A “Berry” nice smoothie! Not only are berries great for the brain and eyes, bit with the addition of Cacao you get the additional benefit of even more antioxidants plus these surprising benefits. Cocoa powder and chocolate contain numerous substances among which there is a quite large percentage of antioxidant molecules, mainly flavonoids, most abundantly found in the form of epicatechin. These substances display several beneficial actions on the brain. They enter the brain and induce widespread stimulation of brain circulation. See the Study Here Ingredients: 200ml Plain Yogurt (or coconut cream) 1 Cup Fresh or frozen berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries) 150ml dark Grape Juice, Noni juice or Pomegranate juice 1 heaped dessertspoon of raw Cacao powder 100ml Water or Milk to taste 1 x BodiTune DETOX ’n SLIM sachet Ice Serves 2 Blend all together for a refreshing, tangy smoothie which is natural and chemical free. Brilliant Blackberries. Berries are high in iron and good antioxidants especially polyphenols. They are extremely beneficial to the heart, blood vessels, brain, bladder, kidneys, and blood. Rats that ate a diet supplemented by 2 percent blackberries displayed better motor performance, balance, and coordination than a control group. The blackberry-eating rats also showed significantly greater short-term memory performance. Researchers believe that the polyphenols in blackberries increase antioxidant levels enough to make them potentially beneficial to aging adults. Perfect for: Ultimate Herbal DETOX Ultimate Herbal SLIM Ultimate Herbal BodiTune DETOX n SLIM
Melon Salad
This salad is light and refreshing – you will love this! When Melons are in season it is great to mix them up and this recipe does just that. A little bit of “Healthy”, undamaged, saturated fat from the cream adds to a sense of fullness and helps to balance your blood sugars. This salad contains plenty of fluid, fiber, enzymes and antioxidants too. Plus the cinnamon is a wonderful circulatory herb, blood sugar stabilizer and is proven to lower cholesterol. It is great for lunch or dinner. Serves 2 people Ingredients: 3 types of melon – Honeydew, Rockmelon, Watermelon Green grapes Raisins Fresh whipped cream (or plain yogurt if you prefer) Cinnamon Method: Cut melons into bite-sized wedges. (1/4 honeydew, 1/4 rock and a generous slice of watermelon feeds 4 people a large helping each) Place all melon ingredients into a serving bowl. Add grapes. Mix gently. Serve with a dollop of cream or yogurt. Drop raisins over the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder Amazing Watermelon: Scientists have taken notice of watermelon’s high lycopene levels. Approximately 20 milligrams per 2-cup serving. This is of the highest levels found in fresh produce. Lycopene is a phytonutrient that has been shown to reduce prostate enlargement and has powerful antioxidant properties. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal BodiTune DETOX ‘n SLIM Program