Ningxia on the Go!

Quick post today folks!

I wanted to show you two of the "On the Go" options for Ningxia & how I like to use them!

First up, Ningxia Red packets! These packages have 2 ounces inside. In my previous post I said how I take these to ALL of my races. This is how I do that! Obviously, it is much easier than taking the full on glass bottle with me. I will stick these pouches in my arm band phone holder until I am ready to drink it. I usually drink it about 15 minutes prior to my race starting. It's CLEAN energy & fuel to help my endurance during running. Another way I enjoy these pouches is by making smoothies. Of course you can pour straight out of the bottle but sometimes I just find myself reaching for these pouches instead! This specific morning I did a combo of: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 pouch Ningxia Red, some blueberries, some raspberries, a little unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk & ice! Sidenote: I am LOVING this Oster MyBlend too. Its perfect to whip up my smoothies & out the door! If you aren't completely sure what Ningxia is I did an entire post on it Monday! (scroll down & all the info on Ningxia's goodness is there!)

 

Next up, Ningxia Nitro! Now, the difference between Ningxia Red & Ningxia Nitro is that Nitro is geared towards fitness. I prefer Nitro before a work out/lifting heavy vs. a run. It combines 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils with naturally powerful ingredients to clear the mind and enhance mental fitness, while providing a boost of energy & daily pick me up when needed. You can take it directly out of the tube, my preference, or you can mix it with 1 oz of Ningxia Red. I don't taste much of a difference between the two, both are delicious, and both are staples in my fitness routine. Best part? No jittery feeling, no racing heart, no crash, no chemicals & funky ingredients you cant pronounce that were made in some lab. The perk of ALL natural ingredients is that your body recognizes it. Your body can break it down & USE it. Putting synthetic & lab made ingredients into your body causes chaos! It takes longer to break down. Its not aware of what you are giving it because our bodies aren't made to effectively use the bad junk. You get ONE body. Why not take care of it & use it to its full potential?! NO BRAINER PEOPLE!

 

 

As always, any questions feel free to comment below!

 

Peace & Oily Love.

ash.

 

 

Ningxia Red Gummies!

two words. Ningxia Red.

While Young Living is most known for their purity & quality of therapeutic grade essential oils, this company has SO much more to offer! Exhibit A. Ningxia Red in all its glory! If you have never heard about this wonderous slice of liquid heaven in a bottle, or pouch, then you are about to be mind blown! This week I am going to be doing multiple posts about Ningxia in all of its versions.. versions?! I've got you curious now ehhh??

First, we will start with the basics. Ningxia Red is formulated from the Wolfberry super fruit! Research on the Wolfberry is continuously taking place & revealing more & more beneficial properties. Accompanied by blueberry, aronia, cherry, pomegranate & plum juices AND Orange, Yuzu, Lemon & Tangerine essential oils making this the HIGHEST antioxidant product available on the market. It was created to help sustain energy, help prevent oxidative stress & balance nutrients for full body health & wellness support. When taken daily it will energize, fortify & revitalize the body. I personally also take 2 ounces of Ningxia Red about 15 minutes before I run my 5k races. I completed 20 - 5k races in 2015 & Ningxia was with me for EVERY single one of those 20 timed runs.

Check this out. Are you reading those numbers?! 100 oranges? 59 broccoli florets? in ONE OUNCE of Ningxia Red. In TWO ounces of Ningxia Red you are getting 100g of Wolfberries & in that 100g of Wolfberries you get 300% Vitamin C, 19 amino acids, 22 trace minerals, 180% Vitamin A, 90% Vitamin E, & 100% Vitamin B2 amongst several other vitamins. Oh and did I mention yet that it's completely all natural, chemical free & nothing artificial? Its a pattern with ALL of Young Livings products & I am NOT mad about it. So, those impressive numbers got me thinking about an all natural alternative to drug store gummy vitamins and...

I give you Ningxia Gummies!

These couldn't be any easier to make & they can be given to the kiddos as a HEALTHY no sugar added fruit snack replacement, daily vitamin or for us adults just because they are healthy & delish! I had my mom taste them & then my husband taste them & they both approved!

What You'll need:

2 ounces (1/4 cup) Ningxia Red

1.25 plain Gelatin Packets

2 ounces (1/4 cup) 100% no sugar added juice - I chose mixed berry

3-6 drops Orange Essential Oil - I did 6 drops

1.5 TBSP Pure Honey

Directions:

1. In a saucepan combine your juice & gelatin

2. Wisk on low heat until gelatin is dissolved

3. Remove saucepan from heat

4. Add in your Ningxia, Honey & drops of Orange essential oil

5. Wisk together

6. Pour into desired molds

7. Let stand in refrigerator until firm

8. Store in refrigerator

Yup, its that easy! As you can see in the picture posted above I chose to put mine in a little glass jar I had & I will be storing these in the refrigerator. They can get a little sticky if you leave them out for longer than 10 minutes. These gummies only took me about 5 minutes or less  to whip up & I just let them chill over night in the fridge.

Now, lets talk what I used for molds.

I got both of these molds at Hobby Lobby in the cake & candy making aisle. If I'm being 100% honest go for the silicone molds (such as the flower mold pictured here). I thought the white plastic mold would make cute little gummies & don't get me wrong it totally did BUT I think filling the flower molds a quarter of the way full will be the way I got next time. Just personal preference. Of course you can make yours in whatever way you wish!

I hope you & your littles enjoy these healthy & yummy gummies jam packed with all of those benefits from Ningxia Red! If you have any questions please feel free to comment below! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a future post! Especially this week with more posts about the amazing Ningxia coming your way!

Peace & Oily Love.

ash.