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Posted on February 29, 2016July 20, 2017 by Kelly Gibson — Leave a comment

Detoxifying Mint Tea

Written by Cheyenne, vegan blog writer

Benefits of Mint

One of the most popular seasonings in the world is the flavor mint. Mint belongs to the Lamiaceae family of flowering plants ,which also contain the plant dead nettle. Mint originates from Europe and Asia and now grows in a variety of climates around the world. Mint has been used for a variety of medicinal purposes for millennia. Ancient Greeks and then the Romans used mint for pain relief and also to help stomach aches. The cool refreshing taste is soothing and the strong flavor helps eliminate even the worst of odors. Mint is hardy, grows very quickly and is perennial so this makes it very convenient and popular as a house plant. There are a great deal of benefits to eating mint leaves.

• Mint is excellent for bowel issues such as indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome

• Mint has also contains peryllyl alcohol which has been found to have anticancer properties

• Mint reduces allergy symptoms due to high levels of romarinic acid • When used externally, mint can also be used to reduce skin inflammation

• Mint has been found to possibly reduce candida by helping the effectiveness of candida medicine

• Mint is fantastic for scalp problems such as dandruff and promoting hair growth

• Mint can be used in facial scrubs to energize the skin

• Mint can be used to alleviate illness when used in steam

• Mint can also be used as an aroma for relaxation

To truly benefit from the health properties of mint, it should be taken daily. Mint can be added to a variety of different dishes and can added to drinks as a detoxyfying mint tea.

Detoxifying mint tea recipe:

Ingredients:

• 16oz water

1 packet organic green tea

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 sprig of mint

• 1 tablespoons xylitol, mixed well

• 1 slice of lemon

• Ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in a glass and mix well. Use xylitol as a healthier alternative to sugar sweeteners. Top with a slice of lemon and add ice cubs to make drink cooler if you wish. Repeat as needed.

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Posted on February 27, 2016July 20, 2017 by Kelly Gibson — Leave a comment

Raspberry Sun Tea Recipe

Written by Cheyenne W, blog writer. Sun Tea Recipe by Kelly Gibson.

As we say goodbye to the freezing winter weather of the past few months and say hello to brutal Arizona hot weather, we may be wondering “What is the best drink to cool us off in this blazing heat?” Some of us may spring for cold soft drinks and sugar filled hydration drinks. But these drinks can cause far more harm than good and are often loaded with caffeine which leads to us feeling even more dehydrated than before. They are also full of dyes and other harsh chemicals that can cause health problems both in short term and long term. A much more simple and healthy option to this problem is a refreshing, homemade Raspberry Sun Tea recipe! This delicious raspberry sun tea recipe is great for the famous Arizona heat waves we experience yearly and will leave you feeling quenched without all the harsh chemicals.

Raspberry Sun Tea Recipe over Ice

Instructions:
• Add water to the pitcher.
• Add the bags of tea then set the pitcher in direct sunlight for about 1-2 hours. Alternatively, you may put it in the shade for 5 hours if you are concerned about UV rays.
• Remove the tea bags from the pitcher. Put the raspberries in a medium sized or large bowl and add maple syrup to sweeten them.
• Mash the raspberries completely so they can be easily incorporated.
• Refrigerate immediately, then drink in 1-2 hours; Or, pour the tea immediately into a glass and stir well over ice. Discard after 24 hours or if you notice any syrupy strands in the tea.

This refreshing tea can make even the most blistering of weather more enjoyable. It can be enjoyed be one person or be the main drink at a large gathering of friends and family as an alternative to large boxes of soda and beer that can be filled with calories and chemical dyes. Serve at any occasion that you might want to celebrate or to make a normal day better.

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Posted on February 12, 2016July 20, 2017 by Kelly Gibson — Leave a comment

Benefits of CHOCOLATE this Valentine’s Day!

So you’ve heard all the bad things about chocolate, like how it is high in fat and sugar and will make you gain weight if you overeat it… But, if you take away the dairy and the sugar, you might actually have a healthy product! Let’s take a look at the benefits of chocolate in it’s most valuable ingredient: cocoa.

Cocoa Powder comes from the cocoa bean, grown on cacao trees mainly in South America. Raw Cocoa is a nutritious plant that contains several minerals like calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and zinc. (Sounds like the benefits of chocolate could mean good for your bone health… Now we are onto something!) Not only that, but cocoa powder by itself contains almost 20% of calories from protein!

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Cocoa powder can be used in so many ways! I like to come up with healthy ways to eat food we like, especially chocolate!! Here is a 3-ingredient cocoa recipe that you can try for Valentine’s Day:

2T cocoa powder
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried pitted dates

Instructions: Use a food processor to mix all of the ingredients together, then shape into cookie balls. No baking required. (This was a favorite in our first Vegan Challenge!)

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