0Women who regularly drink Green Smoothies found that PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) and menstrual problems like cramps are much improved. It is assumed that this is due to the generally harmonising effect on the whole organism combined with the mood lifting and antispasmodic properties of the plant compounds. Women suffering from these problems would benefit from adding St John’s Wort, Agnus Castus and Lady’s Mantle regularly to their Green Smoothies. For extreme cramps Yarrow […] Continue reading →
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Good nutrition is of central importance in our quest for staying young and healthy for as long as possible. Typical ailments and diseases of aging can be prevented or postponed with correct nutrition. The intake of a sufficient amount of anti-oxidants which neutralise aggressive oxidative molecules (free-radicals), which form as part of the metabolising process, weaken the body and speed up aging, is absolutely essential. This process is also called ‘oxidative stress’. […] Continue reading →
In part 4 of the series on Green Smoothies we look at the benefits for the digestive system, followed again by recipes. Optimising digestion and re-establishing a healthy intestinal flora If Green Smoothies are taken daily, they create the ideal environment for a healthy intestinal flora. Most diseases disappear once the colon starts working properly again. The pre-requisite for a healthy digestion is a sufficient amount of good bacteria in the colon. If these are lacking unpleasant […] Continue reading →
In this part you will find more tips to make Green Smoothies a success as well as further information on how you can use this ‘Green Power’ on a daily basis to address specific problems and to improve your quality of life in many areas. At the end there will be more recipe suggestions once again. Tips Children love Green Smoothies when they are tasting sweet. Some are irritated by the green colour at first, but after the first sip they are mostly surprised how yummy this […] Continue reading →
If you need a bit of yummy, but still healthy comfort food that is quick to prepare and gluten & dairy free, try this recipe. This is also a great way to use up left over vegetables. The quantities are given for one person, but you can make as much of the mixture as you need. Ingredients (per person): 1 small potato, uncooked, grated (with skin, preferably organic) 1 organic, free range egg 2 heaped tablespoons soya, pea or quinoa flour Himalaya or herbal salt to taste 2 tablespoons […] Continue reading →
Tips for home-made green smoothies Wild and garden herbs – the nonplus ultra in a Green Smoothie Wild growing plants grow in natural soil, and have not been weakened by cultivation, and therefore they absorb nutrients directly from the ground, contrary to plants grown by conventional agriculture, which are often harvested before they are ripe and normally grow in unnatural conditions. Wild and garden herbs not only add a tasty kick to your Green Smoothie but also offer more health […] Continue reading →
A couple of months ago I was given a book in German: Gruene Smoothies – Die supergesunde Mini-Mahlzeit aus dem Mixer by Dr. Med. Christian Guth and Burkhard Hickisch (translated: Green Smoothies – the super healthy mini meal out of the blender). I read it within a day or two and immediately started experimenting with green smoothies in my power blender. It was love at first sight. I love the taste, the way they make me feel and within a couple of weeks I experienced amazing […] Continue reading →
The tiny sesame seed contains high-powered nutrition. It is rich in calcium and a powerful nerve food. Make Gomasio, a Japanese condiment, which greatly enhances the taste and nutritional value of almost any food. It is so quick and easy to make and you can sprinkle it on salads, potatoes, vegetables, soups, stews, brown rice, sandwiches, dip bread into olive oil and then Gomasio (instead using of using butter) … your imagination is the limit. It is said to keep in a jar in the […] Continue reading →
Benefits of Using Himalaya Salt We all want to be healthy, yet most of us have some kind of an ailment, for which we consume some medication, be it for: Blood pressure, diabetes, HIV/Aids Heart, lung, kidney, intestine, liver Cancer, chronic fatigue or depression – the list goes on, and most unfortunately without improving the quality of our lives. Dr Otto Wartburg from Germany was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1931 for discovering the importance of oxygen which provides the energy for […] Continue reading →