This week, The Lyme Juice Company is pleased to introduce the Juice-oothie! Oo-wee! It's yummy. The juice-oothie offers the best of two great drinks and combines the intense nutrients of fresh-pressed juice with the whole fruit and fiber of a smoothie. Our juice-oothie will still be nut-free and dairy-free so everyone can enjoy it. We've added some ZING! with a nutrient-dense citrus and fresh green blast to go with those wild blueberries, tart cherries, and flax - and if you like, there's always some non-GMO Vegan protein powder to add to it. The new recipe brings a smooth, vibrant texture to the berry drink - so it's much easier to suck up through that paper straw! C'mon, get juicy with us on Saturdays at White Gate Farm in East Lyme, CT. Saturdays 9-5pm and opening soon on Wednesdays, too.
STILL WATERS BREATHE DEEP: THE BENEFITS OF BREATH
THE BENEFITS OF BREATH - HOW YOUR BREATH IMPACTS YOUR BIOLOGY. This course teaches Breath-Work as a means to increase awareness of our breath and to manage and “yoke” our respiratory capabilities so that we may optimize the health benefits of every inhale and exhale we take. The Breath-Work practice encourages the creation of new pathways to replace old habits in order to make room for new, more vibrant ways of navigating our lives and spiritual needs.
UNLEASH THE POWER OF CONSCIOUS BREATHING Through Movement, Theory and Stillness at White Gate Farm - East Lyme CT May 5-7, 2017
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SUMMER SHOTS and JUICY DARLINGS
We grew some new muscles this summer. It was HARD WORK and A LOT of heavy lifting but we loved every day of it. Here are some snap shots to share with you There are some Juicy Darlings missing from this summer montage but they will soon be added! xx We love you, Carolann and Vicky.
UP BEET: A HAPPY JUICE
The Lyme Juice Company is adding UP BEET to its menu this week. Upper Pond Farm in Lyme, CT will be picking some beets for us on Friday to bring fresh to market on Saturday morning.
UP BEET will be made from organic beets, carrots, orange, apple, lemon and ginger. We can’t wait to see your happy UP BEET faces when you taste it!
Beets are loaded with good things and are associated with numerous health benefits, including improved blood flow, lower blood pressure and increased exercise performance. The pigments that give beets their rich color are called betalains. Betalains function both as antioxidant and as anti-inflammatory.
Beets are very low in saturated fat and cholesterol, a good source of vitamin C, iron, and magnesium as well as an excellent source of dietary fiber, folate, potassium, and manganese.
Manganese? Yes, please! Manganese is an essential trace element that supports healthy bone development. It is anti-inflammatory and a co-enzyme in metabolic activity. Dr Axe writes about Manganese noting that it:
- helps to prevent osteoporosis and arthritis
- is important to antioxidant and enzyme function
- helps to maintain cognitive function
- fights diabetes
- supports lung health
- balances calcium levels
- balances iron levels
- reduces PMS symptoms
Only note of caution is that beets are high in sugar. They are usually well tolerated but contain oxalates and FODMAPs in the form of fructans, short chain carbohydrates that feed the gut bacteria. FODMAPs can cause unpleasant digestive upset in sensitive individuals, such as those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. If you are on a strict diet you might want to check with your doctor or nutritionist to make sure that the anti-inflammatory benefits outweigh its high sugar/fructans content.