Brenna’s Low-GI Antioxidant Smoothie
Brenna’s Low Glycemic Load Antioxidant Smoothie This smoothie is based on Kidon ́ et al’s 2022 findings that fruit/veggie-based smoothies that blend raw bananas, pumpkins, purple carrots, lemon juice, and water provide excellent sources of antioxidants including total polyphenols, carotenoids, anthocyanins, and vitamin C that have a variety of potent health benefits, ranging from anti-diabetic […]
Lower Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie
Lower Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie Persia et al (2022) found that when taken daily for just 7 days, their “Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday (LIFE) Smoothie” significantly lowered C-Reactive Protein (CRP, an inflammatory marker) and raised plasma levels of beta-carotene. Recipe: 8 oz of dark green leafy vegetables (e.g.,, spinach, baby bok choy, or baby kale). […]
Hormone Support Super Smoothie
Go and Glow Super Smoothie Go and Glow Smoothie This super smoothie has protein, antioxidants, adaptogens for stamina and hormone- & adrenal balancing and fiber. Great for the brain, gut, adrenals, skin, hair, EVERYTHING! Other benefits include maximum nutrient absorption (in smoothie form) and super alkaline pH (promotes muscle use/growth/repair). In a blender, combine: 4oz of organic edamame. 100g […]
Smoothies, Micronutrients, & Polyphenols
Micronutrients & Pholyphenols Although some smoothies may be sugar-laden, many smoothie powders and nearly all smoothies made with real fruits and vegetables (especially colorful ones) have great micronutrient, phytonutrient, & polyphenols benefits. Research Findings on Micronutrient and Polyphenol Benefits in Smoothies 1) Kidon ́ et al., 2022 found fruit/veggie-based smoothies that blend: Raw bananas Pumpkins […]
Smoothies for Weight Management & Diabetes
Smoothies for Weight Management & Diabetes Research suggests that in individuals with overweight or obesity AND Type 2 Diabetes, liquid meal replacements – when used as part of a weight loss diet – lead to: Improved Cardiometabolic Markers: Modest(*) or marginal (**) reductions in: Weight.* BMI.* Systolic blood pressure.* Body fat.** Waist circumference.** HbA1C.** Fasting glucose.** Fasting insulin.** […]
Let’s Talk About Smoothies
Let’s Talk About Smoothies Smoothies are all the rage these days, but are they really all they’re cracked up to be? From the green vegetable variety to the more-like-milkshake fare, we’ve got the skinny on smoothies here. Smoothie Power: The Benefits of Blending Smoothies are “all the rage” these days, and for good reason! They […]
Sweet-Buster Smoothie
Sweet-Buster Smoothie This simple smoothies delivers 100% daily fiber needs, heaping doses of iron, manganese, magnesium, and great healthy fats that will bust cravings and keep you fueled throughout the day. I suggest having 1 for breakfast or 1/2-servings as morning, afternoon, or before-bedtime snacks. Recipe: 1) 1/2 – 1C leafy greens (collard, spinach, chard) […]
Let’s Talk About Cravings!
Let’s Talk About Cravings! Cravings are not wrong and we don’t have to fight them. So Let’s Talk About Them! Common Causes of Cravings: 1. Unfilled Primary Needs: Sleep, Water, Connection, Action, Touch, Creativity, Spirituality, Rest, Food, Play. I see a lot of clients who misinterpret their cravings. For example, we discover their afternoon binge […]
Deconstructing Cravings
Deconstructing Cravings Cravings are not bad or wrong and we don’t have to fight them. In fact, “fighting” or resisting cravings can contribute to and exacerbate the oftentimes problematic behaviors that ensue. So what’s really going on? Common Causes of Cravings: 1. Unfilled Primary Needs: “Primary Foods” refer to the primary ways we nourish our […]
Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
Easy Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Easy Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Smoothie to help with those extra few weight pounds, or just to feel amazingly better: In a blender, combine: 5oz of frozen edamame 2.5 – 5oz of greens: dino kale, red kale, spinach, dandelion greens, etc. 4-8 ounces cucumber or celery juice ~105g frozen berries 1 packet of unsweetened açai […]
