Need some TLC?  One of favorite comforts is a mug of tea sweetened with Stevia.  Check out the benefits of Tulsi Tea or also known as Holy Basil.  It does wonders for heart health, stress, and respiratory issues such as allergies and asthma.

1 Cup Soy Milk

1 to 1-1/2 inch ring of fresh pineapple.

8 large frozen strawberries

1 tsp coconut oil

MSM  If you have never used MSM you start with 1/8 tsp and build gradually.

1 Tsp Merlin’s Herbal Magic Roots Elixir-find it on the same link as the Spirulina.  Great stuff.

1 Tbl powdered Spirulina

Stevia to taste

Blend it all together.  Enjoy a filling and nutrient dense liquid meal.  This is energizing and caffeine free.  It will help alkalize your body to boost your health.

It’s a gorgeous summer morning. It was cool here so the windows are open. I enjoy that so much more than air conditioning. Made my pot of yerba mate, did my journaling and reaching for better feeling thoughts and visions.  I know all is well.  I am loved and supported.  I feel good.  It’s a great day.  I’m taking my fresh mango, cottage cheese and tea to enjoy on the deck.  Wishing you a wonderful day.

This morning started out feeling like I had so many things to do I didn’t know where to start.  I knew a to do list was in order.  After the animals got fed I made my morning smoothie.  The recipe varies to keep it interesting:

1 Cup orange juice

3/4 cup coconut milk

1 Tbl Spirulina-Amazing complete protein

1-1/2 tsp Opti-MSM (organic sulfur) If you’ve never used this you need to start with smaller amounts.  Great for joints, skin, hair, nails, healing, cleansing, etc.

1/2 tsp Merlin’s Herbal Magic Roots Elixir-Cleansing and energizing without caffeine.

1/2 tsp Maca-Balances endocrine system.

Stevia-No calorie natural sweetner

8 frozen strawberries

Blend and enjoy.  It tastes great.  It’s very green.  Very fulfilling.  Packed with nutrients.

I decided to take my smoothie and go feed the fish in the pond and pick tomatoes.  I spilled 3/4 of the smoothie.  Ugh.  The ants around here will be supercharged.  I knew it was time to slow down and not worry about getting anything done.  Breath and just feel good.  That’s enough right now.

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There are a lot of SuperFoods out there these days. I have tried numerous ones, but my staple is Spirulina which is blue-green algae. Spirulina is a full spectrum, non-toxic, is easy to digest and 50-70% protein. It contains all eight essential amino acids making it a complete protein. It is superior to the isolated protein powders, especially those from animal origins. Animal proteins are high uric acid forming and this contributes significantly to ostoporosis and kidney stress. Spirulina’s protein is gentle on your kidneys and it has been shown to actually help protect against kidney failure. Spirulina is also easier to digest than animal protein.

I add it to my cat and dog’s food everyday.

Spirulina provides high levels of chlorophyll and also contains iron, vitamin A, a full spectrum of carotenoids, B-1, B-2, B-6, E and K. It provides a vast array of minerals, trace elements, phytonutrients and enzymes. Spirulina offers beneficial fatty acids DHA, GLA and others which have been shown to possess anti-viral activity.

Spirulina is a whole food source of concentrated nutrients. I use it in a smoothie or added to juice everyday, usually twice a day. In the morning and when I get home from work.

Spirulina is great if you want to lose weight you can create a nutrition packed drink that supports your bodies needs and boosts your energy. Use the powder powder in a nutrient packed drink before meals and your body will feel more satisfied. If you find your challenge is between meal snacking than use it as a snack substitute to satisfy your cravings.  This should be only one aspect of your weight loss plan.  A healthy body needs great nutrition and exercise.  You also want to explore your emotional relationship to your body.

This is how I consumed my Spirulina this morning:

1-1/2 cups organic berry juice or any juice you like. Apple cider is another favorite.
1 Tablespoon Spirulina
Opti-MSM Flake-the amount varies, if you never took you start with a small amount and build
Stevia – natural no calorie sweetner
8 +/- frozen strawberries
a couple ice cubes

Blend and enjoy.

Sunfood Nutrition is my favorite source for food related nutrition.  I use their products in my daily smoothies like MSM powder, Spirulina, Earth, Mangosteen powder and Maca.  They are advocates for raw diets so the products they offer are raw and minimally processed

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I’m having my morning tea and working the sleep out of my body and mind.  I love a leisurely morning when possible to have my tea, do some exercise and journal.  I feel more prepared mentally and physically.

One of my favorite teas is Tulsi or also known as Holy Basil.  I found it a few years ago and it just seems to be getting breaking into a larger market now.  It’s from India and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine.  It is said to help lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and help you stabilize mood swings.

I can tell you it tastes great and I do find it helpful.  I find it relaxing, but not in the sleepy kinda of way.  More calming.  My sweetener of choice is Stevia.

Have a great day!

This morning I didn’t take the time to make my smoothie.  This is probably the first time since I started them.  I ate a yogurt, but noticed I started snacking on the junk food that was handy.  Ugh.  I realized I had been having an easier time walking past the junk food because of my morning smoothie made with 2 tsp of nutrient packed Sun Is Shining and 1 tsp of Maca.  It’s a quick and easy breakfast which I’m usually drinking on the run.

You can start with a variety of bases like Kefir, yogurt, any of the non-dairy milks like soy, hemp or almond.  Add your Sun Is Shining and Maca.  I also like to add a bit of Stevia for no calorie sweetening, some fresh or frozen fruit and a couple cubes of ice.  Blend away.  It’s quick, yummy and satisfying.

I’m excited to be puttering around my yard.  It’s one of my forms of meditation.  I get more grounded, calm and peaceful wandering around the yard with no intense agenda.  My plants have no pressing needs right now.  I do a little weeding, feed the fish and water where needed.

I connect to myself and the earth.  I fall into rhythm with her breath.  I feel nurtured here.  I almost don’t want to leave sometimes.

My deck becomes an extension of my living space.  I generally leave the sliding door open.  My animals are happy with that arrangement.  That reminds me of a Sunday last year when I had opened the door in the morning so Mandy could venture out.  I went upstairs for a minute and when I came down a chipmunk had boldly come into the living room.  He turned tail and bolted out.  I had the door closed more after that.  That didn’t last too long.  The door is slid open again.

I’m sitting on my deck with one of my favorite teas, Tulsi or also known as Holy Basil.  It’s not related to the herb Basil.  It comes from India and has a mild, pleasant taste.  I like my tea sweetened with Stevia so I’m not adding calories and it has no effect on the blood sugar like sugar does.  I found Stevia years ago when I discovered I had some Candida issues.  Stevia helped me avoid feeding the candida but still have a bit of sweetness.  I think it enhances the flavor of my tea.

Besides the great taste of Tulsi the other reason I drink it on a regular basis is all the positive attributes it has.

Tulsi Benefits:  Reduces stress, supports the immune system, abundant in antioxidants, builds stamina, aids digestion, supports adrenal and lymph health, powerful adaptogen, helps to balance the metabolism.

Cheers to a peaceful evening even though I’ll be working on my taxes next.  Hmmm, I’ll put on another pot of Tulsi first.