Healthy Beverages

This coconut almond shake recipe brings together plenty of healthy protein, healthy fat, and electrolytes that naturally occur in coconut water.

Young coconuts are readily available in Asian markets (not usually in Korean markets) or Mexican markets. The average young coconut contains approximately 1-2 cups of coconut water.

Long before the creation of Canada Dry and other sugar-laden soft drink versions of ginger ale, people used to make and drink real ginger ale for its refreshing taste and health benefits.

Real ginger ale is made with - you guessed it - real ginger! And ginger has long been used by Asian cultures to treat and prevent a variety of physical ailments.

Watermelon, fresh peppermint leaves, and sparkling water combine to make a super refreshing summer beverage.

If you have time, make some peppermint ice cubes to add to your sparkling watermelon juice just before serving.

What exactly is a green smoothie? It's a fruit smoothie that includes a big serving of dark green leafy vegetables.

Ingredients:

1 medium to large pomegranate, seeded
1-2 medium sized bananas
1 tablespoon of wild blueberries, frozen or thawed
1 cup almond milk

Directions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth. If you like your smoothies extra thick, start with just half a cup of almond milk and add more if needed. Read more »

Ingredients:

1 ripe canary melon or honeydew melon
Juice of one lemon or lime, to taste

Directions: Read more »

Ingredients: 

2 small bananas
1 tablespoon of organic, all-natural peanut butter
1 cup of almond milk or spring water

Directions:

Blend all ingredients and enjoy.

Vegetable juices are power packed with vitamins, minerals, and numerous phytochemicals that help cleanse your blood and prevent disease. If you don't already have a juicer, I highly recommend a champion juicer. We've used one for years without any problems. Read more »