This smoothie recipe tastes really yummy and almost everyone is going to like it, even kids.

The bananas,  pineapple and mango make this smoothie actually taste great. You may not even notice the taste of spinach at all. This is one way to get a little bit of greens into someones diet.

People with blood sugar issues like diabetes, hypoglycemia, or other issues should be careful with this one, as it is sweet. Too much sugar is good for no-one, even if it is natural. This should be looked at more as a treat, than an everyday smoothie. It is still far and away better than a candy bar, ice cream cone or piece of cake.

Blend one up today and enjoy!

Ingredients

• Banana, frozen is good.
• Fresh mango
• Fresh pineapple, canned pineapple is nowhere near as good.
• Some water to help it blend
• A handful of spinach

Blend it up good, adding water to get the consistency you like. Feel free to substitute, or add other ingredients like apples or grapes, or kale.

I would love to hear about one of your smoothie recipes, please use the comment box below.

To add a little extra internal cleansing action to this or any smoothie, substitute 1 cup of chilled Iaso tea for an equal amount of water. Detoxification with herbal tea is one way to lose a few pounds in a hurry.

And Agave is really high in fructose.

Equal to or greater than high fructose corn syrup.

And just how is fructose metabolized by the body?

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Check out the video for the answer, it will surprise you. There is a list of issues related to excess fructose. The liver is where fructose is metabolized.

This video gives a great overview of agave nectar and why it may not be a good alternative to other sweeteners.

Stevia is my favorite alternative sweetener. I just planted a couple stevia plants in my garden. A few leaves on my salad and it really gives it a flavor boost.

My father recently died from complications of diabetes. Diabetes runs in my family, so I have to pay attention to anything sweet. Agave is obviously not a good choice for me. – Jeff Yentzer.

Sure fructose occurs naturally in fruit.  But as you will see from the video, it is the cumulative daily total intake of  fructose that becomes a problem. So even though agave may be natural, pay attention to the fructose quantity.

My personal tip: Get good nourishment. This helps to ward off cravings. We all know that we are supposed to be eating more fruits and vegetables. But what if you are in a time crunch? That's where powdered greens come in. Mix one small scoop in water (purified), shake and go. There are many good greens products on the market. My current favorite is Core Greens, by Synergy. It has the best formulation of ingredients I have seen so far. (An yes, I do make a commission from the sale of this product, and you can too. Full disclosure is always a good policy.)

Would love to hear your opinion on healthy sweeteners, please use the comment box below.

But is it really?

Is it even healthy for you, if you are not a baby cow?

Check out what Dr. Mark Hyman has to share in this video. You may be surprised or even shocked.

I personally gave up drinking milk a long time ago. I do occasionally have some cheese or butter, but certainly not everyday.

I have several friends who have an allergy to dairy. This is beyond just lactose intolerance.  What about the proteins that are in the milk?

For me, there are much better and healthier sources of calcium:

• leafy green vegetables
• broccoli, kale, spinach
• Salmon, sardines
• Sesame seeds,
• blackstrap molasses
• corn tortillas
• almonds
• oranges

One of my favorite ways to balance my pH is to drink an organic, cleansing herbal tea. It acts as a very gentle colon cleanse and helps to remove toxins from my body.

Disclaimer: Yes I do make money from the sale of this tea. If you would like to make money too, check out http://GetCleanInside.com ]]> http://alkalinehealth.net/is-milk-really-a-good-source-of-calcium/feed/ 2 http://alkalinehealth.net/healthy-holiday-party-tips/ http://alkalinehealth.net/healthy-holiday-party-tips/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:17:54 +0000 optahealth http://alkalinehealth.net/?p=703 How do you avoid eating so much junk food over the Holidays?
The last thing you want to do is balloon up like an overgrown hippo during the Christmas season.
Then come the New Year, you have to work extra hard to get back where you were.]]> How do you avoid eating so much junk food over the Holidays?

The last thing you want to do is balloon up like an overgrown hippo during the Christmas  season.

Then come the New Year, you have to work extra hard to get back where you were.

Yea it’s ok to indulge a few times here and there, but the Holidays can get out of control, with feasting, office parties, Holiday meals, visits to and from relatives.

Here is a good list of tips:

• Be the designated driver. this gives you a good excuse not to drink. Wine, beer and liquor are all acid forming in the body,  as well as high in calories.
• Get some self control.
• Eat some high quality foods before the party, like a green salad. That way you won’t be tempted to over indulge by showing up super hungry.
• Scope out the food that is offered and pick up the healthiest choices first. Look for the fruits, vegetables and nuts. Try to make the best of the foods available.
• If you succeed at getting filled up on the good foods, you can take some of the cake and cookies home with you. This way you don’t offend your host.
• Focus on feeling your best and be the best you that you can be. You want to be healthy and vibrant, so you can be the life of the party.
• If you slip up, don’t beat up on yourself, just get back on your horse the next day and keep riding.

My personal strategy: Take extra enzymes. I’ll grab an empty vitamin bottle and throw in a few Systemic Enzymes so I can take some at the party. I also make extra sure I am drinking my Iaso cleansing tea everyday. This gives my body a fighting chance against Holiday junk food.

Love to hear your thoughts, strategies and tips. Please use the comment box below to fill us in! Thanks.

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