THE BEST ENERGY DRINK OF YOUR LIFE

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THE BEST ENERGY DRINK OF YOUR LIFE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 KIRSTEN COWART 178 COMMENTS

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Article shared with permission from Author Jenna Barrington.

I had the urge to write about this daily habit that takes 10 minutes or less, but can have an incredible influence on you and your family’s health!

Right now in our world there are a lot of people who would love to feel better about their bodies. Studies show that a good portion of both men and women are unsatisfied with themselves or struggle with self-confidence. This is no secret, and it is apparent that as a society we are searching for better answers than painful dieting and hours in the gym.

I was first introduced to the idea of green smoothies by Robyn Openshaw when I was a teenager. I struggled a lot with body image during adolescence, and more than wanting to feel beautiful I also wanted to feel healthy. So I was always looking for the secrets to having a body I felt confident walking around in!

The idea is you find the right blend of fruits, veggies, and greens to throw into a blender that make a delicious smoothie and a powerhouse nutrient-rich boost for your body! The possible and proven benefits to drinking a green drink on a daily basis are awesome!

• Weight loss

• Mood enhancement

• Natural detox and cleanse

• Immune support/boost

• Huge percentage of daily need for vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants

• ENERGY increase that lasts

• Fiber that you don’t get from juice

• You feel ‘light’ verses ‘heavy’

• Happy cells!!

Green smoothies are great at anytime during the day, but are particularly excellent forbreakfast. Our body goes through natural cycles throughout a day where it focuses respectively on these three processes: Elimination, Appropriation, and Assimilation. In the morning we are typically in elimination mode and our body is focusing on releasing toxins and cleansing.

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