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Spring Body Cleaning



Juicing is a great way to cleanse your body and give your digestive system a break. It's beneficial to do a full body detox every time the seasons change. Here are my top picks to juice: 


Carrots- Beta-carotene. Great for liver, brain, eye health

Cucumber-Pancreas, liver, high in silica for glowing skin, hair, nails

Celery-Alkalizing, high in electrolytes, potassium, reduces cellulite, inflammation, tightens skin

Asparagus-High in vitamins C and D, removes heavy metals, radiation. 

Beets-Circulatory system, cleanses blood, Athletes-increases endurance

Broccoli- High in chromium-balances blood sugar and hormones

Cabbage-Source of sulfur- stomach ulcers, detox, digestive issues, joints, leaky gut

Cilantro-Heavy metal detox

Garlic-Heart health, Candida, colds/flu

Ginger-Reduces inflammation/swelling

Turmeric-Arthritis, inflammation, heart disease

Kale-Nutrient dense, alkalizes pH, detox

Lemons-Contains Quercetin, vitamin C, alkalizing, seasonal allergies

Parsley-Alkalizing, bloating, chlorophyll 



Want to learn more? Schedule a juicing consultation with me: 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com 




Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Navigating the Salad Bar



Lunch time!! You forgot your lunch at home and had time to swing by your local grocery store to snag a salad.  
What to eat at a salad bar:

  • Green leafy lettuce (the greener the better)
  • Raw vegetables of any kind
  • Hard-boiled egg
  • Raw sunflower seeds or other raw nuts, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, hemp seeds
  • Grilled chicken or fish
  • Cheese (not too much)
  • Oil (extra virgin olive oil) and vinegar (don’t feel bad about over indulging on the extra virgin olive oil)
  • Quinoa 
  • Avocado

What to AVOID at the salad bar:

  • Salami type sliced meats (processed and have nitrates) 
  • Ice burg lettuce (no nutritional value) 
  • Deep fried chicken and other meats (self explanatory) 
  • Salted, roasted sunflower seeds and other nuts (made with damaged oils and added salt) 
  • Croutons (processed) 
  • Dressings made with sugar and mayo (this is where a lot of the calories are, food additives and chemicals) or pasta salads made with mayo
  • Fat Free dressings (when they take out the fat they add sugar and chemicals to make it taste better!) 
  • Bacon bits (processed and probably doesn't even contain bacon) 

Please contact me if you would like more information on how to make healthier choices. 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com 

CLICK HERE for Clean Eating Lunch Recipes. 




Copyright, 2015, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.


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Chai Green Tea Recipe


Winters in Minnesota seem to be the most difficult months for me!! I’m not a huge fan of being cold but it’s easier to handle when I have herbal tea!! Today is a perfect day to cuddle up, watch movies or read a book while sipping on a hot tasty beverage!! I wanted to share this Chai Green Tea recipe with you that I love!! Green tea is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, supports the liver and increases detoxifying enzymes.  It also contains calming L-theanine (great for mood and anxiety) and alkalizing properties!!

Chai Green Tea
(makes about 2 cups)

1 ½ cups filtered water
4-6 organic green tea bags
½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond or coconut milk
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Stevia or honey to taste


1.  In a medium saucepan, combine water and tea bags.  Bring to a near boil and remove from burner.  Steep for 5 minutes or longer to desired strength.

2. Meanwhile, in a small pan, warm the milk, spices, vanilla extract, and sweetener over low heat.  Stir constantly until warm. 

3. Remove teabags from pan.  Slowly add milk mixture and stir. 

Copyright, 2013, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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