Beverages

Boost your health with this smoothie

A healthy and delicious smoothie is what you get when you blend fresh pineapple with carrots, banana, ginger and curcuma roots. Pineapple, with all of its disease-fighting nutrients and antioxidants, also contains a special group of digestive enzymes called “bromoline”. These enzymes can break down protein and help facilitate digestion. Bromoline enzymes also give your […]

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Fresh fruit smoothie

Here’s a very pretty, delicious and healthy fresh fruit smoothie that I had this morning. Made with mango, blood orange, cranberries, banana, a bit of fresh ginger, some water and ice cubes, having a glass or two at breakfast is a great way to start the day. High in antioxidants, fibre and essential vitamins and […]

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Watermelon summer smoothie

If you are trying to keep cool in the heat and would like a tastier beverage than ice water, this easy-to-make watermelon smoothie will definitely hit the spot. Natural, light, simple and refreshing, I’ve been making watermelon smoothies regularly this summer. Mostly made with watermelon, this smoothie is healthier than those store-bought sugary fruit drinks […]

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Energy-boosting smoothie

After a strenuous day or intense physical exercise, this plant-based smoothie will give you a boost and help your body recover. Made with spinach, fresh fruit, hemp hearts and pea protein, one glass is packed with easy-to-digest protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. To give the smoothie a more well-rounded protein profile, I combined hemp […]

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Turmeric, ginger, lemon and honey for sore throat

I’m at home nursing a viral infection. My symptoms are discomfort due to swollen glands, a sore throat, dry cough and fatigue, lots of fatigue. My priority is to take it easy and rest. I also want to reduce symptoms through natural remedies instead of synthetic drugs. If things get worse, I will seek medical […]

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Pattie’s smoothie

Happy St Patrick’s Day! 🍀🍀 I made this green smoothie this morning to celebrate my Irish roots. I didn’t measure the ingredients as I didn’t intend to post a recipe on my blog today. I’m very much an unmeasured or intuitive cook who likes to create with whatever ingredients I have in my kitchen or […]

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