
But, if you find you have had too many of Bubbies fritters for
Chanukah, or you are eating pumpkin pie with whipped cream and coffee for breakfast, it
may be time to push away from the table.
Repairing damage:
You may have heard how great antioxidants are for you? Vitamin's E and C are a power team which act as our bodies' defense mechanism to
fight off free radicals which damage our cells and tissues. Over exposure to free radicals over time can lead to a variety of chronic diseases like
Cancer, Heart, Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s diseases.
Here are a couple of quick free radical blasting recipes that will help you feel energized as you
motor through the day and your year end festivities. Blend all the following ingredients in Juicer / NutriBullet for a delicious morning or mid day beverage:
Toxin Blast Smoothy:
1-2 handfuls rinsed spinach
1 cored Pear
1 banana
1 cored apple
1 cup chopped pineapple
Coconut water
You may have already enjoyed fruit frescas in your local Taqueria. It is a yummy option to artificially sweetened beverages that you will love.
Watermelon Fresca:
3 cups diced seedless watermelon
2 tbsp lime juice
1 cup crushed ice
1/2 cup cocanut (or plain) water
Blend all ingredients in blender for a 48 calorie drink that is packed with 137 mg of potassium, Vitamin A & C ! The Lycopene that turns tomatoes and watermelons red, is known to protect
against prostate and breast cancers while boosting your body's immune system.
Fuel for success:
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Salud! Here's to your health!
References:
How Anti-Oxidants work:
Eating well by color:
http://www.eatingwell.com/food_news_origins/seasonal_local/eatingwell_in_season/eating_well_by_color
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