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Cocozia Coconut Water Review and Recipe

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I was lucky enough to receive Cocozia Organic Coconut Water to review for my lovely readers. I use coconut water almost every time I make a smoothie or juice to boost my potassium and aid in hydration. Cocozia Coconut Water is 100% Organic , contains no pulp, no added sugar, no preservatives, and is not from concentrate. Cocozia is NON GMO verified, gluten-free, vegan and kosher. I found it to have a great taste, totally fresh and pure, I can actually enjoy this straight out of the container, unlike some other brands I have tried. I definitely recommend this one to try if you love coconut water!

I also love the added convenience of being able to order a case of twelve delivered to my door with my Amazon Prime membership. That way I always have it on hand and it’s one less item I have to carry home from the grocery store!

Enjoy this energizing juice to start out your morning for a vitamin and mineral boost. The added coconut water hydrates your body, contains a natural abundance of potassium and magnesium, as well as other electrolytes. This would be a great post-workout juice!

 

 

Beet Blaster
 

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Recipe type: Juice
Serves: 1-2 servings

Ingredients
  • 2 raw beets, halved
  • 2 clementines, peeled
  • 1 apple, halved
  • knob of fresh ginger
  • 1 cup chilled Cocozia Coconut Water

Instructions
  1. Feed the beets, clementines, apple and ginger through a juicer. Pour into a glass, add the coconut water, stir and serve

Enjoy!

xoxo,

Jennifer

Green Power Smoothie

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In the mood for a new green smoothie? I know we were at my house this week and this is what I came up with.

This smoothie is nutrient-rich and delicious. Spinach is a powerhouse of nutrients including iron, beta-carotene and vitamin C that fights heart disease and provides anti-cancer benefits. Cucumbers provide us with valuable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits as well. Coconut water is full of potassium and electrolytes which makes this the perfect after-workout smoothie. I have it right after my morning run and it gives me the boost and energy I need to keep me going for the rest of the day chasing around two small kids. =)

We are loving this smoothie and will be drinking it every morning this week. Enjoy and let me know how much you love it too. =)

Green Power Smoothie

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups baby spinach, washed

1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped

1 banana

1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy vanilla milk of choice

1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

1 cup 100% pure coconut water

2 tbsp flax, hemp or chia seeds

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth and serve.

Dont’ forget to check out my article which was published on Wednesday, September 7th in print and online here Jackson Sun including an interview and featured recipes. Very exciting for me and I can’t wait to get the print version! =)

Have an amazing day folks!

 

Lily’s Favorite Green Smoothie a.k.a. The Green Dinosaur

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If you’ve enjoyed a green smoothie before, you know that is oh so delicious! If you haven’t you might be thinking there’s no way I’m gonna like that! Raw greens in my smoothie?!?! You’ve got to be kidding….YUCK!! Stop right there. I’m telling you to try it and you will love it! Lily, my 3 year old daughter even loves them. Making smoothies with Mommy is a morning tradition around here. We make all different kinds and the most exciting part for Lily is anticipating what color the smoothie is going to be.
Green smoothies are a great way for the whole family to get the in the nutrient-rich foods needed for optimum health. There are so many different options, you can make if with all different types of greens and fruit. Picky eaters won’t even taste the greens because adding fruit makes it taste great. I wasn’t in the mood for a salad yesterday, so I opted for a green smoothie instead! I got my raw greens and I was super satisfied. Here’s a basic and delicious one for you to try.
The Green Dinosaur
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1-2 cups baby spinach
1-2 cups romaine lettuce
1/2 an avocado
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup frozen mango
5 ounces unsweetened almond milk
5 ounces fresh squeezed orange or clementine juice
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Enjoy! YUM!