Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
I don’t know about you but the first week in January can be really tough! When the alarm went off on Monday, I realized I not only had to get back in the work saddle but also get back on my normal routine which includes hitting the surf, getting myself to yoga a few times a week and (gasp) eating healthy.
I find that one of the best ways to get back on the healthy eating circuit after a long couple of weeks of holiday goodies is to get a bunch of high quality, fresh produce back in the kitchen. Away with the cookies and bring on the carrots!
If you’re looking to detox, refresh and start anew, try this amazing veggie juice blend. 
Ingredients:
- ½ cup apple juice
- 1 watermelon daikon chopped
- ½ carrot peeled and chopped
- ½ cucumber peeled and chopped
- 1 apple sliced into eighths and cored
- ¼ cup parsley
- ½ celery chopped
- ¼ cup ice
Place all ingredients in your Blendtec or juicer and blend em up! Enjoy.
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
There is nothing quite like October in San Francisco because you get the best of both worlds – brisk fall temperatures in the early morning followed by warm sunshine throughout the afternoon.
On these beautiful days, I just can’t resist being outside and tend to overdo it. Since my wife is always hounding me to protect my skin, I decided to create a smoothie that was not only delicious but would give my skin the little boost that it needs.
Skin Energy Smoothie:
- 1 cup carrot juice (can also use apple if you like your smoothie a little sweeter)
- ½ cucumber
- ½ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- Lemon juice (to taste)
- Ice cubes
This smoothie is the perfect combination if your skin needs a little love. The carrots contain Vitamins A and E which help to repair and regrow skin and cucumbers are a natural skin refresher and toner because they are rich in silica, a mineral that boosts collagen to lessen fine lines as well as elasticity-preserving potassium. Lemon juice is also known to lighten the skin because of the ascorbic and citric acids present.
Give it a try! You’ll be glowing by tomorrow.
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