Lemon Lime Shake!

Let’s look at two (2) essential fatty acids.

Coconuts, and Avocados,

Coconuts, particularly young green coconuts and coconut water, are another excellent source of good saturated fats. Coconuts are 70% fat, and 90 % of that fat is saturated, while the other 10% is monounsaturated. Those saturated fats have given coconut a bad rap recently. But the truth is, whole natural coconut and cold-pressed coconut oils are good for you. Avocados are a wonderful source of monounsaturated fats (80%), as well as protein (10-15%), and range of micro-nutrients. But they have no starch and very little sugar (just 2%). Avocados contain fourteen minerals, including iron and copper, which help in red blood cell regeneration. They are nutrient-dense, containing more of a variety of nutrients than many other vegetables and fruits.

Avocados have more potassium than bananas, without all the sugar. Avocados are also one of the richest sources of lutein, which protects against cancer and eye diseases. UCLA research shows that avocados have twice as much vitamin E as previously thought, making them the highest fruit source of that powerful acid buffer.

Let’s look at some alkaline foods. Lemons, limes, and grapefruit are very low in sugar (3%, 3%, and 5%, respectively). Although they are chemically acid, they have an alkalizing effect when metabolized in the body. Squeeze some into your water throughout the day to help maintain your body’s delicate pH balance.

How will I build muscle without Lots of Protein? Fruits, nuts, grains and vegetables have the nutrients sufficient for your body daily needs. Some of you or maybe a lot of you are going to be thinking “But eating like this, where am I going to get my protein?” your true concern should be if you, like almost all Americans, eat way too much protein. The average American man eats 175% more protein than the recommended daily allowance, whereas the average American woman goes over by 144 %. That’s from the 1988 surgeon general’s report on Nutrition and Health---meaning we were already overdosing by that much before the high – protein diet craze hit. All the aminos you need for your body to make complete proteins are found in plant sources. Furthermore, you don’t need protein to build muscle. You need healthy blood to build muscle. And you build healthy blood with electron-rich green food and good fats, not protein. The strongest animals in the world-horses, gorillas, elephants==are plant eaters. And they sure aren’t eating steak or having protein shakes for breakfast!

Recipe: Lemon Lime Shake

1 avocado, peeled and seeded ½ English cucumber 1 lime, peeled 2 lemons, juiced 1 young coconut, juice and meat 1 packet stevia 8 oz. ice cubes

In Vita-Mix, layer ingredients in order listed. Blend on low to start. As liquid incorporates, increase speed to high and blend until smooth and frothy. Add more ice for sorbet-type consistency. Serve immediately.

Variation:

• Add 1 tsp. greens powder and 2 tsps. Whole psyllium husks powder to increase nutrition in shake.