Spirulina 101

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Arbonne Protein Fits the Bill

Wellness/Prevention: Better Workout Results In a Cup.
One way to enhance the effects of your workout and the integrity of your muscle physiology is by consuming a protein drink (containing as little as 20g of protein) after each workout.
American Societies for Experimental Biology, June 2011
**The Arbonne Protein Shake products (both protein powder and ready-to-drink) contain 20 grams of Vegan protein in addition to many essential vitamins and minerals**

Today's Smoothie Experiment

Today I made this delicious smoothie you see in the picture. It is a hodge-podge of ingredients. Here they are: 1/2 of a fresh Peach, 1/4 cup of frozen Butternut Squash, 1/2 fresh Zucchini, 1 Kale leaf, handful of fresh Parsley, 1/4 of a raw Beet, 1/2 Cup Organic Frozen Berry Medley (Blackberries/Raspberries/Blueberries), 8 oz. Hemp Milk and 2 scoops of Arbonne Vanilla Protein Powder. CHEERS to your health!

YUM! from a friend...

Cannellini Bean Salad Tuna (Insalata di Fagioli)

Ingredients:3 cups canned cannellini beans (drained and rinsed and warmed over medium low heat with a drizzle of olive oil)2 plus Tbs. olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped celery, including some leaves 1/2 small red onion, chopped Pinch of dried oregano 1 to 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 1 can (7 oz.) olive oil-packed tuna, drained and separated into chunks One bag of organic greens (baby romaine, arugula or spring mix)

Directions:.
Place warmed beans in a medium size bowl. Add the celery, onion, oregano, the 2 Tbs. olive oil and 1 Tbs. of the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasonings with more lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Arrange mixed greens on a platter. Spoon the beans in the center and top with the tuna. Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6."

Carrot Seed Oil

Arbonne's Deborah Hicks is featured in this article which is on the Tyra Banks website. Great information provided by a great lady who works for a great company! Isn't this GREAT?! :)
Click here for article, please.

Start Eating More Fruit

79 million people in the US have prediabetes, defined as blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. We would fare better by eating more fruit while reducing grains, breads and refined carbohydrates. Lumping fruit into the category of carbohydrates is confusing. Fruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and filled with water that allows better absorption of their natural properties. Glycemic index is significantly altered by the type of food, its ripeness, processing, the length of storage, cooking methods and its' variety. Watermelon has a glycemic score of 100-which is identical to heavily processed and nutrient poor white bread. Since fruit is very high in water and naturally occurring fiber, the digestion time of any naturally contained sugars is slowed significantly. The natural water and fiber content of fruit actually causes a slow release of sugar into the bloodstream, unlike the instant sugar impact of no-fiber, high-chemical, heavily processed white bread.
CDC

Ratatouille in Slow Cooker

Another Recipe from Arbonne Healthy Living Cooking Class held at Williams-Sonoma!

Makes 4 Servings, Prep Time: 15 Minutes, Cook Time: 32 Minutes

2 T plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 red onion, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 zucchini, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 T fresh Thyme (about 4 sprigs) chopped
1 28 ounce can chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1. Heat T of oil in slow cooker. Add the onion, cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook 2 minutes. Add the eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers; cook 5 minutes. Add thyme, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium low, simmer 20 minutes.
2. Spoon onto plates and garnish with mint and almonds (if desired) and serve.

Blackberry Sorbet

Here is another recipe we created and tasted last night at our Arbonne Healthy Living Cooking Class which took place at Williams-Sonoma. This recipe is dairy/gluten/refined sugar free. Where the recipe calls for sugar you can replace that with Xylitol (available at Whole Foods) or with unrefined Cane Sugar. Delicious! Click Here for Recipe

Zucchini "Pasta" with Fresh Tomato Sauce

We saw this recipe created and then had the pleasure of trying it at a Williams-Sonoma cooking class last night. This recipe falls into the "Arbonne 30 Days to Fit" program and is dairy/gluten/sugar free. It is delicious! Click Here for Recipe

Green Tea for the Greater Good!

A beneficial compound found in green tea, a polyphenol called EGCG, has a powerful ability to increase the number of 'regulatory T cells' that play a key role in immune function and suppression of autoimmune disease. This compound has shown to help control inflammation, improve immune function and prevent cancer. Pharmaceutical drugs perform similar roles but they have problems with toxicity. Natural food products may provide a long-term, sustainable way to accomplish this same goal, but without toxicity.
Immunology Letters, May 2011