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

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There are tons of electrolytes out there, but in our bodies they are basically calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium chloride, hydrogen phosphate (a mineral) and hydrogen carbonate (a salt).

Why do we need Electrolytes?

Electrolytes are vital for survival. Not only could we not function if we didn’t have them, if we dilute them too much, it can lead to death by “water poisoning.” They regulate our nerve and muscle function, our hydration, the pH of our blood, rebuilding damaged tissue, and determining blood pressure. One example of their job would be in order for a muscle to contract-from your heart to the tiniest toe muscle- it needs the electrolytes calcium, sodium, and potassium.
Too little and muscles become weak, too much and they over contract.

Go to the next page to learn WHEN we need to replenish Electrolytes in our body …

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One of her tips is to start with lots of flavorful fruit in your smoothies and gradually add greens to this … as long as you like the taste.
 
 

Ingredients:
– Kale
– Spinach
– Ginger
– Lemon
– Orange
– Frozen berries
– Frozen banana
– Coconut water

All these ingredients are very high in antioxidants, vitamins and essential nutrients making this smoothie very detoxifying. These ingredients also contain anti inflammatory properties which make them excellent for problematic skin types, helping to heal, calm and prevent breakouts.

Now watch how Annie makes this smoothie in the video:

Source: Annie Jaffrey

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You’ll find that this is a perfect snack to include in a packed lunch … much healthier than the store-bought granola bars and snack bars that are stuffed with artificial flavors, colors, added sugars.

Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:
 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup dried Turkish apricots
• ½ cup raw cashews
• ¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• ⅓ cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons agave syrup
• 1 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Here are the easy instructions to make these yummy energy bars:
 
 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line and 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or saran wrap, and set aside.
2. Pulse cashews in food processor until crumbly, place in a separate bowl.
3. Pulse apricots in food processor until finely chopped. Add all other ingredients to the apricot mixture and process until well combined.
4. Add the chopped cashews to the mixture and pulse until combined.
5. Firmly press the apricot mixture into the baking pan, using the flat surface of a measuring cup to create a flat even layer.
6. Place pan in the freezer for one hour, then remove and cut into 8 rectangle bars (or more or less, depending on desired size).
7. Place in an airtight container and store for up to one month in the fridge.
8. Enjoy!

Source: Christal

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These gluten-free crunch bars are made with puffed brown rice cereal to provide a lower calorie base than most store-bought bars. Then flax seeds, pine nuts, pecans and dried cranberries add healthy fats and antioxidants. You might want to replace the brown sugar with honey to add more flavor.


These are delicious snack bars that you can eat on the go … something healthy to grab when there’s no time for a normal breakfast in the morning.


This recipe calls for baking in the oven, so it takes a little more time to prepare than raw granola energy bars. It’s worth it, though, because these energy bars are really tasty:

RISE & SHINE ENERGY BARS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup gluten-free oats
• ⅓ cup pine nuts
• ¼ cup flax seeds
• ⅔ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup honey
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted earth balance or butter
• ½ tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. g-free vanilla extract
• 2 cups g-free puffed brown rice cereal
• ½ cup dried cranberries

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1/2 banana mashed

1/2 cup oats

1/4 cup almond milk

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon flaxseeds

Here are the additional ingredients you’ll need for the special Blueberry-Banana Cashew Cream topping:

1/2 banana (frozen if possible)

1/2 cup blueberries

1 medjool date

2 tablespoons cashew nuts

2-4 tablespoons of water / dairy free milk

Now just follow these 4 simple steps to make this special Overnight Oats with Blueberry-Banana Cashew Cream:

1. For the oat mixture, mix all ingredients together in a bowl, make sure the banana is mashed before you add it!




2. For the creamy topping add all ingredients to your blender and simply blend until totally smooth.




3. Add the oats to the bottom of a jar, or glass and top with the cream.




4. Leave in the fridge overnight and enjoy in the morning.

Source: Saskia Gregson-Williams

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In our fast food society it’s not always easy to eat healthy food. A poor diet then leads to low energy, obesity, stress, health problems … and high medical bills. Corrina explains why you need alkalizing foods and why you should avoid lots of other foods if you want to feel better, look better and be healthy.

She explains everything in detail in the video …

Watch, take notes, and share …

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One of the biggest topics in the raw food world is the Vitamin B12 debate. Taking B12 supplements is controversial because it can be really helpful if you have a B12 deficiency, but then if you are overdosing on B12 then your body will naturally stop producing this vitamin on its own.

It’s true that correcting a B12 deficiency will lead to better sleep, a better mood and perhaps weight loss.

It’s good to know the facts.
Kristina reveals useful information about supplementing Vitamin B12 in this video …

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Try these 3 deep breathing exercises to reduce stress, increase your energy level and generally improve your health. Rhonda shows how deep breathing helps to balance your body and clear your mind. Inhale and exhale through your mouth, and follow Rhonda’s instructions to reduce breathing through your chest.

Rhonda explains how you can do these 3 different breathing exercises anywhere and any time you want …

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