Akaline Greens and Vitamin Education
During the fall and winter, our body responds to the changing environment. The available store produce changes which tends to shift our diet. Thus, we might eat different things, sleep differently and exercise differently. It’s important to stay energized and keep your body healthy as winter approaches. There are so many important vitamins that we need on a day-to-day basis to maintain our immune system and vitality. Dr. B’s latest Holiday Nutmeg Alkaline Immune smoothie recipe contains key vitamins, minerals, and Probiotics that you’ll want to learn more about how and why they are important for you.ns information.
Vitamins are a crucial part of our health and come in many different forms. Most vitamins come in the form of diet and things that you eat though some can be taken in the form of natural elements such as the sun, water, etc. Improving your health can be as easy as understanding which vitamins will help you feel better, look better, and help address, prevent, and heal a variety of digestive issues and/or health conditions.
On the other hand, having a poor diet lacking in certain vitamins and minerals may lead to vitamin deficiencies and disorders. If you’re not able to get all the vitamins you need through your food, another great way to make sure you’re getting your vitamin needs are by adding supplements or powders that are packed full of all your daily vitamins in one power packed smoothie.
Not sure which vitamin you’re lacking? Read on for a few of the most common vitamins and minerals your body needs.
Essential Vitamins
Vitamin A: is extremely important for normal vision, the immune system, and reproduction. Vitamin A also helps the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs work properly. You can often find vitamin A in foods like Beef liver and other organ meats, cantaloupe and apricots, carrots, broccoli, and other leafy greens.
Vitamin B: is found in red meat, poultry, fish and shellfish (like clams and crabs), whole grains, and eggs. Vitamin B has been shown to help promote cell health and prevent infection. Vitamin B has a direct impact on your energy levels and brain function as well.
Vitamin C: is found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, peppers and tomatoes, this vitamin, also known as ascorbic acid, helps support your immune system, iron absorption, and maintenance of bones, cartilage, and teeth.
Vitamin D: is found in salmon, sardines, cod liver oil, egg yolks, and mushrooms. Vitamin D is crucial for bone growth, regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and reducing depression.
With Dr. Burkenstock’s Alkaline Greens powder, we’ve packed the vitamins above and more into a super supplement Holiday Nutmeg Alkaline Immune Smoothie.
Holiday Nutmeg Alkaline Immune Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond milk, coconut milk or other non-dairy milk
- 2 cups packed kale leaves
- 1 cup pear chunks
- 1 tbsp monk fruit, agave or maple syrup
- 1 small banana (4 ounces in the peel)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 scoop Alkaline Greens orange/cranberry
- 1 scoop Collagen powder
- 3 drops Vitamin A Pure
- 5 drops Vitamin D Pure
- 1 tablespoon Probiotics
- ½ scoop Vitamin C Powder
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender. * Tip: for best blending, layer ingredients with liquids on bottom, then powders and spices, fruits and greens in the middle, and ice on top.
- Blend until smooth around 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with some cinnamon on top. Serve immediately.