Wake-Up Carrot Juice
September 2, 2010 by Barb Scala
Filed under Bloomin in the Kitchen, What's New, juices & smoothies
Refreshing way to start the day!
Paired with the sweetness of apple and pear, carrots come alive and so will you. Ginger gives this juice its added zing so you can get up and go!
3 carrots
1 pear
1 apple
1 piece ginger (thumb size)
mint leaves
Place all ingredients in a juicer and extract juices into a pitcher. Stir and pour into glasses. Top off with mint leaves. Serves 2
Vali’s No-Sugar Chocolate Shake
August 17, 2010 by Barb Scala
Filed under Bloomin in the Kitchen, juices & smoothies
If you love chocolate, try this healthy smoothie that’s more like a milk shake without the dairy or the sugar!
8 oz hemp seed milk or almond milk
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
frozen banana (peel banana first before freezing!)
Optional: Tablespoon bee pollen
Mango Madness Smoothie
July 20, 2010 by Barb Scala
Filed under Bloomin in the Kitchen, juices & smoothies
Flickr, Photographer Farl, Creative Commons license
Dr. Kurt Strecker recommends this sweet and satisfying smoothie with protein!
No dairy here and loaded with good things for you. A great way to start the day!
1 small banana
1 cup frozen mango pieces
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup light coconut milk
pinch of fresh ground ginger
1/2 cup water
1 packet “Dr. Strecker’s Shake It Up!” (or a whey or rice protein powder)
Blend until smooth and ENJOY!
Dr. Strecker on Bloom Talk Radio: Smarter Food
Ann’s Skin Care Juice “Cocktail”
January 18, 2010 by Barb Scala
Filed under Bloomin in the Kitchen, juices & smoothies
Eating healthy natural foods (non processed) and including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables is great for the skin. Try this delicious skin care cocktail prepared in a juicer:
5 carrots (scrubbed and ends trimmed)
1 apple (remove seeds)
1 stalk of celery
1/2 cucumber (seeds removed)
Place all ingredients in a juicer and enjoy!
Recipe from “bloomer” Ann McDonnell of Ecogenics Skin Care