Smoothies

Sometimes getting the day started can be challenging.  Trying to “get the kids ready,” responding to work emails while you multitask, taking the dog out for a morning walk, preparing lunches, etc – the list goes on.  Oftentimes I forget to eat and don’t realize it until it’s mid-morning and my “hanger” takes over. That’s

You can find inspiration for making healthier choices just about anywhere.  I love sneakers.  Always have.  Collecting as kid was pretty difficult, but now as an adult I find myself with over 200 pair at a time.  For me, I like a vibrant, brilliant color way, or I like shoes that tell a story. Besides

You can find inspiration to eat healthy just about anywhere!  And what better excuse to exercise our “inner kid” – some would say geek and that’s ok, too – than by celebrating a new Avengers movie?! So, here is a 6-day smoothie bowl challenge! Each bowl is based off an Infinity Gem/Stone from Thanos’ gauntlet

I’m gonna show you a really great slow carb smoothie bowl recipe. I don’t know about you, but I love those types of bowls. This is part 4 of a 4-part recipe series with my friends from Yoplait on 4 easy, creative ways to incorporate more yogurt into our diets! For these recipes I’ll be

Whether you’re trying to survive the summer heat (like all of us in Texas), need to cool down after a workout or just want a natural, refreshing treat from nature, then my 4-ingredient frozen fruit sorbet recipe is for you. And the best thing – you don’t need an ice cream maker for this homemade

OBJECTIVES: increase our daily consumption of raw veggies and fruits experiment and discover new flavor combinations that could enrich our diets. IS THIS A JUICE FAST OR CLEANSE? Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeck naw. This is just one smoothie each day for 5 days. I suggest having the smoothie as a snack, or in some cases, to replace a meal.

If you were looking to change up your smoothie game, these five four-ingredient smoothies are for you. Packed with juicy and flavorful fruits and veggies, these healthy smoothie recipes are powerhouses of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that not only taste great but are great for your body too.                First up, we have

When you think you may miss eating your daily serving(s) of fresh fruits and vegetables, grab a smoothie to save the day! Below are 7 that I enjoy… Quick note: when I reference coconut milk and almond milk, I mean the UNSWEETENED, lower calorie non-dairy milk you can purchase in a carton or jug. The calories should be

The Final Day, Day 5 of the 5-Day Smoothie Challenge, Street Fighter Edition, is a delicious beta-carotene loaded smoothie for improved cardiovascular health and disease immunity. Two of the ingredients that make this smoothie so powerful are carrots and sweet potato.  Yeah, you heard me correctly – sweet potato.  Sweet potato is loaded with antioxidants and can be used

Day 4 of the 5-Day Smoothie Challenge, Street Fighter Edition, is a hearty, green smoothie using two of my favorite super foods – kale and avocado.  Some people avoid incorporating fats into their daily diet in hopes that they will lose weight; but, incorporating healthy fats from sources like avocado can actually  encourage fat loss since avocados have a type of sugar –

Day 3 of the 5-Day Smoothie Challenge, Street Fighter Edition, is a refreshing sweet red smoothie, made using a delicious combination of both sweet vegetables and fruits. For many, eating beets can take some getting used to, and I’ll even admit that they taste amazing when roasted.   However, raw beets have almost twice the antioxidants of cooked beets, AND

If you’re looking for a delectable smoothie recipe, this recipe is perfect for you! Get your blender blendin’ because it’s time for the Tropical Golden Smoothie! Smoothies are a go-to drink if the weather is scorching hot, especially in the summer. Smoothies are drinks that are made by pureeing fruits and vegetables. Nowadays, most smoothies

Kicking off the 5-Day Smoothie Challenge, Street Fighter Edition, with a Blanka Shock, aka spicy  tomato smoothie, in order to jumpstart the day. In the Street Fighter video game, Blanka was known for his aggressiveness and being able to deliver a “shock” to his opponents.  This smoothie will shock your taste buds, but in a good way! When

Today’s recipe is a Detox Beet & Fruit smoothie, perfect to cleanse the liver and “get you on the regular” Boom.   I believe that smoothies are the fastest tasty meal and that they can contain all the macros and nutrients you need. You can pack frozen fruit smoothies and carry them on to work

Stuffed Bell Peppers with extra lean grass fed beef, wheat pearl couscous, jalapenos and a green smoothie (spinach, pear, cucumber). And yes, goat cheese, son!