Rich and Creamy Blueberry Coconut Smoothie

This has been an A M A Z I N G fall season in Wisconsin. Today was all about preparing the yard for winter. Garlic is planted. Gardens are cleaned out (sort of) Pots are brought in until the new spring arrives.

I was inside preparing for my "food changes everything" workshop. I came across this information that I learned at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City. Here it is.

Pro-inflammatory foods (avoid)

Red meats from corn fed, antibiotic, hormone laden animals

High heat cooking, deep fried foods

Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats trans-fats

Corn, safflower, sunflower, soy and cottonseed oils

Soft drinks (sugar and diet)

Excess SUGAR in all its forms including juices, white flour products, cereals, sweets, breads, canned foods

Artificial sweeteners

HFCS (high fructose corn syrup)

Commercial dairy from corn fed, antibiotic, hormone laden animals

Highly processed foods containing: preservatives, dyes artificial flavorings

Yeasted products

Peanuts-aflatoxin mold

Nightshade vegetables: potato, tomato, peppers, eggplant

If you have food sensitivities/allergies, AVOID gluten containing grains: wheat, barley, rye, spelt

Corn

Over exercising

Excessive worry and or anger

Coffee, caffeinated beverages, alcohol black teas

Anti-inflammatory (embrace)

Omega 3 rich foods, cold water fish (wild caught)

Fish oil/cod liver supplements

Anchovies, sardines, herring

Raw nuts and seeds: pecan, walnuts, flax seeds sesame seeds

Lots of DARK leafy greens

Lots of bright colored vegetables

Extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil

Gluten free grains: brown rice, wild rice millet, buckwheat, quinoa

Eat ORGANIC as often as you can

Omega 3 enriched eggs

Grass fed or free range beef, chicken, pork, lamb

Seaweeds

Fresh berries

Manage stress: DAILY

Maintain healthy weight

Regular exercise in moderation: 20-30 min. active.

Ginger, turmeric, rosemary, parsley

Probiotics

Herbal teas

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Here is a recipe that you may love.............anti-inflammatory of coarse!

RICH AND CREAMY BLUEBERRY COCONUT SMOOTHIE

(YIELD 1 ½ CUPS)

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut milk

¼ cup water

½ cup frozen organic blueberries

¼ cup frozen organic cherries

1 tablespoon agave nectar

Place the coconut milk, water, blueberries, cherries and agave into a blender. Blend very well until all ingredients are smooth and creamy.

Pour smoothie into a glass, top off with a straw. Put your feet up and enjoy a refreshing and rich beverage!!

I had this treat when I was in a class taught by Jill Gusman at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health.

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