NUTRITION IN HEALTH

           A new dawn comes with opportunities to nourish your wellness via food. This smoothie can cheer up your mood providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients for immune boost and fiber to ease digestion for gut health. Ingredients ( serving: 1; 2.5 servings of carbs ; 1.5 servings of protein ; 1.5 servings fat ) 1 C pineapple (diced) 6 strawberries Fresh Ginger 1 C soy-milk (You can use another milk) 1 tbsp flax seed 1 tbsp chia seed Method of preparation Place all ingredients in a blender and liquefy to a smooth drink. Serve chilled or serve immediately. Pair it with 1 slice of bread and omelet for breakfast. Did you try this? would have changed anything from it? Please leave your comments and share this with a friend.....

                         Making smoothies as breakfast is the best way to get in all nutrients into a cup without loading on added sugars and trans-fat. However, moderation is key in the amount of fruit and fat to use. You can read my post on smoothie here  https://www.nutrientdoctor.com/2018/02/pineapple-sunshine.html                         This recipe is simple, guiltless and will have you making more for future consumption. Ingredients ( serving: 1; supplies  1.5 servings of carbs, 2 servings of fat, 0.5 serving of protein) 1/2 ripe Banana 1/2 cup pineapple (diced) 1/4 cup blackerries 1 cup almond milk (you can use soymilk or cow's milk as well) 1 tbsp flax seed 1 tbsp chia seed Fresh ginger (cube size) 1/2 tsp stevia (optional) Procedure Place all ingredients in a blender and liquefy to a smooth fluid. Serve chilled or consum...

         This classic recipe is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phyto-chemicals to satisfy your cravings in a healthy way. In a previous post, I outlined the benefits of pineapple (link:  https://www.nutrientdoctor.com/2018/05/pineapple-what-you-dont-know-about-it.html ). Strawberries & tomatoes are rich in antioxidants to fight off free radicals from the body. Cucumbers are great for natural skin glow. This smoothie is made with only 5 ingredients and requires 10-minutes preparation time. Ingredients (serving size: 1; 1.5 servings of Carbs )  1 C Pineapple Half medium size tomato 2 strawberries cucumber (egg-sized) Fresh ginger (cube size) Method of preparation Put all ingredients in a blender liquefy into a smooth paste, add water as desired when blending. Serve chilled. Enjoy at any meal time with other accompaniment OR as a snack. Try it friends and please leave your feed-backs. Please Sh...

 Hi Friends!                 Today's focus is on  APPLE CIDER VINEGAR  called  ACV . ACV has been the center of attraction especially in weight loss program. A research by Balliett and Burke (2013) suggest the effect of ACV on weight loss, attenuating blood lipid/ cholesterol profiles and increase in testosterone of normal adults. What is Apple Cider Vinegar ? According to Wikipedia , ACV is a type of vinegar made from or apple Must . A Must is a freshly pressed fruit juice made with the skin, seed and stem of a fruit.  ACV has a pale to medium amber color and sour in taste (need to be brave to withstand the slapping nature, lol). Unpasteurized/ organic ACV contains mother of Vinegar which gives the ACV a cob-web/ congealed appearance. What is "Mother of Vinegar" ?  it' s a substance composed of Acetic acid bacteria and cellulose. Acetic acid bacteria develops during fermentation of alcohol t...

                Healthy fats is necessity in our meals even for weight loser because they have high antioxidant powers and prevent us from injury while exercising.                    Avocadoes are one of the best Mother nature's gift to man. They are anti-aging, make you fuller, makes the skin glow and a good cleanser because of its richness in VITAMIN E. Try this avocado recipe and thank your body later.  Sitting Pretty!! (Lol, Not for too Long) INGREDIENTS 1/2 of 1 medium sized Avocado. Handful of diced pineapple (remove the hard core  to make smoothie smoother). 6 pieces of grapes 1/2 cup almond milk (soy-milk) Handful of fresh parsley Tablespoon sized ginger (washed and unpeeled) 3 ice cubes METHOD OF PREPARATION Put all ingredients into the blender, crush smoothly into a juice. Serve chilled or store in a tight container in...

                 Hiiii!! What did you think about my title?? hahahahaha (hilarious) or boring? Well I looked out for a creative name and decided to make up one.                 I promised to do more on smoothies because of the Great benefits that come with them. This smoothie is an energy booster and also contains three powerful ingredients (Pineapple, parsley, ginger) that ignites the body to healthy excitement. Have you noticed that all my smoothies are green? lol, because vegetables can't be left out most of the time. You can never go wrong with the green color. Ingredients 1 medium size banana (rich in potassium for good blood flow & pressure control) Handful of diced pineapple (please remove the hard core to make the smoothie smoother) Handful of steamed carrots 1 tablespoon sized ginger (washed & unpeeled). Handful of fresh parsley (Great cleanser) 1/2 cup (125ml) of ...

Smoothies are body smooshers!!                                   My last post on pineapple sunshine smoothie outlined the benefits of smoothieing. Smoothies are a quick meal fix especially for busy individuals either for breakfast or in-between snack. The type of smoothie you make depends on what food you will eat along with it. if it is solely a meal, it has to be rich (containing carbs, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins in form of vegetable and herbs) in order to meet your requirement for that given meal without going hungry soon after. If as an accompaniment or side-dish, it can be made from fruits solely as a juice. Remember : Smoothies are cheap to make especially when made with foods in season (eating healthy does not have to been expensive when properly planned). They are also a great way to take in an ample amount of fiber in form of vegetables without having to chew it (some people ...

Hi friends,      HAPPY NEW MONTH (tempted to say HAPPY NEW YEAR! lol because January seemed like a year). Hope we are setting our goal right and working hard to achieve them? Remember: NO PAIN,NO GAIN!! Today's post is on smoothies. A classic smoothie should supply us with variety of nutrients (meaning not just centered on fruits). Veggies, healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, peanuts, almonds e.t.c, proteins like soy-milk, cow milk, protein powder as well as herbs like garlic, ginger, parsley e.t.c are constituents of a good smoothie to help nourish your skin. They are enjoyed as: in between meal snacks eaten with portioned meals pre and post work out drinks. mock-tails against the overly sweetened beverages.  They are inexpensive to make because you don't need to use all a whole bunch of banana or whatever fruit for an on-spot smoothie (excess fruits in one sitting can lead to weight gain and defies healthy eating!!). PINEAPPLE SUNSHI...