Week 32

Cherry Pomegranate Limeade Popsicles

A break from Zucchini!! 

Cherry Pomegranate Limeade Popsicles

These are stellar, the sweet and the sour combo is very refreshing.

OG Recipe
4 tablespoons sugar (i used half)
4 tablespoons water
2 cups fresh cherries pitted
6 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup pomegranate juice

Dissolve sugar into water, add everything to blender, and pour into a Popsicle mold! 8 plus hours later, you’ll be in for a treat!

Cherries have a low glycemic index, are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Pomegranate gets its color from polyphenols, which not only give it its vibrant ruby color, but also are a strong antioxidant. Pomegranate also contains a very large amount of vitamin c, and may be able to help prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s alike. It helps improve digestion, and can reduce inflammation in your gut.

Limes are a huge immunity boost. They also reduce heart disease, improve complexion, and increase iron absorption.

Week One

Welcome to my journey of making one healthy snack per week for the year! I decided on embarking on this culinary journey for two reasons.

The first was to lose weight, I’m still around 165 lbs. after giving birth 😐 my pre-pregnancy weight was 140. My little is finally starting to sleep longer stretches and am I ready to focus more time on me!

The second is for my little! She will be starting solids in a few months and having an arsenal of pre-taste-approved snacks seemed like a good idea!

So on that note, welcome to Week One!

This week is an Antioxidant Paradise Smoothie and it’s refreshing! The maqui berry adds such a delicious tartness and I sweetened mine up with a little raw honey. 🐝

Some of the my favorite health benefits of this smoothie are: high in Vitamin C, good for heart health, helps aid digestion, anti-inflammatory effects, and it’s packed full of antioxidants!

Recipe:

  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1 1/4 cup mango
  • 1 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • 2 tablespoons maqui powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Sweetner of choice (to taste)

Blend and enjoy!