We recommend buying a cold press machine when making juices and smoothies. Making a juice or a smoothie is simpler than cooking a meal from scratch but it also provides you with a nutrient dense glass of deliciousness. Its a great direct deposit into each and everyone of our cells. If you are dealing with a major illness or are implementing an illness free lifestyle balancing your meals is top priority. Here are some great recipes full of anti-oxidants properties.
Juices
1 medium mango
½ cup of pineapple
2 cups of spinach
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidants (mangiferin, quercetin), vitamins (A, C, D, K), chlorophyll, iron, folate and alkalizing properties
1 cup of watermelon
2 cups of pea shoots (sprouts)
½ inch of ginger
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant (lycopene), chlorophyll, vitamins (A, C), folic acid and alkalizing properties
2 cups of kale
1 apple
½ lemon
½ inch of ginger
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidants (quercetin), vitamin (A, C), chlorophyll , calcium, iron and alkalizing properties
1 medium cucumber
1 cup of honeydew melon
4 romaine leaves
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, vitamin (B, C), chlorophyll, beta-carotene, potassium and alkalizing properties
3 stalks of celery
1 kiwi
4 romaine leaves
½ inch of ginger
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, vitamin (A, B, C), chlorophyll, calcium, potassium, iron, folic acid, magnesium and alkalizing properties
Smoothies
2 large handfuls of kale
1 cup of strawberries
1-½ cups of coconut water
2 tablespoons of chia seeds
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, vitamin (A, C, K), chlorophyll, omega-3s, potassium and alkalizing properties
2 large handfuls of broccoli
1 banana
1 apple
1-½ cups of alkaline water
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, vitamin (A, C), chlorophyll, potassium and alkalizing properties
1 orange
1 cup of pineapple
1 cup of spinach
1-½ cups of home brewed green tea
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, vitamin (A, C), calcium, folic acid, iron and alkalizing properties
1 cup of papaya
1 cup of strawberries
1 banana
1-½ cups of coconut milk
1 pinch of bee pollen
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, vitamin (B, C), folate, lauric acid, potassium and alkalizing properties
1 cup of blueberries
½ cup of almond yogurt
1 cup of almond milk
2 tablespoons of chia seeds
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, vitamin (B, C), omega-3s and alkalizing properties