Wheat grass is my caffeine

As you know I usually add Amazing Grass Wheat Grass powder to my green smoothies. I admit, when I don't drink a green smoothie, I don't drink my wheat grass. Lately, I've been consuming daily protein shakes and drinking my green smoothie concoctions with less frequency. 

Recently, I opened my cabinet and saw my canister of wheat grass hiding in the back behind my vitamins. I pulled it out, opened it, poured a scoop in a glass of water, mixed well and chugged. I don't mind the taste of wheat grass, but I will tell you it's definitely an acquired taste. If you're new to wheat grass in the powder form, I suggest mixing it with juice or in a green smoothie until you can drink it with just water. HOWEVER, in my experience, I didn't feel the same boost when I mixed it with other ingredients. I feel the energy results much faster when I drink it with water only. 

A few minutes later, I happily felt a nice surge in my energy levels. It seemed like my morning mood which was very sluggish a few minutes prior suddenly picked up and the early morning fog dissipated. 

my daily energy boost!

Woohoo! I was ready to start my day! 

I'm not a coffee drinker (don't like the taste) so I always felt like I was left out of the daily morning coffee jolt that so many other people experience. I tried drinking tea in the morning, but it never gave me that boost I was looking for.

Well, my friends, I have finally discovered a natural, non caffeinated jolt that is good for you! Now I mix up a glass of wheat grass every morning after I drink a mug of warm water with fresh lemon juice. I even started to drink a glass before I hit the gym if I go in the afternoon. 

I don't drink it for the taste, I drink it for the results. If you haven't experienced the grass, I highly suggest giving it a go! I've only tried the Amazing Grass Organic Wheat Grass powder which you can find in Whole Foods or online. 

Bottoms up!

beHealthy 

Maca root powder

Day 1 of 30
Today's green smoothie turned out kinda orange due to the carrot juice I used but it's yummy!!

Prayerfully my photos and photo editing will improve drastically at time goes on!

2 cups Power Greens (baby kale, chard, spinach)

1 celery stalk

1/2 frozen banana 

1/3 c fresh raspberries

1 tsp Maca powder

1 tbsp raw walnuts

1 date

Pinch of parsley

2 tsp ground flaxseed

2 tsp hemp seed

1/2 c carrot juice

1/2 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk

Benefits of Maca Root

Maca is one of the top 10 superfoods in the world. Maca root has been used by the Peruvian culture for thousands of years. 

1. ENERGY BOOST 

Try substituting your morning coffee with maca powder. It can offer a super boost of energy naturally without the side effects from caffeine.

2. SUPER NUTRITION

This nutritionally dense superfood contains high amounts of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and essential amino acids. Dried maca powder contains nearly 20 amino acids - including seven essential amino acids. It also contains 5X MORE PROTEIN than a potato and 4X MORE FIBER! 

3. BALANCE HORMONES

Most of us have hormones that are out of whack due to the over abundance of environmental estrogens. Maca stimulates and nourishes the "master glands" in the body - the hypothalamus and pituitary glands which in turn helps to balance the adrenal, thyroid, pancreas ovarian and testicular glands. 

Maca powder

In summary, this superfood increases energy, endurance, strength, and libido. Ooo la la! That's what's up! 

Cheers!