Kiwi Juice

Here are the reasons why I love drinking this delicious jewel. Did you know that kiwi has a high content in vitamin c? Think of celery as a broom to your system, which gets rid of all the toxins. By the same token, cilantro gets rid of the unnecessary mercury in your body. And do I need to add the benefits of spinach which include vitamin k, protein, and calcium? There's a reason why Popeye used it to get his muscle power! The cells in your body will forever be grateful to you, as you are feeding them a burst of nutrients in such a short amount of time. 

Mix all of the ingredients in a Vitamix blender or any other high speed blender or a juicer. If you think the texture is too thick for you, use a strainer. Pour the juice over a strainer in a bowl, use a spoon if necessary, If you don't find it pleasant, just add one more kiwi, or a spoon of honey at the beginning. You will notice that with time, your taste buds will get used to the flavors. There's absolutely no reason to abstain from drinking this powerhouse. It's only a matter of getting used to it. I really hope you find this drink as magical as I do! The more you drink these juices as part of your daily diet, the quicker you will notice the results in your body at a molecular level, your mood will improve, your energy will increase, you will notice changes in your overall well being. You will see miracles!

Namaste 

Kiwi Juice Ingredients:

A handful of cilantro

A handful of spinach 

2 celery sticks 

1 cucumber with its peel on

3 kiwis (leave the skin on) 

2 cups of water

1/2 of ice cubes

Veggie Cocktal

The key is to chop all of the ingredients into tiny cubes. I know it sounds like it will take a long time, and it probably will, but it will be totally worth it. Don't get irritated by it, rather, enjoy the process of preparing this awesomeness. I've found that chopping the veggies allows me to connect with my food by admiring their beautiful bright colors, their scent and textures. And rather than rushing, I take my time, sometimes I mentally chant mantras such as Sa Ta Na Ma, one syllable per every cut, it gives me the opportunity to meditate. If I had a stressful day, I soon find out as I chop and chant how relaxed and calm I become. Chanting mantras not only stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, but it also makes cooking a joyful and fun experience while being present at the moment. Give it a try! If you don't want to chant, you can create your own mantra sounds, or even count. 

The portions of this recipe are limitless! Just make sure that all of the ingredients are proportionate to each other, so if you use one cup of tomatoes, use one cup of each and every other veggie ingredient. Also, don't forget to remove the seeds of the green peppers if you don't want the cocktail to be too spicy. Once you have mixed all of the veggies in a bowl, add the marinade ingredients and mix well. Finally garnish with cilantro and avocado slices. Sat Nam

Ingredients:

Tomatoes 

Red onion

Cucumber

Celery

Red radish

1 tbsp of chia seeds

Cilantro (save some to garnish)

Serrano pepper to taste

Serve with slices of avocado 

Marinade: 

Olive Oil

The juice of approximately 3 lemons

Salt and pepper

Soy sauce 

A pinch of cayenne powder