Glowing Green Smoothie (remember use organic ingredients when possible; this smoothie will energize you, add radiance and health to your skin, and improve overall health.)
1 & 1/2 cup distilled water 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped 3 stalks of celery 1 small bunch of spinach 1 apple, cored and chopped 1 pear, cored and chopped 1 banana, peeled Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon A bit of fresh parsley A bit of fresh cilantro
Add water and romaine to blender and blend on low until smooth.
Add celery, apple, and pear. Blend on high.
Add cilantro and parsley. Blend.
Add lemon juice and banana. Blend
(Source: Kimberly Snyder, nutritionist, beauty expert, and author of "The Beauty Detox Solution...."; Health Fitness Magazine, September 2011)
Spicy Mandarin Vanilla Shake
1 1/2 cups canned mandarin orange sections, drained 2-3 scoops pure vanilla ice cream 2 tbs orange-juice concentrate or 3 tbs pure orange juice 1/4 tsp pure almond extract 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp cloves 1 1/2 cups ice cubes or crushed ice
Add all to blender and blend 30 seconds. Drink immediately. Delicious!
Spicy Mandarin Vanilla Shake
Drink To Your Good Health
Diane's Chamomile Cooler Iced Tea 1/2 cup dried chamomile flowers 1/4 cup china black tea 2 tablespoons dried lemon verbena leaves 1/3 cup raw honey or date sugar
In a large pot bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Remove pot from heat and stir in the chamomile, china black, and lemon verbena. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place a large strainer lined with cheesecloth or a damp paper towel over another pot or heat-proof bowl. Strain tea, pressing on the herbs to extract all liquid. Stir in honey until it dissolves, and let the tea cool completely, about 1 hour. Fill four tall glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice and serve immediately.
Here's To Your Health--Live Long And Prosper! Embellir Corporation 2577 Broad Avenue (Historic Arts District) Memphis TN 38112-2615 901.452.1950 (p) 901.452.1949 (f)
