Golden Mik: Simple Ingredients with Extraordinary Benefits

Calling my health conscious Gleaux Goddesses! Recently, I have added golden milk (some refer to it as golden tea) to my drinking regimen. I knew immediately I wanted to share this recipe with you because it is packed with many health benefits and healing properties.

The fact that this healthy concoction tastes great too, I can't wait for you to share in my excitement!

The main ingredient in this drink is turmeric. Turmeric, which contains curcumin, exhibits over 150 potentially therapeutic activities.

Benefits:
- Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, analgesic
- Promotes digestive health
- Boosts immunity
- Regulates metabolism and weight
- Anticarcinogen
- Improves Memory and Cognitive Function
- Helps to improve Blood Pressure
- Helps to improve Triglycerides
- Helps with sleep
- GLEAUXing skin

Ingredients:
2 cups of milk. Almond or Coconut
1 tsp organic ground turmeric
1/4 tsp organic ground ginger powder
1/2 tsp organic ground cinnamon
1 tsp organic honey or maple syrup
pinch of ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions:
Place all ingredients into a small pot and heat for 3 to 5 minutes until hot, but not boiling.
Pour into your favorite cup and Enjoy!!


So, instead of pulling out a bottle of wine the next time you are trying to unwind from the day, make a cup of golden milk instead.

Let me know what you think in the comments. XOXO

Get-Up and GLAEUX Proat Bars!!

The Get-Up & Gleaux Proat Bars

I have to admit, I am THE WORST when it comes to eating breakfast during the week.  My alarm sounds at 4:50a (coupled by two snooze button sessions) and I'm up by 5am. I make sure to allot myself enough time to workout, shower, and get my kids together and then it's out the door. Unfortunately, although I'm an early riser, usually before sunrise, my breakfast is usually a cup of coffee and snacking on trail mix at my desk. 

Recently, one of my all time favorite protein bars changed up their ingredients, calling into question how 'clean' of an eat they really are. I decided to try my hand at making my own, which are protein and oatmeal (proat) based. These can be tweaked to your personal liking..making it a win for the entire family! Next time, I plan to add berries,. And after that, chocolate chips! 

Get-Up & GLEAUX Proat Bars

Ingredients:

- 2 cups old fashioned oats

- 1 banana

- 1/2 cup walnuts

- handful of raisins

- 1 teaspoon honey, and vanilla extract

- dash of cinnamon and nutmeg

- 1/2 cup almond milk

- 1 cup whey isolate protein

Directions:

Mix/mash all ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Grease baking pan and pour mixture in. Bake at 350 for approx 25-30 minutes.

Once baked, allow to cool in the fridge. Cut into squares, bag, and refrigerate.  Enjoy!

Glitter & Gleaux Smoothies!

If you're anything like thousands of Americans, a plate of fruit and veggies, just isn't your thing. 

Smoothies provide you with essential vitamins and minerals. They are an easy way to nourish your body with much needed nutrients. The best way to know the exact ingredients in your smoothie is to make them yourself. All you need is a blender!

I remember when my favorite fruit smoothie place decided to go GREEN! It was like heaven sent. Because I prefer a green smoothie in the morning, to ensure I'm getting my daily intake of veggies, there was no excuse to skipping my greens in the event I didn't prepare ahead of time.
I pinned the date to my calendar, alarm and all, to the day green smoothies would be added to the menu. When the day arrived, I left home a few minutes early to make sure I had enough time before work, surely the whole world was just as excited as me, right? As I ordered my smoothie, and the young lady began to prepare it, I quickly realized this wasn't what I was expecting. Most of the ingredients was fruit juice! FRUIT JUICE people!!!! I should have kindly canceled my order and bolted out there, but it was of no fault of the young lady in taking her time to prepare. I felt I had a cup full of SUGAR, and other toxic ingredients (we'll discuss during another topic) and ended up giving it to the first co-worker who wanted it.

Needless to say, it's situations like this that I want to make people aware. Nothing is worse than someone making a conscious decision to make healthier eating choices, yet they are getting duped. We've all been a victim! And often times, choosing healthier on menus equates to more money out your wallet.

The best way to truly control what you're consuming, is to make it yourself. Planning ahead is a sure fire way to meet your goals quicker and stay on track. While there will be instances when you're on the road and need to get something quick, make it the exception and not the norm as most do. I'll admit, for a long time, my short-coming was my lunch because I simply did not plan ahead or pack my lunch. When my lunch hour came, I would jump in my car and decide while driving what I would eat, devour it, and feel guilty the rest of the day. And repeat the next day! Not planning definitely put a dent in my waistline and wallet. 

I'm sharing my favorite Glitter & Gleaux GREEN and PROTEIN smoothie so that you can stay on track. Enjoy!


Glitter & Gleaux Green Smoothie
- 2 cups kale ( about a handful)
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1 cucumber
- 1 banana
- 1 apple
- 1 pear
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- 1-2 cups filtered water. (personally, I don't like a lot of water and will add towards the end, depending on the thickness).

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. 
2. Blend until smooth or to your desired texture.
3. Pour into your favorite mason jar or glass. Enjoy!!
*Will last up to 2.5-3 days in refrigerator.

Glitter & Gleaux Protein Smoothie
- 1 banana
- 1 cup blackberry and raspberry
- 2 scoops protein vanilla protein
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp maca powder (optional)
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 2 cups water

Directions:
1. Pour all ingredients into a blender, starting with the frozen ingredients first.
2. Blend until smooth or to your desired texture.
3. Pour into your favorite mason jar or glass. Enjoy!!