14: Eat Well: My Spicy Lunch Smoothie
“We should all be eating fruits and vegetables as if our lives depend on it— because they do.”
Reflection:
Food is important. We all know this. Food is one one the basic needs that we have in terms of survival. But, the food that we choose to eat not only keeps us alive, it also determines our quality of life. If we choose foods that nourish and strengthen - ripe, fresh, organic, whole foods that digest-well, leave no toxic residues, and energize, our bodies radiate health. On the other-hand, chemically-laden processed foods create rifts in our bodies, impede natural flow, and lead to disease and early death. Keep a journal and make notes of what you eat, and how your body responds. Of course if you haven’t been choosing well lately, you will need to allow time for your body to eliminate the toxic build up before you get an accurate account. This endeavor will be quite illuminating! The foods we choose to eat are so very important to our well-being and also the well-being of the world. In 2015, I had a realization about food which involved a complete paradigm shift. Since then, I have been eating a low-fat-plant-based- whole-foods diet, and I have thrived.
The recipe I am giving to you today is one of my favorites. It has just the right combination of sweet and sour to satisfy my taste buds. It is easy to make and take on days when I am on-the-go. This recipe works wonderfully as a salad too. On days when I have more time to eat, I skip the blend, and eat it as a salad. Enjoy!
Recipe: My Spicy Lunch Smoothie
1 grapefruit, peeled and quartered
1 head Romaine lettuce
3 oz fresh blackberries
1/4 to 1 tsp (depending on how spicy you like it) ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground turmeric
3 dates - pits removed
1 tsp chia seeds
1 cup water
Blend and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts:
Questions:
Do you eat well?
How much do you know about the food you eat?
What types of foods do you consider to be healthy?
Does your food give you all the nutrients you need?
Does your food satisfy you?
Do you have a good relationship with food?
What are you having for lunch today?
Gratitude:
I am so thankful for the foods that I eat. This afternoon, I am thankful for the fresh fruits and greens that that I include in my tasty blend. I am thankful for their health-giving qualities like antioxidants. I am thankful for the taste of my food. I am thankful for how easy it is to prepare. I am grateful that it is easy to clean up. I am thankful for the energy it gives me. I am grateful for the health my food restores and maintains in my body. I am grateful for how I feel after I enjoy my smoothie. I am thankful that the food that I choose to eat is cruelty free. I am thankful that the food that I choose to eat also is good for the planet. I am thankful for the abundance.
Blessings
Thank you for joining me today! I hope you have a beautiful rest of your day! Please leave a comment below. I would love to hear from you. If you make this smoothie, be sure to take a picture of it and post it on Instagram and tag TheMustardSeedNews. I would love to see it!