Healthy Recipes – Top Morning Recommendations

Delicious OVERNIGHT OATS Steeped in EGGNOG

Chris — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:14:04 +0000

Eggnog is one of those refreshments that somehow goes along with creating fond holiday memories. This recipe takes that one step further in an Eggnog Overnight Oats treat! Now you can celebrate the holidays at breakfast with this easy and delicious eggnog-infused treat to start the day with smiles …

Each serving of these delightful Eggnog Overnight Oats contains the following nutrition:

Calories: 390 (Calories from Fat: 130)
Total Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 4.5g)
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 520mg
Potassium: 550mg
Protein: 16g
Total Carbohydrate: 50g (Dietary Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 13g)

Continue on to the next page to see the full recipe …

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Just in Case You Don’t Already Know … Here’s What You Often Get in an SPORTS ENERGY DRINK

maud — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:02:49 +0000

Looking for electrolytes, fuel, power and vitamins in your Sports Energy Drink? This video may make you think twice!

Watch the video: a simulated tv commercial …
After watching this video, you may want to visit: Make Your Own Healthy Sports Drink at Home!

Highly recommended: Make Your Own Healthy Sports Drink at Home!

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Popular Homemade CRANBERRY ENERGY DRINK Recipe

maud — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 01:28:17 +0000

It’s really easy to make your own energy drink, and you’ll undoubtedly find that it tastes better than the store-bought alternatives. In addition, the homemade version is all-natural (… no artificial flavors, colorings and preservatives) and a lot cheaper!

Here are the ingredients to mix together:

3 cups unsweetened cranberry juice (100 percent juice)
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Optional: 1 star anise. If using this optional ingredient, leave to infuse for one hour then strain.

After mixing all ingredients: refrigerate.

This all-natural homemade energy drink provides a great tasting mix of carbohydrates to fuel your muscles. It also contains electrolytes (sodium and potassium) to help replace what your body loses through sweat.

Source: Jenn

Favorite Popular Protein-Packed PANCAKE BREAKFAST Recipe

maud — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:28:04 +0000

Recipes with eggs, yogurt and the odd ingredient for extra nutrients and flavor can be perfect for breakfast. Some ideas for that extra protein ingredient include chia seeds, oatmeal, peanut butter, kale, lentils, spinach, avocado and more.

High-protein breakfast items have become hot items for good reason: Starting your day off with a hearty helping of the stuff has been shown to wake you up, stave off hunger, help you maintain a healthy waistline, and improve your chances of making better food selections throughout the the day.

One of my favorites is a 3-ingredient Peanut Banana Pancake recipe with 17 grams of protein from Lee Hersh on the next page …

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This is When SKIPPING BREAKFAST May Be Good for You! (Video)

maud — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:08:17 +0000

Skipping breakfast in the morning can be good for you, but not all of the time. Dr. Axe explains why in this video, and also explains how to make breakfast the most important meal of the day — if and when you eat breakfast!

Because your body hasn’t been fueled in a half day from sleeping, your body needs nutrients to start your day. I would personally recommend starting with a superfood smoothie. There are plenty of other options too like a healthy omelet or sprouted oatmeal, but I would recommend a superfood smoothie which includes: coconut milk, a good source of protein like protein powder, chia seed or flax seed, and berries. Some spinach, kale, or green superfood powder are optional.

Dr. Axe explains that intermittent fasting can be beneficial and healthy. Then you may want to skip breakfast …

Watch the video to learn more!

Secondly I want to go over intermittent fasting. Some people have asked me if it’s healthy to skip breakfast through fasting. Yes, it can be healthy, but I don’t think it’s healthy to do all the time and for specific people. However, fasting can have benefits by allowing your body to rest and recover. So sometimes skipping breakfast can be beneficial, however breakfast can also be the most important meal of the day.

Image: Lee Hersh

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Annie’s Awesome Citrus Coconut ENERGY DRINK Recipe!

maud — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:43:13 +0000

Annie obviously spent a lot of time fine-tuning this tasty recipe that uses both coconut water and coconut oil for the nutty, sweet flavor. Dates pack the blended drink with fiber and plenty of natural sugar.

Ingredients:

400 ml mineral water or young coconut water (this one is the ideal but unfortunately not widely available)

½ tsp extra virgin coconut oil

1½ tsp fresh lime juice

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

2 medjool dates (stones removed)

1½ tsp agave nectar

pinch of sea salt

Bonus tip: Put the left-over lime peels in the fridge as a deodorant!

Source: Annie Taylor Chen

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[Video] Aspyn Shows How to Make Yummy “APPLE PIE” PANCAKES and More

maud — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:03:26 +0000

Here are some more quick and healthy breakfast recipes to get you started in the morning — my favorites are the apple pie pancakes and cinnamon roll waffles!

Aspyn shows you how in the video:

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Easy ELECTROLYTE ENERGY DRINK to Make at Home in Your Kitchen

maud — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:48:28 +0000

This is easy … just toss everything into a food blender and blend until the honey is dissolved. No blender? No worry … just squeeze and mix all the ingredients together by hand.

Then treat yourself to a tall glass of the results, add a few ice cubes, and enjoy.

If you’re lazy, however, and buy your Gatorade, PowerAde or electrolyte pumped-up sports drinks at the store to maintain your body’s balance of electrolytes during and after periods of heavy exercise, you may want to note the following:

When you look closer, you’re really just paying an outrageous price for glorified, brightly colored, sugar water. An overload of processed and refined sweetener (in the case of sports drinks, high-fructose corn syrup) is never a good thing. And while artificial flavors and colors don’t technically do much to your health, a part of me just shies away from the idea of ingesting things that are “fake.”

We’ve been led to believe by certain companies that we need an extra-special drink to recover from some sweat.

So what’s the bottom line about buying sports drinks and energy drinks?

Conclusion:

Make your own sports drink! It’s easy, quick, and naturally refreshing.

You will need…

-1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
-1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
-1½ to 2 cups fresh water, depending on how strong you want the flavor
-1/8 teaspoon of sea salt
-2 tablespoons natural sugar or honey, to taste

Enjoy!

Source: Claire Goodall

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[Video] Here’s How to BOOST ENERGY with Healthy GINKGO TEA

maud — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 19:35:16 +0000

Ginkgo Biloba is the world’s oldest living tree species and the leaves are famously full of healthy nutrients. Ginkgo tea, made from these leaves, is a healthy energy drink and full of antioxidants.

Watch this video to learn how to select the best ginkgo leaves and make sure that they are not mildewed. Then dry them in the sun and make ginkgo powder to brew for tea.

This is one of the best ways to improve your health with the nutrients found in ginkgo leaves.

Watch how it’s done:

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Here’s a DELICIOUS SMOOTHIE Recipe with a Secret Ingredient to Boost Metabolism (and ENERGY!)

maud — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:31:56 +0000

Cassey shows how to make a smoothie to increase body metabolism and provide a boost of energy in the morning. She includes a “secret ingredient” that makes it extra powerful!

The list of ingredients:

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

juice of 1 lemon

1/2 cup almond milk

1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt

1 banana

1 to 1.5 cup kale (or more!)

Watch how Cassey puts in all together in the video …

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