Even though I rarely get sick any more there are times when I get a bit too comfortable in my healthy skin and start taking it for granted. If I’m not mindful, I start ignoring common sense rules like getting enough sleep, keeping hydrated, and not overextending myself both personally and professionally. I know I’m not alone. It’s endemic of modern life. Eventually it does catch up with me and I find myself in a “droop”; my name for a not-tired-but-not-energetic, muddle-my-way-through-the-day feeling. Time to make a beeline for one of my favorite smoothies for some pure sunshine in a glass. Smoothies and shakes are a delicious way to add a […]
Beta-Carotene Cocktail
Cocktail: “A mixture of agents usually in solution that is taken or used together especially for medical treatment or diagnosis” I made this drink a while ago when for some strange reason, I felt I needed some serious beta-carotene and vitamin C. I was feeling a bit under the weather and overworked, and really needed a nutrient boost. Carrots, mangos and oranges were the most obvious choice for me. All yellow and orange fruits and vegetables contain beta-carotene but I thought these particular three would work their magic on me in more ways than one. Carrots are naturally sweet to start with so they would mix well with the mango […]