To rev-up on energy, maintain muscle strength and repair body cells, it is very important to refill your gas tank immediately after exercise. When you sweat, you lose water, and potassium and magnesium electrolyte ions which help cells retain fluid. That’s why I always hydrate with Koni Replenish Rooibos Tea during my workout. This delicious lemon strawberry caffeine free tea is packed with vitamins and minerals, such as zinc, copper, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and potassium. After my workout, I always like to replenish with a protein shake or smoothie. This is the best time to get protein into your body to begin healing the small tears in the muscle tissue. Here is a recipe for one of my favorite smoothies packed with spinach, tropical fruit, protein, and antioxidant rich Koni Tea.

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups of Koni Replenish Rooibos Tea (brewed and cooled)

1 large banana

1 handful of spinach

1 cup of mango chunks

1 cup of almond milk

½ cup of blueberries

1 scoop of vanilla protein

DIRECTIONS:

Combine everything in the blender, including the chilled loose leaf green tea, and puree until smooth.

Passion gives us the drive and determination to persevere, create, and love. Koni is the Hawaiian word for passion, and is the perfect representation of Phuong Le’s philosophy on life.

A professionally trained chef and the world’s greatest tea master, Phuong has traveled to the far reaches of our planet in search of a healthier lifestyle. Phuong is the CEO and founder of Koni Tea (http://www.KoniTea.com), the largest women owned loose leaf tea company in the market today.

Through her incredible journey she has touched the lives of millions and influenced them to ‘rethink their drink’. Phuong has won countless awards, has been featured on the Food Network, and takes an active role with local charities to help her community grow and prosper.

For a glimpse into her life you can read Phuong’s critically acclaimed blog, The Tea Chick at http://www.theteachick.com.

A smoothie is one of my all time favorite drinks! It’s healthy, refreshing, and it definitely will fill you up. Well Jet Setters…a Lassi is basically a yogurt-based North Indian version of a smoothie and it’s oh so good! When my husband and I went to India, we were served one upon arrival and instantly became hooked.
My favorite one that I had was a Mango Lassi, and since we’ve been back I’ve made all different ones- mango, raspberry, strawberry, banana…you name it. And because it’s so easy to do, I wanted to share the recipe with you so that you can make one and feel like you’ve jet setted to India right in the comfort of your own home. Try it and you’ll be Sipping on Lassi Juice all of the time!

RECIPE: MANGO LASSI

In a blender mix the following until smooth:

-1 pound of mango (fresh or frozen)

-1 cup of whole milk

-1/3 cup of sugar

-1 pint of vanilla yogurt (fresh or frozen)

- Serve in glass and garnish with mango slice!

- Add dash of Cardamom (optional)

{photo: Mango Lassi}