Start the day as you
mean to go on! So much can happen during the day to get in the way of your good
intentions, but I find if I do something right as soon as I wake up, the rest
of the day is more likely to go well. And if I mess up, well it didn't ruin my
day, and my morning drink will already have counteracted some of the bad... and
if I go wrong, instead of writing the whole day off and falling off the wagon,
I just accept it, move on and try and make my next meal better.
Since New
Year, I’ve been squeezing half a lemon, a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
and pomegranate juice diluted with some water as it’s quite strong and drinking
this while I take my greens (I’m using green tablets at the moment) Why? I have
been getting a swollen tummy- like a pregnant belly some days!, stomach pain
and general digestive problems for ages, I have been tested for coeliac and
that came back negative and I will get food intolerance tests done in case
something is aggravating my stomach but until then, I thought id try and
relieve the symptoms naturally. All these ingredients have been shows (in tests
or anecdotally) to aid in digestive health so I thought I’d try it... and in
the last couple of days, ive had no pain, no bloating and my abs have started
showing again!
SO why this combo?
Lemon juice
Although its acidic,
it actually has an alkaline affect on the body, so it is like doing a
morning detox! Some of the well known benefits of lemons are: Its rich in
vitamin C, immune boosting, great at this time of year. It also contains
citric acid (helps antioxidants work) potassium (helps nourish brain and nerve
cells) calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and pectin fiber which is beneficial for
colon health. It balances pH levels in the body, helps flush out toxins, It
aids digestion, Its antibacterial, It strengthens the liver, It helps balance
the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver, so can relieve heartburn, It
benefits the skin, It helps maintain eye health. Lemon juice also helps
replenish body salts after hard exercise, so it’s great to add to your water
when you train or drink after training
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
has an alkalising effect on the body. It contains acetic acid (kills bacteria
it’s may help with weight loss by increasing feeling of being full and as it
has an effect on by regulating blood sugar. Unfiltered, organic apple cider
vinegar aids digestion as it contains bacteria that aid digestion. It
contains potassium; helps prevent dark circles under the eyes,
fatigue, helps with high blood pressure, arterial and heart health.
Pomegranate Juice
High in antioxidants & has been found to be hormone balancing,
inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to oestrogen. It plays a vital role
in the secretion of enzymes which aid digestion and its one of your 5 a day.
Greens Powder
super foods, fruit powders and algae, including; Spirulina, Wheat grass,
Acerola Berry, Broccoli, Spinach leaf, Pomegranate, Apple fibre, Tomato,
Elderberry, Blueberry and Chlorella. Providing antioxidants, helps ensure
I'm getting enough fruit and veg in my diet. (5 a day probably isn't really
enough for ultimate recovery and performance for an athlete). A natural way to
take a multivitamin & mineral.
So that's my day off to a great start! All these ingredients have other
healthy properties but these are the main reasons why I have them in the
morning.
I really love the alkaline diet, as it’s about moderation not
extremes. Its 80:20 rule means you don't have to restrict or removed any
food groups, you just make sure 80% of the food you eat is alkaline and 20% can
be from acid forming foods, so it’s just a case of moderation of the foods that
can be bad for us. (More on alkaline coming soon!)
I started to introduce anti estrogenic foods after I started to have a
problem with watery fat / cellulite on my glute / hamstring tie in... a common
side effect of excess oestrogen apparently. I started to do that a few months
ago and definitely noticed a difference. I have also helped clients who have
had similar issues with this approach and got great results. (More in this in
another post coming soon)
Don't fancy this? Try squeezing lemon in your green tea for a simple
morning energising and alkalising drink!
(apple cider vinegar should never be consumed undiluted as it is acidic
until it reaches the digestive system, to protect your teeth from acidic
drinks, use a straw!)
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