The Effects of Stress
The metropolitan buzz and smog and other distractions and demands of life increase stress and nutrition goes out the fast food drive-thru window. The daily grind, especially in the city, is enough to get anyone flustered or irritable within the mix of lights, honks, and white noise. At the end of the day, headaches kick in, fatigue takes over, or forgetfulness sets in—perhaps you left your keys inside the office. Ugh! Stress creates more stress!
The Solution: Reduce Stress and Increase Nutrition
Let’s face it, life is fast-paced but it certainly doesn’t need to tax your health. There is an Ayurvedic remedy for stress the lets you skip the coffee, skip the bagels, and head on to drink a nutritiously balanced shake that will bring you enough Shakti (Sanskrit for power) and ease to face the day. This delicious stress reducing Shatki (power) smoothie recipe will get the day rolling and the adrenals pumping for that daylong energy boost you need. This brilliant stress reducing Shakti Power Smoothie recipe has all the calories, protein, carbohydrates and essential phytonutrients that you need to overcome life’s obstacles from a wedding day to filing income taxes—whatever it is that life presses upon you. You can decompress and feel at ease with the comfort of feeling well after skipping the usual breakfast to recharge with the elementals.
Stress Reducing Shakti Power Smoothie Recipe
You will need a blending device of choice such as a blender, Vitamix, or smoothie cup mixer.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz milk: almond, sunflower seed, raw cow, or goat milk
- A rice-grain-size portion of Authentic Shilajit™
- 2 tsp ghee, coconut oil or moringa oil
- 1 tsp raw organic honey, yakon, or lu han guo
- 2 tsp hemp seeds or chia seeds
- 1 tsp ashwagandha, jiaogulan, or ginseng powder
- ½ tsp raw organic cacao powder
- 1 tsp barley juice powder
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients together.
To make thicker or thinner, just add less or more milk.
Drink this dense, satisfying smoothie for a complete morning Shakti. This wonderful stress reducing Shatki power smoothie recipe helps your body avoid the anxiety caused by poor nutrition because it is packed with essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fiber, essential fatty acids and protein. Every gulp of this delicious drink delivers a combination of bio-available nutrients that will absorb and sustain naturally with the aid of natural intermediates from rich essential oils and minerals. You will surely forget to drink coffee to enjoy pure and natural energy every day. Enjoy and Relax.
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