Things were pretty quite here in Kansas, we pulled out the window air conditioners, did some laundry and basically puttered around. It was nice and peaceful.
Today is my first day on the E2L plan. I wanted to start off with a smoothie that was filling enough to last through the afternoon. I also did not want any added sugar.
My solution..... Beets!
The health benefits of beet juice aren`t well known, but they are profound. Beet juice is best known as a blood purifier and blood builder that helps in the creation of red blood cells. Russian longevity researcher, Mikhail Tombak, Ph.D., tells us that beet juice improves blood structure and cures diseases of the circulatory system, large intestine, and digestive system. Tombak also shares that beet juice dissolves stones in the liver, kidneys and bladder. Not bad for a common item found in most grocery stores!!!!
Researchers have found that a glass of beet juice each day beats high blood pressure - and according to the American Heart Association, one in three adults has high blood pressure. In the 1950`s, Dr. Ferenczi of Hungary had his cancer patients drink a quart of beet juice each day, which was effectively breaking down and eliminating tumors. Beets have been found to increase the body`s production of glutathione, which helps the body detoxify cancer-causing poisons.
Beet Smoothies
4 organic beets scrubbed, but not peeled, sliced into manageable pieces
7 organic banana's
1/2 pkg. frozen strawberries
3tlbs. flax seed powder
2tbls. chia seeds
Purified water for thinning
If you have a vitamix, throw everything in and blend. If you are like me start by juicing your beets. In your food processor add banana's and puree until smooth, add strawberries and beet juice. If your food processor blogs down add some water. Next add your chia seeds and flax seeds. Blend well and serve.
The color of this smoothie is amazing and the texture is like a thick milkshake!
4 Smoothies for my family!
8 comments:
Brandi,
I am so excited you are doing E2L!! I am going to try to do it along with you. I have done it in the past, but fell off the wagon -- you will be my inspiration! The beet smoothie sounds interesting. I love beets, though it's hard to imagine them in a smoothie. I am definitely going to try it, though.
Mariann
The smoothies look yummy. :)
I love my smoothies thick. I have been thinking about beets this morning!
I was planning on buying some at Whole Foods today, and make beet juice. I bet I would like this much better! :)
Emma? Pregnant? I don't know the story. I can say that when I was 19, I was in a short (6 month) marriage. I came home pregnant. My Mom was so gracious, and took good care of me. She worried over my morning sickness, and my grief at the loss of my marriage. My older sister bought me maternity clothes, and made me smile. Emma
is so blessed to have you!
When my baby (boy) was 15 months old, I met the love of my life! This August will be 26 years! My husband adopted my son, as his biological father was incapable of caring.
Emma may not be in a sad place right now, I don't know the story.
But, I was in a very sad, lonely place. I feared I would always feel that way. So, if Emma is down, let her read my story. :)
Those look fabulous! I love a thick smoothie, and I love beets, so this is right up my ally:)
Mariann- This smoothie was wonderful and I hoped it would be within the E2L guidelines. I do not have the book so I winged it! I think you will really like it!
Naina-
Yes Emma is pregnant. She was going to getting married this November. Long story short, Emma is home where she belongs with loving supportive family members to care for her.
I think you will love the smoothie, I did!
Janet- I hope you will like it, it makes alot, but it is so darn yummy!!
I love raw beets in our juice so I imagine I would enjoy this too. It sounds good to me.
talk to you later,
Ali
the smoothies are not only sounding delicious and healthy, them is good lookin' too!
peace :)
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