Fresh ginger and coconut milk transform traditional hot chocolate into something worthy of the best Christmases. Perfect healthy treat for sitting by the fire on a cold winter night.
Ginger has a long-standing tradition of being used medicinally in many cultures. It is commonly used to treat nausea, muscle pain, joint pain, and digestive issues. Its powerful healing effects are thought to come from the bioactive component of the root called gingerol.
It also gives a unique spicy kick to any food or drinks in which you add it. When combined with hot chocolate, the ginger in this concoction really warms you up from the ...
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Mango Orange Spritzer
Soda can be a hard habit to quit. Despite all the negative evidence stacked against it, kicking the soda habit is not an easy thing to do.
I’m sure I don’t need to tell you this, but soda has an extremely high sugar content. Because of this, drinking it can lead to insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic inflammation in the body. Not to mention, soda literally has zero health-promoting qualities. There are no vitamins, minerals, fiber to be found in a can of this stuff. It’s also incredibly processed. It’s loaded down with a bunch of ingredients that I don’t even know how to pronounce. Because of these reasons, it’s best to ...
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Raspberry Lemon Infused Water
As great as it is for you, I understand that some people think that plain water can get boring. There are many readers who reach out to us and request some ways to spice up their H2O.
This recipe will do just that. Raspberry lemon is one of the most beloved flavors. When the fresh fruit is added to filtered water, you get a light, refreshing way to add a little zing to your water routine.
If raspberry lemon isn’t your jam, you can experiment with any combination of flavors you’d like. Strawberry mint is one of my favorites.
You can drink as much of this fruity water as you want, as it’s got no sugar, carbs, or additives. If ...
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Honey Ginger Lemonade
There are some flavor combinations that just make sense. Honey, ginger, and lemon is one of them.
Ensuring that you use raw honey is the first important step in ensuring that this lemonade rises to its true potential. Raw honey means the honey hasn’t been heated up and processed.
Most of the honey available in a grocery store is processed and devoid of nutrients. Buying your honey locally (from a bee farmer even!) ensures that the honey is as fresh as possible and packed full of health-promoting nutrients. High quality, raw honey has long been used in traditional diets and has been shown to have antimicrobial and antibiotic ...
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Blueberry Soda
One of the things we are asked most at UPG is about Paleo-approved drinks. Soda, the form that comes in a bottle at the convenient store, is definitely not approved.
That doesn’t mean you can’t have a better version though. For all those soda lovers reading this post, this one is for you.
Blueberries provide the base for this soda. That means that it will not only leave you feeling refreshed, but it also has some incredible health-promoting qualities. In fact, blueberries are known to be powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight against free radicals that can damage your cells and DNA.
The little berries are also high in ...
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Raspberry Coconut Smoothie
Tart raspberries and creamy coconut milk are blended together in a heavenly concoction that makes a perfect breakfast, lunch, or snack. Even the kids will love this pretty pink delight.
Raspberry Coconut Smoothie
1 banana1/2 cup diced pineapple1 cup coconut milk1 tbsp coconut oil1 tbsp ground flax seed2 cups frozen raspberries
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. ...
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Strawberry Beet Smoothie
Bright strawberries and jewel toned beets combine for a healthy, antioxidant blend that can’t be beat when it comes to disease prevention. High in Vitamin C, this will help keep sickness at bay as well.
Strawberry Beet Smoothie
1 medium beet (peeled and grated)1 banana1 tbsp ground flax seed1 cup coconut water1 cup frozen strawberries
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. ...
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Citrus Romaine Smoothie
Romaine is not just for salads. This bright and refreshing citrus smoothie is protein packed, fiber filled, and delicious enough to drink every day.
Citrus Romaine Smoothie
1 banana1 orange (peeled, with white pith removed)Juice and zest of 1 lemon1/2 cup diced pineapple1 head Romaine lettuce (roughly chopped)1 cup coconut water1 cup ice
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. ...
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Apple Spice Green Smoothie
Loaded with antioxidants, this sweet and spicy smoothie is a great way to start your day. Healthy fat and fiber keep you full, while coconut milk makes it creamy and delicious.
Apple Spice Green Smoothie
1 Banana1 Apple (peeled and grated)1 cup baby spinach1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cardamom1 pinch Nutmeg1 cup Coconut milk1 cup Ice
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. ...
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Mango Pumpkin Smoothie
This is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin from the holidays, or just to add the winter vegetable to your diet year round.
Mango Pumpkin Smoothie
1 frozen banana, cut into chunks1/2 large mango, cubed1/2 cup Pumpkin puree1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon1/2 cup Coconut milk
Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.Serve immediately. ...
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