HEALTHY BENEFITS OF TAKING FRUITS
date:17 February 2023
Taking raw FRUITS are more healthy than cooked once.
Since smoothies are full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein -- the options are endless. We mix it up with lots of variety so the smoothies don't get boring. I am posting our fabulous six superfood smoothies which are filled with superfoods that will start your mornings off right.
Is it healthy to have a smoothie every day?
If you’re looking to put your own blender to use and start making smoothies at home, you’re already one step ahead with saving yourself money and ensuring you have full control over what goes into your drink. Enjoying a smoothie every day is totally fine if you make sure it has a good balance of nutrients.
That said, dietitians say it’s actually better to chew and swallow food rather than drinking it for fullness, so it’s probably best to limit your intake to one smoothie a day and enjoy proper meals and snacks throughout the day. And if you’re aiming to make your smoothie a meal, try to include at least 25 grams of protein; if it’s a snack, go for at least 10 grams of protein.
LIST OF HEALTHY SUPERFOODS:
Kale – insanely low in calories, powerful anti-oxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, and helpful for arthritis and autoimmune diseases
Spinach – the beauty of spinach lies in how easy it is to disguise the taste. It’s mild tasting yet packed with vitamins, has anti-cancerous properties, and is one of the healthiest foods on the planet
Blueberries - one of the highest antioxidant capacities of all fruit which helps to combat free radicals in your body
Strawberries - just one serving provides more vitamin c than an orange while being low in natural sugars
Greek Yogurt - double the protein and half the carbs as regular yogurt
Cucumber – since it’s 95% water, it’s an incredible detoxifier and helps with liver and kidney function
Lemon – one of the most important items to stock in your kitchen as it’s a highly effective cleansing agent and cuts through the bitterness of greens
Banana – an essential in smoothies as it adds creaminess, a touch of sweetness, and helps you feel full longer plus, it’s rich in potassium and fiber and gives you natural energy
Turmeric - anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
Ginger - aids in digestion and supports the immune system
Chia + Flaxseeds - rich is Omega-3 and fiber benefits
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE HEALTHY JOURNEY:
Here is where I am going to get a little personal. I was a healthy and active girl when I got hit with an autoimmune disease that rocked my world. I visited the doctor and he performed an insane amount of blood tests to figure out what was going on with my body.
I was dealing with the debilitating effects of several autoimmune diseases -- rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto's thyroiditis diseases, among others.
I didn't think I would be dealing with arthritis in my 30's! My weight had even skyrocketed for no apparent reason (which will put any woman in a tailspin).
After many blood tests confirmed I was dealing with several autoimmune issues, I was referred to both a rheumatologist and endocrinologist to deal with the effects of my immune system going haywire. The specialists wanted to put me on a host of medications to help with the swelling and inflammation, all with a list of negative side effects. I felt as if I was ALWAYS at the doctor. I didn't want to just put on a band-aid.
I went home and my husband and I just sobbed together on the couch (which he may not like me admitting publicly since he is not a crier), afraid of what the future might hold. After a good cry, I felt determined to figure out what the ROOT cause of my health issues was. I started studying like crazy. I began driving around to every library in town, picking up stacks of health books, and researching everything I could about my disease. I became a full-on nerd!
I kept reading over and over about the powerful healing powers of whole foods. After much research, I decided to implement a 30-day healthy food plan. It included only cold-pressed juices, whole food smoothies, vegetables, fresh fruit, fish, and chicken. Nothing else.
Being the baker that I am, it just about killed me! Okay truth be told....in reality, it gave me new life! I supplemented my diet with a whole host of herbs that help with inflammation and autoimmune disorders. I filled my refrigerator with the freshest ingredients and spent hours at a time creating smoothies and filling glass jars with them. I drank everything from raw fermented beet juice to cleanse my liver to lemon turmeric drinks to help calm my inflammation.
Here is a photo that was taken in Texas of a week's worth of healthy whole foods that I ate to try to heal myself and relieve some of my symptoms. It's amazing at what happened after going 30 days eating this way!
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