Daily Reminder: Drink Your Greens!
The Start to A Healthier Journey
My health journey began when I noticed a particular shift in my body’s lack of productivity and achievements take a toll on my health, it was as if my body was crying for help. I feared that my body became weaker to the approach of any physical activity. I figured out that my body lacked certain vitamins and nutrients that are essential to anybody, such as vitamin K, vitamin C, iron-riched foods, and immunity-boosting necessities.
Health and medical experts from Harvard T.H. Chan, School of Public Health report that, without consuming a certain amount of fruits and vegetables, there can be dangerous effects and tolls on the function of the human body. Knowing this, I decided to switch my diet to include fundamental elements such as foods that incorporate high doses of iron, immunity, vitamin K, and vitamin C into my daily routine.
Health-obsessed celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian have shared their beneficial opinions on it as well. Kourtney shared her top juices Via, Poosh her blog. These juices benefit her body, mind, soul, and most importantly these juices make for the perfect morning drink.
Making juices each morning can be a bit overwhelming compared to a cup of coffee. But this morning drink will provide you with the energy you need while providing your body with the nutrients it needs.
This green juice recipe takes approximately 10 minutes to prepare. It is a quick, easy, and ready-to-go beverage that you can add to your diet, and it makes for a fun healthy drink. The six-ingredient green juice contains Kale, Spinach, Pineapple, Granny Smith Apples, Mint, and Lemon. The fun activity can be quickly prepared when placed into my highly recommended juicer or blender.
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The Green Juice Benefits
Energy Booster
Although I am more of a coffee person, my morning energy boost comes from an iced latte. But, if I need an afternoon pick me up, a cold and fresh green juice is the way to get my energy. Intaking high levels of caffeine like in coffee can cause anxiety and keep people up at night—especially if you drink more than one coffee throughout the day.
Clearer Skin
Extra intake of greens can result in brighter skin without even needing to complete your daily skin-care routine. With a busy life and weekly basis schedule, drinking your greens can exchange not having enough time for a skin-care routine and can be the perfect way to replenish summer skin.
Immunity Builder
With these times, health experts would unquestionably recommend intaking certain foods that would increase immunity. It is crucial to understand the importance of focusing on the immunity-building process for anyone.
The Recipe
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4 oz Kale
4 oz Spinach
8 oz Pineapple
16 oz Granny Smith Apple
1/4 cup Mint Leaves
1 Lemon
Kale is known as the most nutrient-based leaf amongst all ; it contains vitamin and mineral components that can immensely benefit the human body. For instance, research from the Healthline’s Nutrition Team has depicted that a single cup of raw kale can contain up to very high percentages of various vitamins used through vegetable intake. The vegetable’s highest vitamin source comes with vitamin K and C which both support bone metabolism, body development, absorption of iron, and the overall function of a proper immunity system. For instance, my health concerns stemmed from my medical reports showing a lower level than usual within the vitamin K and C range. The green is known to treat as well as boost vitamin K and C levels specifically. Always remember that certain food products like kale have many health benefits and should always be a number one choice for you.
As it is known as "Green Goodness," this leafy vegetable is the one you want to incorporate in your day-to-day meal prep—without a doubt. Including spinach in your diet can not only steadily boost the immune system, but it can help out other systems in the body such as the overall function of muscles and nerces. The positive outcomes will undoubtedly shock you, so be sure to include this in your everyday meals, drinks, or both!
The addition of pineapple into my green juice helps add some sweetness to the bitterness of the greens. The freshness and sweet-sour taste of pineapple can never go wrong. The tropical fruit not only is jam-packed with nutrients, but it can help cleanse the body through vitamins, minerals that help remove toxins and fight against germs and diseases.
Let’s keep it green here, you’ve heard the phrase an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Like pineapple granny smith apples are a sweet-sour option to add to your daily green drink. Alongside its excellent source of fiber and vitamin C, the apples contain an excellent source of water, keeping you extra hydrated throughout the day and they’re filling!
The calming and tranquil aroma of mint leaves is an excellent addition to this juice. Believe it or not, this recipe includes numerous health benefits, but mint is the one I would highly recommend. Along with its immunity-building and acne-reducing, it can help your mind. The essential oils curated into the mint leaves can help advance brain function. The addition of mint leaves results as a stress-free ingredient and can help out after a long and hectic day. You can even grow your own mint leaves!
Lemons, the bright and eye-catching fruit, are not only meant for fruit bowl decor to spice up any kitchen countertop but they’re tasty and packed with nutrients. Along with its freshly squeezed sour taste, lemon juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C. Eating lemons can improve your immune health and help clear your liver. I recommend squeezing your fresh lemons into the green juice recipe, but also remember to keep some extra for a freshly squeezed lemonade!
health is wealth
Trust me, the juice is worth it. Not only does it lift my mood the second I take a sip, but it gives me a burst of energy that makes me feel like I can conquer the day. This is your daily reminder to drink your greens, treat your body with a proper diet, and take care of yourself. Health and wellness are essential so join me and others on this green juice journey to take small steps towards a healthier lifestyle.