RECIPES
Nature's Flu Shot – Pineapple Ginger Juice
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon organic turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon organic ginger powder
- 1/8 teaspoon organic cayenne pepper
- 1 and 1/2 cups organic pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
Blend in a blender or shake in a jar. Drink 1/2 cup a day during flu season or three times/day if you feel you are starting to get sick.Adapted from Dave Sommers, True Health and Healing
FOOD AS MEDICINE NOTES:
Garlic– Garlic is rich in the compound called Allicin, which has potent medicinal properties, including antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal.Ginger – The active component in ginger is Gingerol, which is full of anti-inflammatory benefits from supporting digestion to helping with nausea.Turmeric – A potent anti-inflammatory spice which protects the body from free radicals and cools down inflammation throughout the body. Did you know curcumin (the active component in turmeric) boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)? Which is a protein that is needed for brain function.https://thewholejourney.com/natures-flu-shot-pineapple-ginger-juice/
Apple, kale, and beet salad
A refreshing raw salad packed with antioxidants.
INGREDIENTS
4 cup Kale (roughly chopped into bite-sized
pieces)
1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup Beets, raw (diced, canned)
1 large Apple (julienned or chopped)
1/4 cup Walnuts (crushed)
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil (dressing)
1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar (dressing)
2 tbsp Dijon mustard (dressing)
1 tbsp Honey, raw (dressing)
1 dash Sea Salt (dressing)
INSTRUCTIONS
1.In a large bowl, add the chopped kale and drizzle
with extra virgin olive oil. Massage with hands until
tender.
2.Add the beets, apple, and walnuts to the bowl.
Combine well.
3.To prepare the dressing, combine the extra virgin
olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, raw
honey, and sea salt in a small bowl. Whisk until well
combined.
4.Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss
until lightly coated.
Nutritional Highlights:
Apples contain a type of fiber called pectin, which acts as a prebiotic to feed the good bacteria in your gut. The fiber in apples also
contributes to their blood sugar balancing properties.
Beets are hearty root vegetables that are known to help with improving blood circulation and athletic performance.
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