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July Favorites

Who can believe that July is almost over.  Where is the summer going? Here are some of my favorites for this month….

She Reads Truth, I have started doing this devotional every morning and I am really enjoying it.  A great way to start the day.

“For nothing will be impossible with God”
(Luke 1:37).

Puroast Low Acid Coffee, I absolute love this.  I saw it at Earthfare a few weeks ago and decided to give it a try and I am so glad I did.  It has quickly become my new favorite coffee and it is very stomach friendly!

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I am currently reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, I’m not finished yet but I am really enjoying it. A good summer read!

Talk to me and let me know a few things you are currently enjoying!

What I’m Reading and Other Favorite Things

Mindy Kaling is hilarious!  She is one of those people I would love to hang out with and be friends with.  I love her show The Mindy Project. No matter what kind of day you are having, watch her show it is hilarious. You will forget the day you are having and want to join Mindy’s world!  So, when I saw she had a book I knew I had to read it.  It’s called Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns).  Mindy and I are the same age so I can really relate to alot of the things she talks about growing up. Love this book and love Mindy!

Recently I’ve started using several Tarte products.  I am loving their makeup!  Last week I bought their lights, camera, splashes! mascara. It is great, it is formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, and synthetic fragrances. I love it!

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I also love this Rishi tea that I picked up from Earth Fare.  I have at least one cup every night!

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I also bought some Carrot Ginger dressing from Whole Foods and it taste so fresh.  It’s very light but flavorful.  It may just be my new favorite! As you can probably tell I love all things Ginger!!

Carrot Ginger Dressing

 

and here is the song I am currently playing over and over!

 

Question:

What book are you reading? Any suggestions??

 

 

Some of My Favorite Green Smoothie Recipes

 

There are countless green smoothie recipes out there, but these are some of my absolute favorites.

Pineapple, Banana Green Smoothie

  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • 3 cups kale
  • 1 tbsp flax or chia seeds
  • 5 oz water

Orange, Ginger Green Smoothie

  • 1 orange
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp flax or chia seeds
  • 3 cups kale
  • 5 oz water

Strawberry, Banana Green Smoothie

  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1 tbsp flax or chia seeds
  • 3 cups kale
  • 5 oz water

Strawberry, Kiwi Green Smoothie

  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1 kiwi
  • 1 tbsp flax
  • 3 cups kale (or spinach)
  • 5 oz water

Send in a picture of your favorite Green Smoothie with the recipe and I will feature some of them at the end of the month!

5 Reasons to Drink Green Tea Daily

Tea is the one of the most popular drinks second only to water. I have been a tea drinker off an on for years, mostly white tea although my true love has always been coffee. This last year I have been learning alot more about green tea and all it has to offer and let me tell you the list is long! Here are a few of the things…

1. High in Antioxidants

Green Tea contains EGCG which is a powerful antioxidant: there are more EGCG found in green tea than any other type of catechin, and it is known for being the potent antioxidant of the catechin group. Besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The EGCG in green tea has been found to be twice as powerful as resveratrol an antioxidant found in red wine. Just 1 gram of green tea leaves contains 127 milligrams of catechins. Dark Chocolate comes in a distant second.

2. Good for your Skin

The catechins found in green tea help to fight against damage caused by free radicals. UV radiation from sunlight is the most common cause of free radicals in skin cells which causes premature aging. The antioxidants in green tea slow down aging by neutralizing these free radicals.

3. Helps to Relieve Stress

So, now we know that green tea can help prevent cancer and protect your skin, but did you also know that it can help to improve your mood! Theanine, an amino acid in green tea provides a calming, destressing effect by being able to cross the blood-brain barrier, where it blocks the stimulating effects of caffeine and lowers stress and anxiety. Research suggests that drinking five or more cups of green tea daily may reduce the incidence of psychological distress by 20 percent! So, the next time you are feeling overstressed take a very minutes to enjoy a warm cup of green tea or two.

4. Helps to Burn Fat

The catechins in green tea may trigger weight loss by stimulating the body to burn calories and decreasing body fat. ECGC works to stimulate the central nervous system and releases fat into the blood stream, so that the body can use the fat as fuel. This process of using fat as fuel is known as thermogenesis, and it involves the production of extra energy, the shedding of excess water and the burning of body fat.

5. Lowers Blood Pressure

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most common form of heart disease. Research has found that if you drink 1/2 cup of green tea daily for at least a year you could reduce your risk of developing hypertension by 46%. If you were to drink 2 1/2 cups of tea each day you could reduce your risk by 65%.

These are just a few of the wonderful benefits that green tea could have in store for you.  So, do yourself a favor and drink of a cup of green tea today!

 

A couple helpful links for more information:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/486339-does-green-tea-relieve-stress/#ixzz2M6LLdm6U

http://www.amazing-green-tea.com/green-tea-antioxidants.html#sthash.sJWODAlz.dpuf

 

Question:

Do you enjoy drinking tea, if so what kind?