Tell your all buddies! (At least those whom you want to be healthier) This is a great way to start your day. Maca powder and chia seeds are optional ingredients to take the health benefits of this delicious shake to the next level—but don’t be intimidated, you can make friends with those two superfoods another day. Meet your new NUTTY BUDDY! In a blender combine: … Continue reading RECIPE: Nutty Buddy Smoothie
Well, hello there! I’m your new favorite smoothie! This jar of nutrition is incredibly delicious! It’s a quick but healthy breakfast and makes enough for two, so share with your favorite morning time buddy or enjoy some as a snack later in the day. This morning I offered a spoon of it my 1 year old, who then enjoyed more than her share! Recipe is inspired by Barre3, my fave workout … Continue reading RECIPE: Green Detox Smoothie
Ditch the banana nut muffin and latte for this delicious treat. The nuts and seeds pack micronutrients and proteins to keep you sated all morning long and the nutritionally dense nibs give your the extra perk you need when you are lacking Zzzzzz’s! In a Blender combine: 1 frozen banana (can use room temp banana and 3-4 cubes of ice instead) 1/2 cup almond … Continue reading RECIPE: Banana Nut Smoothie with Nibs
You want to know a secret? Packing protein into your meals cuts cravings and obliterates hunger. Plus protein helps build strong muscles, which boosts metabolism. So add clean protein to everything! A sneaky way to add protein to smoothies is to… wait for it… add black beans. Sounds gross, I know, but ain’t nuthin’ gross about this tasty concoction! The beans not only add protein, … Continue reading RECIPE: Secret “Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream” Smoothie
If you had asked me 5 years ago whether I’d be making my own baby food, I woulda’ thought you Nutzo! A) because I didn’t have a baby 5 years ago and B) because who the heck makes their own baby food? Actually a lot of people…and it’s easier than you think, especially when you make something healthy that you yourself would eat and feed … Continue reading RANT: Free Baby Food!
One of my coolest girl friends recently shared with me her favorite smoothie recipe. This is a girl who went heli-skiing on her honeymoon and stole Michael Jordan’s retired jersey from the Dean Dome rafters. (Only one of these actually happened, but this girl would do happily do both, and then some). So if it’s a Pistachio Smoothie that is her daily tall-glass-o-Bad-Ass, then this is what’s going in … Continue reading RECIPE: Pistachio and Spinach Smoothie
Need a quick, healthy pick-me-up in the morning? Have I got the smoothie for you! I’m not usually a coffee drinker. In fact, I managed to make it through college, medical school and residency without picking up the habit. But as a mother of a newborn, I’ve found I could use a little more “Get-Up-And-Go” in the mornings. So I created this healthy iced coffee … Continue reading RECIPE: Iced Coffee Smoothie
This crisp, alkalinizing, detoxifying smoothie is just what you need to cleanse your system. In a Blender combine: 4 sprigs (or small handful) of cilantro 1/2 lime, just the juice 2 long celery stalks, with leaves 1 cup filtered water 4 cubes of ice If you need a little sweet or tang, add a few ginger shavings and 1 tsp honey Continue reading RECIPE: Cilantro and Lime Smoothie
Want a quick, simple, healthful smoothie recipe that won’t leave you hungry? This scrumptious, gluten-free smoothie is filling and delicious! Oats are high in fiber, help lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular disease. So instead of cooking up sugar laden, pre-packaged oatmeal in the am, try this healthier alternative! In a blender combine: 1 cup organic spinach 1/2 cup organic gluten-free oats (I like Trader … Continue reading RECIPE: Gluten-Free Oat Smoothie
Cauliflower? In a smoothie!? Whaaat!?! Trust me, this is sure to be the next micro-trend in juicing. Cauliflower creates a creamy, dessert-like treat that puts a smack-down on cancer, sugar cravings, and ramps up your healing. Packed with vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate and numerous more micronutrients, cauliflower gives your body a trifold boost in cancer prevention. It aids in detoxification (you know, how the body gets rid … Continue reading RECIPE: Cauliflower & Spinach Smoothie — Trust Me It’s Good
Don’t let the greens fool you! This sweet treat has no added sugar or sweeteners, but could be your favorite new dessert! Try this guilt-free, gluten-free, vegan, all natural, sustaining blood sugar smoothie–you will NOT be disappointed. In a blender combine: 2 handfuls Spinach (or kale) 1 handful (~1 cup) ice 1/3 cup Coconut unsweetened 3 dates 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2-1 cup almond milk Blend and Believe. (how … Continue reading RECIPE: Loco for Coco Smoothie
Last week we covered the Dirty Dozen–the most chemically contaminated produce. Buying the organic version of the produce on the Dirty Dozen is an important step in cancer prevention. This week’s blog reveals the Clean 15! So you’ll know where to spend your organic dollars. The Clean 15 List, which periodically changes, includes the produce with the least chemical and pesticide exposure–so theoretically you would not need … Continue reading RANT: The CLEAN 15
Still trying to cleanse the system after the holidays? Even if you aren’t, this is a great astringent smoothie with health benefits galore. So fire up your Vitamix or Ninjas and let the healing begin! In a blender combine: 1 cup spinach 1/2 cup filtered water 1/2 cup ice (or a handful, enough to make it cold) 1 handful of baby carrots or 1/2-1 large … Continue reading RECIPE: Carrot and Ginger Smoothie
A lot of us are motivated at the beginning of the year to make some big changes in our lives. Some of our vow every year to “get healthy” or “read more” or “remember people’s names”. While planning to be better and get healthier is great in theory, unless you have specific actions/steps you will take to follow through on these plans, chances are you’ll … Continue reading Get Clean this 2015! DETOX MEAL PLAN
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