the raw food solution

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As a child I loved strawberry ice-creams and fast-food joint thick-shakes. Little did I know then what the ingredients were and what they were doing to my body! With the aim to recreate the same taste in a healthier form I came up with this very simple but even more [...]

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At this time of year you might want something thick and creamy to drink but that still tastes lighter than a heavy nut-milk if you’re trying to lighten your load. I adore vanilla, so having a shake revolve around it is definitely a good thing as far as I can see! [...]

This is a great smoothie to reduce the symptoms of PMS. Oranges are known to improve the health of the blood vessels of the uterus. Spinach is a great source of magnesium which helps to reduce muscle cramps. Cinnamon helps to keep the blood sugar levels stable to reduce cravings for carbohydrate foods.

If you choose to add the optional bee pollen this will give you an extra boost of B vitamins to help you cope with stress and alleviate depression.

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Here is a recipe for a raw fruit smoothie that makes a great breakfast on a summer’s day, a refreshing snack or a rejuvenating post workout treat.

Ingredients:

Serves 2

3 bananas
2 cups frozen blueberries
1-2 cups water or almond milk

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in blender.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!