Health Tip of The Day- 22nd April

2 Natural Energy Drinks You Can Make at Home (That Really Work!)

BY LISA MARIE CONKLIN

Feeling like a slug every afternoon? Instead of grabbing another cup of coffee, make one of these natural energy drinks for a healthy boost of energy—and some nifty health benefits to boot!

1 )Sweet potato breakfast smoothie:

A leftover sweet potato from dinner gives you a head start for this natural energy drink that jump starts your day. "Sweet potatoes contain carbohydrates and fiber that provide long-lasting energy along with vitamins A and C," says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, creator of BetterThanDieting.com

Ingredients:

1/2 medium baked sweet potato

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt / curd

1/2 cup Almond milk / overnight soaked almonds

1/2 banana

1 teaspoon sweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)

3 ice cubes

Directions: Blend the above ingredients in a blender on a high speed.It will make 3 cups of energy drink.

2) Dr. Green Detox Smoothie for Energy

"When you need a real power punch of energy and cleansing vitality, you can't do better than a straight-up green smoothie," says Dr. Daryl Gioffre, (whose patients call him "Dr Green).

Ingredients:

1 handful of spinach

1/2 lemon, peeled

1-inch ginger, fresh

1/2 cucumber, peeled

1 small handful of cilantro / coriander leves (Dhania patta)

1 small handful of parsley (optional)

1 cup coconut water (or drinking water)

Optional: organic stevia or 1 date, handful of ice

Directions: Blend and enjoy.