Needing a little something to perk up?  This is it!  A yummy blend of fruits, chia and spices will brighten everything about your day…..it is a burst of phytochemicals, antioxidants, immune strengtheners and metabolism boosters.  I rarely stray away from green when I make my almost daily smoothie.  But, this morning I needed bright, juicy, energizing goodness and with beautiful persimmons and pomegranates on my counter, I knew just how I was going to make that happen.   This creation was totally in that realm of thinking outside the box for me in using persimmon, pomegranate and satsuma as a base, but it sounded so good I knew I couldn’t go wrong.
I have been trying hard to fit pomegranate into my diet but quite honestly, I find the edible seed part so hard to chew.  I feel like I am eating grapes with seeds…..not so enjoyable.  Then, out of the blue, I thought about a smoothie……and how well the Vitamix breaks down even citrus seeds.  The pomegranate seeds would be nothing compared to those!  Huge feeling of accomplishment now that I have figured out how to work this über super fruit into my diet. The power in this beautiful fruit is astonishing, both for health and for beauty.  The deep red juice of a pomegranate contains more antioxidants than blueberries or green tea and is said to be a powerful cleanser of lymph and blood.  All of the phytochemicals and antioxidants make it a huge protector against cancer and this fruit also helps to maintain our natural levels of nitric oxide, which boosts blood flow to organs and cells to keep our circulatory systems strong and healthy.  With regards to beauty, pomegranate has remarkable antiaging and antiwrinkle properties thanks to the phytochemical ellagic acid which helps to prevent aging inflammation in the body and prevent the breakdown of collagen.  I am all about trying to keep my skin youthful.


The satsumas are incredibly high in immune strengthening vitamin C.  They are bursting with antioxidant bioflavonoids that boost immunity and help our bodies absorb plant-based iron. The phytochemicals in satsuma’s help boost circulation which brings nourishment and a radiant glow to the skin.  You even get a benefit in peeling a satsuma……the fragrant essential oils are known to lift your mood, calm nerves and ease depression.
Soaked chia seeds go into every smoothie or green drink I make.  It adds fiber and helps me to keep my body hydrated throughout the day.  Read my earlier post on water for more info on the importance of hydration!
Finally, I chose to add ginger for it’s health promoting properties, as well as, cayenne and tumeric.  These three add a little spice and tons of nutrients.  Ginger is antiviral, immune strengthening and anti-inflammatory.  Cayenne and tumeric also have very powerful inflammatory inhibiting agents, plus they boost the metabolism and defend against alzheimer’s disease.  And, persimmon…..wow!  Not only is it gorgeous and so visually appealing, it is rich in cancer fighting, heart strengthening, disease preventive nutrients and phytochemicals.
Add a little honey into this beautiful energizing elixir and you will have given your body the ultimate in love and caring……nourishment.   xxo!