SMOOTHIES AREN’T JUST FOR SUMMER ANYMORE!
5 Holiday Ingredients to Toss Into Your Blender
The drinks of choice for winter are usually warm and cozy — apple cider, hot chocolate, and wassail all have their place on the table. But no rule says you have to drink something hot when it’s snowy outside. In fact, a cold beverage might keep you warmer! A study from the Thermal Ergonomics Lab at the University of Ottawa found that when you drink something hot, it can cause you to sweat more and, as a result, will actually cool you off more than a cold drink! Crazy, right? Of course, you could probably reverse the heat loss by bundling up in a sweater so your sweat doesn’t evaporate. But if you’re in your warm, cozy home, why not go for a cold drink like a smoothie? You can even add some holiday cheer to your healthy(ish) treat with one of these five seasonal ingredients. 1. Peppermint — For a protein-rich smoothie that tastes like a candy cane, blitz together almond milk, yogurt, almond butter, mint leaves, ground cinnamon, and a few drops of peppermint extract. 2. Cinnamon — If you love chocolate chip cinnamon rolls, you need to try the smoothie version! Frozen bananas, coconut milk, vanilla yogurt, cacao powder (which is packed with
antioxidants), vanilla extract, and cinnamon
are the secrets to a healthy version of your favorite Christmas breakfast.
3. Cranberries — Cranberries are both festive and packed with
vitamins and antioxidants that may help fight heart disease and cancer. To cash in on those benefits, whip up a smoothie with frozen cranberries, pear slices, goji berries, orange juice, coconut milk, and flax seeds. 4. Ginger — What screams Christmas more than gingerbread? You can make a delicious smoothie version of the cookie with rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and molasses to reap the anti- inflammatory and nausea-fighting benefits of ginger. 5. Eggnog — Eggnog is far from a healthy drink, but it’s a holiday favorite! To enjoy it in a new way, blend it up with a scoop of vanilla protein powder and ice after your workout.
Reveal a More Youthful You
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: RADIESSE
Over time, your skin undergoes some changes due to aging and environmental factors. Both collagen and elastin play critical roles in keeping your skin youthful by contributing to the skin’s elasticity and strength. Unfortunately, as we age, it gets harder for our bodies to produce elastin and collagen.
Upon injection, Radiesse has a carrier molecule that increases collagen to fill in fine lines and wrinkles for a smooth and natural-looking result.
The benefits of Radiesse treatments include improved skin texture, elasticity, and skin tone. It also tightens the skin, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, and crepiness. The treatment is often injected into the mid and lower face, neck and neck lines, thighs, along the arms, and above the knees. Since the Radiesse is injected under the skin by using either a small needle or a cannula, the procedure is performed in the office and is short — lasting about 15–45 minutes. Unlike other fillers that immediately plump the skin, full effect of Radiesse collagen stimulation takes anywhere from six weeks to six months to see expected results. For visibly smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin, Radiesse is a fantastic option to help reverse the effects of aging and skin damage. Call us today to get on the books — your skin will thank you!
Radiesse, which we recommended for Santa Claus in the cover article, is a gel matrix collagen stimulator that literally stimulates the production of elastin and collagen. It is injected into the skin or body. Here in the office, the Radiesse is “hyperdiluted,” meaning that we mix 3 milliliters of saline with every 1 milliliter of Radiesse to thin it out before injecting it. This makes it easier to spread and remodel the skin over a vast area.
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