Juicy Wednesday: Carrot Cake in a Glass

Happy Wednesday! Is it just me or is this week flying? Maybe I’m just excited for my Friday departure, but I’m glad that it’s already Wednesday 🙂

We’re off in two days and the mania of packing and tying up loose ends before we go, has begun. Amidst the chaos there is order, and while I joke that I might mysteriously miss my flight back to South Africa… I really think I will miss the old girl. It might have something to do with biltong…

I like trying to keep it clean when I’m on vacation, but I definitely don’t deprive myself of the delicacies only available when one is on holiday. For example, I’m very excited to try BabycakesNYC (is there a cuter name for a bakery? no.) and get my Starbucks fix of Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Until then, my mind is already in treat-mode and this Carrot Cake inspired juice is a good way quell an inner treat beast.

Carrot Cake in a Glass

serves 2

5 large carrots

2-3 apples

1 cup coconut water

1 inch of ginger

1 tsp of cinnamon

1/2 tsp of nutmeg

Wash the carrots, apple and ginger. Juice. Whisk in the coconut water, cinnamon and nutmeg. Enjoy!

Some Benefits:

Hydrating (coconut water is a natural source of electrolytes); excellent for skin and eye health; high in Vitamin A, B2, B6, C, beta carotene; good for digestive health; weight loss (cinnamon is natural appetite suppressant); good for blood circulation; good for the brain (nutmeg can improve concentration and relieve anxiety).

 

See you Friday babycakes!

xo,

Natalia

Juicy Wednesday: Natalia Rose’s “Chocolate Milk”

Hello!

Today I am sharing a recipe by Natalia Rose that I love and wish I could take credit for because it’s GENIUS. Natalia Rose is a Manhattan-based clinical nutritionist who has worked with a variety of men and women. She was formerly the nutrition director for the Frederic Fekkai Spa (umm… talk about a dream job) and the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. She has several interesting books and I acquired her “Detox 4 Women” book about a year ago. Rose likes to promote raw foods and food combining principles, and I’d recommend the book to both women and men.

In addition to Food Combining, Rose is a juice junkie and this recipe for her “Chocolate Milk” is easy, delicious, cheap and great for you. It is a 100% vegetable juice, but when the flavors combine the taste has an uncanny resemblance to rich chocolate milk.

I’m not on glue… I know the above looks like a swamp, but just try it.

Natalia Rose’s Vegetable Chocolate Milk

serves 2

1 head of Romaine (Cos) lettuce

1 pound (approximately 500grams) of fresh carrots

Clean everything and juice. That’s it. 2 ingredients found year-round.

*A twist: when I want the combination to be a little more filling and decadent, I blend the juice with one banana and ¼ of an avocado.

Enjoy your Wednesday and let me know if you give this “Chocolate Milk” a shot!

xo,

(the other) Natalia