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Easy And Powerful Wake-up Smoothie

Easy And Powerful Wake-up Smoothie

Have you ever felt sluggish in the morning? Haven’t we all? Sometimes the right breakfast can flip your mood from ‘No, I’m too tired.’ to ‘Yeah!!! Let’s go!’. Try out our Wellconnected nutrient-dense, powerful, energizing and easy wake-up smoothie! This blend of awesomeness will power you up for an energized day!

What you need for the wake-up smoothie

In this table the amounts needed and the health benefits of the ingredients are listed.

These are your ingredients for the smoothie:

Banana 1 High in fiber, potassium, vitamin C and B6; helps hearth health, boosts mood
Frozen mango 100 gram Digestion due to high fiber content, vit. K, beta-caroteen (asthma prevention potential)
Spinach 2 big handfuls High in iron and magnesium, high in chlorophyll (cancer prevention potential)
Parsley 1 small handful Detoxifying for kidneys, prevents bloodclots
Cucumber 1/3 Hydrating, vitamin K for bone health
Lemon juice 1/2 Antibacterial, antiviral, immune boosting
Organic lemon with skin 1 slice Rind contains 5-10x more vitamins than the lemon juice
Celery stick 1 High in antioxidants, vit. K, A, Potassium
Water 100 ml (half a glass) Hydration

Spice it up with:

¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper Stimulates digestion; increases saliva production, flow of enzymes and aids to metabolize foods and eliminate toxins
½ teaspoon of curcuma Allergy fighting, Anti-cancer, Eye health
Pinch of black pepper Necessary for the bioavailability of curcuma
1 teaspoon Maca powder Vit. B, C, E, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, boosts sexual health and women’s health

Well.connected before wake up smoothie 2

Well.connected before wake up smoothie

Well.connected wake up smoothie

Enjoy your morning blast of nutrients and energy!

Sources:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/409266-healthy-effects-of-parsley/

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270609.php

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7511/lemon-peels-the-cheapest-investment-in-your-health.html

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-545-lemon.aspx?activeingredientid=545&activeingredientname=lemon

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283006.php

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275921.php

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271157.php

http://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/turmeric-root-powder.php

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/benefits-of-cayenne-pepper/

http://www.turmericforhealth.com/turmeric-benefits/health-benefits-of-black-pepper-and-turmeric

http://www.vegkitchen.com/nutrition/7-top-health-benefits-of-maca/

Matcha: The Healthiest Tea Of All (+ Cocktail Recipe)

Matcha: The Healthiest Tea Of All (+ Cocktail Recipe)

You only want the best for your health? And you are a tea-lover? Welcome to the club! We are going to initiate you into the world of Matcha and tell you a yummy, juicy recipe for an exclusive Matcha cocktail you can easily do yourself.

matcha cocktailMatcha is a rare, high-quality tea originally from Japan. It is a finely ground, handpicked Green tea with a unique aroma and therefore considered to be high-class and very exclusive. Only the most valuable pieces of the Tencha tea plant are used to get a fresh and intense flavour.

It also holds numerous benefits for our health. Matcha tea has lots of antioxidants which protect us from different cancer types. It is antihypertensive, reduces LDL cholesterol concentration in our blood and most of all, it strengthens our immune systems. So what are we waiting for? Let’s get down to the recipe.

 

How to make your own Matcha Cocktail

 

 Here is what you need:

  • 2 teaspoons of Matcha
  • 40 ml hot water
  • 4 mint leaves
  • 1 lemon
  • 6 teaspoons Lime syrup (alternatively juice of one lime)
  • 200 ml ice water
  • Ice cubes and brown sugar (alternatively honey or stevia)
  • For a cocktail: 2 shots of vodka or sake

What to do:

  1. Let the hot water get cold to 80 degrees celsius (176 degrees fahrenheit)
  2. Mix the Matcha with 40 ml of the warm water
  3. Add the mint leaves and mix it!
  4. Squeeze the lemon in
  5. Add 6 teaspoons of lime syrup or squeeze one lime in
  6. For a cocktail: Add 2 shots of vodka or sake
  7. Now give it some ice water and shake or mix it!
  8. Put some mint leaves on top of the glass to make it look delicious
  9. Enjoy!

    Let us know what you think!

Well.connected Matcha Cocktail