The Alchemy Juice Co.

Hey guys, I decided to do a lifestyle post today! Yesterday I attended a nut milk demo hosted by Susan Jane White in The Alchemy Juice Co. Susan is an Irish nutritional cook and the author of The Extra Virgin Kitchen, she's also a Sunday Independent food columnist. She demonstrated making your own nut milk by blending almonds and cashews. They both tasted amazing. She has such a lovely personality and is very knowledgeable about health. 

It was my first time visiting Alchemy. I met the owner Domini and she was so kind. The staff are all so approachable and friendly you'll feel right at home.The place is super clean and the environment is chilled. They have a great menu offering juices, smoothies, teas and coffees, baked goods, salads, soups and healthy snacks.

I tried their juices and they tasted amazing. My favourite was the carrot and ginger. It was sweet to taste yet super nutritious. I really like the fact that you can walk in and eat without having endless nutritious facts shoved down your throat. They cater for veggies, vegans, coeliacs, ketogenics, dairy free, sugar free and paleo individuals.



Their products aren't cheap, but for the price you pay it is worth it. I'm a huge believer in investing in your health now to prevent paying medical costs when your older. If you are ever in the Dublin area, Alchemy is located on the 2nd floor of BT2 on Grafton Street. 

"It would be nice if the Food and Drug Administration stopped issuing warnings about toxic substances and just gave me the names of one or two things still safe to eat." -Robert Fuoss

Smoothie Sunday #3

There's been so much hype lately over green smoothies and their benefits so I decided to share my favourite recipe with you.

You might find it quite bitter eaten raw which is why I use mango, kiwi and/or banana to sweeten.

Ingredients

1. Handful of kale.
2. Handful of frozen mangoes.
3. 1 pear.
4. 1 kiwi.
5. 1 banana.
6. 1 cup of coconut water/ regular H20.

Recipe

Chop up all ingredients and blend until desired consistency. Feel free to modify accordingly.

The reason why green smoothies are given so much hype is because of the green superfood. In this recipe it's kale, a green vegetable low in calories, high in fibre and zero fat. It contains more iron than beef. It can lower cholesterol levels. It is high in vitamin K thus protecting us from various cancers. It's a great detox food that's included in many juice cleanses. There are a lot of benefits to this superfood if it's eaten raw. 

Do you make green smoothies? Have you ever tried kale? Will you be trying this out?

"The more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits."

What I Ate Wednesday

What I eat in a day varies whether I've got school or if I'm training etc. On this particular day I stayed at home. 

Breakfast;

Every morning I drink water before eating, it's important to hydrate your body after sleep. It also can boost your metabolism by 24%! Click here for a review on my favourite water bottle tracker. Today I had oatmeal with sliced bananas, desiccated coconut, chia seeds and almonds. 

Pre-workout;

Three multigrain rice cakes with peanut butter and chia seeds.

Post-workout;

Chocolate protein powder, banana and almond milk smoothie.

Lunch;

Chicken and ham salad (lemon & honey as dressing) sprinkled with chia seeds.

Dinner;

Brown rice with soy sauce, salmon and vegetables.

Drinks;

Throughout the day I consumed water and green tea.

What did you eat today? Did you enjoy this post? 

"I like food. I like eating. And I don't want to deprive myself of good food."
- Sarah Michelle Gellar

Try it Out Thursday #4

Do not fear, post #3 is here.

Hydr-8 water bottle worked pretty well for me. I drink a lot of water daily so it wasn't much of a challenge. I would highly recommend this to people who don't like drinking water or are trying to be healthier. The insulator keeps the water cool so it's pretty refreshing! It's on sale for $9.99 for the month of September so do what you gotta' do. 

Do you want to lose weight? Improve Athletic Performance, Prevent High blood pressure, Diabetes, Heart disease, Enhance mood or Bone health? 

Chia seeds are nature's #1 superfood. It's got more health benefits that you can imagine... 

higher in potassium than a banana, high in protein, and fibre etc. With a healthy lifestyle I find it hard to feel full. For those watching their weight, chia seeds  expand in your belly, helping you to feel full, eat less, and ultimately shed pounds! I bet that's something your doctor never told you! I plan to to sprinkle it on foods, make a chia drink, chia seed pudding, add to smoothies etc. Stay tuned for the recipes if it turns out well.

Have you heard of/tried chia seeds? Will you be trying it out? What do you want me to try out next?