Monday, April 20, 2009

Daily Juice Cafe

I'm in love with the new Daily Juice Cafe (located at 45th & Duval). And by new, I mean I think it opened in December 2008, but I just got around to getting there today. I had a heck of a weekend with old friends it was wonderful to see, but I think we're all in need of a detox now. So this was my little haven today, and probably the start of a new routine for me.

So I ordered the Goji Quik: organic Goji berries, strawberries, raw almond butter, organic coconut oil, vanilla, organic raw agave nectar, Himalayan salt.

Goji Berries: Possibly the most powerful anti-aging food known, these tiny red berries contain 19 amino acids, 21 trace minerals, including selenium and germanium, a host of rare polysaccharides, and a complete spectrum of antioxidant carotenoids, including beta-carotene (a better source than carrots!) and zeaxanthin (protects the eyes). Contains more protein than whole wheat (13 percent), and 500 times more vitamin C per ounce than oranges. Also rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and E. Blend these into your daily smoothie or sprinkle on a salad, or even eat them raw in a trail mix.

Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil: This fragrant, great-tasting oil has become extremely popular with health enthusiasts. It is a stable, healthy saturated fat that helps maintain proper cholesterol levels, support thyroid function, and ease digestive disorders. It also contains Lauric acid which is found in mother's milk, along with other medium-chain fatty acids. It metabolizes quickly and is easily converted into energy by the body. Coconut oil is also known for its anti-viral, anti-bacterial properties. It adds creaminess to smoothies or desserts, and also makes a great skin moisturizer.

Agave Nectar: This wonderful sweetener is naturally extracted from the Americana blue agave, which is a cactus-like plant native to Mexico. Because of its low glycemic index, agave nectar is slowly absorbed into the bloodstream. This means it doesn’t create those intense ups and downs caused by other popular sweeteners. Agave nectar also has the benefit of providing vitamins and minerals not found in processed sweeteners. It has a flavor which falls between maple syrup and honey with a hint of vanilla.

Himalayan Crystal Salt: Mined from a 250 million-year-old crystal salt formation at the base of the Himalayan mountains, this amazing salt is made up of the 84 minerals and other trace elements which are found in sea water, and essential to human life. These minerals are anxtrom-sized, which means they are small enough to be immediately absorbed into your cells. Himalayan salt replenishes your electrolytes and is ideal before and after a work-out or bike ride. Unlike table salt or even refined sea salt, this mineral-rich salt has an alkalizing effect on the body, and helps to balance your pH level.

And it was delicious. I also had a shot of wheatgrass on the side, because it felt like the right thing to do.

Wheatgrass: Known for cleansing the lymph system, building the blood, restoring balance in the body, removing toxic metals from the cells, nourishing the liver and kidneys and restoring vitality. One ounce of wheatgrass juice has the vitamins and minerals equivalent of 2.2 pounds of fresh vegetables. It contains most of the vitamins and minerals needed for human maintenance. Many of the benefits of wheatgrass juice stems from the fact that it is a living food, which is a complete protein with about 30 enzymes and is approximately 70% crude chlorophyll.

Check out all the goodness in their nutrition section. And check out their yummy raw food items on their living foods cafe menu.


4500 Duval St
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 380-9046

Monday-Friday
7am to 9pm

Saturday & Sunday
8am to 9pm


Saturday, April 11, 2009

10 tips for happier healthier you

1 Set Goals

2 Sleep

3 Exercise

4 Forgiveness

5 Gratitude
Sit down and make a list of 100 things you're grateful for right now.

6 Sunlight

7 Hydration

8 Friendships

9 Reading

10 Journal

50 Ideas for a Healthy Lifestyle

Yes Dorothy, excuses are real and they are contagious.

50 Ideas for a Healthy Lifestyle that take 10 Minutes or Less

What can you do in 10 minutes or less?

More than you think. In a brief 10 minute window you can release tension, prevent future frustrations, get your blood flowing, etc. In fact, here are 50 things you can do:

1. Brush your teeth & floss

2. Do 15 sit-ups

3. Read the health news headlines of the day

4. Straighten your posture

5. Eat an apple

6. Stand up and stretch

7. Send a friendly email to a friend

8. Resist the impulse purchase of a candy bar

9. Post an inspirational quote on Twitter

10. Do 10 lunges

11. Drink a glass of water

12. Smile

13. Put a package of oatmeal in your pocket or purse for a healthy breakfast or snack

14. Throw a bottle of water in there as well

15. Plug your cell phone into the charger

16. Pay a bill online

17. Ask to have your salad dressing on the side

18. Start a dollar jar to be added to once per day

19. Open a window

20. Say thank you to someone who deserves it

21. Take a deep breath

22. Put on your seat belt

23. Wake up 10 minutes earlier

24. Post a comment on a blog

25. Turn off the lights when you’re the last one out

26. Put on your make-up (this usually pertains to the ladies, but hey, whatever makes you happy)

27. Share a healthy recipe

28. Give your mother a call

29. Wash your hands

30. Put on hand lotion

31. Check your blood pressure

32. Jog in place for 9 minutes

33. Throw away that pen that doesn’t work

34. Take a canvas tote bag to the grocery store

35. Ask a friend to join you for a healthy dinner

36. Put down the remote control and get up to change the TV channel

37. Hug your kids

38. Replace your next cup of coffee with a cup of tea

39. Lay out your clothes for the next day

40. Put your car keys in the same place every day

41. Take a 10 minute break

42. Suck on a breath mint

43. Add a little pepper to your salad

44. Load the dishwasher

45. Play FreeRice for 5 minutes

46. Take a quick walk

47. Prepare your coffee maker the night before

48. Skip your late evening grocery store run

49. While watching TV, do 5 push-ups during the commercial

50. Read this list over again and count how many things pertain to you

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