Grilled Broccoli

Broccoli-fresh from the garden. Amazing on the grill! Lightly drizzle w/evoo, sprinkle w/salt and fresh pepper. Place directly on grill until just slightly cooked (don’t over cook or you cook out nutritional benefits). Amazing! 
Health benefits of broccoli: high in vitamin A and K, broccoli can aid in absorption of vitamin D, and is anti-inflammatory.
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Mint Cucumber Smoothie-reducing inflammation

*adapted from organicbeautytalk.com with additional information from www.whfoods.com

Benefits of Mint: Energize your skin from the inside out with soothing peppermint leaves. Overflowing with vitamins A and C, these powerful antioxidants fight inflammation. Mint is great for your breath. Plus it’s great to calm upset stomachs and headaches. Last but not least, B vitamins folate and riboflavin which aid in blood circulation, and thereby promote healing.

Benefits of Cucumbers: Cucumbers are a valuable source of conventional antioxidant nutrients including vitamin C, beta-carotene, and manganese. Cucumbers also decrease inflammation  which is great for swelling issues in the mouth. They also contain lignans, a compound which helps fight certain cancers, namely estrogen-induced cancers.

Mint Cucumber Smoothie Directions:
Fill blender with…

• 8 oz coconut water
• 1-2 handfuls organic spinach (or other green such as kale)
• 5-6 small organic mint leaves
• ½ cucumber peeled & sliced
• ½ cup frozen green grapes
• ¼ avocado
• squeeze of fresh lime
• *you can add a sweetener, but we feel the grapes add enough