Showing posts with label healthy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy. Show all posts

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Green Smoothie

Kale and mango are super-foods bursting with nutrition that support your cleanse.

  • 1  1/4 c chopped kale leaves (stems and tough rib removed), preferably Lacinato (also known as dinosaur)
  • 1  1/4 c frozen cubed mango
  • 2 med ribs celery, chopped 
  • 1 c chilled fresh tangerine or orange juice 
  • 1/4 c chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 c chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tb flaxseed (ground)


Combine all the ingredients in blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into 2 chilled glasses.

Nutrition (per serving) 160 cal, 3 g pro, 39g carb, 5 g fiber, 0.5 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 56 mg sodium

Serves 2

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Best Health NEWS is here!!!....

  • If You Sleep In..... You'll Be Prettier: Turns out, the whole beauty sleep thing is real after all. Rated the sleep deprived subjects as less healthy, the attractive and more tired looking.
  • If You Watch Funny Video.... You'll Be Smarter: People quickly recognized certain pattern after they listened to music and watched a TV clip that was either neutral happy or sad. The happy group performed the best, suggesting a good mood may enhance problem- solving skills.
  • If You Get Your Hands Dirty.... You'll Be Healthier: People who have triclosan, a popular antibacterial ingredient, in their body were more likely to be diagnosed with allergies. Many doctors believe our immune system is overreacting to bacteria and viruses because we're not exposing ourselves to healthy doses of germs.
  • If You Snack on Carrots....... You'll Be Sexier Ya: Derms know a diet with plenty of veggies like carrot and fruits like berries can give skin a golden glow ( they contain pigment- enhancing carotenoids). Start eating veggies for a glow.