Bone Broth

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Why is bone broth so healthy?? Answer:

1. Heal and seal your gut. The gelatin in bone broth protects the gut by supporting mucosal lining, and by providing proteins that support the immune system.

2. Protect your joints. Taking glucosamine supplements to help with joint pain has been common knowledge for years, but it turns out that bone broth has glucosamine too. But unlike pills, the broth also includes a host of other goodies that help keep your joints happy, healthy, and pain-free. The chondroitin sulfate in bone broth has been shown to help prevent osteoarthritis.

3. Look younger. Bone broth is a rich source of collagen. You can find collagen in all kinds of “plumping” products these days, but why stick it on the outside when you can drink it? Not only is drinking it cheaper, but it can make your skin, hair, and nails look just as radiant.

4. Sleep better, and feel better. The glycine in bone broth has been shown in several studies to help people sleep better and improve memory by supporting neurotransmitter formation.

5. Immune support. Mark Sisson, author of The Primal Blueprint, actually calls bone broth a “superfood” thanks to the high concentration of minerals. He says that the bone marrow can help strengthen your immune system. (Something that won’t surprise your grandma who always made you her famous chicken soup when you got sick!) A Harvard study even showed that some people with auto-immune disorders experienced a relief of symptoms when drinking bone broth, with some achieving a complete remission.

6. Stronger bones. The phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium in the bones seeps out into the broth leaving you with the essential building blocks for healthy bones.

7. It’s very economical! What else were you going to do with those chicken carcasses, soup bones, and veggies going bad in your fridge?

Bone Broth

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Course Drinks, Soup
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb Bones free range chicken bones, beef marrow/ any organic bones labelled 'soup'- may even use fish heads
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 4 quarts water
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 3 medium carrots halved
  • 3 medium onions quartered
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 tbsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • 1. Place bones, vinegar, and water in large stew pot. Let sit for one hour. Add more water if needed to cover bones.
  • 2. Transfer pot to stove top. On medium heat, add celery, carrots, and onions. Bring to boil, and skim any film from top; discard.
  • 3. Reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 24-72 hours (can turn off burner overnight, put pot in fridge, and restart in morning if you prefer)
  • 4. For the last 10 minutes, add the parsley.
  • 5. Cool broth in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Strain broth and discard bones and vegetable remnants.
  • 6. May store in fridge for up to 7 days. May freeze broth in ice cube trays, or freezer safe containers for up to 6 months.
  • Use in soups, stews, smoothies, or drink on it's own.

Green Tea – Berry Freeze

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Adapted from Chakra Foods for Optimum Health by Deanna M. Minich, Ph.D., C.N.

Green Tea - Berry Freeze

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 green tea bags
  • 2 cups frozen mixed berries
  • 11/2 organic coconut or soy milk
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
  • raw honey to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil water and add to tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes. In meantime, combine berries, milk, and juice in blender until smooth. Add tea to berry blend and honey for sweetness if desired. Drink as a smoothie or freeze to make a sorbet.

Berry Flush

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Adapted from Chakra Foods for Optimum Health by Deanna M. Minich, Ph.D., C.N.

Berry Flush

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 2 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 organic apple cored
  • 1 cup organic strawberries
  • 1 cup organic blueberries
  • 1/2 cup organic blackberries
  • pinch cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice

Instructions
 

  • Blend all ingredients in a blender or juicer.

Detox Tonic

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Detox Tonic

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 organic apple red or green, cored
  • 1 organic carrot
  • 1 organic celery stalk
  • 1/2 inch ginger root peeled
  • 1/2 whole lemon
  • 1 handful organic spinach
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
 

  • With intention, juice all fruits and vegetables in a juicer. Add cayenne pepper, stir, and drink mindfully.

Mango Ginger Flow Smoothie

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Mango Smoothie

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 ripe Mango peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup orange juice fresh if possible
  • 1/2 tbsp flaxseed meal can use chia seeds instead
  • 1 tbsp protein powder optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup ice

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to blender. Blend and serve

Red Whirl Smoothie

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Red Whirl Smoothie

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Servings 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Frozen Strawberries
  • 1 cup Frozen Rasberries
  • 8 ounces organic plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Raw Honey
  • 1/2 cup ice

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients in blender. Add more ice or thin with coconut water if desired.

Georgia’s Green Bliss

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Georgia's Green Bliss

* This smoothie is a great way to use over-ripe bananas! Simply freeze them and use when you are ready to make green bliss! Over-ripe or browning bananas are actually easier to digest than less ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup soy milk
  • 1 each banana extra ripe, frozen
  • 1 each avocado average, fresh
  • 1/2 cup spinach baby, fresh
  • 1/2 cup pineapple fresh, chunks
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Add ice and blend if desired.

Notes

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Pipe Cleaner Smoothie

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Pipe Cleaner Smoothie

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 each celery fresh, stalk, medium
  • 1/2 cup pineapple fresh, chunks
  • 1 each avocado average, fresh
  • 1 each banana fresh, medium
  • 1/2 each lime fresh, medium
  • 1/2 cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 2 cups coconut water

Instructions
 

  • In blender, add all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Notes

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Natural Sports Drink

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Natural Sports Drink

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart water tap
  • 1/4 tsp salt table
  • 1 each Multi Mineral calcium, magnesium, zinc
  • 1/4 cup grape juice
  • 2 tbsp honey dark

Instructions
 

  • Crush mineral tablet. In a pitcher, add water, salt, crushed mineral tablet, juice, and honey. Stir or shake to mix at room temperatureuntil honey dissolves. Store in fridge until ready to use. You can use tea or coconut water in place of tap water. You can use other juices, such as pineapple, or even lemon or lime. You want to use 100% real organic juice if possible.

Notes

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