THE FOOD INCENTIVE SERIES - I

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So here it is, first part of the food incentive series, which basically is my WEEKLY post of budget & waist friendly recipes. These drinks have very less INGREDIENTs & are good for different reasons. Do check them out. (These recipes don't belong to me)


HEALING 3-INGREDIENT TURMERIC TONIC

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A 5-minute, 3-ingredient, 1-pot healing tea tonic with ginger, lemon, turmeric, and cayenne. The perfect way to detox the body, recover from a cold, or relax before bed.
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Recipe type: Beverage
Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp (packed // ~6 g) fresh grated turmeric (or 1/2 tsp ground, though fresh is best)
  • 1 Tbsp (packed // ~6 g) fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground, though fresh is best)
  • 1 lemon, juiced (~3 Tbsp or 45 ml), plus leftover rind
  • optional: 1-2 tsp maple syrup (can sub stevia or raw honey if not vegan)
  • optional: Pinch cayenne pepper (or cracked black pepper which many readers have commented helps with the bioavailability of the turmeric!)
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • Instructions
    1. To a small saucepan, add turmeric, ginger, lemon juice and leftover lemon rind, maple syrup (optional), cayenne (optional), and filtered water. I personally didn't think it needed any sweetener, but sweeten to taste.
    2. Bring to a simmer (not a boil) over medium to medium-high heat (~3 minutes). Then turn off heat.
    3. Set a small strainer over serving glasses and divide between two mugs. Enjoy. If the tonic is too potent for you, dilute with more hot/warm water.
    4. Store (strained) leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop until just warm.
    Notes
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 of 2 servings calculated without cayenne or sweetener.
    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 1 of 2 glasses Calories: 13 Fat: 0 g Saturated fat: 0 g Carbohydrates: 1.8 g Sugar: 0.6 gSodium: 16 mg Fiber: 0.4 g Protein: 0.4 g





HOT PINK LOVER'S JUICE 

I wasn't gonna leave this one, I mean come on, how can you with such an interesting name!



 


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Hot pink juice that's loaded with fruit and veggies. Refreshing, crisp, and not too sweet.
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Recipe type: Beverage
Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
  • 1 large (or 2 small) grapefruit, peeled and quartered
  • 2 large sweet apples, roughly quartered, stems removed
  • 2 carrots (or 10 baby carrots)
  • 1 small beet, greens removed, roughly chopped
  • 1 small knob ginger, peeled (scant 1/4 cup chopped)
  • 1 small lemon, juiced
  • ~1/2 cup filtered water
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until well combined and liquefied, encouraging it a long with more water if needed.
  2. Place a clean thin dish towel over a fine mesh strainer (optional) set over a mixing bowl (see photo).
  3. Pour over juice mixture. Then gather four corners of your towel and twist to squeeze out all of the juice, leaving the pulp behind. Once you have all of the juice squeezed out, either chill the juice or serve immediately.
  4. I liked reserving my leftovers and adding it to smoothies, but it's great as is. Will keep covered in the fridge for a few days but is best fresh.
Notes
*This juice is a bit more tart and earthy thanks to the lemon, ginger, and beets. If you prefer a sweeter juice, add an additional apple or two and scale back on the beets/ginger
*If you don't have a fine mesh strainer,but don't want the pulp, fret not! Just drape a thin dish towel or nut milk bag, pour over the juice/pulp, and squeeze the juice into the bowl!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1/2 recipe (1 large glass) Calories: 220 Fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 53 g Sugar: 31 g Sodium: 87 mgProtein: 3 g


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A creamy, rich chocolate protein shake that's perfect for post-workout recovery. Loaded with natural electrolytes, healthy fats, fiber and tons of protein.
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Recipe type: Beverage, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 14 ounces ZICO Chocolate Coconut Water Beverage*
  • 1/2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 frozen ripe banana (previously peeled, sliced, and frozen)
  • 1/4 cup ice
  • 2 Tbsp salted peanut or almond butter
  • 1 Tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1/2 Tbsp flaxseed meal
Instructions
  1. Add chocolate coconut water and chia seeds to a blender and let rest for 10 minutes so the chia seeds can activate.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and blend. For a thicker shake, add more ice and/or frozen banana.
  3. Divide between two glasses and serve immediately. Freeze leftovers into healthy popsicles!
Notes
*If you can't find chocolate coconut water, sub coconut water + 2 Tbsp cocoa powder. Or non-dairy milk + 2 pitted dates + 2 Tbsp cocoa powder.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1/2 of the recipe Calories: 277 Fat: 13g Saturated fat: 3g Carbohydrates: 32g Sugar: 19gSodium: 145mg Fiber: 6g Protein: 8.6g






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