nom-nom-Persimmon

 Fall has finally made its way to lovely Southern California! The +70 degree weather might not be showing it, but our farmers market is… Persimmons have arrived! These delectable fall fruits are a personal favorite in the Curry household, especially in our Pumpkin Spice Smoothies. Persimmons are an excellent source of vitamin A, C, B6, manganese and potassium, as well as soluble fiber—which is shown to protect against heart disease and lower blood sugar levels. Great eaten raw like an apple or in a salad, give them a try at your local farmer markets!

Persimmon Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

1-2 small persimmon skinned and diced

½ ripe banana or ¼ avocado

1 C hempseed milk, coconut water, or milk of choice

1 tbsp unrefined virgin coconut oil

1 tsp raw honey or 2 dates

1 tsp Spice Hunters Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!

Back at the Beach

 
Since Friday, I have been getting settled. I stayed clean for the most part... Saturday night I drink some wine with my cousin for her birthday, and I paid for it Sunday... but overall, I have stayed with two liquid meals and one solid meal a day.  Still feeling good!

Even though I firmly disagree with scales (I don't believe a 3 digit number should dictate how I feel about myself--because it does), I chose to weigh myself before and after this cleanse. I haven't weighed myself "post" cleanse yet... but I can say that I am already fitting into those skinny jeans... Most importantly, I FEEL great!

I have been walking the dog and LOVIN' being home :)




Breakfast Smoothie
1 C raspberries
½ C blackberries
2 dates
3 tbsp hemp seeds (or other protein powder)
1 tbsp ground flax seeds
1 tbsp ground chia seeds
¼ C hazelnut milk (amazaki)
6oz. coconut water
¼ C juiced greens (kale, spinach, collards, romaine)