Strawberry Orange Ginger Smoothie

Fresh ginger gives this smoothie a refreshing and delicious taste.

The healing properties of ginger are similar to non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), therefore, it can regulate biochemical pathways which are activated with chronic inflammation. Adding ginger to your daily diet can soothe the aches and pain associated with aging. If you wake up with stiff joints or sore hands, this smoothie in the morning may put a smile on your face.

Ingredients

~1 cup orange juice.

~1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk

~1 tsp grated ginger root

~1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

In a blender, combine orange juice, milk, ginger root and berries. Puree until smooth. Serve cold.

Excellent source of vitamin C, potassium and anthocyanins (antioxidants in berries).

Tip: turn this into your daily serving of Omega-3 by adding a teaspoon of Carlson’s The Very Finest Fish Oil, Orange or Lemon Flavor. Adding the Omega-3 EPA/DHA rich oil boosts the ginger's inflammation balancing power and you'll be supporting heart, brain, and vision health too! And I assure you this taste award winning oil is never fishy. Try it you'll be hooked!

Ginger reduces inflammation and protects the colon.

Ginger supplement may reduce colon inflammation and cancer risk, suggests study

Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties may play a role in reducing inflammation in the colon, possibly reducing the risks of developing colorectal cancer, according to new research.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Ginger-supplement-may-reduce-colon-inflammation-and-cancer-risk-suggests-study?utm_source=copyright&utm_medium=OnSite&utm_campaign=copyright

A Veggie Juice for my BFF Bobbi

This is a recipe for my BFF Bobbi...Bobbi and Marv are dear dear friends...more like family after all of these years. ( I won't say how many.)
They have one of those rare and precious "best friend" kind of marriages..they've been together now through thick and thin..and you see them and know that they are still completely besotted..totally in love. Well it's just heartwarming...inspiring...


Bobbi has discovered juicing...on her path to vibrant health...so this recipe is for her. It is almost Spring...we are moving into the light here in the northern hemisphere...and Spring Cleaning is the order of the day..whether it is your closets or your body...


This is a juice for that task...should bring you lots of energy..lighten things up a bit..and it is delicious!

2 firm bosc pears, stemmed, cut into wedges ~ or two crisp Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples

1 3/4-inch piece peeled fresh ginger

5 medium carrots, scrubbed (about 1/2 pound), cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces

2 celery stalks, trimmed, cut into 2-to 3-inch pieces

1 baby beet, trimmed, scrubbed

1/2 cup (packed) fresh italian parsley (stems and leaves)

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Push pears and ginger through juice extractor. Working in batches, push carrots, celery, beet, and parsley through juice extractor. Stir in lemon juice. Divide between two 8-ounce glasses and serve.

Asparagus with Sesame Dressing..from my old cooking class days....

I do love asparagus, but this dressing is delicious with steamed kale or rapini too.

Sesame dressing

•     1 garlic clove, finely chopped

•     2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger

•     2 tbs. malt vinegar

•     2 tbs. sesame oil

•     4 tbs, tamari sauce

•     2 tsp. sugar

•     2 tbs. peanut oil

1 lb. asparagus spears, cut into thirds diagonally

1/4 cup sesame seeds

Whisk together all the dressing ingredients. 

Prepare a big bowl of ice water to drop the cooked asparagus into..just as you take it off the boil.

Plunge the asparagus in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. It should be cooked to crisp/tender, no more.

Then drop it into an ice water bath to "shock" it and stop the cooking so it doesn't overcook.

Toss the asparagus and some of the dressing together in a pretty dish and top with toasted sesame seeds.