Mars Venus Shake of the Month: Chocolate Raspberry Royale

November 6, 2009

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The Mars Venus shakes are a powerful potion for the optimal balance of brain chemistry. This formula is dense with nutrients specifically and individually for the needs of men and women. These shakes are simple to make and provide immediate and profound results. This month’s shake will not only awaken and tickle your taste buds but will provide you with an extra serving of brain food.

Benefits of a few ingredients in this shake:

Extra virgin coconut oil is a healthy fat which cannot be stored in the body as fat, High in Lauric acid and is an anti-viral.

Flax seed are high in omegas.

Pine nuts are a fat burning nut and almonds stimulate brain cells and deliver oxygen to the brain.

Aloe Vera juice contains healing minerals and anti-inflammatory ingredients, and boosts production of white blood cells.

Maca powder is an adaptagen grown in the high altitudes of Peru, beneficial for hormonal balance, boost of libido, energy and focus.

Cacao is the natural unsweetened state of chocolate which stimulates PEA (love hormone) in the brain.

Beet powder is high in the mineral lithium which can help your body to stimulate healthy brain chemistry and protect your brain against the negative effects of both refined sugar and food additives.

Goji berries are one of the highest forms of anti oxidants and provide 500 times more Vitamin C than most fruits; are used to treat mild depression.

Chocolate Raspberry Royale (1 serving)

INGREDIENTS

2 scoops of Mars/Venus super foods shake mix

1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil

1.5 oz aloe vera juice

1 tablespoon Maca powder

1 tablespoon Cacao powder

3 tablespoons of pine nuts

1 teaspoon beet powder

1/4 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries

3 tablespoons of Goji berries

6-8 oz. of water (to desired consistency)

Several ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

Put all ingredients in a blender, pulse for 3 beats and blend until smooth.

Add additional water or almond milk if a thinner consistency is desired.

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A long-time advocate of John Gray’s work, Ronda Priestner has worked as an exclusive chef and wellness consultant for private citizens and celebrities alike throughout the world. During her career as the Body, Mind and Spirit Chef, she instructed workshops and clients on weight management, energy optimization, and other daily life concerns through an easy approach to nutrition and lifestyle choices. Ronda has traveled extensively throughout the West Indies, the South Pacific, as well as South, Central, and North America, researching medicinal and native foods that formed the basis of many of her dishes.

Her own desire for optimal fitness and well-being led her to create a style of nutritious haute cuisine for specialty diets and natural living. As the owner and director of FitWise Pilates and Wellness in El Cerrito, California. Ronda also teaches pilates, brain fitness and movement to heal, function, rehabilitate and strengthen both body and soul. Visit her at www.fitwisepilates.com

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4 Responses to “Mars Venus Shake of the Month: Chocolate Raspberry Royale”

Christian Paier said:

November 6th, 2009 at 6:55 PM

Thanks Ronda! I have lost 9 pounds since you have introduced me to the mars/Venus shakes and cleansing system 3 weeks ago. I wish I had an understanding of my brain chemistry earlier in life. I appreciate the custom recipe that you gave me for my shake and look forward to it. It will be great to create a variety each month.( however i can’t imagine the current mix ever being mundane)
Much Gratitude
Bob M said:

November 7th, 2009 at 11:46 AM

Ronda, I have been on the shakes a lot longer than Christian. I found that the morning shake taken in combination with the BiCarb and Mars Venus Minerals for Men has had some surprising benefits.

I have been a long term sufferer of joint inflammation (gout) and on most days took three doses of anti-inflammatories. Since adopting your nutrition recommendations, my use of anti-inflammatories has dropped to at most a few times a month. I honestly did not anticipate this level of relief.

Of course, I generally feel a lot better and look forward to my shakes each day. Thanks, Ronda, I’m glad that I had faith and listened to your recommendations.
Ronda Priestner said:

November 9th, 2009 at 12:04 PM

Christian and Bob,

I commend you both for taking charge of your health and wellness. I applaud you for making changes and listening to my words with such openess with regard to healthy brain chemistry. Please stay tuned tho the mars/venus living site. John Gray continues to deliver valuable information on many of the topics mentioned.

Love and Gratitude,
Ronda
Christine Hickey said:

November 9th, 2009 at 2:57 PM

Amazing how the shakes (which I have been using since July 2009) can be varied, filling, delicious and healthy! I haven’t yet tried the beet powder but it’s great to learn about what beneficial ingredients can be incorporated into the shakes. Your customized creation to add apples and pine nuts to the shake has aided in my healthy weight loss. In addition to your introduction to the shakes, lemon cleanse and minerals, I want to say PGX and Adya minerals are tops! Keep the info coming!