I switched up my morning protein shake for the first time in years.... here's what I thought about it....

I LOVED IT! I'm such a creature of habit.  I like what i like.  I've tried so many types of protein mix: whey, pea, soy isolate (yikes).  What I've never really played with is the ingredients.

I came across an interesting smoothie recipe, and thanks to one of my coworkers, I was able to tweak the ingredients as to avoid a potentially gnarly tasting shake.  And the unexpected happened.

I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS NEW SHAKE.

Here it is (and I'll explain the benefits after)

Ocean Smoothie:

• Coconut or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• Kefir (I make my own, yogurt will do too) (see previous blog for recipe)
• frozen banana
• frozen blueberries
• vanilla pea protein mix
• honey (to taste, maybe 1/2 teaspoon, and local raw is best)
• teaspoon or less of Spirulina
• tablespoon collagen

Mix it together! It's beautiful! And soooooooooo good.

Now here are the ingredient benefits:

Non dairy milk- lower in calories, easier to digest for many, vitamin fortified
Kefir - essentially liquid yogurt, and PACKED with live cultures and enzymes (helps go potty)
Frozen banana - potassium (maintains electrolyte balance), low glycemic, supports healthy hair, nails and collagen, and as a complex carb it helps promote serotonin production
Blueberries - vitamins C & E, helps skin elasticity, anti-aging
Pea protein - I get Natureade which is loaded with amino acids, GREAT TASTING, and I've tried them all.  LITERALLY.  And 20g of protein per serving.  (Try to avoid Soy Protein Isolate)
Local, raw honey: natural sweetener, helps aid in allergy symptoms
Spirulina- (City Market, bulk)  OMG too many benefits (see picture below), very earthy tasting, can be funky for some people, add 1/2 tsp at first and gradually increase as you get used to it
Collagen- some say this is still up for debate, but i swear by it, also see pic below for more



I feel like it's been forever since I've blogged.  Trying my best to get on here a few times a week, if just for a simple recipe. :)

Love you all!  Happy Thursday, and may wellness be with you today. 🙏💛

Laurie

Juicing for eye health and homemade kefir....

Hey all!!
So here's a juice for eye health... I don't think I posted this before...

It's incredible, especially in the morning!!

A red beet, carrots, 3 apples, a little ginger and voila!!

Instant eye health!!!

Try it in your juicer, or come over and I'll make you some!

ALSO, homemade kefir is so easy and so much cheaper and LITERALLY full of probiotics which are SO good for digestive health.  In the nutrition field, we say that YOUR GUT IS YOUR SECOND BRAIN.  Treat it kindly.  

To make homemade Kefir, you just need milk, a big mason jar, and a starter pack.  If you're a Vermonter, you can get a kefir starter box at City Market; you have to ask for it though, they keep them upstairs.  Directions are on the box, the website (www.yogourmet.com), or message me and I can type them out for you.  You can also order this from Amazon (cheaper at City Market), and you can substitute soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk, etc.! 

Love you guys...  💗💞💝

Room Sprays

Hey all!

I'll be cooking the next few days, but right now I'm focusing on school work.  Speaking of focusing, here's an essential oil blend that you can make into a room-spray to promote concentration.

10 drops of peppermint essential oil
8 drops of rosemary essential oil
Add a sprinkle Himalayan salts to the bottle (for good measure)
Fill with purified or spring water.

Voila!

OMG I've missed you!! Homemade eye cream is here!!

Hey all!!

Gosh, it's been so long, and I've been meaning to write more.  I've got SOOOOOOOO much to share with you guys.  Like SO much.  But I'm going to be realistic - I'm a busy girl.  One post at a time.  LOL.  I want to do so much more though, because there is just so much goodness I've learned and created that I think you guys will love and benefit from, as well.  So, here is the first installment.

As some of you know, I've long had eye issues.  Namely, it always looks like I'm stoned when I'm definitely not ever.  LOL.  So, after many vain attempts at whitening eye drops and whatnot, I've come to the conclusion that I'm over eye-dropping my poor, pretty blues.  So I've come up with a night cream for your eyelids.  And if it happens to leak into your mouth, its still pleasing! :)

So, what you do is juice a few carrots.  Then add a little of the pulp to the juice and mix.  Tonight when you go to bed, rub some of the potion over your eyes, even under.  Just please don't get it in your eyes. :)

The vitamin A will literally topically improve your eye health instantly!!

If you don't have a juicer, just use a blender.

Up next will be recipes for a complexion soup (it's amazing!) and the most delish homemade veggie burgers you will ever have - made from juicing compost!!

Love you guys!

Until next time, stay well and spread peace.  XOXOX

Laurie