Alright, so you want something sweet, refreshing,... Homemade Energy Drink. I started out with the intention of coming up with a recipe for a homemade version of the store bought energy drinks, but after doing some research and discovering how unhealthy they are for you, I decided instead to try and design a less sugar/caffeine fueled way to help myself through the workday afternoon sleepy slump.
What I landed on was a system of three drinks and some energy boosting ideas that are going a long way to helping me keep my energy up all day long! Here's the good on the drinks: The Fire Hydrant (left) - 3-4 8oz glasses throughout the day filtered water 1 slice lemon 1 pinch cayenne pepper Other than getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night, staying hydrated is the most important thing you can do to help keep your body functioning at optimum levels. *For an explanation of lemons' miraculous transition from acidic outside of the body, to alkaline once ingested, visit this link: Cut off two thin slices of ginger and place in your cup or mug.
According to Dr. Iced Green Tea with Honey, Ginger and Mint. See that bee? He was not happy about the half-cup of honey in my tea. How do I know? Because about 10 seconds after I took this photo, he flew up inside my shirt sleeve and gave me a sting that made me see Jesus. Still, totally worth it. This is my absolute favorite way to make green tea – steeped with ginger and mint, sweetened with honey and chilled with plenty of ice.
Just be sure to drink it indoors. Iced Tea with Ginger and MintFrom “Real Simple” (June 2001)Serves 63 ounces ginger, unpeeled and sliced6 cups water1 cup mint leaves6 green-tea bags1/2 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juiceBring the water and ginger to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. 50 Milkshakes : Recipes and Cooking : Food Network. Each recipe makes 2 milkshakes. 1.
Vanilla: Blend 1 pint vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt. 2. Toasted Marshmallow: Broil 8 marshmallows on foil, turning, until browned. Make Vanilla Milkshakes (No. 1), adding 6 of the toasted marshmallows. 50 Smoothies : Recipes and Cooking. 1.
Banana Blend 2 bananas, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice. 2. Strawberry-Banana Blend 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup each vanilla yogurt and milk, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of cinnamon and 1 cup ice. 3. Strawberry Shortcake Blend 2 cups strawberries, 1 cup crumbled pound cake, 1 1/2 cups each milk and ice, and sugar to taste. 4. 5. 6. The Anatomy of Sangria. Holy moly it’s hot outside!
What better way to quench your adult thirst than with a delicious Sangria? Sangria is loved by almost everyone who tries it and is a personal favorite of my dad. It’s cheap to make, and it tastes delicious! Be careful though, it can catch up to you if you’re not too careful. There are many interpretations of Sangria, however, it generally consists of wine, chopped fruit, some sort of sweetener, and a small amount of brandy. Share This Infographic Get Free Infographics Delivered to your Inbox. Smoothie Recipes For Everything.
Who knew that the solution to most our problems could be solved with a smoothie?!
Smoothie Recipes For Everything infographic from Super Skinny Me gives you the ingredients and visually represents the amount of each that should put in. Trying to lose weight? Want to de-stress? Or maybe just want a bedtime drink. This infographic has it all. Is there anything as versatile, adaptable and convenient as a smoothie? The major issue I have with this design is that the proportions visualized for each smoothie aren’t accurate to the recipe. Also, the actual amounts of each ingredient aren’t shown. Food Wishes Recipes - Chocolate Egg Cream - New York's Famous Chocolate Egg Cream Drink Recipe.