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Pre-Workout Smoothie Recipe

The AHA! Team — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:37:11 +0000

Recipe by: Katie Schloer via Nutrition Facts – Pre-Workout Smoothie Recipe Recipe by: Katie Schloer Who doesn’t love a good smoothie? This one is especially antioxidant packed and holds a beautiful color that is irresistible! Cherries, blueberries, and watermelon may play a role in reducing muscle soreness, likely thanks to their anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Watermelon also has the beneficial amino acid l-citrulline. Beets and greens contain nitrates, which may help improve athletic performance by reducing oxygen needs. Nitrates can have profound effects on the power plants within all of our cells, reducing our oxygen needs during exercise so we can bust out the same amount of work with less oxygen. COURSE: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack DIFFICULTY: Moderate SERVINGS: 4 Ingredients ▢2 cups frozen cooked beets* ▢2 cups frozen watermelon ▢2 cups frozen berries ▢2 cups frozen cherries ▢8 medjool dates ▢1 teaspoon amla (optional) ▢3-6 cups water Instructions Combine all the ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend for 30 seconds. If it is too thick, add more water. Drink up and have a great workout! Notes *To cook the beets, thoroughly scrub them, then cut into one inch cubes. Place the beets on a silicone mat or parchment paper and bake them at 400°F (200°C) for about one hour. Allow the beets to cool then place them on a baking sheet and stick them in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer safe container and keep them in the freezer for whenever you need a pre-workout boost! To read the original article click here.

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Delicious Breakfast Banana Green Smoothie

AHA Publisher — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:19 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Delicious Breakfast Banana Green Smoothie INGREDIENTS 2 cups baby spinach leaves, or to taste 1 banana 1 carrot, peeled and cut into large chunks 3/4 cup organic plain Greek yogurt, or to taste 3/4 cup ice 2 tablespoons raw honey DIRECTIONS Put spinach, banana, carrot, yogurt, ice, and honey in a blender; blend until smooth. For added benefits: add one scoop of Green Supremefood To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Colbert click here.

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Revitalizing Energizing Green Smoothie for the New Year

AHA Publisher — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 08:00:01 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – This time of year, it’s easy to feel fatigued and overwhelmed. It’s easy to set aside health goals, and just wait until the new year. But, there’s never been a better time to feel revitalized and energized! We’ve got an energizing green smoothie recipe that can help you stay on track and finish the year strong. In fact, this smoothie contains ingredients that can revitalize and help detoxify your body, from your cells to organs to everything in between. If you’ve indulged a bit too much this Holiday season, try this smoothie to detox and revitalize. If you’re just looking for more energy to finish out the year, try this smoothie for its energizing qualities. And, if you want a new recipe for a healthier new year, commit to this smoothie each day for one daytime meal, and see its wonderful effects on health and energy. Here’s how to make it, and how it can revitalize you! Revitalizing Energizing Green Smoothie for a New Year! Ingredients 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or canned coconut milk 1 scoop Keto Zone Fiber Zone 1 scoop Fermented Greens ® 1 cup spinach, kale, or mixed greens 1 scoop Red Supremefoods® 1 scoop Keto Zone Hydrolyzed Collagen 1/2 cup frozen cranberries (other berries are okay as well, but reduce other berries to 1/4 cup due to higher sugar content) water and ice as needed Instructions Place all ingredients in a blender. Mix well, adding water and/or ice to desired consistency. Makes one serving. Revitalizing and Energizing Foods 1. KETO ZONE FIBER ZONE If you want to revitalize and re-energize your body, start with a healthy digestive tract. The inulin and psyllium husk in Keto Zone Fiber Zone are two amazing fibers that support digestive health. In fact, both inulin and psyllium husk stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria. When these bacteria are healthy, yeast overgrowth is inhibited, and digestion improves. What’s more, healthy fibers and digestion directly support immune health (1, 2) and energy. 2. DIVINE HEALTH FERMENTED GREEN SUPREMEFOOD® WITH CHLOROPHYLL When it comes to energizing food, it’s hard to beat chlorophyll. In fact, this lifeblood of plants can do wonders in the human body as well. Chlorophyll acts similarly to hemoglobin in the human body, except it carries magnesium instead of iron (3). It supports immune health, digestive health, and liver health. It also works to alkalize the body and urine pH. This supports liver function and helps the body remove toxins like metals, pesticides, and more. Chlorophyll is found in most raw, live greens. Divine Health Fermented Green Supremefood® contains fermented greens and chlorophyll including alfalfa, kale, spirulina, wheatgrass, and more. The fermentation process makes the nutrients in these foods more bioavailable in the body. Thus, they deliver high amounts of nutrients and chlorophyll to the blood (4, 5). 3. BEETS AND BEET POWDER Beets are one of the most vibrantly colored vegetables around. Their beautiful hue comes from phytochemicals called betanins. But betanins are much more than a pretty color. They are the primary nutrient in beets and are responsible for their many health benefits (6). In fact, they fight free radicals, encourage reduced inflammation, and support the detoxification of the cells. What’s more, beets also support the production and work of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant our cells make to fight damaging substances. Beets also support the oxygenation of the body. This means energy! Beets contain natural nitrates that are converted to nitric oxides in the body. Nitric oxides dilate blood vessels, allowing more oxygen to circulate more efficiently. Nitric oxide may also increase muscle tissues’ ability to use oxygen (6). One of the best ways to get the power of beets, especially when following a low-carb diet, is through Divine Health Red Supremefoods®. 4. KETO ZONE HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN Keto Zone Hydrolyzed Collagen works throughout the body to support health, nutrient absorption, skin, and energy. In fact, it contains many forms of collagen, including types I, II, and III. This combination revitalizes and supports gut health, skin health, joint health, and immune function. In fact, many studies now show that a dose of ~10 grams per day of collagen supports skin elasticity, hydration, dermal collagen density, youthful appearance, reduced wrinkles, and less skin fragmentation (7, 8, 9, 10). What’s more, it supports joint health and movement so you can get out there and enjoy activities in the New Year! 5. CRANBERRIES Cranberries are an amazing superfood. In fact, this low-carb fruit is loaded with antioxidants and phytochemicals that help neutralize free radicals to support cellular health. In addition, whole cranberries, as opposed to juice or extracts, specifically support cardiovascular and liver health. They support healthy cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and arterial flexibility (11). Together, a healthy cardiovascular system and arteries deliver blood, oxygen, and energizing nutrients to the body efficiently. Bottom Line A New Year calls for revitalization and new energy. Try our Energizing Green Smoothie. Of course, you don’t have to wait for 2021. You can choose to finish this year with great momentum and move into the healthiest year of your life. And if you’d like more ideas for detoxifying and revitalizing your body, join Dr. Colbert’s 21 Day Detox and Fast! New energy and new health for a New Year! To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Colbert click here.

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Energizing Green Basil Smoothie and 4 Herbs to Grow This Summer

AHA Publisher — Sun, 31 May 2020 07:00:07 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Whether you’re planting an entire garden, a few containers, or even just a couple small pots in a sunny window, you can make a difference in your health and cuisine this summer. Herbs are easy to grow and have potent nutrients. Here are 4 herbs to grow this summer and 1 delicious energizing green basil smoothie recipe. Why take the time to grow your own herbs? First, it is much more cost-effective to grow than buy fresh herbs. Second, herbs contain amazing antioxidants and phytochemicals that impact your health – and you can add them every day. Third, food and drink recipes are taken to the next level of flavor with fresh herbs. This summer, get your hands dirty, enjoy all the health benefits of gardening, and delight your taste buds and whole-body health with these herbs. Energizing Green Basil Keto Smoothie 8 ounces brewed green tea OR 1/2 teaspoon matcha green tea powder 1/2 cup coconut milk (canned, full fat) 1/2-1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 lemon, zested & juiced 1/4 cup blueberries (or any kind berries) Erythritol or stevia, to taste Water and Ice as needed for desired consistency (water needed Optional: 1 scoop MCT Oil Powder Optional: 1 scoop hydrolyzed collagen Optional: 1 scoop green fermented supremefood Instructions: Place all ingredients except erythritol/stevia, water, and ice in a blender. Process until smooth. Add sweetener to taste. Add ice and process until at desired consistency. Enjoy the energy! Nutrition Info without optional supplemental powders for an Energizing Snack: 115 calories, 10 gm fat, 4 gm net carbs (6 grams carbs, 2 gm fiber), 2 gm protein (78% calories from fat) Nutrition Info WITH optional supplemental powders for an Energizing Meal: 299 calories, 23 gm fat, 4 gm net carbs (11 grams carbs, 7 gm fiber), 19 gm protein (69% calories from fat) Energizing Green Smoothie Nutrients How is this smoothie energizing? It’s no secret that caffeine, even small amounts, can boost energy. It boosts your brain’s function, your physical strength and reaction time, and your perception of fatigue. In this smoothie, the caffeine comes from green tea. Green tea is packed with amazing nutrients and antioxidants. They can: Inhibit the growth of cancer cells in lab studies. High consumption of the drink has been associated with a 90% reduced risk of breast cancer in women. Repair and protecting cells, especially in the brain. In fact, in mice induced with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease, it helped to protect brain cells from dying, as well as ‘rescuing’ already damaged neurons in the brain, a phenomenon called neurorescue or neurorestoration. Provide antibacterial properties that promote oral health. Exhibit protective effects on eye cels for up to 20 hours after consumption. This has led many experts to believe it may have a role in reducing diseases of the eye and glaucoma. Help our bodies oxidize and burn fat. Multiple studies have shown an increase in metabolic rates, weight loss, decreased waistline and fat loss with consistent green tea ingestion. Read all about the amazing benefits of green tea here. 4 Herbs to Grow This Summer Beyond green tea, this smoothie gains great nutrition and flavor from basil. It’s one of our four herbs to grow this summer. While many other herbs are also great for health, try these to start: 1. Basil for Great Health First, basil is a superstar of nutrition among herbs. It: Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress: Basil’s flavonoids, especially orientin and vicenin, are phytonutrients that protect cell structures from radiation and oxygen-based damage (free radicals/oxidative stress). And eugenol, one of basil’s volatile oils, works to block the inflammatory activity of an enzyme (cyclooxygenase) in the body. Improves blood flow: Basil’s vitamin A and magnesium can improve blood flow. Leafy greens like basil keep your artery walls strong and clear of plagues. Then, the magnesium in basil prompts muscles and blood vessels to relax, which improves blood flow out of the heart and throughout the body. All of your organs and tissues, including skin need good blood flow to function their best. 2. Oregano, a Potent Antibacterial Agent and Medicinal Oregano is actually part of the mint family. It can also impact health in many ways. It: Has antibacterial properties. Its phytochemicals, thymol, and carvacrol fight infections and bacteria. Meanwhile, its antioxidants help reduce and prevent cell damage. Is a potent medicinal when used as an essential oil. It is considered a “hot oil,” and must be diluted correctly for topical use. When used, it’s known to fight sore throats, poor digestion, nasal congestion and colds, herpes cold sores, and potentially joint pain. 3. Cilantro for Brain and Blood Sugar Health Known as a wonderful flavor agent when added to Mexican, Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, cilantro is versatile and great for your body. Interestingly, the seeds of cilantro are known as coriander, and the leaves are called cilantro. How can it affect your health? Cilantro is one of four herbs to grow this summer because it can: Reduce high blood sugars and the risk of type 2 diabetes: Amazingly, cilantro has been shown to increase an enzyme in the body that removes sugar from the blood. It’s so potent that those taking blood sugar medication, or those who are at risk of low blood sugars, need to use some caution when eating it (1, 2). Promote brain health: Brain ailments associated with inflammation may also benefit from cilantro intake. One animal study found that coriander extract exhibited protection against damage to nerve cells following seizures. Another concluded that it may improve memory in those suffering from degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s (3, 4). 4. Peppermint in Folk Medicine and Aromatherapy For centuries, peppermint has been used in folk medicine and aromatherapy. It has been shown to: Improve pain management associated with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS: It works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the colon, which relieves pain. It may also reduce bloating and other digestive symptoms (5, 6, 7). When used in aromatherapy, peppermint may help fight nausea. Lastly, it’s known to fight oral bacteria and bad breath. What About the Optional Add-Ons? As you know, MCT oil powder, hydrolyzed collagen, and fermented greens contain very important nutrients for health in the Keto Zone. Their healthy fats, proteins, and vegetables promote health and support immune function. However, we also know it’s a very difficult time for many readers financially. We are dedicated to offering great, nourishing recipes and great health information whether or not you can buy these ingredients at this time. If you have them or can get them, yes, add them in for full benefits. And if not, keep going strong! We are here for you. You can use many healthy foods and even free immune-boosting habits to stay healthy. Bottom Line Ready for a flavorful, savory, energizing green smoothie? We know you are! Try our recipe, and consider growing your own herbs this summer. And let us know, did you enjoy the smoothie? What are your favorite herbs to grow this summer? To read the original article click here. 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