Showing posts with label smoothie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label smoothie. Show all posts

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Juicing vs. Blending: What"s the Difference?

I’ve been juicing for a number of years and really enjoy it. The process of juicing as well as the health benefits are wonderful. I enjoy growing and picking my own vegetables for juicing. I feel healthier because of juicing and not only that, it tastes great! Juicing vs. Blending: What’s the difference?


Juicing vs. Blending


The last month or so I have been blending and more recently I started using a new machine, the NutriBullet. This is not juicing, it is blending. There is a difference. Juicing extracts the pulp and blending pulverizes it. I like the results of using the Nutribullet. It’s easy to use, easy to clean up, delicious and healthy. So what are the differences between juicing and blending? Which is better?


juicing vs. blending


To the left is the Magic Bullet Nutribullet Pro 900. It’s more powerful than the old original NutriBullet. It has a 900 watt motor and 2 extractor blades so extracting your food is now even easier. The NutriBullet Pro opens seeds, cracks through stems, shreds tough skins and accesses hidden nutrients in food. It breaks down food to its most digestible state. It claims to drastically improve your health and energy levels.


Juicing


When juicing, the juicer extracts the juice, leaving behind pulp. You get mostly juice and it can take a whole lot of produce to make 32 ounces of juice. On the plus side, you’re getting a lot of nutrients in the juice. When I juice a simple recipe I may be juicing two handfuls of spinach, a big handful of kale, a cucumber, a beet, a few carrots, a little ginger and a whole apple. That juice packs a lot of nutrients and it’s really good for the body. You can pack more servings of fruits and veggies into a single serving of juice than you can into a smoothie. Juicing extracts the nutrients from the produce, breaks it down and makes it easier for the body to digest. It’s great for cleansing!


Juicing vs. Blending: On the downside juicing costs a little more because we have to use so much food and the pulp (fiber) is usually going to waste. (It goes to my garden, so it’s really not wasted.) It takes a little longer than blending too.


Blending/Extracting


When blending, the blender or in my case the NutriBullet, pulverizes the produce to make it into a smoothie. (NutriBullet claims it is an extractor, so not necessarily a blender. See below.) We’re getting the pulp as well as the juice. It is breaking down the food making it is easier for our bodies to digest. I don’t get the quantity of nutrients as with juicing, but I get the fiber and that is a good thing, especially when blending fruits. Fruits contain sugar and if you juice only fruits it can raise your blood sugar level. That’s not a good thing.


Juicing vs. Blending: If we’re just talking about fruit, blending fruit is better in my opinion because the fiber is still there and the sugar doesn’t enter the bloodstream so quickly as with juicing. Fiber is filling and we stay full longer too.


Here’s a paragraph from the NutriBullet website: “Nutrient Extraction is the mechanism the NutriBullet uses to break down fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and other plant foods down to their most absorbable state. Unlike juicers and blenders, NutriBullet nutrient extractors break down the cell walls of fibrous plant foods, releasing important vitamins and minerals contained within. At the same time, they reduce beneficial fiber, pulp, seeds, and skins into a smooth-as-silk texture, delivering food to your body in an easily digestible, easily absorbable form. More than juicing, more than blending, and more than chewing, nutrient extraction allows you to receive the highest degree of nutrition your food has to offer.”


Read more at https://www.nutribullet.com/


Juicing vs. Blending Which is Better?


In all honesty, I don’t know. It’s up to the individual. Both are great and I don’t think one is better than the other. However, if you want to cleanse your body, juicing is the way to go.


Juicing and blending are both great ways to include a lot of produce in our diet, and also to consume a greater variety than we may otherwise eat.


I am determined to continue to do both. The next few months I’m going to concentrate on blending and making smoothies. I’ll post some great recipes and review some books and my NutriBullet. This is a way for me to keep my website fresh and get new information out to my readers.


Thanks again for visiting, happy juicing and stay smooth!


Resources:


Juicing vs. Blending: Everything You Need to Know


Juicing vs. Blending: Which One Is Better?


NutriBullet: Nutrient Extraction and Why it is Better



Juicing vs. Blending: What"s the Difference?

Friday, November 11, 2016

Omaca-3 Pear, Spinach, Maca Smoothie Recipe

omaca-3 nutribulletI really have been enjoying my NutriBullet Pro and Virginia has been too. If you’re following you know I picked one up before Christmas in a department store. A passerby said it was great and she also said she used it every day and loves it. So we bought one.


Virginia and I have been using the NutriBullet Pro in place of juicing. This adds a fresh new dimension to our juicing/blending lifestyle and I have to say I am impressed. It’s easy to do, there are a lot of delicious simple recipes and cleanup is a breeze.


The Omaca-3 gets it’s name from maca root powder. High in energy! Maca is rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E. It provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids. Maca is widely used to promote sexual function of both men and women. It serves as a boost to your libido and increases endurance. At the same time it balances your hormones and increases fertility. So enjoy, I mean really enjoy, the Omaca-3!


The Omaca-3 recipe comes from the NutriBullet Pro  booklet. The booklet is found inside the box with the NutriBullet Pro. It claims to have “Life Changing Recipes”, like the Omaca-3, so we shall see.


So here’s a great recipe for you to try !


omaca-3 ingrediants


Omaca-3 Recipe


This Blast gets a fibromyalgia-fighting boost from magnesium-filled almonds, omega-3 rich flax seeds, and energy-boosting maca powder.


  • 1 pear

  • 2 big handfuls of spinach

  • 11 raw almonds

  • 1/2 Tbsp flax seed

  • 1 Tsp maca powder root

  • unsweetened almond milk or water to the MAX LINE

Add all ingredients to the Tall Cup and extract until smooth (about 1 min.)


omaca-3 smoothie


Thank you again for visiting and reading. Please comment below!


Resources:


7 Top Health Benefits of Maca


You can buy some things for the Omaca-3 recipe on Amazon. See: NutriBullet Pro. Flax seedMaca powder.



Omaca-3 Pear, Spinach, Maca Smoothie Recipe

Monday, October 17, 2016

Omaca-3 Pear, Spinach, Maca Smoothie Recipe

omaca-3 nutribulletI really have been enjoying my NutriBullet Pro and Virginia has been too. If you’re following you know I picked one up before Christmas in a department store. A passerby said it was great and she also said she used it every day and loves it. So we bought one.


Virginia and I have been using the NutriBullet Pro in place of juicing. This adds a fresh new dimension to our juicing/blending lifestyle and I have to say I am impressed. It’s easy to do, there are a lot of delicious simple recipes and cleanup is a breeze.


The Omaca-3 gets it’s name from maca root powder. High in energy! Maca is rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E. It provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids. Maca is widely used to promote sexual function of both men and women. It serves as a boost to your libido and increases endurance. At the same time it balances your hormones and increases fertility. So enjoy, I mean really enjoy, the Omaca-3!


The Omaca-3 recipe comes from the NutriBullet Pro  booklet. The booklet is found inside the box with the NutriBullet Pro. It claims to have “Life Changing Recipes”, like the Omaca-3, so we shall see.


So here’s a great recipe for you to try !


omaca-3 ingrediants


Omaca-3 Recipe


This Blast gets a fibromyalgia-fighting boost from magnesium-filled almonds, omega-3 rich flax seeds, and energy-boosting maca powder.


  • 1 pear

  • 2 big handfuls of spinach

  • 11 raw almonds

  • 1/2 Tbsp flax seed

  • 1 Tsp maca powder root

  • unsweetened almond milk or water to the MAX LINE

Add all ingredients to the Tall Cup and extract until smooth (about 1 min.)


omaca-3 smoothie


Thank you again for visiting and reading. Please comment below!


Resources:


7 Top Health Benefits of Maca


You can buy some things for the Omaca-3 recipe on Amazon. See: NutriBullet Pro. Flax seedMaca powder.



Omaca-3 Pear, Spinach, Maca Smoothie Recipe

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Limber Joint Libation - Cherry, Pineapple Smoothie

limber joint libationHere’s one I’ve been working with trying to get it acceptable to me. Don’t know if I’ve got there yet. It’s the Limber Joint Libation smoothie recipe.


I’ve made this a couple of times. Virginia says it’s okay, but I’m going to try and improve it. It doesn’t taste sweet enough, but maybe it’s not supposed to. I’m going to try just a little more pineapple next time.


This is an excellent recipe for inflammation though. Turmeric works on my joints, no doubt! I take turmeric daily in capsule form and it has reduced my inflammation considerably. I can’t say enough good things about turmeric.


Cherries reduce inflammation: Cherries and cherry juice have been used since the 1950s by sufferers of gout and arthritis to ease their symptoms. Gout results from an overload of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia), which accumulates and forms crystals in the joints, causing painful arthritis; cherry consumption has been shown to reduce circulating levels of uric acid, which may be one pathway by which cherries improve gout symptoms. – Dr. Fuhrman


This comes from the booklet I received with my NutriBullet, it’s on page 83.


Arthritis pain is often caused by inflammation in joints, which may be soothed by natural healing foods. Cherries, parsley and turmeric are widely celebrated for their inflammation fighting powers, so try this recipe if you suffer from the pains of arthritis and get your joints jumping once more! – NutriBullet


Limber Joint Libation


  • 1/2 tall cup spinach

  • 1/2 cup cherries (pits removed)

  • 1/2 cup pineapple

  • 1/4 cup parsley

  • 1 Tbsp raw cacao (powder, nibs, beans)

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • water to max line

limber joint libation ingrediantsAdd all ingrediants to the Tall Cup and extract until smooth.


Resources:


NutriBullet Life Changing Recipes


Eat cherries for a healthy heart, a good night’s sleep and more


Try this recipe and tell me what you think. Thanks again for visiting my website, please comment below.



Limber Joint Libation - Cherry, Pineapple Smoothie

Inflammation Tamer - Blueberry, Pineapple Smoothie

I made the Inflammation Tamer smoothie recipe last night for Virginia and I. We probably didn’t need the maca so late in the evening, but we decided to give it a try anyway.


inflammation tamer ingredinatsInflammation Tamer is a delicious recipe made with two of my favorite fruit, pineapple and blueberries. They go together so well and are so good for the body.


This recipe comes from the booklet “NutriBullet Life Changing Recipes” which is included with the Nutribullet Pro.


One of the roughest symptoms of fibromyalgia is chronic inflammation in the body, a condition that can lead to a host of other health problems. This blast contains a wide variety of anti-inflammatory compounds to soothe your system.


Inflammation Tamer


  • 2 big handfuls of spinach (fill the Talll Cup halfway)

  • 1/2 cup blueberries

  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

  • 1 tsp maca root powder

  • water to the max line

inflammation tamer smoothieAdd all ingredients to the Tall Cup and extract until smooth, about 40 seconds.


My review: The Inflammation Tamer is a delicious smoothie however it is a little too diluted for my taste. I will try just a little less water next time and maybe some more pineapple. However, Virginia liked it just the way it was. She also likes her juices a little diluted too. So you be the judge.


How do you like this recipe? Too diluted? Please comment below.


Thanks again for reading, best wishes, happy juicing and stay smooth!


Resources:


NutriBullet Life Changing Recipes



Inflammation Tamer - Blueberry, Pineapple Smoothie

Friday, March 4, 2016

Omaca-3 Pear, Spinach, Maca Smoothie Recipe

omaca-3 nutribulletI really have been enjoying my NutriBullet Pro and Virginia has been too. If you’re following you know I picked one up before Christmas in a department store. A passerby said it was great and she also said she used it every day and loves it. So we bought one.


Virginia and I have been using the NutriBullet Pro in place of juicing. This adds a fresh new dimension to our juicing/blending lifestyle and I have to say I am impressed. It’s easy to do, there are a lot of delicious simple recipes and cleanup is a breeze.


The Omaca-3 gets it’s name from maca root powder. High in energy! Maca is rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E. It provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids. Maca is widely used to promote sexual function of both men and women. It serves as a boost to your libido and increases endurance. At the same time it balances your hormones and increases fertility. So enjoy, I mean really enjoy, the Omaca-3!


The Omaca-3 recipe comes from the NutriBullet Pro  booklet. The booklet is found inside the box with the NutriBullet Pro. It claims to have “Life Changing Recipes”, like the Omaca-3, so we shall see.


So here’s a great recipe for you to try !


omaca-3 ingrediants


Omaca-3 Recipe


This Blast gets a fibromyalgia-fighting boost from magnesium-filled almonds, omega-3 rich flax seeds, and energy-boosting maca powder.


  • 1 pear

  • 2 big handfuls of spinach

  • 11 raw almonds

  • 1/2 Tbsp flax seed

  • 1 Tsp maca powder root

  • unsweetened almond milk or water to the MAX LINE

Add all ingredients to the Tall Cup and extract until smooth (about 1 min.)


omaca-3 smoothie


Thank you again for visiting and reading. Please comment below!


Resources:


7 Top Health Benefits of Maca


You can buy some things for the Omaca-3 recipe on Amazon. See: NutriBullet Pro. Flax seedMaca powder.



Omaca-3 Pear, Spinach, Maca Smoothie Recipe

NutriBlast From Your NutriBullet

The NutriBullet will give you what you need to make the perfect NutriBlast! What is a NutriBlast? NutriBlasts are delicious, nutrient extracted beverages made with the NutriBullet. Simply add your favorite fruits, vegetables and boosts (nuts, seeds, herbs) to the NutriBullet, along with some water, and extract the ingredients into smooth, tasty drinks. And the best part is a NutriBlast takes only seconds to prepare, seconds to clean and couldn’t be easier to take on-the-go.


nutriblast


  • Powerful 25,000 RPM motor blends with ease. Extractor blade breaks through seeds and stems.

  • Flip-top lid is perfect for taking drinks on the go and helps keep your drinks fresh

  • The NutriBullet 900 SERIES provides all the nutritional benefits of the original NutriBullet and more. With a 900-watt motor and increased capacity, it can pulverize the toughest ingredients to let you extract the most nutrients out of your food.

  • Easy-to-use, buttonless operation lends convenience. Simple to use and clean

  • Included: 900 Watt Power Base; 1 Extractor Blade; Two 32 OZ Colossal Cups; 2 Handled lip rings; 2 Regular lip rings; 2 Flip-top to-go lids; Blasting for Ultimate Health Hard Covered Recipe Book; pocket nutritionalist guide; user manual

Get your Nutribullet Pro Deluxe HERE


NutriBlast


Build a NutriBlast in 4 easy steps:


  1. Fill the Nutribullet cup with 50% leafy greens and 50% fruit. I like kale and kale is a superfood!

  2. Fill the cup with water or your favorite liquid up to the max line only. I like using organic tea, almond milk, purified water and natural juices like apple juice.

  3. Add 1/8 to 1/4 cup nuts or seeds if desired. My favorites are chia seeds or almond nuts. Oatmeal is great too!

  4. Twist on the NutriBullet Blade and blend until smooth. Mine usually takes about 40 seconds.

There are many great tasting recipes for the NutriBullet and I’ll start covering some of those later. Try the steps above with ingredients that sound good to you. This morning I had a fresh pear and some frozen fruit that consisted of my 50% fruit. Then I added a handful of kale. Next I added purified water, ice, chia seeds and then blended for 40 seconds. Wow! What a great tasting breakfast smoothie!


What have you tried? Thanks again for visiting, happy juicing and stay smooth!


Resources:


NutriBullet Pro FAQ


NutriBullet Pocket Nutritionist – booklet


Get Your Nutribullet Pro Deluxe HERE



NutriBlast From Your NutriBullet

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

NutriBullet Pro: Is it Really a Nutrition Extractor?

nutribullet proWhat is the NutriBullet Pro I asked myself? These tend to get confusing. NutriBullet, MagicBullet and Nutri Ninja. So many kinds. What are these and which one should I get? Honestly I didn’t know what to try, so when a nice lady came by and said “Get that one!” I purchased the NutriBullet Pro. She said it is amazing and works great. She said she uses it almost everyday and loves it. So that’s why I ended up with the NutriBullet Pro. Oh, it was on sale too! This was shortly before Christmas.


NutriBullet Pro: Nutrition Extractor


Since then I’ve been educated some on the NutriBullet Pro. This is a 900 watt personal sized blender according to Amazon and is sold by Nutri Bullet. I got the 9 piece set for Virginia and I to use.


According to Nutri Bullet this isn’t just a personal blender though. This is a nutrition extractor! Let them explain:


What is Nutrition Extraction? Unlike blenders and juicers, Nutribullet nutrient extractors are specifically engineered to break down the cell walls of food to create the most nutrient dense smoothies possible. This unique extraction process transforms food into its most nutritious, most absorbable state. With extraction, you get the health benefits of eating the whole fruit and vegetable – the fiber, the pulp, the seeds and skins – nothing is left behind.


Is it hogwash? I want to be honest, I don’t know. It sounds good though. I doubt there is any scientific evidence (studies) to prove that nutrition extractors actually do what they claim. This goes for juicers too.


What I do believe is that the NutriBullet breaks down fruit and vegetables to a state that is easily absorbed by the body. When we drink smoothies we are not only getting the juice but getting fiber. Fiber is good and when blending fruit, fiber helps to slow down the absorption of natural sugar in the fruit. You won’t get that sugar high, sugar spike, like when juicing fruit.


NutriBullet Pro


Another benefit of using a personal blender like this NutriBullet Pro: You’ll find yourself consuming a wider variety of fruits and vegetables then you may normally get. I like trying different recipes and these recipes use everything from apples to zucchini.


You’ll also find you get more servings of fruits and vegetables in your diet. These are all good points. I don’t see any downside to using the NutriBullet when using it sensibly. I wouldn’t drink just smoothies for 7 days straight, but it could be done.


What do you think about the nutrition extractor claims? Thanks again for visiting, happy juicing and stay smooth!


Resources:


NutriBullet. Life Changing Recipes – Manual that comes with the NutriBullet Pro.



NutriBullet Pro: Is it Really a Nutrition Extractor?

Juicing vs. Blending: What"s the Difference?

I’ve been juicing for a number of years and really enjoy it. The process of juicing as well as the health benefits are wonderful. I enjoy growing and picking my own vegetables for juicing. I feel healthier because of juicing and not only that, it tastes great! Juicing vs. Blending: What’s the difference?


Juicing vs. Blending


The last month or so I have been blending and more recently I started using a new machine, the NutriBullet. This is not juicing, it is blending. There is a difference. Juicing extracts the pulp and blending pulverizes it. I like the results of using the Nutribullet. It’s easy to use, easy to clean up, delicious and healthy. So what are the differences between juicing and blending? Which is better?


juicing vs. blending


To the left is the Magic Bullet Nutribullet Pro 900. It’s more powerful than the old original NutriBullet. It has a 900 watt motor and 2 extractor blades so extracting your food is now even easier. The NutriBullet Pro opens seeds, cracks through stems, shreds tough skins and accesses hidden nutrients in food. It breaks down food to its most digestible state. It claims to drastically improve your health and energy levels.


Juicing


When juicing, the juicer extracts the juice, leaving behind pulp. You get mostly juice and it can take a whole lot of produce to make 32 ounces of juice. On the plus side, you’re getting a lot of nutrients in the juice. When I juice a simple recipe I may be juicing two handfuls of spinach, a big handful of kale, a cucumber, a beet, a few carrots, a little ginger and a whole apple. That juice packs a lot of nutrients and it’s really good for the body. You can pack more servings of fruits and veggies into a single serving of juice than you can into a smoothie. Juicing extracts the nutrients from the produce, breaks it down and makes it easier for the body to digest. It’s great for cleansing!


Juicing vs. Blending: On the downside juicing costs a little more because we have to use so much food and the pulp (fiber) is usually going to waste. (It goes to my garden, so it’s really not wasted.) It takes a little longer than blending too.


Blending/Extracting


When blending, the blender or in my case the NutriBullet, pulverizes the produce to make it into a smoothie. (NutriBullet claims it is an extractor, so not necessarily a blender. See below.) We’re getting the pulp as well as the juice. It is breaking down the food making it is easier for our bodies to digest. I don’t get the quantity of nutrients as with juicing, but I get the fiber and that is a good thing, especially when blending fruits. Fruits contain sugar and if you juice only fruits it can raise your blood sugar level. That’s not a good thing.


Juicing vs. Blending: If we’re just talking about fruit, blending fruit is better in my opinion because the fiber is still there and the sugar doesn’t enter the bloodstream so quickly as with juicing. Fiber is filling and we stay full longer too.


Here’s a paragraph from the NutriBullet website: “Nutrient Extraction is the mechanism the NutriBullet uses to break down fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and other plant foods down to their most absorbable state. Unlike juicers and blenders, NutriBullet nutrient extractors break down the cell walls of fibrous plant foods, releasing important vitamins and minerals contained within. At the same time, they reduce beneficial fiber, pulp, seeds, and skins into a smooth-as-silk texture, delivering food to your body in an easily digestible, easily absorbable form. More than juicing, more than blending, and more than chewing, nutrient extraction allows you to receive the highest degree of nutrition your food has to offer.”


Read more at https://www.nutribullet.com/


Juicing vs. Blending Which is Better?


In all honesty, I don’t know. It’s up to the individual. Both are great and I don’t think one is better than the other. However, if you want to cleanse your body, juicing is the way to go.


Juicing and blending are both great ways to include a lot of produce in our diet, and also to consume a greater variety than we may otherwise eat.


I am determined to continue to do both. The next few months I’m going to concentrate on blending and making smoothies. I’ll post some great recipes and review some books and my NutriBullet. This is a way for me to keep my website fresh and get new information out to my readers.


Thanks again for visiting, happy juicing and stay smooth!


Resources:


Juicing vs. Blending: Everything You Need to Know


Juicing vs. Blending: Which One Is Better?


NutriBullet: Nutrient Extraction and Why it is Better



Juicing vs. Blending: What"s the Difference?

Friday, February 5, 2016

Limber Joint Libation - Cherry, Pineapple Smoothie

limber joint libationHere’s one I’ve been working with trying to get it acceptable to me. Don’t know if I’ve got there yet. It’s the Limber Joint Libation smoothie recipe.


I’ve made this a couple of times. Virginia says it’s okay, but I’m going to try and improve it. It doesn’t taste sweet enough, but maybe it’s not supposed to.


This is an excellent recipe for inflammation though. Turmeric works on my joints, no doubt! I take turmeric daily in capsule form and it has reduced my inflammation considerably. I can’t say enough good things about turmeric.


Cherries reduce inflammation: Cherries and cherry juice have been used since the 1950s by sufferers of gout and arthritis to ease their symptoms. Gout results from an overload of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia), which accumulates and forms crystals in the joints, causing painful arthritis; cherry consumption has been shown to reduce circulating levels of uric acid, which may be one pathway by which cherries improve gout symptoms. – Dr. Fuhrman


This comes from the booklet I received with my NutriBullet, it’s on page 83.


Arthritis pain is often caused by inflammation in joints, which may be soothed by natural healing foods. Cherries, parsley and turmeric are widely celebrated for their inflammation fighting powers, so try this recipe if you suffer from the pains of arthritis and get your joints jumping once more! – NutriBullet


Limber Joint Libation


  • 1/2 tall cup spinach

  • 1/2 cup cherries (pits removed)

  • 1/2 cup pineapple

  • 1/4 cup parsley

  • 1 Tbsp raw cacao (powder, nibs, beans)

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • water to max line

limber joint libation ingrediantsAdd all ingrediants to the Tall Cup and extract until smooth.


Resources:


NutriBullet Life Changing Recipes


Eat cherries for a healthy heart, a good night’s sleep and more


Try this recipe and tell me what you think. Thanks again for visiting my website, please comment below.



Limber Joint Libation - Cherry, Pineapple Smoothie

Limber Joint Libation - Cherry, Pineapple Smoothie

limber joint libationHere’s one I’ve been working with trying to get it acceptable to me. Don’t know if I’ve got there yet. It’s the Limber Joint Libation smoothie recipe.


I’ve made this a couple of times. Virginia says it’s okay, but I’m going to try and improve it. It doesn’t taste sweet enough, but maybe it’s not supposed to.


This is an excellent recipe for inflammation though. Turmeric works on my joints, no doubt! I take turmeric daily in capsule form and it has reduced my inflammation considerably. I can’t say enough good things about turmeric.


Cherries reduce inflammation: Cherries and cherry juice have been used since the 1950s by sufferers of gout and arthritis to ease their symptoms. Gout results from an overload of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia), which accumulates and forms crystals in the joints, causing painful arthritis; cherry consumption has been shown to reduce circulating levels of uric acid, which may be one pathway by which cherries improve gout symptoms. – Dr. Fuhrman


This comes from the booklet I received with my NutriBullet, it’s on page 83.


Arthritis pain is often caused by inflammation in joints, which may be soothed by natural healing foods. Cherries, parsley and turmeric are widely celebrated for their inflammation fighting powers, so try this recipe if you suffer from the pains of arthritis and get your joints jumping once more! – NutriBullet


Limber Joint Libation


  • 1/2 tall cup spinach

  • 1/2 cup cherries (pits removed)

  • 1/2 cup pineapple

  • 1/4 cup parsley

  • 1 Tbsp raw cacao (powder, nibs, beans)

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • water to max line

limber joint libation ingrediantsAdd all ingrediants to the Tall Cup and extract until smooth.


Resources:


NutriBullet Life Changing Recipes


Eat cherries for a healthy heart, a good night’s sleep and more


Try this recipe and tell me what you think. Thanks again for visiting my website, please comment below.



Limber Joint Libation - Cherry, Pineapple Smoothie

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Inflammation Tamer - Blueberry, Pineappple Smoothie

I made the Inflammation Tamer smoothie recipe last night for Virginia and I. We probably didn’t need the maca so late in the evening, but we decided to give it a try anyway.


inflammation tamer ingredinatsInflammation Tamer is a delicious recipe made with two of my favorite fruit, pineapple and blueberries. They go together so well and are so good for the body.


This recipe comes from the booklet “NutriBullet Life Changing Recipes” which is included with the Nutribullet Pro.


One of the roughest symptoms of fibromyalgia is chronic inflammation in the body, a condition that can lead to a host of other health problems. This blast contains a wide variety of anti-inflammatory compounds to soothe your system.


Inflammation Tamer


  • 2 big handfuls of spinach (fill the Talll Cup halfway)

  • 1/2 cup blueberries

  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

  • 1 tsp maca root powder

  • water to the max line

inflammation tamer smoothieAdd all ingredients to the Tall Cup and extract until smooth, about 40 seconds.


My review: The Inflammation Tamer is a delicious smoothie however it is a little too diluted for my taste. I will try just a little less water next time and maybe some more pineapple. However, Virginia liked it just the way it was. She also likes her juices a little diluted too. So you be the judge.


How do you like this recipe? Too diluted? Please comment below.


Thanks again for reading, best wishes, happy juicing and stay smooth!


Resources:


NutriBullet Life Changing Recipes



Inflammation Tamer - Blueberry, Pineappple Smoothie

Friday, January 22, 2016

Omaca-3 Pear, Spinach, Maca Smoothie Recipe

omaca-3 nutribulletI really have been enjoying my NutriBullet Pro and Virginia has been too. If you’re following you know I picked one up before Christmas in a department store. A passerby said it was great and she also said she used it every day and loves it. So we bought one.


Virginia and I have been using the NutriBullet Pro in place of juicing. This adds a fresh new dimension to our juicing/blending lifestyle and I have to say I am impressed. It’s easy to do, there are a lot of delicious simple recipes and cleanup is a breeze.


The Omaca-3 gets it’s name from maca root powder. High in energy! Maca is rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E. It provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids. Maca is widely used to promote sexual function of both men and women. It serves as a boost to your libido and increases endurance. At the same time it balances your hormones and increases fertility. So enjoy, I mean really enjoy, the Omaca-3!


The Omaca-3 recipe comes from the NutriBullet Pro  booklet. The booklet is found inside the box with the NutriBullet Pro. It claims to have “Life Changing Recipes”, like the Omaca-3, so we shall see.


So here’s a great recipe for you to try !


omaca-3 ingrediants


Omaca-3 Recipe


This Blast gets a fibromyalgia-fighting boost from magnesium-filled almonds, omega-3 rich flax seeds, and energy-boosting maca powder.


  • 1 pear

  • 2 big handfuls of spinach

  • 11 raw almonds

  • 1/2 Tbsp flax seed

  • 1 Tsp maca powder root

  • unsweetened almond milk or water to the MAX LINE

Add all ingredients to the Tall Cup and extract until smooth (about 1 min.)


omaca-3 smoothie


Thank you again for visiting and reading. Please comment below!


Resources:


7 Top Health Benefits of Maca


You can buy some things for the Omaca-3 recipe on Amazon. See: NutriBullet Pro. Flax seedMaca powder.



Omaca-3 Pear, Spinach, Maca Smoothie Recipe

Monday, January 18, 2016

NutriBlast From Your NutriBullet

The NutriBullet will give you what you need to make the perfect NutriBlast! What is a NutriBlast? NutriBlasts are delicious, nutrient extracted beverages made with the NutriBullet. Simply add your favorite fruits, vegetables and boosts (nuts, seeds, herbs) to the NutriBullet, along with some water, and extract the ingredients into smooth, tasty drinks. And the best part is a NutriBlast takes only seconds to prepare, seconds to clean and couldn’t be easier to take on-the-go.


nutriblast


  • Powerful 25,000 RPM motor blends with ease. Extractor blade breaks through seeds and stems.

  • Flip-top lid is perfect for taking drinks on the go and helps keep your drinks fresh

  • The NutriBullet 900 SERIES provides all the nutritional benefits of the original NutriBullet and more. With a 900-watt motor and increased capacity, it can pulverize the toughest ingredients to let you extract the most nutrients out of your food.

  • Easy-to-use, buttonless operation lends convenience. Simple to use and clean

  • Included: 900 Watt Power Base; 1 Extractor Blade; Two 32 OZ Colossal Cups; 2 Handled lip rings; 2 Regular lip rings; 2 Flip-top to-go lids; Blasting for Ultimate Health Hard Covered Recipe Book; pocket nutritionalist guide; user manual

Get your Nutribullet Pro Deluxe HERE


NutriBlast


Build a NutriBlast in 4 easy steps:


  1. Fill the Nutribullet cup with 50% leafy greens and 50% fruit. I like kale and kale is a superfood!

  2. Fill the cup with water or your favorite liquid up to the max line only. I like using organic tea, almond milk, purified water and natural juices like apple juice.

  3. Add 1/8 to 1/4 cup nuts or seeds if desired. My favorites are chia seeds or almond nuts. Oatmeal is great too!

  4. Twist on the NutriBullet Blade and blend until smooth. Mine usually takes about 40 seconds.

There are many great tasting recipes for the NutriBullet and I’ll start covering some of those later. Try the steps above with ingredients that sound good to you. This morning I had a fresh pear and some frozen fruit that consisted of my 50% fruist. Then I added a handful of kale. Next I added purified water, ice, chia seeds and then blended for 40 seconds. Wow! What a great tasting breakfast smoothie!


What have you tried? Thanks again for visiting, happy juicing and stay smooth!


Resources:


NutriBullet Pro FAQ


NutriBullet Pocket Nutritionist – booklet


Get Your Nutribullet Pro Deluxe HERE



NutriBlast From Your NutriBullet