The last 8 days of this fast I have had to constantly remind myself to chew my juices/smoothies and not gulp! I have always heard that chewing my juice was good for me but had to find out for myself. So here are a few great insights I discovered about why chew! 1. Allows the saliva to mix with the Read more
Fasting in the dead of winter can be a bit chilly at times! I mean who wants to sip on a cold banana smoothie when it’s snowing outside?! Right about now, my body is craving hot cooked foods and drinks that will warm me from head to toe. Now that I think about it, it sure seemed a lot easier to fast Read more
What do you do when you are craving a piece of carrot cake BUT you are on a fast? You kick in your creative juices (no pun intended!) and come up with something like this! Sure does hit the spot on a hot summer day… Carrot Spice Juice juice… * approx 1/2 lb of carrots * 2-3 oranges * ginger, Read more
We are really lovin our home made water kefir grains so much that I now call them my “kefir babies”! Just look how nice and plump they are… and the taste? Well, they are mild in taste and the texture is like steamed cauliflower but a bit chewier. (I would tell you the texture is more like baby squid but Read more
Have you ever just got out of the swing of things and needed a kick-start? Whether it be working out, juicing, having a consistent prayer time or something as simple as doing another blog post! (ha.. don’t look at my last blog date!) The last few months I have felt just like that. Just got the blah’s. No motivation. Read more
Back by popular demand…. this time with a “chewy” twist! This is one of our all time favorites for breakfast - the ”Blueberry Bomb” smoothie! (actually it looks more purple than blue!). Blue, purple, whatever… this smoothie is so quick and easy to make and really yummy too! Here’s how! “The BOMB!” Almond Milk 1/2 cup raw almonds 1 1/2 Read more
Ok… so the name might be a bit quirky but it works! The soured taste from the grapefruits and the sweetness from the apples makes for a perfect early morning combo for your sweetie – especially today – Valentines Day! So easy to make too. The easiest is in my high-powered ”Blend-Tec” blender (which would leave the pulp) or if I want it without the Read more
Yes my flesh is screaming and I just want to QUIT- calling an end to this fast! I only have 3 more days left but who cares. I am edgy, irritated, and snippy and getting really tired of veggie broths, kefir water, coconut water, herbal teas and juices. BORING… BORING… BORING! Besides they are all leaving a NASTY taste in my mouth. Nothing Read more
In my last post, “Words…What Do Yours Communicate?” God was dealing with my MOUTH and is not done today on Day 17! The only difference is He is just going a bit deeper and dealing with my heart – the place my words come from! “Kelly Parr… It’s time for a circumcision – circumcision of your heart!” Yes… circumcision is a painful experience, but Read more
Since Christmas is just around the corner, I thought this festive smoothie would tickle anyone’s whiskers! It’s so quick and easy… give it a whirl and let me know what you think! BANANA BERRI BLIZZARD Almond Milk ½ cup of raw almonds 1 1/2 cups of water Blend nut milk in Read more