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Strawberries help repair stomach lining and taste awesome with red peppers, (both high in vit C), lemon is alkalizing, cayenne fights inflammation and ginger settles the tummy. Chia or flax will provide some healthy fats and antioxidants. Hydrating and an excellent addition to protein filled breakfast, this is one of my faves!

Prep Time

30 seconds

Yields

1 serving

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries

• 1/4 cup fresh red bell pepper

• 1 Tablespoon chia seed or flax meal

• 1/4 inch peeled raw ginger

• 2 T fresh squeezed lemon

• 1/2 cup water

• Pinch of ground cayenne pepper

• 1/2 cup ice

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a powerful blender. Add more water if desired.

2. Enjoy!

Prep Time

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5 minutes

Prep Notes

Calming, caffeine free, an “anti-inflammatory latte”. Turmeric protects brain cells and helps fight against dementia. Its supports joint and muscle health, is used as an arthritic pain reliever, and optimizes liver function. Add organic ground turmeric to your spice drawer. 

Cooking Time

2-8 minutes

Yields

1 serving

Ingredients

1 cup dairy free milk (like unsweetened almond milk)

1/2 tsp ground turmeric 

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp local honey optional

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp coconut oil 

dash black pepper (to activate turmeric)

Optional:

1tsp almond butter

1 scoop collagen powder for skin health, digestive health, protein (I like Protein Peptides)

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a pot with a whisk over medium heat. Do not let boil. Serve and enjoy the anti-inflammatory & calming benefits. If you are missing any ingredients, don't sweat it. 

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Prep Time

2 minutes

Prep Notes

Chia Leah’s obsession with unfiltered apple cider vinegar keeps growing! Try adding ACV to your favorite Bloody Mary recipe or spiced rum cider too! We all know about moderation. The key to healthy cocktails is SIPPING and SAVORING.

Yields

1 serving

Ingredients

Equal parts:

• Great quality tequila (one of the low cal booze choices)

• Fresh squeezed lime, (vit C, iron, helps fight congestion, relief from nausea)

• Unfiltered apple cider vinegar (digestion, metabolism, probiotics)

• Splash of water or sparkling water (hydration, Duh!)

• Sprinkle of salt*or salted rim 

  *Try black lava salt, which is infused with activated charcoal to help detox the body and it is said to aid in digestion.

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in glass

2. Gently mix, add a slice of lime.

3. Enjoy!

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Prep Time

2 minutes

Prep Notes

Refreshing and fights inflammation, no added sugar. Fresh turmeric root can stain so wear gloves and an apron while prepping.

Prep Time

Quick to make with juicer, but juicer clean up is more time

Yields

2 servings

Ingredients

• Fresh turmeric root (about 2 inches)

• Fresh ginger root (about 2 inches)

• 1 Lemon or lime

• Handful of fresh mint leaves

• 1 Mandarin orange

• Sparkling water

• Optional: 1.5 oz tequila or vodka per cocktail

Directions

1. Juice the turmeric, ginger, lemon (or lime), mint and orange in a juicer. We love our Omega Upright Juicer. Fill a lowball glasses with ice and pour over half of the juice, add optional ingredients (if desired) and top off with sparkling water.

2. Enjoy!

Prep Time

5 min.

Prep Notes

Enjoy a refreshing, tart and lively mix of health in a glass!  Hydrating water, natural digestive-aid ginger, vitamin-packed lime, mint for mental alertness and memory retention and the metabolism boost and probiotics of apple cider vinegar will get you off on the right foot. This drink makes me look forward to spring break! 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sparkling water

• 1 Tbsp Bragg apple cider vinegar

• ¼ tsp grated fresh ginger

• Squeeze of 1 lime slice

• ½ tsp chopped fresh mint

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients and enjoy!

Yields

1 serving

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Prep Time

2 minutes

Prep Notes

This is my favorite smoothie EVER! I especially love the tart, thirst quenching taste of the cherries, (use frozen UNSWEETENED*), and the added texture of heart healthy oats. I can feel the benefits of the satiating fiber in each of these ingredients all day long. It tastes like there is milk in here but it’s vegan, (plant-based). Did you know that tart cherries are proven to improve athletic performance & endurance? They help reduce any post-workout inflammation or pain. They are also a top source of vitamin C to build immunity and a powerful source of antioxidants to fight diseases such as cancer.

Using frozen cherries and berries is less expensive and helps froth the smoothie.

Prep Time

30 seconds

Yields

1 serving

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup frozen cherries, (sub any berry you choose or mix it up with cherry & berry)

• 1/3 cup fresh or frozen berries

• 1 Tablespoon chia seed or flax meal

• 4 Tablespoons raw oats

• 1-1.5 cups water or dairy free milk (depending on the consistency you like, start with 1 cup)

• 1 large sprig of fresh mint

• Optional

  • 1 heaping handful of spinach

  • add 2T Chia Leah Maple & Olive Oil Quinoa Sprinkle for a little crunch. Purchase here.

  • 1 scoop unsweetened protein powder

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a powerful blender. Add more liquid if desired.

2. Enjoy!

3. Freeze for more of a “frozen yogurt” texture or put into popsicle molds!

Prep Time
5 minutes

Yields
2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 banana*

• Juice from one lemon

• 1 Tbsp Chia seed or flaxmeal (optional)

• 3 Tbsp (or so) of water

• 1 peeled carrot OR 1 stalk of celery

• ½ cucumber

• ½ granny smith apple

• 2 heaping handfuls of kale (I use spinach to mix it up sometimes)

• 1 handful of ice on top

• *1 banana for first-timers, otherwise skip the banana and add 1 inch of fresh ginger

Directions

1. Place ingredients from bottom to top in a Vitamix, BlendTec or other good blender.

2. Blend and enjoy!

Notes
Start the day off with vegetables (full of antioxidants, vitamins and fiber) and hydration!

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Chia Leah
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Prep Time
5 minutes

Cooking Time
48 hours

Yields
6-8 servings

Ingredients

• Use the carcass from that leftover organic rotisserie chicken or beef, chicken or lamb bones from local butcher or grocery. By using organic and high quality carcasses, there will be less impurities in the bone broth- think “we are what we eat!”

• Assorted veggie trimmings or aromatics, about 2 cups (whatever’s in the fridge: carrots, celery, onion, garlic, sage, rosemary, oregano)

• 2-3 bay leaves

• Generous pinch of peppercorns

• Glug of unfiltered apple cider vinegar*

• 1 tsp ground turmeric

• 1 nub of fresh ginger (about 1 inch)

• Filtered Water

Directions

1. Place the bones, veggie trimmings, bay leaves, peppercorns, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and ginger into the Crock Pot or slow cooker insert.

2. Fill to one inch below the max line with fresh filtered cold water.

3. Place the insert into the slow cooker, put the lid on.

4. Set to heat to high until the broth starts to boil.

5. Reduce the heat to lowfor 48 hours, (yes hours).
   Tip: Bones should disintegrate in your fingers! This means you have pulled everything out of them into the broth.

6. Let the broth cool.

7. At this point, I use a spoon to pull out anylayers of fat on the top of the broth. Then, strain all of the bones and such, bottle up broth into quart sized jars or other glass airtight containers and refrigerate it for up to a week or freeze it for up to a month.

*Apple cider vinegar (unpasteurized) is a great addition to bone broth because it helps break apart the bones. Plus, ACV is great for digestion among other health benefits.

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Chia Leah
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Prep Time
3 minutes

Prep Notes
This is a powerhouse of superfoods, fiber and protein. It will fill you up, energize you and set your day up for success.

Cooking Time
2 min

Yields
1 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk or coconut almond milk

• 1 T chia seeds/flax meal

• 3 T raw oats

• 2 T pea protein/your fave protein powder

• ¼ cup canned pumpkin

• 1 handful organic spinach

• 1 T honey (or pure maple syrup)

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice blend

• Optional:

  • 1T cacao powder for a hint of chocolate and excellent antioxidants

  • 1 T Chia Leah Sweet + Spicy Granola for topping

Directions

Combine all ingredients with a few ice cubes in a blender and blend. Enjoy! Add more liquid if preferred.

Want to slow down and make this into a smoothie bowl? Pour the smoothie into a bowl and add Chia Leah Sweet + Spicy Granola on top. Sit down, eat with a spoon!

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Chia Leah

Prep Time
2 minutes

Prep Notes
Main ingredients are apple cider vinegar, water and cinnamon. All other ingredients, and amounts, are optional. Most detox drinks are considered an "EEEEEW" drink. This drink actually tastes refreshing, once you get that pucker out of the way. I actually prefer it to apple cider this time of year and my body feels wonderful after I treat myself to it!

Yields
1 serving

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm or hot water

• 2 T ACV (unfiltered apple cider vinegar –I love Bragg)

• 2 T fresh squeezed lemon

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

• Pinch of cayenne pepper

• Pinch of pink Himalayan seasalt

• OPTIONAL ½ tsp local honey (or try Manuka honey for a more concentrated menthol taste if you are fighting a cold)

Directions

Fill a mug with all ingredients except water. Heat up water and add to ingredients. Stir and enjoy. 

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Chia Leah
www.chialeah.com