Rise up with a grateful heart and start this beautiful day with a glass of good-for-you plant medicine. Nothing better than to enjoy a green smoothie in the garden with the rays of the sun warming your cheeks.
SE-Asia definitely turned me into a morning person. Mornings are so quiet, peaceful, and beautiful here. And the best part, the sun isn't too strong yet so you can soak up your much-needed vitamin D for the day.
Vitamin D - Why You Should Soak Up Some Sun Every Day
Vitamin D is essential to our overall health. It regulates calcium and phosphorous absorption, boosts the immune system, and helps to build strong muscles, teeth, and bones.
Furthermore, many studies suggest vitamin D plays a significant role in the prevention of many diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), heart diseases, and bacterial or viral infections. These days, many people are vitamin D deficient. And most of them donβt even know it.
The best way to get enough vitamin D is through sun exposure. Hence vitamin D's nickname "sunshine vitamin." How much sun you need a day depends on many factors such as age, skin color, time of the day, season, and the use of sunscreen.
Vitamin D production only happens when your skin is unprotected from the sun. Soaking up at least 10 to 15 minutes of healing sun each day will give you enough of the sunshine vitamin. But do not forget, no sunscreen.
So if the weather allows it, make some time each morning to go sit outside with your green drink. Pure bliss!
But let's talk smoothie. Though this one might not be for everyone as it tastes quite green, I loved it! And it's so good for you.
PINK MORNING GLOW
INGREDIENTS (serves 2 to 3 for breakfast)
- 1 stalk of celery
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup raw pumpkin, roughly chopped
- Fresh ginger and turmeric to taste
- 1/2 cup red beet
- 1 cup bok choy
- 2 bananas (frozen for extra creaminess and to chill the smoothie)
- 3 passion fruits
- 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
- Water as needed
- Hemp hearts (topping)
DIRECTIONS
- Blend water and bok choy until smooth. Add all other ingredients and blend again. if you have a high-speed blender you can throw everything in at once.
- Optional: Top with superfoods such as hemp hearts, chia seeds or goji berries if you like. I used hemp hearts this time.
HAPPY BLENDING!!!!
FYI: For green smoothie tips, tricks, and recipes, download my FREE GREEN SMOOTHIE EBOOK HERE!
ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL!
PICTURE(s) TAKEN WITH NIKON D5600
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