Month: June 2016

  In need of a quick pick-me-up? I certainly am. That’s why I tried this chocolate mocha peppermint smoothie recipe. And that’s the recipe we have here today. (You’ll find the details at the end of the post.) The recipe comes from Brie at LeanCleanAndBrie When life is hectic, both physically and mentally, Brie says…

Papayas are rich in Vitamin C and beta-carotene and a great boost to eye health. Many studies have also shown that if you eat more plant-based foods, like papaya, your risk of a number of diseases will reduce. (We have a papaya smoothie recipe at the end of the post.) Megan Ware RDN LD, writing…

I came across this interesting article where Dr Mercola DO, ACN (mercola.com) picks out one top choice as the best fruit to use in smoothies. Highly adaptable, mildly sweet, and provides a lovely thick consistency to smoothies. Also, its rich in health-enhancing nutrients - B vitamins, fiber, and folic acid. He includes a delicious variation of his well-known Avocado Super Smoothie…

Here's a surprisingly delicious smoothie to kick start your day - a green smoothie good as either a snack or a meal replacement and either way great for keeping you full of energy. Its power-packed with healthy fruit and vegetable ingredients like, apple, grape, banana, pineapple and spinach. By the way, the green smoothie habit…

A number of studies have shown that vitamin-rich pomegranates may have a number of health benefits from promoting brain health to slowing down some tumors to lowering blood pressure. It may help reduce joint pain and decrease inflammation in arthritis sufferers and fight bacterial infections. And may have a natural ‘viagra effect’. As always there…