SMOOTHIE BOWL OBSESSION
SPRING HAS SPRUNG
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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.’
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.
‘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
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
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
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
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!
TAIWAN TRIPPING
Still buzzing since our Taiwan visit, it has been over a week since the doors opened on our shiny new store in Neihu, Taipei. All the hard work has paid off and we couldn’t be prouder of the fantastic job the Taiwan Team did. The store is so big and beautiful! Lots of seating room for lounging, catching up or working while enjoying an energizing juice! And the counter space……endless for healthy treats I tell you! Taipei is definitely home of the ‘small street eats’ and we are super excited to be part of the health food scene in the beautiful nature rich country that is Taiwan.
Opening hours are from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 12pm to 6pm on
weekends and public holidays. Online cleanses and deliveries are available through Geniejuicery.com.tw.
Please tell all your Taipei friends to drop in to meet our Taiwan dream team or even pop over yourself it’s only an hour or so flight from Hong Kong! Taipei defiantly one for the city break bucket list!
JUICE REVIEW: GEISHA
Ah Geisha. It is one of our most popular beverages on the menu. And it’s no wonder! This is a delicious, creamy concoction boasting with multiple health benefits! It is apart of our nut mylk range, made with our delicious almond milk, sweetened naturally with medjool dates and vanilla beans. And has the added benefit of Match green tea powder in it. Making it our healthy version of the green tea latte. And we have added chia seeds. So its a quasi-green tea latte-come bubble tea. Yum yum yum!
Matcha Green Tea is the highest quality powdered green tea available. We use the british teapigs brand which is the best of the market. Of course! This miracle elixir has been consumed for over a millennium in the Far East, and is now considered to be one of the most powerful super foods on the market today. Match is high in antioxidants, cancer fighting AND fat burning. Plus it is known to boost your memory and fortify the immune system.
The addition of chia seeds increases the protein in this beverage whilst also creating that bubble tea like effect. I have spoken about chia seeds alot and there is ALOT to speak about. Here is a general overview of the superfood….
High in fibre – 28g is about one third of your recommended daily fibre intake. Adding chia is an easy way to make sure you are getting a good amount of fibre in your diet, which is very important for your digestive health.
Omega 3 – These good fats a re important for brain health as well as amazing for your skin and hair! Your skin will look more and feel more hydrated and your hair will be shiny!
Calcium & phosphorus – great for maintaining bone and oral health as well as preventing osteoporosis – important for the ladies!
Fights the belly fat – chia has a stabling effect on blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels and insulin resistance = belly fat.
And finally lets talk almond milk. All of our nut mylks, coffees and protein shakes are made with home made almond milk. We soak our almonds overnight with fresh vanilla, medjool dates and a pinch of salt. A great alternative to dairy (for those who have an intolerance) and another great source of protein in your diet.
Retailing at $60 both in store and online – get your matcha hit today!
RAW-ORGANIC-GLUTEN FREE-OATS
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BIRTHDAY DISCOUNT!
To celebrate having survived our first year at ifc, we are giving you an exclusive 15% off on any online purchase you make during the month of August!
No need to enter a code. Discount automatically applies to your checkout! Happy shopping friends!