AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

THIS SMOOTHIE IS PACKED WITH NUTRIENTS

THIS RECIPIE MAKES ABOUT 2 SERVINGS

MAKING THIS SMOOTHIE AND ENJOYING IT AFTER SOME MEDITATION AND YOGA IS MY FAVORITE WAY TO START THE MORNING

1 BIG AVOCADO

HALF LEMON OR 2 TBS LEMON JUICE

2 HANDFULS OF ORGANIC SPINACH

1 CUP SUGARFREE COCONUT MILK OR NUTMILK OF CHOICE

1 SCOOP OF VITAL REDS (CONCENTRACTED BLEND OF HEALTHY PHOLOPHENOLS & ANTIOXIDANTS FROM DR GUNDRY)

1 SCOOP OF PRIMAL PLANTS (BLEND OF SUPERPOWER GREENS FROM DR GUNDRY )

1 SCOOP OF PREBIO THRIVE (PREBIOTICS FROM DR GUNDRY)

OPTIONAL:

CINNAMON TO TASTE

FRESH GINGER ROOT (AS YOU PREFER)

1 TBS TURMERIC (IF USING A BLEND MAKE SURE IT HAS BLACK PEPPER OR ADD A PINCH OF BLACK PEPPER YOURSELF)

DECORATE WITH ORNAGIC CACAO NIBS FROM NAVITAS ORGANICS

WHY POLYPHENOLS?

Mulberries, Aronia cherries, and Blackberries contain powerful micronutrients called polyphenols. Polyphenols, in fact, are what give berries and other plants their dark color. In the Vital Reds blend from Dr Gundry, that I mentioned and linked to above, there are plenty of these super-fruits that contains polyphenols,. They natural energy boosters, have antioxidant properties, and play a huge role in keeping your body healthy

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MORE ENERGY WITH PLANTS

When I travel I bring supplements so I can stay healthy and energized on the road and engage in all the outdoor activities that I love so much

It can be difficult to get enough greens and plants into your meals. When I travel I bring supplements so I can stay healthy and energized on the road and engage in all the outdoor activities that I love so much. Dr Gundry´s Primal Plants contains only 100% natural and safe ingredients and is completely free of soy, lectins, lactose, artificial sweeteners and sugar. Each batch of Gundry MD Primal Plants is tested for purity and potency in the USA, at a CGMP-Certified facility.

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WHAT ARE PREBIOTICS

Having a healthy gut involves having a probiotic-friendly environment in your gut. Probiotics are sort of the food that your probiotics eat. So you need both for a balanced microbiome. PrebioThrive from Dr Gundry is a supplement that will help you achieve:

• More efficient digestion

• Reduced stomach and bowel discomfort

• A more balanced gut microbiome

• Boosted feelings of energy and vitality

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5 Ways To Use Fresh Herbs

I love and enjoy the process of planting from seed to full grown flower or harvest. Bringing my presence into this process is beautiful because it connects me to the natural world in such a special way. Reaping the benefits of what we plant is like an added gift. Life and gardening is quite similar. We plant seeds. Water & nurture. Love & give patience. Let go. And then, suddenly, we get to harvest the fruits of our labor of love. But, we need to give our attention and presence to each step along the way. And accept and love it just as it is. The fruits are equal to short moments of pleasure, that eventually will be gone (eaten) Then, the cycle starts over again.

Fresh herbs like rosemary, basil, sage, oregano and thyme have been abundant lately and I am integrating them into different recipes. We have planted our herbs in alignment with permaculture principles in zone 1 so they are easy to access. I love to snip off the herbs straight from the raised garden bed and mix and match into my meals. Below are some ideas for ways I like to integrate the herbs. I am not a vegan. Nor am I a carnivore. I actually work to not label myself as anything that my ego easily can take and turn into separation from others. I like to eat plant based and avocado is often present in my choice of plant fat. Coconut tortillas (found these on amazon) are so yummy and I use these to substitute for bread. When my body is asking for more carbs, I source for sourdough bread (the real kind http://www.pragerbrothers.com

Brussel Sprouts and farm potatoes with fresh rosemary & cold pressed extra virgin olive oil

Okra Bowl with sauerkraut, avocado, sweet potato and farmers market lettuce topped with garden herbs

Farm Egg and avocado sourdough toast with garden herbs

Heirloom tomato and avocado sourdough toast with garden basil, thyme and oregano, garden chili, roasted garlic and drizzled with olive oil

Farm Egg on coconut tortilla, radish and fresh oregano and thyme (my friend has chickens and quail and these are amazing. So different than the store)