Summer time. A time to be radiant, full of energy; sun energy. It is typically a season characterized by healthy tans, airy clothing, lots of outdoor activities, sweating and cool drinks. After a hot summer week, we can't wait for the weekend to chill and relax. Herbal Goodness offers a few innovative ways to get your cool on and still be packing on health goodness with Gymnema tea. Gymnema Sylvestre tea can block receptors in your intestines and thus sugar absorption, thereby lowering your blood sugar levels after meals.

Made in the US from Non-GMO Gymnema, this tea helps support blood sugar levels. Gymnema Sylvestre may lower your blood sugar levels after a meal. It may play a role in maintaining a healthy weight and It may promote reduced calorie intake.

Cashew Milk

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup soaked and rinsed organic cashews
• 3 cups filtered water infused with Gymnema tea leaves
• 2 organic dates, pitted
• 1 teaspoon organic vanilla paste
• Pinch of salt

How To Make It:

1. Rinse and soak raw organic cashews in cold water overnight.
2. Strain, rinse thoroughly under cold water.
3. Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
4. Strain using a nut milk bag or double strain through a fine sieve.

Mango Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cashew milk 
• ½ cup frozen banana
• A small glass of filtered water infused with Gymnema tea leaves
• 1 cup frozen mango
• ½ cup frozen peaches

How to Make It:

• Pour the cashew milk into the blender.
• Then add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth, 30 seconds – 1 minute.
• Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Blueberry Boost Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashew milk (See recipe above)
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• ¼ cup frozen bananas
• Half cup of water infused with Gymnema bulk herbs

How to Make It:

1. Pour the cashew milk into the blender.
2. Then add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth, 30 seconds – 1 minute.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Kale Avocado Cucumber

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup curly kale
• 1/2 cup peeled cucumber
• 1/4 medium sized avocado
• 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
• 1 handful ice cubes

How to Make It:

1. Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth, 30 seconds – 1 minute.  
2. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Orange Ginger Carrot Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana, or regular
• 1 cup fresh orange slices
• 1/3 cup grated carrot
• 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 cup of water infused with Gymnema tea leaves

How to Make It

1. Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth, 30 seconds – 1 minute.  
2. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

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References

1. www.foodfaithfitness.com. Orange Carrot Smoothie With Ginger. Accessed on January 21, 2021.
2. www.delish.com. Blueberry Brain-Boost Smoothie. Accessed on July 15, 2015.