#semperkickstart Primary Food

Happy New Year! Each year I try to be mindful of how I want to feel in the upcoming year and what actions I need to add in my daily routine to make that happen. The easiest way I have found to do this has been by making a list of what has ailed my body in the previous year. For me everything starts with my nutrition. You will see in this newsletter that we address all nutrition- which we call Primary Food.

PRIMARY FOOD 

Food is more than what you find on your plate.  Healthy relationships, regular physical activity, a fulfilling career and a spiritual practice can fill your soul and satisfy your hunger for life. When primary food is balanced and satiated, your life feeds you, making what you eat secondary. Primary Food coupled with the concept of Nutrient Density will KICK START your New Year!

WHAT IS NUTRIENT DENSITY?

Have you heard the term “Nutrient-Dense” to describe foods and beverages? Nutrient-Dense foods provide vitamins, minerals and micro nutrients with relatively few calories. Fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, legumes, Ancient Grains and Super Foods are the most Nutrient-Dense foods on planet earth. Candy, soft drinks and many supplements are full of empty calories that lack vitamins and minerals. I use a simple, delicious & nutritious Green Smoothie as a way to reduce my cravings, maintain or lose weight, gain energy and REBOOT my system.  What I love about Green Smoothies is that they not only taste DELICIOUS but they are easy to create in a household item that most everyone has, a BLENDER. Green Smoothie's are also easy to grab and go! Green Smoothies are the original FAST FOOD. So instead of stopping for junk food, I carry REAL FAST FOOD with me... Green Smoothies are some of the fastest foods on the planet to mix up! I hope you will try the recipe below and I hope that in doing so it ignites a spark in your palate to then try and taste new vegetables and fruits that you normally would have not. Here's to your HEALTH in 2013 and beyond!

GREEN SMOOTHIE (BLENDER)

***Remember to store in BPA Free Containers or Glass for up to 2 days.

1 handful of organic greens (choose from spinach, romaine, kale, Swiss chard etc.)

***Alternate the greens you use every 2 days.

1 ripe banana or 1 whole mango (pre-freeze for more a creamy consistency)
1 cup of organic blueberries, strawberries or mixed berries
1/2-1 cup of Filtered water, you decide what consistency works best for you!!!

Ice as needed

DRINK,SHARE, ENJOY!

Clarissa A. Kussin

Holistic Personal Chef, Organic Juicer & Health Counselor

Holistic Lifestyle Consultant