Are you looking to optimise your family’s health in 2015? Then it’s time to supercharge your body. Nutritionist Christine Bailey’s new book Supercharged Juices and Smoothies contains over 100 power packed recipes to nourish the body and achieving lasting health.
It’s that time of year again… too many holiday treats, glasses of wine and chocs can often leave us a few pounds heavier and also feeling bloated and lethargic. This year why not make a few changes the whole family can enjoy to kick start a healthier 2015. Adding in a nutrient rich smoothie or juice can be a simple way to get you into healthier habits. Whether you need a quick nourishing snack, breakfast on the go or post workout shake making your own nutrient packed drinks means you can maximise on the goodness and tailor it according to your body needs. It also means you can keep the sugar content low and sneak some vegetables into your child’s diet too. But your homemade drinks shouldn’t just appeal to your taste buds, you can supercharge them with ingredients known to boost energy, tackle stress, nourish the skin and support immune health and performance.
Award winning Nutritionist and Chef Christine Bailey’s new book Supercharged Juices and Smoothies is an amazing collection of feel-good drinks using the latest range of superfoods to nourish and revitalize your body. It also contains a 3-day power-charged Superfood Juice Diet Plan if you’re looking for a speedy way to kick start a new healthy eating plan. Try these recipes from the book to help you feel and look fabulous.
Magnesium Lift
Although essential for energy production, magnesium is commonly low in people’s diets, especially if you are feeling stressed or exercise regularly. This creamy and hydrating mix not only tastes amazing but will help to improve magnesium levels. It’s a great treat for the whole family and an easy way to sneak in greens.
Serves 1
- ½ or 1 small banana, ideally chopped and frozen
- ¼ ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1 small handful of spinach
- 1 handful of frozen berries or cherries
- 1½ tsp shelled hemp seeds
- ½ tsp wheatgrass powder or other superfood green powder, optional
- ¼ cucumber, chopped
- 1 tbsp raw cacao nibs or use raw cacao powder
- 200ml/7fl oz/scant 1 cup coconut water or water, plus extra if needed
Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little more water, if needed.
Brain Booster
This smoothie has it all: healthy fats, protein and antioxidants to nourish and protect the brain and body. It’s also rich and satisfying, thanks to the addition of avocado. For adults you can add in a little ginkgo powder or tincture which is great for improving circulation and memory support.
Serves 1
- 1 small handful of blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 3 strawberries, stalks discarded, chopped
- 2 tsp shelled hemp seeds
- 1 tsp acai powder or goji berry powder, optional
- 1 tbsp goji berries
- ¼ tsp ginkgo powder or 2 drops of gingko tincture (for adults)
- ½ tsp flaxseed oil
- ½ tsp coconut oil
- ¼ ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
- 100ml/3½fl oz/generous 1/3 cup pomegranate juice or coconut water
Put all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
Taken from Supercharged Juices and Smoothies Christine Bailey 2015 Nourish Books 2015) ISBN-13: 978-1848992269 www.christinebailey.co.uk.
