Green Smoothie

     The Amazing Green Smoothie

 Now I’m sure the term green smoothie is a term almost all of us have heard by now. The amazing green energy drink packed with nutrients and vitamins. I have been enjoying my green smoothies now for about 6 months and I have to say I am in love with them. At first the texture was odd but it didn’t take me long to start enjoying them and the benefits they bring with a passion.

Having a green smoothie each morning has become a ritual for me and not only have these green super smoothies been good for my body; they’ve also been good for my mind. Not long after beginning this ritual I could see the benefits before my own eyes. My skin became more radiant, I began to lose weight, I had greater mental clarity (my thoughts became clearer and my ability to focus became easier) and I noticed a sizable increase in my energy levels.

Following is a great green smoothie recipe I use to kick start my day

Ingredients

·       A bunch of Silverbeet

·       ¼ cup mint leaves

·       ½ lemon

·       ½ continental cucumber

·       4 lettuce leaves

·       2 celery stalks

·       1 tps ginger

·       Handful of ice cubes 

Method

Feed the ingredients a little at a time into the blender and begin to blend together. If you feel the ingredients are blending together a little thick just add some filtered water. Add the ice cubes to the mixture last and then blend again.

Drink immediately!

 

Love

Bianca xx

 

Spinach and Poached Egg Delight

Spinach and Poached Egg Delight

 

 

At the end of last week I finished up at my job in Sydney as I am beginning a job a bit closer to home; starting tomorrow actually! I decided to take a week off in between jobs to wind down and recuperate before I kick back into the working week. Looking after children is difficult at the best of times. But add an hour drive to and from work and you’re left feeling tired and drained. I worked in Sydney for approximately a year and a half and in that time I was constantly on the lookout for ways to improve my energy levels.

 

Here is a yummy breaky I started having which I found improved my energy levels and kept my blood sugar levels stable throughout the morning.

 

Ingredients

 

2 x organic free range eggs

1 – tsp apple cider vinegar.

¼ lemon

½ and avocado (sliced)

1 x tomato (sliced)

3 x silverbeet leaves

½ cup of baby spinach leaves

1-2 x gluten free toast

Organic butter olive oil

Method

1.    Slice the avocado and tomato and place in separate bowls

2.    Next place the silverbeet in a steamer and steam for 5-10 minutes

3.    While the silverbeet is steaming heat a dash of olive oil in a fry pan and lightly fry the tomatoes to your liking.

4.    Once the tomatoes are ready you can leave them in the pan to stay warm or place them on a plate in a pre-heated oven (about 100c).

5.    Next bring a shallow pot or saucepan to the boil and add the apple cider vinegar. Next crack each egg one at a time into a small bowl. Stir the water using a wooden spoon then gently slide the egg into the water. Poach the egg for a few minutes, or until cooked to your liking.

6.    Place everything on a plate, squeeze the lemon on top, then enjoy!

Love

Bianca xx