Healthy Drinks to Help Kick Off Your Morning

Because you don't need coffee for an added boost!

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What's your first go-to drink of the day? Most people choose coffee, but that can cause you to slump later in the day. Instead, kick off your morning with one of these healthy drinks.  We promise they're crash-free.


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Matcha Tea with Almond Milk

Matcha tea is loaded with health benefits: It lowers cholesterol, calms the nerves, and burns calories.  For even more health benefits, and extra taste, you can add almond milk to matcha tea.  This will help aid weight loss and maintain glowing skin.

To make, simply whisk 1/2 tsp of matcha green tea powder into 2 tbs of boiled water. Heat up 1 cup of almond milk in a saucepan until it's hot, then mix it with the matcha and water. Pour into a mug and enjoy!


Warm Water and Lemon

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It seems simple, because it is. Drinking water with fresh squeezed lemon juice is good for you because it aids in digestion, balances pH, and clears skin all at the same time.

To make, simply boil some water, cut a lemon in half, and squeeze the juice into the water. Make sure you remove any seeds that fall in! 


Green Juice

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If you love to juice, you already know how important it is to drink your greens. The more greens you have in your juice, the more energized you'll feel. 

To make this green juice, all you need is 1 cucumber, romaine lettuce, spinach, kale, parsley, 2 celery stalks, 1/2 an apple, and 1/4 of a lemon. Make sure to wash your produce and peel the lemon before juicing.  Throw it in a blender or juicer and enjoy.


Citrus Smoothie

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Citrus is an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that can even help repair wounds. This citrus smoothie will give you a wonderful, tasty boost in the morning.

All you need is 1 orange (peeled and quartered), 1/4 lemon (peeled, quartered, seeded), 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks, and 1 cup of ice cubes. Just add the ingredients to your blender and drink up!