Chi Living Recipes - Beverages

Chi Recovery Smoothie

2012-03-08T17:34:51+00:00

Ingredients	Amount
Blueberries (Great Anti-Oxidants)	1/2 C. (frozen or fresh)
Strawberries (Vitamin C)	1/2 C. (frozen or fresh)
Hemp Seeds (High in Protein, Omega-6, Omega-3)	1/4 C. crushed
Chia Seeds (High in Protein, Omega-3, anti-oxidents, polynutrients)	1 (heaping) Tbs.
Pomegranate Juice (Great Anti-Oxidant)	8 oz.
Banana (Good Source of Potassium)	1/2 of one
Raw Cacao (Super Antioxidant, High in Zinc)	1 tsp.

Directions

Here's a smoothie-type drink I've been making after my long runs. It's awesome and seems to help me recover very quickly.

Throw it all in a blender (we have a Vitamix which is great for this).
If you’re using frozen fruit you can add a little hot water to avoid
brain freeze. Blend until smooth and creamy. Then, drink it all up.
Yummmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!

A Healthful Elixir

2011-11-11T14:57:51+00:00

The moment you feel like you may be getting sick, brew this elixir and drink it 2-3 times a day. The mixture of antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal ingredients will protect you from a full-blown illness.

Ingredients	Amount
Water	5 cups
Lemon	Three slices
Ginger	1 tsp., grated
Garlic	1 clove, minced
Cayenne pepper	1/4 tsp.
Honey	To taste

Directions

Simmer three lemon slices, one teaspoon freshly grated ginger, one clove freshly minced garlic, and one quarter teaspoon cayenne pepper in five cups water until the lemons are soft and pale. Strain a portion into a mug and add honey by tablespoons until you can tolerate the taste.

Super Stamina Smoothie

2011-07-20T18:59:38+00:00

This smoothie is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It will boost endurance and stamina and give you the fuel to increase your performance. Blueberries and goji berries are foods with some of the highest antioxidant levels. Goji berries are unique because they stimulate the pituitary gland to produce human growth hormone (HGH), which stimulates muscle repair and speeds up the healing process. Maca, a plant native to the Andes, is known to increase endurance. It's high in phytochemicals and essential minerals that help with running long distances. Also, chia seeds are also beneficial in overall health and for increasing stamina. They are high in protein, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Ingredients	Amount
Almond milk	1 cup
Maca powder	1 Tbs.
Spirulina or wheatgrass	1 tsp.
Chia seeds or ground flaxseed	1 tsp.
Blueberries	1/2 cup
Banana	1
Goji berries	1 handful

Directions

Blend all ingredients together.

Pre-Race Alkalizing Beverages

2011-07-07T13:53:02+00:00

Damian Stoy, Instructor Candidate and accomplished ultra-runner, shared with us two of his secret weapons. In order to insure that he is super alkalized before an event, he drinks one of these drinks at night and one in the morning. Try them out for yourself!

Ingredients	Amount
Lemon Drink (Similar to Master Cleanse)
Ingredients	Amount
Water	8 oz.
Lemon	1/2, squeezed into water
Honey, Maple Syrup, or Agave	To taste
Optional pinch of cayenne or fresh ginger	To taste
Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
Ingredients	Amount
Water	8 oz.
Apple Cider Vinegar	1 Tblsp.
Honey or Agave	To taste

Directions

Mix all ingredients together.

Kale, Pineapple, and Chia Smoothie

2011-04-11T19:18:30+00:00

We borrowed this recipe from Dr. Alejandro Junger's book "Clean." We were drawn to this smoothie recipe because of its ingredient of chia seeds. We absolutely love chia seeds, and can't speak highly enough of its medicinal and nutritional values.

Here's some information about the value of each ingredient:

Kale: One portion provides you with 192% of your daily dose of Vitamin A. It's also high in manganese, iron, copper, calcium, and B Vitamins.

Pineapple: High in Bromelain, which is useful as an anti-inflammatory. Also offers high amounts of Vitamin A and C.

Chia Seeds: A superfood that's high in protein and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. They're great for athletes, because they absorb the water we drink, holding it in our system longer.

Ingredients	Amount
Pineapple chunks	1/2 cup
Lacinto or dinosaur kale	2 leaves
Soaked chia seeds	2 teaspons
Pure water	1 cup
Agave syrup	1-2 teaspoons
Ice	1/2 cup

Directions

1. Soak chia seeds for a few hours in pure water. This will activate the enzymes, but this is not essential.

2. Look for the darkest-green kale with long leaves. If lacinto or dinosaur is not available, use any kale you can find.

3. Blend all ingredients together until smooth.

Servings: 1

Fruit and Veggie Smoothie

2010-09-07T19:56:31+00:00

A smoothie is a perfect way to begin your day or to have as a great mid-day boost. Blend in a little flax seed oil or Omega 3 oil for added nutrients. It's an expenditure of time and money that will pay you back with energy for your day!

Ingredients	Amount
Organic banana	1/2
Blueberries	Handful
Strawberries	1 Cup, chopped
Kale	1-2 leaves, stem removed
Carrots	1/2 Cup, shredded

Directions

Blend and add ice or water to create the consistency you like.

Nutty Peach Smoothie

2010-09-07T19:53:31+00:00

Ingredients	Amount
Apple juice	1 Cup
Peach	5-6 Slices
Walnuts	1.5 Tbs
Honey	To taste

Directions

Blend and add ice or water to create the consistency you like.

Credit: Longbranch Coffee House, Carbondale, IL

Grocery List Download

2006-11-22T14:34:35+00:00

Danny and I have a grocery shopping list that everyone wants when they see it. So here it is in a format you can edit for your own use. We keep this list of our basic needs on our fridge and if we get low, it gets circled for the next grocery shopping trip. We do a weekly menu and can circle what we need for the menu. We’re always writing in extras in the margins, but the basics are there. Hope it’s helpful to you.

Ingredients	Amount
To open the Grocery List, click the link below	Modify to fit your needs

Directions

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