{"id":759,"date":"2013-03-03T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2013-03-03T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=759"},"modified":"2013-03-03T09:14:38","modified_gmt":"2013-03-03T16:14:38","slug":"easy-on-the-bellyvegetable-and-fruit-shakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=759","title":{"rendered":"Easy on the belly:Vegetable and Fruit Shakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Today there are so many ways to treat yourself to the daily dose of\u00a0fruits and vegetables that make for a healthy diet.\u00a0 No longer are we confined to chomping on a carrot, a piece of broccoli or celery stick we carry along with us for our lunch to supplement the veggies we hope to include in our dinner menu.\u00a0Children don’t have to be force fed to “finish their plate” with the cold peas\u00a0leftover from their meal to cold for anyone to really enjoy.<\/p>\n

Fruits and vegetables can now be consumed through juices, smoothies\u00a0or a combination of the two.\u00a0 They complement one another especially when mixed together to create a nice shake.<\/p>\n

Recently I experimented away from my juicer to a new horizon with vegetable and fruit shakes.\u00a0\u00a0I purchased the NutriBullet<\/a>.\u00a0 I was encouraged to do so after learning about other people with UC or digestive issues that were using the” NutriBullet”\u00a0as a\u00a0way to get their fruits and veggies in\u00a0a\u00a0easily digestible form.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Its easy to use and clean, which is one of its marketing appeals.<\/p>\n

Shakes\u00a0and blended\u00a0beverages\u00a0are\u00a0particularly important when\u00a0dealing with a flare-up and\u00a0the healing process.\u00a0\u00a0This is a time\u00a0when we could use the nutritional\u00a0boost from such vegetables as kale and spinach, and vitamins from apples\u00a0but\u00a0find the roughage too difficult\u00a0on our systems.\u00a0\u00a0By incorporating fruit and vegetables into a shake, you ensure that you are supporting your body with good nutrition.<\/p>\n

Take handfuls of the vegetables, cut up some fruits add water\u00a0 or nut milk and\u00a0your done.\u00a0 Its that simple, and\u00a0the bonus is easy to clean.<\/p>\n

Here\u00a0is a recipe for a\u00a0shake I have been making in the mornings that has really\u00a0started my day off\u00a0right with\u00a0a good energy boost.<\/p>\n

1. spinach- handful<\/p>\n

2. celery- few stems<\/p>\n

3. cucumber- half or 1\/3<\/p>\n

4. half an apple or half a banana- (I sometimes omit this)<\/p>\n

5. a piece of ginger root<\/p>\n

6. a clove of garlic<\/p>\n

7. add water or nut milk<\/p>\n

Mix together and throw in some vanilla and your good to go!\u00a0 For added goodness throw in a tablespoon of flaxseed oil or chlorella powder.\u00a0 As an alternative to spinach, is kale which is packed rich with vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t have a “NutriBullet.” Shakes can easily be made in your blender as well.\u00a0\u00a0A tip:\u00a0cut up your pieces of fruits and vegetables into small pieces and add a good amount of water or nut milk.<\/p>\n

Experiment and see what works for you and share your latest shake with us.<\/p>\n

In health,<\/p>\n

Safara<\/p>\n

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