SPRING HAS SPRUNG

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Who dosen’t love a good spring clear out whether it is clearing out your handbag to clearing out your work inbox or a doing a big wardrobe hull. You get so much satisfaction getting rid of old crap, you feel more organized and clear headed tackling the next seasons list of tasks!

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Cleansing your body has a similar effect it helps your body to focus, as cleansing gives your digestive system and other detoxifying organs a break. Chewing, eating and digesting food uses a huge amount of energy. This boost of energy to your body’s natural detoxification process lessens the load on the liver, allows for better absorption through the gut wall and heals cells.

Our bodies are amazing and can naturally detox, heal and regenerate cells all by itself. However the environment we live in and the lifestyle we lead today we are exposed to more and more toxins in our air, water and food. Back in the day ‘an apple a day would keep the doctor away’ today it is more like ‘several apples a day should keep the doctors away’! During a juice cleanse you’re maximizing your bodies detoxifying system. A three-day Spring cleanse is a fantastic way to prepare your body for the change of seasons.

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Like all things in life there is no such thing as a quick-fix, we recommend looking at doing a cleanse as a way to kick start adding positive changes and habits to your diet daily. Incorporating more raw fruit and vegetable to your diet will result in long-term benefits. There are so many benefits from cleansing with large amounts of fruit and vegetables – bright eyes, clear skin, shinier hair, stronger nails, weight loss, feeling lighter, flat stomach, clear mind, energized and feeling generally better!

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Recently we have had understandable concerns about questions on fibre, protein and sugars relating to juices, let us explain!

FIBRE

There are two main categories of dietary fibre, insoluble fibre and soluble fibre. While juicing does remove insoluble fibre the soluble fibre remains, examples would be pectin from the apple skins. It slows the absorption of any natural sugars in the bloodstream and avoids any spikes.

PROTEIN

Leafy greens like spinach and kale are good sources of protein. Because it takes a significant amount of green vegetable to make one serving of juice, green juices are a good source of plant protein . Amino acids are the building blocks of protein which can be found in a variety of fruit, vegetables, legumes, seeds and grains. A balanced diet of these can make up the recommended 6.5% protein needed by humans daily.

SUGAR

There have been concerns about the high sugar content in juices. This reputation has come from nasty sweetened and pasteurized juices you see in supermarkets or 711 that last for weeks or months. Our juices are cold pressed, raw, no added sugars, not heat treated and our juices only last 2-3 days. Yes some fruit have a higher natural sugar content than others but they are also provide vitamins, minerals and nutrients essential for a healthy body and mind. The majority of our juices are also mixed with vegetables and contain insoluble fibre so to avoid any sugar spikes in the bloodstream providing more balance.

At Genie we also always include food supplements chia seed and pysllium husks in our online cleanses as they contain added fibre and protein while cleansing!

Please feel free to call into our store any time to ask our staff about arranging your Spring Cleanse this month!

WATER, WATER, WATER

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GENIE WATER BOTTLE
Water we know we need to drink more, we get it already! Every beauty expert and health advocate in the world recommends it endlessly!  Scientists tell us that our body percentage is made up of 60-65% water so- it does make sense everything functions, feels and looks better when we are well oiled machines! To help get you in the habit of drinking more water we have these funky looking steel Genie water bottles available in store. So no more excuses! You can top up in the morning, pop it in your bag and gulp away at your desk, run around all day or dance all night! $100 available at ifc mall and Hollywood Rd, ‘Teeny Genie” stores.
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Check out everyone’s favourite celeb girl crush Cameron Diaz and her helpful tip on chugging back the good stuff, from her ‘The Body Book’ :
‘Every night before I go to sleep, I fill up a big glass bottle with water and put it on my bathroom counter. First thing in the morning, right after I brush my teeth, I drink it. Because I know that during the night, while I am sleeping, all of that breathing in and out exhales a lot of moisture from my lungs. Imagine how much water you can lose during eight hours of breathing! Because we can’t replenish it while we are sleeping, it’s important to rehydrate once we wake. Once I drink the water in the bottle by my sink, I feel it immediately. I go from being a wilted plant to one that has just been rejuvenated by the rain.’
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LEMON AND PURE ALKALINE WATER

Genie’s alkaline water has a PH of 9.5 and is available with lemon essential oil or good old fashioned plain. Alkaline water will help neutralise acid in the bloodstream, leading to increased oxygen levels and faster hydration – hanging hungover heads take note! If your body is too acidic due to processed foods, medication, stress, pollution etc to compensate your body has to borrow minerals from your bones, teeth and organs to neutralize the excess acidity. Therefore it is important for the body to maintain a pH balance.

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‘The Body’ Elle Macpherson talked about adding alkaline based food and drinks to her diet in a recent magazine article:
“An acidic body is out of balance. Today’s diet of processed food, sugar, alcohol, too much red meat, dairy and coffee – especially for me – along with stress and lack of sleep can affect the way the body functions. My diet was okay but I was busy, eating on the run and sleeping four hours a night. I was feeling tired and toxic and my solution was to take a plethora of synthetic vitamins. After I made lifestyle changes and started to become more alkaline, I noticed benefits right across the board. I felt lighter, lost stubborn weight around my middle and had better digestion and no IBS. It also started to show on the outside – they call it the ‘alkaline glow’. My skin felt moisturised when I’ve always had dry skin. My hairdresser commented that my hair was strong and was growing quickly.”

Drink up everyone!!!!

SNACK ATTACK

GLUTEN FREE BANANA BREAD

B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Our new gluten free banana bread has been flying off the shelves. Perfect when you want a sweet and savoury satisfying snack. Our banana bread offers healthy ingredients such as olive oil and bananas. Both great to stabilize blood sugar levels as well as lower cholesterol levels. $38

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MATCHA SESAME COOKIES

Great for those who prefer a savoury type of cookie. Matcha is a fine ground down powder made from natural green tea leaves from Japan. It is said to boost energy and metabolism, while also calming your mood and focusing the mind. Great for those with lots of study to do! Sesame seeds have the greatest amount of calcium of any food in the world- who knew! They are also a win for your hair, skin and nails as they contain large amounts of vitamin E. 160calories $29

CAROB COOKIES

Love chocolate but trying to stay away from it? We have the perfect alternative! Get this, carob is a member of the legume family, but gives you that milky, creamy chocolate sensation when eaten. Unlike chocolate, carob is naturally sweet, low in fat and most importantly has no caffeine. Vegetarian take note out as well as a good source of protein and fibre it has a higher source of calcium than milk . 170 calories $29

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CHEESEY CRACKERS

Cheese please! Made from white sesame, seeds and nutritional yeast this fools your taste buds into thinking you are eating actual cheese but you guessed it – totally dairy free! 60 calories $38

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CHIA AND MOUSSE CUPS

Chia is all the rage and is an excellent source of antioxidants, omega-3s, calcium, protein and fibre. These super powered seeds are drenched in the Genie Juicery Sweet Dreams almond milk .Layered on top of the chia is our coconut mousse that makes you feel and look good. Cacao is packed with anti ageing antioxidants and is known to release mood-boosting endorphins. Coconuts contain good quality fats, which are needed for your hormones, metabolism, curbing of cravings and hydrating your skin. $48

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FREEBIE FEBRUARY

We have some giveaways and discounts for you for this month lovely people!

UBER X GENIE

Our friends at Uber Hong Kong are giving you guys and gals a free ride home from our ifc mall and Hollywood Road store, for the rest of the month of February! Once you are a new user to Uber , download the app you get a free ride up to $100 . . .saweeet!

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KIEHLS X GENIE

Our like minded buddies at Kiehls understand the endless natural benefits of fruit and vegetables for our skin. We are giving away two free Kiehls facial masques samples when you buy a tagged Genie Juice for the last two weeks of February from our ifc store!! Not only that,  you can get a free Genie mini juice at Kiehls ifc store when you purchase a jar of Kiehls new facial masque. The Genie’s have tried out the new facial masque’s and we are obsessed, they are so so so good – ‘Cilantro & Orange Extract Pollutant Defending Masque’ and ‘Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque’ !!

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CNY X GENIE

Get 10% off your online cleanse for the rest of the month. Just use the code: CHEEKYMONKEY. Now is the perfect time to make changes after the big food and drink marathon that was Chinese New Year. Start with changing your eating habits for just a few days with a juice cleanse by getting a massive intake of fruit and veggies. You know all those minerals and vitamins will do you the world of good. Then ease your self back into a balanced diet and make small changes. Maybe add one raw whole food or juice into your diet everyday. Make sure to still enjoy your treats but increase the quality and reduce the quantity – swap a bar of your daily sugar laden chocolate for a square or two of dark chocolate!! You can totally do it!

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HOLLYWOOD ROAD NEIGHBOURS X GENIE

Howdy neighbours! If you live or work around the Hollywood Rd we will give you 10% off your juice bill at our new Teeny Genie store. Just show us your business card or another proof of address! You can get a nice little discount at our shiny new store for the next few months.

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STUDENTS X GENIE

We love students and we were one, many many light years ago, check out the 90’s ‘Saved By the Bell’ student group picture! We totally understand how busy you students are and how much juggling you have to do, studying, course applications, hobby commitments, part time jobs, spending time with friends and family the list is endless. So to try and make your lives a small bit easier, we will give you 10% off your juice bill. Just show us your student card and we will give you a Genie Student VIP Card for the rest of your high school and university student life!

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NEW ‘TEENY GENIE’ STORE, HOLLYWOOD RD

We officially are opening our second store on the historical streets of Hollywood Rd, number 45A on Tuesday, the 2nd of February 2016. Our new ‘Teeny Genie’ has been designed to be a convenient quick stop for you busy people who are thriving for a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.

We are so excited to bring our unique flavour Hollywood Rd. The new store will have available all our daily fresh cold pressed juices, super food smoothies, nut mylks, cold brew coffees, protein shakes, alkaline waters and probiotic drinks. Also a range of gluten dairy, soy free, raw, organic and vegan food and snacks, making the new Teeny-Tiny-Genie an express stop to nourish yourself inside out. Pop in and say hi, we are open 7am-8pm week days and 10am-8pm weekends!

If you live or work around the Hollywood Rd area pick up our 10% Neighbourhood discount card. Just show us your business card or another proof of address and this little saver is all yours! #geniehollywoodrd

GENIE CHRISTMAS HAMPER!

The bespoke Genie Juicery Christmas gift hamper is back! With the help from our friends at Gift Hampers Hong Kong, we have hand-picked some of our nutritious favourites this season. Our hamper is the perfect gift solution for your nearest and dearest. This thoughtful and unique gift is the perfect balance between tasting delicious and bursting with goodness! Our juices are jammed packed with the freshest and tastiest ingredients, your family, friends or colleagues will be thanking you for days for their healthy holiday pick me up gift.

Order your $850 Genie Christmas Hamper by phone, online or instore by 5pm for next day delivery 2549 2778 / www.geniejuicery.com

 

About Gift Hampers Hong Kong

Launched in August 2012, Gift Hampers Hong Kong became Hong Kong’s first online hamper delivery specialist. Each distinctive and signature basket caters to all needs and occasions, and contain only the highest quality collection of specially selected, beautiful, imaginative, quirky and often difficult to source gifts and gourmet treats that symbolize luxury. Sister brand, Gift Flowers Hong Kong was launched in early 2013 and is one of Hong Kong premium online florists offering stylish bouquets, boxed flowers and floral arrangements delivered for free, to all metropolitan areas of Hong Kong and Discovery Bay. Gift Something will be launched in 2014. The consolidated website includes a huge variety of other gifts from romantic presents to full-blown experiences. The free-delivery service will be a first for Hong Kong offering customers a quick and convenient solution to the perfect gift with just a couple of clicks. Gift Something is perfect for any event including birthdays, thanks-yous, weddings, anniversaries, Christmas, Valentines and corporate gifts. www.gifthampers.com.hk

WARM UP WITH OUR NEW VEGAN COFFEE!

Winter is coming! Very excited to introduce our  range of regular and specialty hot coffee’s. We have spent the last few months trailing and testing  flavour’s, we really hope you love our first hot vegan coffee range as much we do! We have added healthy elements like turmeric, peppermint and coconut oil. These amazing ingredients offer a plethora of health benefits especially needed for the winter months!

GENIE’S VEGAN COFFEE MENU

REGULAR COFFEE
Almond Milk Cappuccino $40
Almond milk, Espresso + Cacao Sprinkles

Chocolate Hazelnut Milk Cappuccino $40
Chocolate Hazelnut Milk, Espresso + Cacao Sprinkles

Soy Milk Cappuccino $40
Bonsoy, Espresso + Cacao Sprinkles)

SPECIALTY COFFEE
Bullet Proof Coffee $40
Coconut oil, Coconut butter + long black
Add Milk $10
Almond, Chocolate Hazelnut or Soy

Peppermint Chocolate Hazelnut Latte $50
Chocolate Hazelnut Milk, Espresso, 100% Pure Essential
Peppermint Oil + Cacao Sprinkles

Turmeric Latte $50
Bonsoy, Espresso, Cold Pressed Turmeric, Honey + Chai Spice
Sprinkles

HOT MILK’S
Turmeric Milk $30
Bonsoy, Cold Pressed Turmeric + Chai sprinkles

Chocolate Hazelnut Milk $30
Chocolate hazelnut milk + cacao sprinkles

TRICK OR TREAT

Who dosen’t love pie, especially a healthy homemade version? Check out this festive pumpkin pie recipe, just in time for your visiting Halloween ghosts and goblins!

Serves 8 (makes a 9-inch Pie)

Ingredients

Pie Crust:
1 cup raw walnut halves
1 cup raw pecan nuts
1 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp of coconut oil, melted
3 tbsp buckwheat flour

Pumpkin Pie filling:
2 cups homemade pureed pumpkin
3 eggs + 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp raw honey
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ cup almond or rice milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 175C/350F.
2. Place the walnuts and pecan nuts in a food processor and process until coarsely ground. Add the maple syrup, coconut oil and buckwheat flour and pulse until the mixture is well combined and comes together to form a crumble.
3. Place the mixture into a greased 9-inch pie pan and press the crust into the bottom and sides of the pie pan. Pierce the base of the crust with a fork, every ½ inch or so to prevent the crust from rising up as it cooks.
4. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is just starting to brown. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for about 5 minutes.
5. While the crust is baking prepare the pie filling. Add all the ingredients together in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
6. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the filling out evenly with a spatula. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling has set and the crust is nicely browned.
7. Leave to cool slightly on a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

NEW HOBBIES TO ENRICH YOUR LIFE & HEALTH

We all know it is so easy to get caught up in the rat race in Hong Kong, but now is a
perfect time to get active before the Chirstmas silly season starts. There
are so many alternative options available besides the gym, exercise classes or the good old
hiking options! There are quite a lot of new hobbies to discover in Hong Kong, you just need to
mix it up, dive in and see which one takes your fancy.

Starting a new hobby, not only are you learning a new skill but your getting involved in a whole new
scene plus meeting a new group of potential mates. Alternative active
hobby options in Hong Kong are pretty good, roller derby, dodge ball, wake
boarding, kite-surfing, hip-hop dancing, aerial silk dancing, rock climbing or even
for the petrol heads dirt bike racing! Don’t get stuck with the same boring gym
talk this Christmas party season, regale people with tales of your cool new hobby!

Whether you take up a new hobby or stick to your trusted workout scheme don’t
forget to take the right steps to help your body recover. Check out our gym buddy
eight bottle cleanse which includes a mix of juices, electrolyte balancing coconut water and two
almond milk based protein shakes. They will help in your fitness journey to become
stronger and more defined. You can have them as a cleanse or spread them out over a few days.

GREAT NEWS

We are now into our second week been stocked in GREAT Food Hall in Pacific Place at Admiralty. When you enter GREAT head towards the salad bar, just turn left and we are at the end of the fridge. We love our new convenient location, easy to grab a drink for a quick lunch on the go or stock up your fridge for friends calling over!

At the moment we have six popular drinks Beaches, Bo-Yo, Giesha, Crazy for Coconut, Green Queen and Hawaii H20. We will be giving out free samples for the next two weeks from 12-2pm. Please spread the word to any of your health loving friends who are tied to an office desk or living it up in the Admirality/Wan Chai area!