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Leafy Green Smoothie for Reduced Anxiety Those that know me know I have bouts of general anxiety disorder (sometimes not so general) So i my reading on finding ways to reduce or eliminate my anxiety I have found that Omega 3s are quite helpful. In studies those that have increased their Omega 3s had shown a reduction in anxiety and depression. Most people [...]
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Acai Antioxidant Blast Acai berries are found and grown in South America and have been dubbed the new super food. The best benefit of this berry is its high antioxidant value, apparently  more than any other berry or fruit. While I havent actually seen the berry in any stores you can buy the juice. Sambazon makes a nice [...]
Pom-Berry Breakfast Smoothie I was wandering around costco the other day and ran across this big bottle of POM pomegranate juice and thought, hmmm that would be good in a smoothie. Pomegranate juice is packed with antioxidants, in fact more than any other juice. Studies have shown that pomegranate juice may help prevent hardening of the arteries as [...]
Spinach in Smoothies? Yes! We all grew up watching the Popeye cartoons where he would eat a can of spinach then whoop ass on Bluto. Well you wont get exactly that effect but adding spinach to your smoothie is a very healthy additive! Most or you are most likely turning your nose up at the idea thinking ‘ugh drinking [...]
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Well not quite that famous flavor but its close and very creamy. A great breakfast smoothie to start your day, adding an orange to get your vitamin C dose for the day it is quite tasty and I easily consumed the whole blender. As with most I start with the 1/4 of water and add [...]
Adding Protein to your Smoothie Many of you, like me, would like to add a nutritional boost to your smoothies. Make them more of a complete meal. Yes they are already packed with natural goodness like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants but what about adding protein to round it out as a meal. Well  there are a couple of good ways [...]
Breakfast Berry Blast Smoothie This Healthy smoothie is very smooth, creamy and and tasty. A great way to start the morning with everything you need. lots of protein, vitamins and antioxidants. Great with a bowl of oatmeal or a tall glass to go. 1/2 frozen strawberries (3-4 large ones) 1/2 frozen blueberries 1/2 frozen cranberries 1/4 cup of non [...]

Healthy Breakfast Smoothies

In this day and age where eating healthy has become so important, so many people do not like to eat fruit and vegetables. Even though they know it is good for them, they still prefer not to eat it. It can be very difficult getting used to a healthy lifestyle if all you are used to, is take away fast food. This can be especially true for the most important meal of the day, breakfast. So many are in a hurry to get out the door its hard to do a proper healthy breakfast I think smoothies are one of the greatest inventions of our time. All you need is a blender, or smoothie maker and fruit. It is that simple. Smoothies are a great idea for a healthy breakfast, post workout meal or any time of the day. Try to play with the flavors. You can add whatever you like. If you do not try it, how will you know if you like it or not? Recipes on this site are great places to start but its really hard to go wrong so feel free to alter or make up your own. Go on, try to make your own smoothie and have a great time!

Pear-Strawberry-Orange Breakfast Smoothie

pear smoothies

Never hear to much about pears do you. I love pears, they are quite sweet, delicious and very juicy Did you know that pears only have about 100 calories each and have no sodium, fat or cholesterol? That makes it just about perfect dosen’t it? Pears are also a great source for fiber and vitamins [...]

Leafy Green Smoothie for Reduced Anxiety

Omega-3s

Those that know me know I have bouts of general anxiety disorder (sometimes not so general) So i my reading on finding ways to reduce or eliminate my anxiety I have found that Omega 3s are quite helpful. In studies those that have increased their Omega 3s had shown a reduction in anxiety and depression. Most people [...]

Pink and Tart Refreshing Smoothie

Pink Tart Smoothie

Spring is here and Summer is around the corner. Time to start thinking of smoothies to cool you down during the day as well as to get you going in the morning. This breakfast smoothie will be sure to do both with all the red berry goodness in it. Be sure to add your favorite additive such [...]

KitchenAid 5-Speed 56-Ounce Blender

KitchenAid KSB560OB 5-Speed 56-Ounce Blender, Onyx Black
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KitchenAid Blenders combine outstanding performance, durability and an easy to clean design to perform everyday kitchen tasks from making smoothies to pureeing vegetables for soup, to crushing ice and making pesto. This blender features a 56 oz shatter-resistant blend & serve pitcher. Its soft grip handle is comfortable and the jar’s lighter weight allows for anyone to use, including kids. One piece dishwasher safe pitcher with Stainless Steel one-piece blade eliminates food traps and any need to disassemble. Clean Touch control pad wipes clean in an instant. Unique pitcher design and patented blade system combine with….

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Filling Green Smoothie

celery green smoothie

This green smoothie is little more green than fruit this time around but is still good and because of all the fiber it is quite filling as well. Be a great additional a couple times a week if you are looking to loose weight and well help you get more than your daily dose of [...]

Vitamix 1782 TurboBlend, 2 Speed

Vitamix 1782 TurboBlend, 2 Speed
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It’s not a blender – it’s a Vitamix. The Vitamix TurboBlend Two Speed is designed to render the full bioavailability of whole foods such as apples, strawberries, greens and more. This includes the leaves, peel, stem – where you find all the valuable fiber. The TurboBlend Two Speed breaks down whole foods, releasing phytonutrients that help build the immune system, fight disease and improve overall health. The super-efficient 2-peak horsepower motor runs substantially cooler when mixing thicker ingredients like nut butters and frozen treats. It also processes fresh, whole foods in seconds to deliver superior taste and texture. The container….

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Simple Apple Banana Smoothie

apple smoothies

With the last post on the flavors of apples I decided to follow up with a nice apple smoothie recipe. Use what ever apples you wish but I kinda recommend the smoother sweeter fuji apples for this smoothie. One whole ripe banana Two apples cored Cup of greek yogurt, non fat of course and plain. 2 cups of Soy milk [...]

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