It's DAY 4 on the juice cleanse (see first post here), so I thought I'd give an update. Each day has gotten easier and more enjoyable, and I'm feeling great! A couple of my family members are juicing all month long, so doing it for only a week seems pretty reasonable in comparison.Here's a little recap of my cleanse so far and what I've learned:DAY 1: Miserable. I started the day with a 5k run … [Read more...]
Banana Milk *Banana Horchata*
I go through phases when it comes to my ideal smoothie texture. I used to prefer ice cold smoothies that were so thick they were almost the consistency of ice cream. Now, I'm onto a new phase of high-liquid smoothies. I still like them nice a cold, but I use about half as much ice as I did before. More recently, I've been enjoying what I call Banana Milk. I make it with a lot of liquid and … [Read more...]
The Teacup Tragedy
Be kind to your companions...Celebrities wear them like they're the latest trend in jewelry, or as an eye-catching accessory in their designer bag. "Designer Dogs," "Micro Pocket Dogs," or "Teacup Dogs" are some of the names given to these adorable, and sadly exploited animals. Today I read a very sad article about a local woman whose dog died. The dog suddenly became painfully ill and died … [Read more...]
Watermelon Juice
There is nothing more refreshing than cold, fresh watermelon! It not only tastes good, it feels so good to eat! In addition to being delicious and extremely hydrating (92% water), watermelon is highly nutritious. Read here for a brief overview. As the peak of watermelon season is approaching a quick halt, I decided to buy a couple of watermelons to make some juice from. I usually drink … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies- Sore Throat
I have never been attracted to the use of prescription drugs, or any drug for that matter. The idea of planting a foreign chemical strong enough to obstruct my awareness and/or brain receptors has never intrigued me. Only when absolutely necessary will I take meds. This past week I noticed a pain in the lower portion of my throat. I hoped that sleep and healthy eating would combat the … [Read more...]