Who can forget that memorable--and convincing--commercial for V-8 Juice when I was growing up. The words "Wow, I could have had a V8" literally sent me to the kitchen to pour a glass of that flavorful vegetable cocktail. The compelling ad gave us the impression that this bottled vegetable beverage was the best healthy beverage we could drink. [...]
Guest post by Kyra Howearth Are you making green smoothies every day yet? Green smoothies, usually a blended combination of fruit, leafy green vegetables and nutritious superfoods, are so good for your body in numerous ways. Lose Weight Many people claim that green smoothies have helped them shred many kilograms off their body weight. Green smoothies [...]
I love to make this healthy and delicious plant-protein smoothie when I need a quick pick me up. Whether for breakfast, lunch, post-workout fuel or for a snack, the ingredients in this creamy, nutrient rich blend pack a powerful punch! When I found organic blackberries in my local greenmarket, I happily purchased several containers and used them as the centerpiece [...]
Drinking coconut water from a freshly picked coconut while on vacation in the Caribbean is one of my fondest memories. Fast-forward to New York City... Sadly, there are no coconut palm trees in this city, but I was delighted to have some healthy and delicious freshly-blended coconut meat and water from the young coconut I bought at my local natural food store--so that was the inspiration [...]
Almonds are this girl's best friend! From almond milk with my morning green tea to my rich and creamy almond based smoothie to that handful of almonds I grab for healthy snacks, almonds are a big part of my day. I love the fact that they are versatile, taste good--and are so good for you! Nutrient-rich More than just a rich source of dietary [...]
For me, green smoothies are so healthy, energizing and delicious, that giving or receiving a smoothie is a truly an act of love. I mean, what better way to show someone you care! On several occasions, I have gifted friends and family members with a gaily-wrapped mason jar full of smoothie goodness along with a little note and a recipe [...]
Green smoothies are often my go-to choice for a quick and healthy meal-in-a-minute. Today I decided to raid the fridge to find some goodies for a super-nutritious green smoothie to fuel my day. I lucked out with fresh mango, avocado, banana and kale! Plus, I added some healthy superfoods to kick the nutritional punch up a notch including flax seed [...]
Happy Monday! After spending the weekend at my father's home--cooking, care-giving and working around around the house, I realized that I would have to make a nutritious "smoothie meal" out out of whatever I could scrounge up in my kitchen. Lucky for me, I found the necessary fruit, greens, healthy fats and superfoods to create enough protein-packed smoothie for two substantial [...]
Are you including fresh, fiber and nutrient-rich green smoothies in your diet? Smoothies have become my new 'nutrition-insurance program'. It's so easy to make a rich, creamy healthy super food smoothie everyday. Life is busy and sometimes we just don't have time to eat a wide enough variety of the healthy foods we need to cover our [...]
This morning's green smoothie came together quite easily. My avocado was now ripe so I was able to use it as the centerpiece for a nutrient- rich, creamy smoothie. Avocado provides B vitamins and vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E and potassium. They also contain phytosterols and carotenoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin. About 75% of an avocado's [...]
On most mornings I start my day with a glass of warm water with fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Then I have a large mug of green tea with almond or hemp milk. By this time I feel awake and ready to make my morning smoothie. This morning I rummaged through my kitchen and rounded up a few [...]
During the holidays I wanted to create a nice spicy, creamy, festive yet healthy smoothie as an vegan alternative to egg nog to share with some friends who dropped by. I rummaged through my kitchen to see what I had available. Luckily, I found some bananas, papaya, hemp milk and almond butter. Awesome! Just what I [...]
Touted as the national fruit of China, but grown worldwide, I rarely see organic kiwifruit in my area, so I was delighted to find organic kiwifruit at a low price in my local health food store this week. Of course, I brought half a dozen home to try out and enjoy! Well known for its characteristic fuzzy skin and its unique, sweet [...]
Sweet, juicy, organic peaches are in abundance at my local farmer's market. And I'm over the moon about it! What a pleasure they are eat and add to all kinds of tasty treats, especially fresh and fabulous smoothie blends. Did you know that peaches and nectarines are the same species, even though they are regarded as different fruits, commercially? [...]
There's nothing more enjoyable than going to my local farmer's market and finding fresh, juicy, organic peaches and sugary-sweet, seedless grapes. That's better than candy! What a delight! Best of all, both items were relatively low-priced, so I happily bagged a couple of pounds and toted them home to my kitchen where these yummy peaches and grapes became the [...]
I have come to the realization that I am just not a morning person, however, the show must go on. There's lots of work to be done and a full day ahead to steam through. I stopped relying on coffee to perk me up years ago--thank goodness! Now green tea is my caffeine source of choice. But whenever [...]
It's summertime and we want to look extra lean and lovely, don't we? It doesn't help that the cover models on all of the health, fitness and fashion magazines I subscribe to, look especially fit and fabulous in their swimsuits and revealing summer shorts. Plus, the reflection in the mirror is just not measuring up to my [...]
I have always loved the taste of chocolate, but until recently I never bothered to explore the addition of cacao powder to my daily smoothies and puddings. However, once I bought the ingredients needed to make a chocolate chia pudding-- which turned out great--I had more cacao powder left over, so I decided to use it in a [...]
Have you had your green tea today? If you’re an advocate of healthy eating then you've probably heard about the benefits of green tea. It’s been associated with: *cancer prevention *lower heart disease risk *reduced blood pressure *diabetes prevention *protection from mental diseases *protection from allergies *weight loss... just to name a few. The most popular benefit [...]
Like many of us, I used to drink a lot of coffee but now I prefer green tea. In fact, I love green tea so that I have become a big green tea drinker. On most days I have at least 3 cups of green tea in the morning and sometimes I will have a cup in the [...]
Raw, homemade cashew milk is a versatile and nutritious base for lots of delicious drinks and delicious. Once you have made a quart of of fresh cashew milk the sky is the limit. You can create all kinds of delicious smoothies by choosing from a variety of fresh fruits and spices. One of my favorite drinks [...]
Are you obsessed with making green smoothies? I am, and so are many others. And for good reason. Smoothies are quick, easy, portable, delicious, and you can add a variety of super-powered nutrients to each one. Here is an easy to follow, go-to formula for blending up a simple, nutrient-dense smoothie that even the laziest [...]
While on a tour in Honduras, local herbal medicine men demonstrated some of the medicinal plants that were commonly grown there and used for natural healing. We tasted a variety of brown, bitter brews, tonics and teas. One of them was moringa tea--a plant I was not familiar with at the time. Photo: Moringa Tree. [...]
One of the biggest challenges to daily nutrition is the planning and preparation aspect. Very few people--including me--have time every day to prepare three full meals complete with a variety of vegetables and fruits. Smoothies help me get my RDA in every single day. They're like meals in a glass! Think about it, if you have one breakfast [...]
