Optimal Body Balance

Print Eggnog Inspired Smoothie I would have added a green leafy vegetable to this, but I was out. You can add a pinch of xanthan gum to thicken this smoothie up a bit if you wish.Like I’ve mentioned before, try to buy your dates refrigerated as opposed to in the bulk bins or on store [...]

Print Melon, Mint and Cucumber Smoothie Ingredients2 cups chopped honeydew 1 cup chopped English cucumber 12 fresh mint leaves 2-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste 1 teaspoon honey or agave InstructionsPuree ingredients in a blender until smooth Notesfrom: www.wholeliving.comSchema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.optimalbodybalance.com/2012/08/melon-mint-and-cucumber-smoothie/

Print Healthy Green Tea Soda Ingredients2 green tea teabags 2 cups (1 pint) boiling water Pint-sized Pyrex measuring cup or heat-proof jar 1 tsp. raw, organic honey (optional) 2 cups total Natural Sparkling mineral water (½ glass per serving tea)InstructionsPlace tea bags in Pyrex measuring cup or heat-proof jar. Pour 2 cups boiling water over [...]

Print Juice Twists Ingredients1/2 cup of your favorite juice 1 cup seltzer, club soda or sparkling waterInstructionsMix together. Add ice, garnish of choice and serve in a beautiful glass.NotesThe Mock-Tail Drinks keep on coming for your mock-tail parties.Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.optimalbodybalance.com/2009/10/juice-twists/

Print Virgin Pina Colada Ingredients1 cup of pineapple 1 cup coconut milk Ice to blend taste 1/2 scoop Jay Robb vanilla protein powderInstructionsBlend all ingredients in a blender until desired consistency.NotesAn alcohol free Pina Colada.Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.optimalbodybalance.com/2009/10/virgin-pina-colada/

Print Iced Hibiscus Tea Ingredients1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers 2 cups hot water 1/4 cup xylitol ( or use other natural sweeteners like stevia, honey or agave nectar)InstructionsIn a French press steep hibiscus with hot water for 15 to 20 minutes. Pour off tea and add sugar or desired sweetner, stirring to dissolve. Let cool. [...]

Print Antioxidant Super Juice Ingredients1 ounce pomegranate juice concentrate 1 ounce cranberry juice concentrate 1 tablespoon sliced, fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 organic green tea bags, regular or decaffeinated 2-3 packets Stevia 10 cups boiling waterInstructionsPlace all ingredients in a large, heat-proof container. Pour a large kettle of boiling water (about 10 cups) [...]

Print Orange and Cucumber Water Ingredients1 small orange, thinly sliced 1 small English cucumber, thinly sliced 2 quarts of filtered water IceInstructionsAdd the orange and cucumber slices to the water and let chill in the refrigerator for one hour.NotesAnother Mock-Tails Drink for the mock-tail parties.Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.optimalbodybalance.com/2009/10/orange-and-cucumber-water/

Print Cucumber Water Ingredients1 small English cucumber, thinly sliced 2 quarts of filtered water IceInstructionsAdd the cucumbers to the water and let chill in the refrigerator for one hour.NotesAnother one of those Mock-Tail drinks for the mock-tail parties.Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.optimalbodybalance.com/2009/10/cucumber-water/

Print Mint Lime Aide Ingredients1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves 1 teaspoon of xylitol or substitute agave or stevia 1 1/2 oz. lime juice Soda water to fillInstructionsIn a sturdy glass muddle mint with xylitol. Add ice, lime juice and soda water. Stir well.NotesFor that refreshing lime taste.Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin2.2http://www.optimalbodybalance.com/2009/10/mint-lime-aide/