Written by Angela Warburton, TCM
In our last blog post, we talked about the importance of eating according to the season we are in. In the summer, cucumbers, strawberries, tomatoes, and other such vegetables are refreshing and help to cool the body down. In the winter, however, this cooling effect doesn’t do as well for our bodies, which we are trying to keep warm from the season’s cold temperatures. Instead, it’s better to eat warm or slow-cooked foods. This is where the warm smoothie is a great option. Smoothies are a great way to sneak in your fruits and veggies, but we often eat them cold, which as I said, isn’t as great for us during the winter months. This warm smoothie, however, is a perfect alternative, and helps you get those servings of veggies while still sticking to our seasonally conscious eating habits!
Ingredients:
-1 ripe pear
-Ginger (1/2 tsp dried or you can use fresh if you prefer),
– ½ – 1tsp cinnamon (depends on your preference)
-1 cup organic apple cider (you can also use unsweetened pomegranate juice or mix the two) – heated
-½ cup Organic blueberries – (put in with apple cider while it’s warming if they’re frozen)
-1 tbsp chia seeds (boil water and pour 3/4cup of boiling water over chia seeds and let sit)
-Two stalks of Kale, stems removed.
Put all ingredients in blender after warmed.
Blend and enjoy
Picture found here