Hormone-Balancing Hot Cocoa Mix This has been a favorite beverage of mine this winter, by far. I have at least one (usually two) mugs of this stuff every single day. Not only is it warm, comforting, and deliciously sweet, but it is energizing (not with caffeine jitters) yet calming. And I actually feel clearer headed [...]
Who needs McDonald's 530 calorie green shake when you can make your own Shamrock Shake and it is healthier and tastier. The popular green shake offered at local fast food restaurants is full of sugar, food coloring and preservatives, and contains very little "real" food. Who needs all that? This is a healthier version I [...]
Immune Boosting Berry Smoothie What a great way to start your children’s school day, then with this delicious, nutrient-rich smoothie! Chock full of anti-oxidants, and immune boosting nutrients, as well as clean protein, this breakfast is a great way to boost your child’s (and your) health to stave off illness and flu-bugs! It is filling [...]
What better way to start your children’s school day, then with this delicious, nutrient-rich smoothie! Chock full of anti-oxidants and immune boosting nutrients, as well as clean protein, this breakfast is a great way to boost your child’s health to stave off illness and flu-bugs! It is filling and satisfying! 2 cups pomegranate juice [...]
A very important part of my family’s summer is homemade Mint Iced Tea. This sweet, refreshing beverage has evolved over the years by trading sugar for other sweeteners, usually stevia, and more tea bags for strength. I learned to make it stronger to allow for lots of ice. But the concept is the same…cold, refreshing, [...]
Looking for a simple morning or evening tonic to soothe the tummy and cleanse the body? Look no further than my Happy Tummy Green Apple and Ginger Tonic. I originally created this recipe to be used on a group cleanse I offer, but since then, have had reports from people that this tonic is a [...]
In the last several posts, we have discussed: "What is a Detox?"https://veronicashealthyliving.com/detox-what-is-it/ "Why Should You Detox?"https://veronicashealthyliving.com/why-should-you-detox/ I also gave you several recipes to get your body ready for a detox: https://veronicashealthyliving.com/wild-dandelion-b…y-detox-smoothie/ https://veronicashealthyliving.com/super-tasty-deto…kes-a-good-salad/ Today, I want to outline the four main types of detoxes, and briefly describe each one. Keep posted, as I will give the [...]
If you have wild greens available in your yard or garden, then this is the perfect time to "eat them up"! And no better place then in your morning smoothie! This recipe focuses on detoxing the body, and we begin with the liver! Dandelion, that pesky weed in your yard, is the perfect source of [...]
Wild Green and Berry Smoothie 1/2 cup frozen berries 4 cups wild greens (I used yellow dock, Sheep Sorrel, lamb's quarter, and amaranth) 1/2 cup aloe vera juice (mine is berry flavored) 1/2 cup filtered water 3 tbsp. hemp seeds (omegas, and 10 grams protein) 1 scoop collagen powder, unflavored (10 grams protein) 1 tsp [...]
Watermelon Lime Slushy Ohhhh….for the taste of summer in glass! Nothing is more refreshing than an ice cold watermelon slushy on a hot, summer day! Only 2 ingredients! It’s best if you freeze chunks of watermelon (seeds and all) for this, but if you haven’t planned ahead on this, go ahead and use [...]
