Nourishing Spoon

This morning I landed up watching and, of course, sampling the green smoothies the Vitamix rep. was demonstrating at Costco.  Feeling inspired, as soon as I got home, I prepared this green smoothie with the fresh organic baby spinach and mangoes I had picked up while I was there: 1 cup Coconut water 1 cup Organic Baby Spinach 3/4 - 1 Mango cut into 1 inch pieces (can use frozen) 1 Tbsp. Coconut Cream 1 Tbsp. Coconut Flakes (optional) 1 tsp. Flax Seeds (optional) 1 Medjool Date Ice Easy Part: In Vitamix or strong blender, blend all of the above ingredients. If you want it to taste like a slurpie, add more ice.  It's a cold, damp day here today so I just added about 7 ice cubes 'cause I didn't want a very frozen drink. The spinach gave it color and vitality, while the coconut cream gave it character, and the not too ripe mango yielded a pineapple type of sweet and sourness. Yummmm!  (Add more mango or coconut cream to your taste.) Hard Part: What should w...

Welcome to my blog!  I am Jyoti, a certified health counselor, and I am really excited about sharing some quick tips that have made a difference in my health and will hopefully do the same for you! Since this is my first blog, I would like to start by talking about coconuts, which are very auspicious and used in opening ceremonies, weddings and other religious services. Coconut water is extremely nourishing.   It is a natural isotonic beverage and has very little sugar (natural).  After exercising at the gym or a tennis game, reach out for a packet of coconut water to replenish your body fluids; after all, it has more potassium than most sports drinks! Whenever I feel dehydrated or sick, I quickly get some coconut water from a nearby health food store. It's great for the immune system.  There are many brands, my favorite is Zico!  Click here for more information. I always have a tough time when I visit Chinatown –...