A for Aloe

 

ALOE

also known by the Egyptians as 

"the plant of immortality" 

 

you know…

that green slimy gel your mom

used to always make you put on after you

had a little too much fun in the sun?

 

Okay, now that we're on the same page. 

 

Chris and I discovered this drink "Alo"

 It comes in MANY different flavors and with a variety of ingredients.

We chose the Aloe, Cucumber, and Cantaloupe combination.

 TOTALLY taken back by the chunks of gelly Aloe, the texture took

a little getting use to but I HAD to look up what this Aloe ingredient

 was all about.

 

Let me tell you why you should 

jump on the Aloe bandwagon.

 

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BENEFITS OF ALOE

 

Vitamins & Minerals

"Over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, 

amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids. "

-  Vitamins include:

Vitamin A, C, E, folic acid, choline, B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B6. 

- Minerals  include: 

calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, 

sodium, iron, potassium, copper, manganese. 

- Also:

Aloe Vera has a range from 18-20 amino acids, with all

8 essential amino acids.

 

Fatty Acids

- Aloe contains three plant sterols, which are important fatty acids

HCL cholesterol (which lowers fats in the blood), campesterol, and B-sitosterol. 

- All are helpful in reducing symptoms of allergies and acid indigestion.

 

Lower Sugar Levels

Accroding to Marie Claire, a study in Thailand found that 2tbsp of Aloe Vera juice per day causes blood sugar levels to drop in type 2 diabetics. A study later on in Turkey confirmed these results as well using pulp extract.

 

 

Digestion 

- Aloe is known to soothe and cleanse the digestive tract and help improve digestion. 

Aloe is also an adaptogen, which means it helps with constipation and diarrhea, 

helping to regulate waste elimination in the body. 

 

Detox

- Aloe Vera is a gelatinous plant food, just like seaweeds and chia seeds. The main benefit to consuming gelatinous plant foods in your diet is that these gels move through the intestinal tract absorbing toxins along the way and get eliminated through the colon. This will help proper elimination of waste and detoxification of your body.

 

Mouthwash

According to Marie Claire, a 2014 study found Aloe Vera extract to be a safe and effective alternative to mouthwashes. The natural ingredients include doses of Vitamin C which can block plaque and provide relief from bleeding and swelling.

 

Immune System

- Aloe vera juice contains polysaccharides which stimulate macrophages (the white blood cells of your immune system that fight against viruses).

- Aloe is also an immune enhancer because of its high level of anti-oxidants

- Aloe vera’s active ingredients prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms: sulphur, lupeol, salicylic acid, cinnamic acid, urea nitrogen and phenol

 

Lose Weight

- en you improve your digestive system and detoxify your body, you are promoting weight loss because of your bodies ability to naturally eliminate more efficiently. This is a primary way the EVERYONE detoxifies- through our bowels.

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HOW TO GET YOUR

DOSE OF ALOE:

 

I recommend SMALL quantities daily.

Everyone's body ill react differently, so depending on age/weight

your tolerance can be anywhere from 2-8oz of Aloe Vera gel a day.

 

 

NOW Aloe Capsules

 

Strictly Aloe Vera extract to

fulfill your antioxidant, amino acid,

vitamin and mineral fix.

 

(Take NO MORE than 2-3 capsules at once)

 

 

Clutch CLEANSE Veggie Capsules

 

Reduce waistline, eliminate bloating, & cleanse

your lungs, liver, and blood.

 

INGREDIENTS:

Flax Seed, Aloe Leaf, Raspberry Leaf, Rhubarb, Fennel

seed, Ginger root, and Peppermint

 

(For maintenance take ONCE a week, for intense detoxification

take for up to THREE days consistently. 2 CAPSULES after evening meal)

 

Alo Drink

FOREVER LIVING

 

 

 

*** After discovering the fascinating benefits of Aloe,

I plan to being experimenting with this magical plant. POSTS SOON TO COME!! ***

  

 Research From:

Happy and Raw

Marie Claire

Sage Garlic Baked Chicken

So i acquired some Fresh Sage leaves, roasted garlic, and a tub of feta cheese crumbs. So of course I had to think of a way to use all three at once, cause obviously I had a taste for all of them!

Soo…. I had two options stuffed chicken or baked chicken. And might I add, I am not

disappointed with my choice whatsoever, and you won't be either!

This is quite possibly the most delicious chicken I have created so far : )

I am PROUD, to say the least. 

Ingredients

Chicken

Fresh Sage leaves

Roasted Garlic Cloves

Olive Oil

Feta Cheese

Directions

1. Preheat Oven to 350

2. In a mini food processor, process sage leaves, garlic cloves and olive oil

3. Pound chicken flat with a meat mallet

4. Top chicken with the sage and garlic mixture

5. Sprinkle feta cheese atop 

6. Bake for 30 minutes 

I cooked some asparagus and grilled cauliflower to

have a long side! 

ALSO:

TIP OF THE WEEK

If you have fresh dill, once it goes bad its sort of gross looking BUT...

DONT FRET & DONT THROW IT AWAY

throw that stuff in a dehydrator until its hardened, chop it up

and store it/use it just like any other dried seasoning : )

Chocolate Fudge & Midnight Munchies

I've had a fudge recipe I've been dying to make, so tonight was THE night! 

Above are the only ingredients you need!

- 1 Ripe Banana

- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil

- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

-1 tsp Vanilla Extract

- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder

Mix all of these ingredients together and place in a bendable container.

I used this plastic tray used to make jello jelly beans.

Freeze mixture for several hours until it reaches fudge form.

LATE NIGHT HUNGER?

I am not opposed at all. I ALWAYS get hungry at night..who knows why.

Sometimes I go straight to bed for this reason because I know it's out of pure boredom. 

BUT

If you're going to eat something, be somewhat smart about it

Today I was craving frozen yogurt ALL DAY! So when I got home, in order to get rid of this craving, I constructed this tastyyy dessert. 

Frozen Cool Whip is SUCH a good substitute for ice cream (not the healthiest..but the most convincing). The flavor, temperature, and consistency makes you actually feel like you're eating ice cream. I topped it with blueberries, strawberries, and 1/2 tablespoon of homemade almond butter. 

**Although it's usually best to choose a snack that is high in protein that will fill you up fast

Example: cottage cheese, almonds, avocado, reduced fat cheese, etc. 

HOW TO PREVENT HUNGER AT NIGHT

1. Eat Small meals Frequently throughout the day

2. Increase fiber in your diet

3. Choose high-protein foods

4. Establish meal times and patterns

5. Know the difference between emotional/physical hunger vs. boredom

6. Eat dinner later

7. Stay busy