Hangover Remedy Smoothie

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I’m sure a few people will have the need for this hangover remedy smoothie. The real question is can you stand the noise of the blender?

You’ll notice there are some odd ingredients in this smoothie recipe such as chamomile flowers, slippery elm power and gingerroot. They are there to help with stomach issues and help relax the mind, all good things for treating a hangover, yes? Which also makes this a great smoothie for stomach pains, cramps, sickness and stress.

Ingredients:
■1/2 cup apple juice
■Juice of 1 lemon
■2 apples
■1 banana
■1/2 inch piece of gingerroot, peeled
■1/2 tsp dried Chamomile Flowers
■1/2 tsp Slippery Elm Powder (See all Vitamins & Supplements)

In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth.

And if you are wondering what the heck slippery elm is: Slippery elm is used to relieve gastrointestinal conditions, sore throats, ulcers, and respiratory irritations today. External uses include treatment of skin conditions, vaginitis, and hemorrhoids. It can be used as a cough medicine or as a skin smoother and softener. Read more: http://www.naturalherbsguide.com/slippery-elm-bark.html


Tags: apples, banana, chamomile, cough medicine, gastrointestinal, gastrointestinal conditions, hangover remedy, skin conditions, slippery elm, slippery elm bark, slippery elm powder, sore throats, vaginitis

POM Breakfast Smoothie

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This POM smoothie is full of super healthy antioxidants from the pomegranate juice and and the almonds. The banana provides a great source of potassium. This is being labeled as a breakfast smoothie, but it ain’t bad for a lunch smoothie either. Why is pomegranate juice (POM) so wonderful: Its has wonderful healthy benefits such as Antioxidants. There have been many Scientific Studies showing that POM can support a healthy cardiovascular system and helps with problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes Type II among others.

And just how rich in antioxidants is POM pomegranate juice? Take a look at the image below rating high antioxidant juices. POM scores the highest.



Oh yeah, what about the POM Smoothie recipe? Here it is:

Ingredients:
■1 cup POM wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
■3/4 cup soy or low-fat milk
■2 ice cubes
■1 large banana
■2 tablespoons almonds
■3 table spoons protein powder (optional)
■1 teaspoon honey or stevia sweetener

In a blender combine all ingredients. Cover and blend on high for at least 30 seconds (make sure the almonds aren’t visible) then pour into two glasses. Makes 2 servings.


Tags: almonds, antioxidant juices, antioxidants, banana, breakfast smoothie, diabetes type ii, healthy cardiovascular system, high blood pressure, low fat milk, pomegranate juice, protein powder, source of potassium, table spoons, teaspoon honey

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