Month: April 2016

[Recipe] Chia Mint and Vanilla Green Smoothie

  This delicious smoothie recipe is from Dana at 3BoysUnprocessed (details at the end of the post.) Mint aids digestion, relieves nausea and headaches, and clears congestion, to name but a few of it’s benefits. And other studies indicate it is good for memory. Chia seeds are full of antioxidants, protein and fiber, but some…

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[Recipe] Coconut Orange Tomato Smoothie

I’ve really enjoyed having coconut water as part of a sweet smoothie but have not tried it in a savory one before. Then again I’ve only ever had a couple of savory smoothies, so that isn’t saying very much, lol! Orange, tomato and basil is a great combination in any form, and adding the coconut…

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[RECIPE] 6 Protein Smoothie Recipes to Save Snacking For Hours

Many of us enjoy the convenience of an "on-the-go" breakfast. The problem is, even some healthy smoothies leave us feeling hungry after just a couple of hours. Solution? The protein-packed smoothie! I came across an excellent compilation of 6 high-protein smoothie recipes by Samantha Lefave (fitnessmagazine.com), and thought lots of you might find this helpful. Healthy recipes,…

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[Recipe] Savory Gazpacho Smoothie

  It’s good to change things now and again and not have the same thing every day. So we have a savory smoothie for a change. This one comes from Heather Crosby at YumUniverse; you’ll find the ingredients at the end of the post. Adjust the spiciness to your own taste and use full-flavored tomatoes…

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[Recipe] Cherry Almond and Cinnamon Smoothie

Cherries are so delicious - especially with chocolate but alas there is no chocolate in this recipe. Never mind, this tastes so good you won’t miss it … on this one occasion, lol! (I’m sure we could add some.) The recipe is from Tess TheBlenderGirl and the details are at the end of the post.…

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