My Energy Boosting Pineapple Banana Bonaire Matcha Protein Smoothie

By |2021-03-02T15:28:54-05:00December 13th, 2017|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , |

Bon Bini. For the past two weeks, hubby and I have been vacationing in the hot, sunny, beautiful island of Bonaire -- an idyllic Dutch Caribbean island located just 50 miles from Venezuela. Bonaire is blessed with an unsurpassed natural beauty. From the depths of their pristine waters to the height of their tallest peak, Brandaris, [...]

Show Your Sweetie Some Love with a Sweet and Healthy Green Smoothie

By |2021-03-02T15:28:11-05:00February 10th, 2016|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

It's time to pamper your sweetie for Valentine's Day or any day by making this delectable Sweet and Healthy Green Smoothie. Like many women I know, I have been trying hard to get my sweetie to increase his intake of fruits and vegetables for years. I will be the first to admit that it has been an [...]

Avocado Mango Blueberry Super Greens Smoothie

By |2020-09-19T21:49:50-04:00January 8th, 2016|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , |

After nearly two months of holiday parties, dinners, celebrations and vacations--including a two week cruise and a week in the Bahamas--my body was craving a major change. So I am kicking off the New Year with at least a month of lighter foods including fresh, organic juices, smoothies and salads with minimal oil and salt. I have a glass [...]

Kickstart Your Day with a Morning Master Blaster Superfood Smoothie #VGNMF15

By |2021-03-02T15:26:27-05:00September 28th, 2015|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes, VeganMoFo|Tags: , , , , , , |

After a hectic but happy weekend, when Monday rolls around I often feel the effects of too much fun and too little sleep. Have you felt that way before? I bet you have! On mornings like this my usual ritual of lemon water, green tea and fresh fruit doesn't give me enough energy to "kick butt [...]

Smoothie Love: Fruity Colada Green Smoothie

By |2021-03-02T15:26:30-05:00April 13th, 2015|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Recipes, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Mad About Mango Superfood Green Smoothie

By |2021-03-02T15:28:14-05:00April 10th, 2015|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Smoothies, Smoothies, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Blend! Grab! Go! Almond Banana Berry Protein Superfood Green Smoothie

By |2021-03-02T15:26:34-05:00February 20th, 2015|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Pineapple Banana Avocado Kale Superfood Green Smoothie

By |2021-03-02T15:26:34-05:00January 29th, 2015|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Recipes, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Chocolate Coconut Mango Superfood Smoothie

By |2021-03-04T20:09:22-05:00July 8th, 2014|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , |

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 [...]

101 Ways to Make Great Green Smoothies

By |2020-09-19T22:47:24-04:00April 8th, 2014|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

How to Benefit from the Healing Power of Moringa Plus a Moringa Superfood Smoothie

By |2021-03-02T15:28:18-05:00April 3rd, 2014|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , |

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. [...]

Super Green Kale, Spinach, Celery, Orange, Berry, Banana Energy Smoothie

By |2020-09-19T22:53:06-04:00March 27th, 2014|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan Recipes|Tags: |

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 [...]

Crazy for Cranberries the Antioxidant Superfood Plus Cranberry Super Smoothies

By |2014-02-18T22:55:50-05:00February 18th, 2014|Categories: Green smoothies, Health & Wellness, Nourish, Recipes|Tags: , , , |

Quick! What do you think of when you think of cranberries? When we think of cranberries, many of us associate them with festive Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and consider cranberry sauce a staple at those meals. But cranberries are a superfood that we should enjoy all year round. Cranberries may have a tart taste to them, but [...]

Pomegranate Power: An Antioxidant Rich Pomegranate Green Smoothie

By |2021-03-02T15:28:19-05:00February 5th, 2014|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Recipes, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , |

While mingling with the teeming crowds on Istiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul my eyes drifted to a popular food vendor rapidly pressing fresh pomegranates and extracting dark red streams of liquid for lines of eager patrons. Since I was thirsty too, I decided to try a cup. It was really delicious--to my delight! This rich, red elixir quenched my thirst and [...]

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