Relax—Include Orange Oil to Start Your Day!

I love ORANGE essential oil 

and adding a few drops to my 

orange/vanilla, hemp/whey protein shake! 

Oranges are good for us! A raw orange supplies us with a good source of Thiamin, Folate, Potassium and Vitamin C. Though oranges have naturally occurring sugar (of which too much can be a bad thing), they can help us meet our dietary fiber needs. And a good orange tastes SO delicious!

Orange oil has known anti-anxiety properties and can help with relaxation and elevate your mood. Try diffusing it—think HAPPY dance and HAPPY thoughts! 

Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil has a rich, fruity scent that lifts the spirit while providing a calming influence on the body.  It is rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene and aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration. Orange may also be used to enhance the flavor of food and water. 

Orange has an approximate ORAC of 18,898 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.  I was amazed to read about so many health benefits!

Orange / Vanilla
Hemp Seed / Whey Protein Shake

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

3 large seedless oranges (peeled and sectioned)
2-3 drops of Y.L. Orange essential oil
1 Tbs coconut oil
2 Tbs hemp seed 
Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
tsp of pure vanilla extract
2 tsp sweetener of choice (I like a stevia/erythritol blend)
Scoop of whey protein powder (like Jay Robb or THM brand)
1 cup of ice

Mix and blend the first seven ingredients in a high-powered blender (like Vita-Mix). Then add the protein powder and ice, and blend well again. Pour into two large glasses and enjoy!

 

Note: I only trust Young Living essential oils as safe to ingest.