Smoothie Recipe book - Dr. Alan...
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Smoothie Recipe book
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to fast track your waist loss reset, use the Daily Reset Shake with 10oz cold water. try sprucing it up with some flavor additives like hazelnut extract, almond extract, orange extract, you name it! You can also try some of these delicious recipes. i’ve organized them so those trying to lose weight should stick to the breakfast and lunch recipes. For an occasional treat to satisfy your sweet tooth or if you’re at your goal weight and would like to spruce up your maintenance shake, try the dessert recipes! enjoy!
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Breakfast
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Ingredients• 2scoopsofDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 3cupsofwater• 1tbspredmacaroot• 1/2tspHimalayansalt• 1/2tbsporganicnutbutter• 2tsprawcacoapowder• 2-3dropspeppermintoil
DirectionsBlenduntilsmooth.
this recipe is simple aND delicious. It tastes like amilkshake! Congratulations sarah s. forwinning theshakerecipeContestwiththistastytreatandthankyouforsharingitwithus!
NUtBUtterPePPerMINtsHakeby:sarahs.
Breakfast
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Ingredients• 2cupswaterheatedto110f• 2scoopsadrenalresetshake• 2heapingtbspunsweetenedcocoa
Directions1. BlendinVita-Mix1minuteoruntilsmoothandfrothy.
2. serveinlargemug.
MUG‘OHOtCHOCOLateby:terryB.
thisisagreatalternativetothesugarloadedhotchocolatethatthekidswilllovetoo!thankyouforsharingterry!
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COffeefraPPUCCINO
by:kimberlyf.
Ingredients• 2tbspDandyBlend(acoffeesubstitute)orroastaramateaifyoudon’thaveDandyBlend• 2cupsliquid-Iusecoconutwater• 1tspcinnamonormore• 1/2alemon(thisistotasteandcanbealtered)• 1tbspcacaonibs• 1tbspcoconutbutter-oranytypeoffat• 2scoopsofadrenalresetshake• 1-2nutslikeBrazilorafewpumpkinseeds-whateveryouhaveonhand• 2tbsproastedflaxseedsfromtraderJoe’s• shakeofhotpepperflakes-Optional• Icecubes-Iuse4-5becauseIlikeitcoldresemblingafrapp
DirectionsImixallinthevita-mixfor3-5minutesonhighspeedandpourintomyglass.YUM!
Manylovethetasteofcoffeesoit’snowonderthisshake made the top 10 favorites in the shakerecipe contest! always follow your adrenal levelrecommendations (find your level here: www.adrenalquiz.com) so if you’re crashed, avoid coffee/caffeine.
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COffeefraPPUCCINO
by:kimberlyf.
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Ingredients• 11/2cupsofwater• 2scoopsofadrenalresetshake• 1to11/2teaspoonsofarribacacaopowder• 1teaspoonDailyGreens
DirectionsBlendandenjoy!
CHOCOLateDeLIGHtby:GeorgiaC.
‘theadrenalresetshakemakesareallygreatsnack.Iamveryfondofitwithchocolate.thisissuchayummywaytogetmoregreens&fiber&verysatisfying!’
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Georgia’s story: ”Your book & the adrenal resetprogram has really changed my life. that’s prettyexcitingat70yearsold.Ihavealwaysbeenathletic&infairlygoodshape,buthavegaineda lotofweight&mystaminahasgonedowninthelast5years.Iwasbeginningtogiveuphope&justsettleforwellyouare70&thatisjustwhathappenswhenyougetold!Ithenhadthegoodfortunetoreadyourbook&decidedtotry your suggestions for the next fewweeks. I havelost25poundsandfeelingsomuchmoreenergetic&amsohappy to lookalmost likemyold self.Haveawaystogobutfeel&looksomuchbetter.OneofthegreatthingsaboutyourprogramisIhavenotonlylostweight, Ihavealso increasedmymuscle.thinkmostwouldsaythisisprettyamazingat70yearsold!
theadrenalresetshakehasmadeiteasytokeepontrackwithwhat Ieat. It issoeasytouse,& itmakesanything taste good. Love to add all sorts of greenthingstoit.Itmakesthemalltastegreat.
ItisalsosohandybecauseIcanputsomeinajarorshakerglass and carry it aroundwithme& just addwater. Can also make extra at breakfast & have itreadyforlunch.sometimesIevenmixitallupintheevenings,&thenit isinthefridgewaitingformethenextmorning. really helps when I know I am goingtohave abusyday, to have a really easy aswell asnutritiousmealreadytogo.
thank you for your dedication to health & helpingothersachievetheirgoodhealth.
Blessings,GeorgiaC.”
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GreeNBaNaNaNUtsMOOtHIe
by:Beckyt.
Ingredients• 1servingofadrenalresetshake• 1banana• 1tbspnutbutter• ahandfulofkaleorspinach• Water(orcoconutmilk)• 2-3icecubes
DirectionsBlendtodesiredconsistencyandenjoy!
Becky’sstory:”Idon’thaveaweightproblem.Instead,IchosethisshakebecauseIhaveintestinalissues,andIoftendon’tfeellikeeating.Withtheshake,Ihavemoreenergy,don’tfeelhungryorgroggy,andIlikemykidstogetthevitaminsthatitofferstoo.
My family has a sugar addiction, and I feel like thisshakehashelpedtocurbthosecravingsforsugar.:)”
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 2-21/2cupswater• 2tspofcaramelextract• Pinchofhimalayanseasalt
Directions1. add1/2cupiceandblendtogiveitasmoothietexture
2. add1/4cupofnavybeans(or1/2greenbanana)tomakeitalunchserving
3. addasideofgreens(eItHer1/2cupfrozenspinach,1cupfreshspinachOr1tbspDailyGreens)tomakeitacompletemeal
saLteDCaraMeLsMOOtHIe
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COOkIesaNDCreaMsMOOtHIe
Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 11/2cupswater• 1/2cupunsweetenedalmondmilk• 1cupiceOptional:1/2cupfrozenspinachOr1cupfreshspinachOr1tbspDailyGreens
DirectionsBlendandenjoy!
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COOkIesaNDCreaMsMOOtHIe
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 2-21/2cupswater• 1tbspcocoapowder• 1cupice• 1tbspwalnutpieces(addtothetopafterblending)add1/4cupofnavybeans(or1/2greenbanana)tomakeitalunchserving
DirectionsBlendandenjoy!
Optional-1/2cupfrozenspinach,1cupfreshspinachOr1tbspDailyGreens
WaLNUtCHOCOLateBrOWNIesMOOtHIe
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MINtYVaNILLasMOOtHIe
Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 2tbspfreshmintleaves• 1cupspinach• Optional:add1-2tbspcacaopowderforachocolateymintdelight.
DirectionsBlendingredientsandenjoy!
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MINtYVaNILLasMOOtHIe
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1tsphazelnutextract• 1/2cupunsweetenedalmondmilk• Water• Ice• Optional:1tbspcacaopowderforachocolatehazelnuttreat
DirectionsBlendingredientsandenjoy!
VaNILLaHazeLNUtsMOOtHIe
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VaNILLaCHaIsMOOtHIe
Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1/2cupunsweetenedalmondorcoconutMilk• 2cupswater• 1/4tspgroundcinnamon• 1/4tspgroundginger• 1/8tspgroundcardamom• 1/8tspgroundcloves• Water• Ice
DirectionsIfyoupreferanintense,spicychaiflavor,doubletheamountofeachspice.Blendallingredientsandenjoy!
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 11/2cupswater• 1/2cupunsweetenedalmondmilkorcoconutmilk• freshlygratedgingertotaste• Cinnamontotaste
Directions1. add1/2cupiceandblendtogiveitasmoothietextureOptional:add1/4cupofnavybeansor1/2greenbananatomakeitalunchserving.
GINGersPICePUDDING
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MexICaNMOCHaaLMONDsMOOtHIe
Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1tbspcacaopowder(ortotaste)• 1/2tspgroundcinnamon(ortotaste)• 1/8tspchilipowder(ortotaste)• Water• Ice
DirectionsBlendallingredientsandenjoy!
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MexICaNMOCHaaLMONDsMOOtHIe
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1-2tsporangeextract(totaste)• 1/4tspcinnamon• 1/8tspgroundclove• Water• Ice
DirectionsBlendandenjoy!
OraNGesPICeDeLIGHtsMOOtHIe
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trOPICaLVaNILLaMaNGO-OraNGesMOOtHIe
Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1cupspinach• 1/4cupmango• 1/4cuppineapple• 1greenbanana• 1tsporangeextract• Water• Ice
DirectionsBlendandenjoy!
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trOPICaLVaNILLaMaNGO-OraNGesMOOtHIe
LUNCH
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Ingredients• 1cupofunsweetenedalmondorcoconutMilk(refrigeratedcarton,notcannedvariety)
• 2scoopsofDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake
• 2tspofUltrafiberbyIntegrativeHealth,orBob’sredMillstabilizedricebranfiber.alternately,1/4greenbananapeelfrozenanddiced
• 4tbspoflemonjuice,freshlysqueezed(2smalllemons)
• 8largebasilleaves
• 2cupsofIce(addicelasttoholddownfreshleaves)
• steviatotaste
• Optionaladd-ons:-1rawbrazilnut(unsalted)-2tsplemonflavoredfishoilsupplement(pourable,notgel-caps,byCarlsonorDesignsforHealth)
DirectionsBlendthoroughlyuntiliceissmooth
LeMONBasILsHakeby:edieH.
enjoyyourrefreshing,detoxifying,lowcarb-highproteinLUNCHadrenalresetshake!
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CHOCOLatesUNfLOWersHakeby:JennieH.
Ingredients• 1/2cupalmondmilk• 2scoopsadrenalresetshake• 2tbspfresh-groundsunflowerseeds• 1tbspricebran• Handfulfrozengreens• 1/4cupcookednavybeans• 1/4tspvanilla• Pinchofbroccolisprouts• 1tbspcacaonibs• steviatotaste
DirectionsBlendandserve!Delicious!
Jennie’s story: “I’ve been struggling with adrenalfatigueforoverayear.Idefinitelyfellintothe‘Crashed’description.aftertryingseveraldifferentsupplementsandprotocolswithnotransformativeresults, IfinallygotmyhandsontheadrenalresetDiet.Learningtherighttypesoffoodstoeat,andthebesttimesofdaytoeatthem,hasmadeallthedifferenceintheworld.I’mstartingtofeellikemyselfagain,andIcouldn’tbehappier!Isaidtomyhusbandlastnight,‘ohyeah...sothis iswhat it’s liketohaveenergy! Irememberthis!’thankyou,Dr.Christianson!”
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Ingredients• 1/4cuprawsoakedalmonds• 1/2cupcoldwater• 1/2cupvanillaflavored,unsweetenedalmondmilk• 1/2cupfreshspinachleaves• 1servingadrenalresetshake• 1/4frozengreenbanana• 1/4tspturmeric• 1/4tsprumflavoring• 1/4tspgratednutmeg• 4–5icecubes
Directions1. Combinealmonds,water,andalmondmilkinblenderandprocessoneminute.
2. addremainingingredientsandcontinueblendinguntilsmooth.
eGGNOGsMOOtHIeby:Lindas.
Linda’s story: “I read the adrenal reset Diet bookshortlyafteritcameoutandstartedtheprogramalmostimmediately. I lost6poundsand6 inches inthefirsttwomonths,whichwasgreat.However,thebestthingformewasthatafteryearsofstrugglingwithinsomniaIamfinallysleepingwellalmosteverynight.Iplantopassthatinformationontomyendocrinologist.”
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sPICeaPPLePIesMOOtHIe
Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 2-21/2cupswater• 1/2apple-removeseeds• sprinklepumpkinpiespicetotaste
Directionsadd1/2cupiceandblendtogiveitasmoothietextureOptional:addasideofgreen(eItHer1/2cupfrozenspinach,1cupfreshspinachOr1tbspDailyGreenstomakeacompletemeal
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1peach,halved• 3/4inchpieceoffreshginger• 1/2cupcoconutmilk• Water• Ice
DirectionsBlendallingredientsandenjoy!
VaNILLaGINGerPeaCHsMOOtHIe
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OraNGeCreaMsICLe
Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1/2orange• 1/2cupalmondorcoconutmilk• Orangeextracttotaste• Water• Ice
DirectionsBlendallingredientsandenjoy!
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshakevanilla• 2-21/2cupswater• 1/2cupfrozen(and/orfresh)pittedcherries
Directions1. add1/2cupiceandblendtogiveitasmoothietexture
Optional:addasideofgreens(eItHer1/2cupfrozenspinach,1cupfreshspinachOr1tbspDailyGreens)tomakeacompletemeal
CHerrYVaNILLasHake
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UseasaNOCCasIONaLtreatOrfOrWeIGHtMaINteNaNCe
Dessert
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DessertPUMPkINDeLIGHt
by:GinaL.
Ingredients• 1/2cupcookedandcooledpumpkin• 1servingadrenalresetshake• 2cupscoldcasheworalmondmilk• 1/4tspgroundcinnamon• 1/8tspgroundnutmeg• 1/8tspgroundclove• 1/8tspgroundvanilla• 1tbspalmondbutter• 2-3medjooldates,pitsremoved• 2-4icecubes• steviadropsonlyasdesired
DirectionsBlendandserve!Delicious!
Insteadofthesugarloadedfalldrinksanddesserts,trythispumpkindelightsmoothiefromGina.Youcanalsomakeitasafrozentreatorpuddingbyadjustingtherecipetoyourdesiredconsistency.
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Ingredients• 2cupsorganicgluten-freeoats• 2greenbananas• 1cupcoconutwater(asneededfordesiredtexture)• 2fullscoopsVanillaadrenalresetshake• 2tbspmacadamianutoil• 1/2tspcinnamon• 1/2tspginger• 1/4tspsalt• 1/4to1/2cupnutsandseedsofyourchoice
Directionsfor this batch, I added some chopped walnuts anddehydrated raw (hulled) watermelon seeds, butmacadamia nuts, chopped almonds, cacao nibs, orsunflowerseedswouldbegoodchoices,too.
1. Preheatovento350degrees.
2. Mashbananasandaddoats,adrenalresetshake,macadamianutoil,andmostofthecoconutwater.Useaforktomixuntileverythingiswellcombined.
VeGaNOatMeaLsPICeCOOkIesby:JenniferB.
MyfamilylovedthesecookiesJennifer!thankyouforsharingtherecipewithus.
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3. add remaining coconut water if you needmore moisture. Ideally, you want dough thatcan be dropped by the spoonful withoutfalling apart (too dry) or running (too wet).
4. Bakeat350forabout15minutesonasiliconebakingmatuntiltheyarefirmtothetouchandgoldenbrownonthebottom.Makesabout24-28cookies.
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HOtCHaIsMOOtHIe
by:BarbaraH..
Ingredients• 2scoopsofadrenalresetshake• 1-2tbspofChaiMix• 1/4cupofrawsoakedcashews• 1/2cupofcoconutoralmondmilk• 2cupofhotwater
DirectionsMixallingredientsinaVitamixorNutribullet
forVariationadd• 1/2tspofMacapowder• 1/2tspofrawCocoapowder
ChaiMix• 2tspgroundginger• 2tspgroundcinnamon• 1tspgroundcloves• 1tspgroundcardamom• 1tspnutmeg• 1tspallspice• 1tspofblackpepper(optional)DirectionsBlendallingredientsinblenderandenjoy!
Youwillnotmissyourmorningbrewwiththisdeliciousdrink.thankyouforsharingwithusBarbara!
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HOtCHaIsMOOtHIe
by:BarbaraH..
Barbara’s story: “I love the shakes. they are easyandversatile. I loveaddingarmixtopancakes, rawgranola,andproteinbars.thankyouforagreatsourceofproteinandresistantfiber.theadrenalresetshakehavebeen essential part of balancingmyhormones.Deliciousandversatile,Ienjoythemeveryday.thankyouforthiswonderfulcreationandmakingitsoeasy.”
Dr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshakeissweetwithplentyofvanillaflavorbutityouneedmore:
• addfewdropsofstevia• add1/4tspofpurevanillaextract
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Ingredients• 2canscoconutmilk-shakewell• 2scoopsadrenalresetshake• 1/4-1/2tspvanillapowder(vanillaextractorvanillawouldworktoo)• Mixwellandrefrigerateforacoupleofhoursorovernight.• Cutupstrawberriestogointomixturewhenitgoesintotheicecreammachine.strawberryswirlMixture• Hullandcutup1pintstrawberriesintosaucepan.• addsmallamountofwater.(Ifmixtureisn’tsweetenough,addsMaLLamountofstevia.Becarefulnottomakeitbitter)• Heatuntilboilingandletthemixturereduce.• allowtocool.
additionalDirections1. addcutupstrawberriestoicecreammixtureandputintoanicecreammaker.
2. asmixturethickensaddstrawberryswirl.
3. Mixturewillbefluffybutifyouwantaharderproductthenputinairtightcontainerandplaceinfreezer.eNJOY!
straWBerrYsWIrLICeCreaMby:NancyM.
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PUMPkINPIesMOOtHIe
by:kimt.
Ingredients• 3/4cupalmondmilk• 1cupcookedsweetpotato• 1-2tspcinnamon• 1/2tspturmeric• 1scoopadrenalresetshake• 1tspchiaseeds• addicetodesiredconsistency
DirectionsBlendandserve!Delicious!
Jennie’sstory:“thishelpsmecuremyconstanthungerby staying with me longer than typical breakfast. Itboostsmylowmorningenergy.”
thisisadeliciousalternativetothosesugarloadedpumpkinspicedrinksanddesserts,plusyoucanmakeitanytimeofyear!
thankyouforsharingwithuskim!
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PUMPkINPIesMOOtHIe
by:kimt.
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Ingredients• 2scoopsadrenalresetshake• 1tbspfreshgroundalmondbutter• 1/2cupfrozenkale• 1/2greenbanana• 1/4cupfrozenstrawberries• 10-12ouncesunsweetenedcoconutwater
DirectionsBlendallandenjoy!
straWBerrYBaNaNaaLMONDsMOOtHIeby:teresaJ.
teresa’sstory:“sincestartingtheadrenalresetDietIhavelost15pounds.Ifeelgreat!Iamfinallysleepingthroughthenightandhavetonsofenergy.Istillneedto lose approximately 20-25more pounds but I amexercisingeverydayanddeterminedtogettheweightoff!
thankyou,Dr.Christianson!!!!”
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resetsPUMONI
by:Dougs.
Ingredients• adrenalresetshakeProteinpowder• 1cupflaxseedmilk• 1/4cuppittedcherries• Handfulofshelledpistachios• Handfuloffrozenspinach• 2tbspofcacaopowder• acoupledropsofstevia
DirectionsMixallinblender.Placeincoveredbowlinfreezeruntilfrozen.enjoyliketheclassicItalianicecream.agreathealthywaytocooloffonahotsummerday.
Doug’s story: “I’m 49 and have Hashimoto’s. I triedeverything to loseweight until I finally came acrossDr.Christianson.Iwatchedallhisvideosandreadhisbook.IstartedthearDdietinJune2015andhavelost23 Pounds and several inches in just two months. Ihavemoreenergy,sleepbetter,feelbetterthanIhaveinyears,andfinallyamlosingweight.
thankyouDr.C.Ireallyhopetomeetyousomedayandthankyouinperson.”
anewtwistonaclassicItalianicecreamdessert.Welovedthespumoni,thankyouDoug!
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CHerrYWaLNUtsMOOtHIe
by:MichaelD.
Ingredients• 1/4cupfrozencherries• 1/4cupwalnuts• 1cupofvanillaflavoredunsweetenedcoconutmilk• Vanillaextracttotaste• Handfuloffrozenspinach• 1servingadrenalresetshake
DirectionsBlendallingredientsinablenderwithiceandwaterandenjoy!
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Ingredients• 11/2cupsalmondmilk• 1tbspofnondairycarobchips• 1tspofvanilla(ordryvanillapowdertotaste)• 1servingadrenalresetshake• 10icecubes
Directions1. Placeinblenderonhighforoneminuteoruntilyoureachasmoothconsistency.
2. afterpouring,crumble3walnuts(ormore)ontop.3. Ialsoliketotopwithlightashakeofcinnamon.enjoy!
CHOCOLateCHIP‘ICeCreaM’sMOOtHIeby:Janets.
Janet‘sstory:“Istarteddrinkingtheshakeandtakingyour crashed adrenal program a little over amonthago.Ihavealotofsymptoms,andstilldo,butoneoftheworstthingsIhadwasbeingcompletelyunabletosleep.
the nights are longwhen you have insomnia, and itseemslikeyourmindwillkeepgoingoverandoveralltheworst things thatyouhavegoingon inyour life.Onceyoudothateverynightfortenyears,youstartto
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feelhopelessaboutyourlife.IhadstartedtowonderifIwasgoingtoactuallydiebeforemytime.Myinsomniahasbeendevelopinglittlebylittleovertheyears,butforatleastthepast10yearsIhavebeenawakemostofthenighteverynight.
theearliestIcouldevenstarttofeelsleepywas3inthemorning.Usuallyitwas4.Wheneveningtimecame,Ineveryawned,feltsleepyorfeltlikerestingatall.ItfeltweirdtoneveryawnorstretchlikeIusedtodobutmybodyjustneverfeltit.
Onthecontrary,probablyaround8atnight,mybrainwould startworking again and I would start gettingthingsdone.Whenmyhusbandstartedgettingreadyfor bed, I was finally ready to talk and take care ofthings.aftermyhusbandwenttobed,myritualwastotryanddorelaxingthingstillIyawnedatleastonce.thatwas usually around4am.as soon as I had onehalfheartedyawn,Iwouldimmediatelygotobedandlaydown,evenifIwasn’tsleepyyet.evenso,Imostlystayedwideawake for a long timeafter that. I triedmeditationtapes,sleeptapes,gettingupforawhile,turningoffcomputers,loweringmystressors,alltonoavail.
Ihavetriedeverykindofprescriptionsleepmedicationand natural sleep aid known tomankind. somany Ican’tevenrememberthemallanymore.OnceIdidfallasleep,Iwouldwakeupafteranhour(everyhour)andhave trouble sleeping again. each day as “bedtime”approached,itwasanightmarethinkingaboutthehellIwasgoingtofacetryingtogotosleep.sometimesasthenightgotcloser,Icriedthinkingaboutwhatwasfacingmeagain.everynightwasanightmare.Iknewmyadrenalswerenotdoingwell,notonlybecause Itested“crashed”ontheadrenalquiz,butIhadtakena
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cortisolsalivatestanditshowedafairlyflatline.IwassolethargicIcouldhardlygetoutofbedmostdays.ItwasastarkdifferencefromwhenIwasstillworkingfulltimeasthedirectorofalargefamilyservicecenter.
so,when I heard about your program, Iwas thrilledtothinkthattherewassomethingthatmighthelpmyenergy return to normal.as I started theprogram, Iwasn’t even thinking about it helpingme sleep! Butsure enough, after starting the program, suddenly Istartedyawningintheeveningaround8:00!Iactuallyfeltsleepy!Ihaven’tactuallyfeltsleepyinyears.tired,yes, all the time, but never that comfortable sleepyfeeling.thefirsttimeIyawned,Ithoughtitwasafluke.Butoverthepastseveralweeks,Ihaveslowlystartedfallingasleepearlierandearlier-andtheotherday,forthefirsttimein10years,Iactuallyfellasleepat11:30pm and slept through the night! I think I onlywokeonceandfellrightbacktosleep!!Itwaslikeamiracle!
My energy is slowly starting to comeback aswell. Istillfeeltiredallthetime,butwithoutthinkingaboutit,Inoticethatamgettingoutofbed,gettingdressed,doing simple household chores and taking care ofmyselfinawayIhaven’thadthestrengthorthemindforinyears.I’mcautiouslystartingtofeelhopefulaboutmyprospectsofpossiblyhealing.
Inowbelievethathealingmyadrenalshadtobethefoundational healing step I took before any of myotherhealthstrugglescanbetackled.MosteveningsnowInotonlyyawn,butI’mstartingtostretchagaintoo!Ihadforgottenhowgreatthatfeels!Ihavebeengoingonandontoeveryonethatwilllistenabouttheprogram,butIthinktheythinkIworkforthecompanyorsomething!:)”
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Most days I drink my shake with water or coconutwater.ButwhenIgetacravingforatreatlaterintheday, Imakemyself thecarobchip shake. (keepsmeawayfromtheicecreamorothersweetsandfeelslikeahealthysplurge).
thankyouforcreatingthisprogram!Nomorenighttimenightmares!
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sPICeDrHUBarBaDreNaLresetsHake
by:reneek.
Ingredients• 11/2cupsunsweetenedalmondmilk• 1/2cupadrenalresetshake• 1tbspricebran• 2tspUltrafiber• 1tbspgroundflaxseed• 1/4cupspicedstewedrhubarb(seerecipebelow)
spicedstewedrhubarbMakes2quarts;keepincoveredbowlinrefrigeratorforupto1month.
• 41/4poundsfreshuntrimmedrhubarbstalks• 4cupsgranulatedstevia• 4tspmincedcandiedginger• 1tspgroundcinnamon• 1tspgroundclovesDirections1. Washrhubarbstalkswellinrunningcoolwater(Iusetoothbrush)
2. Cutoffbothendsofeachstalk,andcutstalksinto1”lengths(ifanystalksareVerYwide,Islicethemdownthemiddle).
3. Putthecut,undriedrhubarbintoapotlargeenoughtoleaveabout1”attop.
4. Inseparatemixingbowl,blendtheother4ingredientswell,andpouritoverrhubarb.
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sPICeDrHUBarBaDreNaLresetsHake
by:reneek.
5. sprinkle3/8cupwaterovermixture,stir&foldtodissolvedryingredients.
6. Coverpot.CookonHIGHuntilboiling(atfirsttherewillbeverylittlewaterinthebottom.)
7. turnheatdowntoMeDIUM,stirwellandrecover.
8. repeatthisonMediumevery5minutesuntilrhubarbisverytender(tasteifnecessary-itshouldn’tbechewy,butalsonotmushy.)Note:thisisenoughtomakeamonth’sworthofshakes.
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1/2cupunsweetenedalmondmilkorcoconutmilk(inthecarton)• 1/8avocado• 1cupice• 1tbspcocoanibs• 1tspmintextractOptional:add1tbspcocoapowdertomakeitchocolatechocolatechip“icecream”
DirectionsBlend.freeze.enjoy!
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Ingredients• 2scoopDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 3/4cuporganicglutenfreeoats• 1/2cupnosugaraddedcreamyalmondbutter• LiquidsteviatotasteOptional-2/3cupunsweetenedcoconutflakesOr1/3cupofcocoanibs
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Ingredients• 11/2cupsunsweetenedvanillaalmondmilk• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake
DirectionsBlendingredients.refrigerateovernight
Optionaltoppings(toaddafterrefrigeration):• 1tbspchiaseeds• 1/4cupfreshberries
enjoy!
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 11/2cupswater• 1/2cupunsweetenedalmondmilk• 1/8avocado• 1/4tspcinnamon
Directionsadd1/2cupiceandblendtogiveitasmoothietexture
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1/2cupunsweetenedalmondmilk• 3/4cupslicedstrawberries(about8)freshorfrozen• 2tbspwalnuts• 1/4tsplemonzest• Water• Ice
DirectionsBlendallingredientsandenjoy!
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Ingredients• 2scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1handfulbabyspinach• 1cupfrozencherries• 2tbspcacaopowder• 1tbspchiaseeds• 1/4cuprolledOats(skiptheoatsforanadrenalresetlunch)• Water• Ice
DirectionsBlendallingredientsandenjoy!
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Ingredients• 4scoopsDr.Christianson’sadrenalresetshake• 1cupunsweetenedalmondmilk• 3tbspchiaseedsOptionaltoppings:Choppedalmonds,dicedpeaches,freshblueberries,nutmeg,orcinnamonDirections1. Placethealmondmilk,chiaseeds,andproteinpowderina1quartglassjar.screwonthelidandshakewell.
2. Letmixturesitonthecountertopforabout30minutes,thenshakeagain.
3. Putjarinrefrigeratorovernight,orforabout8hours.4. Beforeserving,shakeagainandaddtoppingsasdesired.
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