Looking for a tasty and nutritious way to start the day that doesn't put a huge dent in your overall caloric intake? Who isn't!? I love a smoothie in the morning for this exact reason, especially during the warm month of summer. This meal replacement smoothie comes in...
Take the edge off these hot summer days with a loaded Berry Peaches Cobbler Smoothie Bowl. Spiced and sweet like a cobbler, crunchy and cool like a hot fudge Sunday, your taste buds will be fooled while your body is fueled for health and longevity. BERRY PEACH COBBLER...
It's Wednesday, friends, and you know what that means. You get a little DIY workout gem to keep your momentum strong throughout the week. Wednesday Workout Part 1: Warm Up – Do 10 each! Shin Grabs – Windmills – Skaters – Squats – Calf Raises Part 2:...
Break out your blender, spices and pureed pumpkin. It’s smoothie time! PUMPKIN PIE SMOOTHIE Vegan, gluten free, dairy free Recipe by Jentry Lee Hull Yields 2 servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups (16oz.) plant milk 1 cup banana, ripe and frozen in bite-sized chunks ½ cup sweet...
This beautiful, vibrant smoothie is brought to you by nature…and a blender. Remember our Eat the Rainbow post? Well, this smoothie embodies all the plant pigments and then some. It’s bursting with chlorophyll (from the greens), carotenoids (from the oranges), and...
Take a trip down memory lane, to your lemonade stand days, with this bright, refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie. Only this time, you’re getting a whole lot more than sugar and water. Our vibrant, flavorful smoothie is packed with sweetness (from fruit), vitamin...
It’s that time of year when peaches and berries are at their prime, so we’re taking full advantage and getting all our antioxidants in while we can. Hence, our smoothie bowl rendition of a berry peach cobbler. It’s cool like a smoothie bowl and sweet like...
If we’re lucky, weekends are for sleeping in, working up a sweat (at bootcamp), soaking in the sunshine, savoring the outdoors and sipping on smoothies. Starting your day with fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds blended into a smoothie is a delicious, easy way to get...
Smoothies are a super way to start your morning. When you do them right, you’re bound to get a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. But, lately I’ve found myself in a smoothie rut – not really loving smoothies the way I used to. That is,...
This morning we ate breakfast later than usual...when that happens we opt for a lighter lunch to keep dinner on time. Todays meal supplement was liquid lunch, full of flavonoids, anti oxidants and protein! Paleo Meal Dairy Free by Designs for Health is an ideal...
How do you show your love for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day? With a smoothie of course! Smoothies are for lovers, because when you love someone, you want him (or her) to be nourished down to every cell. Berries, hemp, chia, turmeric, greens, almonds, and...
A pretty powerful thing happens when you start your day with an early morning workout and refuel your body with the best of the best...I'm talking plants, people. Plants do wonders for the body. And, by plants, I am referring to whole plant foods in their most...
I admit it, I'm a sucker for fall. The cooler weather, the leaves, the rain (that will hopefully bestow its presence upon us), and the flavors. But, I refuse to believe we should settle for the pumpkin spice latte from you know where. We can do better, people!...
Wowzer! Talk about antioxidants and phytonutrients galore! This Dragon Fruit Acai Berry Smoothie will blow your socks off with its striking color, amazing flavor and long list of health benefits. Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, has a lot going for it - gleaming...
If you read yesterday's post, you know how fantastic stone fruits are for you. So, how could you resist a Nectarine Oat Basil Smoothie on this find Saturday morning? It's tart, creamy, not too sweet, and packs a serious nutrient-rich punch. Enjoy!! NECTARINE...
Nothing says freedom like a big bowl of smoothie, right!? Okay, well smoothies may not be as American as apple pie and baseball, but they're well on their way. It's not just a coincidence that smoothie saturday falls on our nation's birthday. This Blueberry Banana...
Holy heat wave! It's a scorcher out there, so we're bringing a fresh new smoothie to you early this week. Cool off and fuel up with this Raspberry Lime Smoothie. Abounding with nutrients, such as vitamin C, dietary fiber, folate, and potassium, this smoothie is a...
Orange you glad it's Saturday, friends? Well, I sure am! And to celebrate the start of another great weekend, we've made this Mango Orange Carrot Smoothie. Just like a summer sunset, it's a glowing, radiant orange. Cool and refreshing, this smoothie is perfect for...
All hail Saturdays! All hail smoothies! We're taking Smoothie Saturday to the next level with a smoothie bowl. Top your blended, nutrient-rich, tasty goodness with more colorful, healthful toppings and boom, it's fun for the whole family! BERRIES & GREENS...
On this installment of Smoothie Saturday we're diving into the bright and refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie. Bursting with the flavors of summer, this smoothie is filled with sweet strawberries and tart lemons, creating a symphony of flavor that will take to...
It's Saturday and you know what that means...it's smoothie time! Rainbow Smoothie time, to be exact. This one is the queen of all smoothies - with a long list of whole, nourishing ingredients, it'll fill you up and give you a boost, so you can get out there and enjoy...
Happy Saturday, everyone! It's not Saturday unless you kick off the weekend with an antioxidant-rich, refreshing, invigorating smoothie. And, I have just the one for you...This Beets, Berries & Basil smoothie is bright and flavorful, very filling, but no too...
Yes, it's that time. It's smoothie Saturday! Today's smoothie is all about turmeric and its long list of remarkable health benefits. From its powerful anti-inflamatory effects to its ability to block carcinogens, this vibrant, little orange root is pretty amazing!...
It's Friday, friends! And that means it's smoothie day. Well, not officially. But, hey why not? Smoothies are fresh and super nutritious. They fill you up with fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and a whole lot of nutrients, giving you more bang for your bite. This Berry...
Sounds a little strange, I know, a cold smoothie with oats. But, the oats are the key ingredient that make this smoothie so special! When mixed with frozen fruit and almond milk, the oats soak up the flavors and juices offering a chewiness to compliment a cool, creamy...
There's nothing better than a morning workout, a hot shower, and a refreshing smoothie to start your day. If done right, smoothies are an excellent, tasty way to get a full serving of fruits and veggies. But, it can be tricky to figure out which ingredients work well...
Contrary to paleo preachers, fruits are not the enemy. Fruits are a delicious source of energy and hydration, packed with micro nutrients and vitamins. The fiber in fruit helps the body digest the sugar, and fruit sugar releases slowly in the body, creating long term...
Sweet or Salty? Usually it's one or the other, but all of it happens in the same part of the brain. If you are someone who gets cravings, then you are someone who is human. We all get them. Many of us continually give in, and some of us have figured out how to...
For this Foodie Friday, let's talk pr-workout, and why it's important! There are many schools of thought on this, but the scientists agree that a pre-workout snack, at the very least, is essential for performance and health. If you were to google it, you would...
With an epic workout comes the all important fuel that follows. Here are 5 tips for post-workout nutrition. Rehydrate. Water and electrolytes are an important part of pre-, during, and post-workout fuel. Make sure to consume plenty of water and add a pinch of pink...