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 [...]
