Jump start your morning with one of these Deliciously Healthy Smoothies. Whether you’re a beginner smoothie drinker or an experienced one, you’ll find something new and different to try. So many of us are trying to get back on track to a healthier diet this time of year, and I can’t think of a better way than to…
Sweet Green Goddess Smoothie Recipe
Sweet Green Goddess Smoothie is an beautiful, healthy smoothie packed with nutrients. This Sweet Green Goddess Smoothie is from my friend Faith (An Edible Mosaic). It’s packed with goodness – spinach, cucumber, pear, ginger, and flaxseed. It’s also dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. I tasted my first green smoothie about eight years ago when our family…
The Beginner Green Smoothie
This Beginner Green Smoothie is a great introduction to adding greens to your morning smoothie. I have to admit that the idea of drinking something green really doesn’t appeal to me. So, when I was given a green smoothie to try for breakfast recently, I was hesitant to say the least. Visually, I wasn’t sure…
Mango Pineapple Coconut Water Smoothie Recipe
Coconut water is all the rage recently. Not to be confused with coconut milk or cream of coconut (which comes from the “meat” of a mature coconut), coconut water is simply the clear liquid in young coconut when it is cracked open. My current favorite is Vita Coco’s Coconut Water with Peach and Mango, which…
Easy Fruit Smoothie Recipe
My kids love smoothies. They’re a great way to pack in lots of nutrients in an easy to digest form. Smoothies are so versatile. Basically, all you need are your favorite fruits (berries, mangoes, peaches, use your imagination!), yogurt (if you want extra protein), and a liquid (coconut water, orange juice, almond milk). If you…
Mango Coconut Smoothie Recipe – A Soothing Smoothie
My poor friend “B” is suffering from mouth sores, just over a week after her 1st chemo treatment. Chemo can cause a number of unpleasant side effects, including a sore mouth and trouble swallowing. That’s why smoothies are great — they’re soothing, smooth, nutritious, and go down easy. The National Cancer Institute puts out a…