How did I survive my early twenties without Coconut h20?

My husband and I attended a wedding last night. It was beautiful. Tons of old friends that we had not seen in years all dressed up and having a good time. Of course the good times included imbibing and eating tons of amazing food. Including a bevy of delicious cheeses, various yummy snacks, butternut squash ravoli, chicken , veggies and bread from Tartine . They had a couple of "house" cocktails. One with gin and one with burbon. Wine on the tables. I like to explore my options before settling in to a choice:). So of course I had to try everything before drinking way toooo much wine.

Wine is tricky. Because we keep hearing about how red wine (in moderation) is good for us. How its full of antioxidants, is good for the heart and helps to combat artery damage. But do we really drink red wine because it's good for us? Nah. We drink because we are celebrating , it feels good to catch a buzz or because we love the taste. Long Story short these is a lot of sugar in wine. It gives me a headache almost every time I drink too much. Coconut water is my salvation. It really is the hangover cure. I seriously do not know how I survived my early twenties without. It is a tropical fruit. So it is naturally hydrating. Which is what we need after too much drinks. Try it out the next time you have had too much or need a boost in the morning!

Get your life! Get some MACA...!

I have been recently making smoothies in the morning. I usually make whole grain hot cereal or eggs n' greens. Something warm. But fruity, cold and creamy  smoothies have been treating me right lately. So I'm going with it. I put  about a cup to a cup and half of berries in,a splash of juice or h20, some almond milk and/or coconut milk, ice, banana, cacao powder (powerful antioxidant...more on that later), and a scoop of MACA POWDER!
Maca is root. It has been used by indigenous societies of Peru and Chile for a source of healing and nourishment for thousands of years.  Studies have shone that the alkaloids (chemical compounds found in plants to have medicinal properties) nourish the endocrine system (the system of glands in the body, which secretes hormones directly into the blood stream to regulate the body). Thus aiding in stress reduction, increase in energy and stamina and even a boost in the libido. Holla! Maca is an extremely nutrient dense whole food full of vitamins, essential minerals  and fatty and amino acids. It seems like the best stuff has been a around for a long time, maca is no exception.

You can get maca in capsules or powder. If you don't like the taste go the capsule route. The capsules are a bit more expensive. I don't mind the taste of maca. Its almost a little sweet and nutty. Put the powder in smoothies (duh), over cereal or fruit, in tea..whatever. The brand I like is Navitas Naturals. Its the most bang for the buck. I believe its about 15 bucks at whole foods. Kinda pricey but it lasts a long time and make you feel really GOOD. Personally how I start my day is a foreshadowing of what is to come. If I start out making good healthy choices then usually have a more productive and energized day. Until 5 o'clock hits and the martini glass just looks so sad and empty. One day at a time people...one day at a time!