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Green Grape Smoothie

Ingredients (Makes 5 Servings)
  • 1 cup cleaned spinach leaves, firmly packed
  • 1 cup cleaned kale, roughly chopped, firmly packed
  • 1 cup green seedless grapes
  • 1 Bartlett pear - core, stem and seeds removed
  • 1 orange - peeled, pith removed, quartered
  • 1 banana - peeled
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups ice
Directions

Place all ingredients in blender. Process on low speed for 15 seconds. Increase to medium speed, then high speed. Process until well blended.

Nutrition Information (Serving Size: 1 cup) Calories: 80; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Sugars: 12 g; Fiber: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Protein: 0 g; Sodium: 15 mg

Sweet Potato Hummus

Ingredients (Makes 4 Servings)
  • 15 ounce baked sweet potatoes, skin removed
  • 1 (4 ounce jar) roasted red peppers, drained, with blackened skin removed
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, fine dice
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Directions

In a food processor, puree the sweet potato, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne and salt. Process mixture until it is fairly smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle sweet potato hummus with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutritional Information (Serving Size: ½ cup): Calories: 130; Carbohydrate: 28g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Saturated Fat: 0g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 3g; Sodium: 460mg

Anti-Aging Cocktails

Memory-Boosting Bloody Mary

Ingredients (1 cocktail)
  • 1 tablespoon kale
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1-1/2 ounce vodka
  • 4 ounces tomato juice
  • 1 celery stick for garnish
Directions
  1. Purée kale using a blender or food processor, then grate ginger into a bowl.
  2. Combine puréed kale, ginger, ground pepper and turmeric in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  3. Add vodka and tomato juice, and shake. Strain over glass filled with ice. Garnish with celery before serving.
Secret Ingredient: Kale

Kale is an excellent natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, which protect your heart and joints, and aid memory. This leafy green also reduces inflammation. Unchecked inflammation can lead to heart disease, cancer and arthritis. Kale is also a phenomenal source of Vitamin K, which offers protection against heart attack and stroke.

Heart-Smart Cooler

Ingredients (1 cocktail)
  • 1 tablespoon blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon blackberries
  • 4 to 6 leaves mint
  • 2 to 3 leaves basil
  • 1/2 ounce pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 ounce green tea
  • 4 ounce seltzer water
  • Basil sprigs for garnish
  • Mint sprigs for garnish
Directions
  1. In a tall glass, muddle the blueberries, blackberries, mint and basil.
  2. Add juice and tea, and top with seltzer.
  3. Garnish with basil and mint sprigs, and serve with a straw.
Secret Ingredient: Blueberries

Blueberries are packed with antioxidants. Antioxidants protect against heart disease, cancer and arthritis, and aid memory. They are also high in potassium, which boosts heart health, and reduces risks of cancer and obesity. The vitamin C in blueberries will help you fight off colds. The phytoflavinoids they contain enhance the effects of C and promote a healthy circulation.

Anti-Wrinkle Chocolatini

Ingredients (1 cocktail)
  • 1/4 cup ground walnuts
  • 1 ounce vanilla vodka
  • 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce dark chocolate liqueur
  • Orange wedge for rimming glass
  • Dark chocolate shavings for garnish
Directions
  1. Spread ground walnuts on a flat surface. Use an orange wedge to coat the rim of a martini glass with juice. Turn glass upside down and press rim into ground walnuts.
  2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine Irish cream liqueur, vodka and dark chocolate liqueur.
  3. Shake contents, and strain into martini glass.
  4. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings, and enjoy!
Secret Ingredient: Walnuts

Walnuts are chock full of nutrients and a rich source of protein. You’ll get about 90 percent of your recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids just by eating 1 ounce (1/4 cup) of walnuts. Omega-3 fatty acids promote heart and joint health, and aid memory. Walnuts are packed with key vitamins and minerals and are the most heart-healthy nut of all.

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