Calcium-Loaded Coconut-Citrus Detox Green Smoothie Recipe with Kale
Coconut, oranges and kale blend deliciously into this detoxing green smoothie recipe. A splash of lime adds a “zing” that is moderated by the sweetness of the banana. Kale is a rich source of calcium and contributes more than 300 milligrams (30% RDA) of calcium to this smoothie, which has a whopping 63% RDA. Not [...]
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Raw Vegan Coconut-Cherry Ice Cream Recipe
I love making raw ice cream. It’s one of my favorite desserts because it’s so quick and easy to make, not to mention delicious! I always keep bananas in the freezer so I’ll have it when I’m in the mood. If you are trying to lose weight and you’re looking for a healthy dessert option, [...]
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How To Make Your Own Coconut Milk
Here’s a simple coconut milk recipe that you can make with shredded coconut. This homemade coconut milk can be used as a liquid in green smoothies, adding a tropical tone that complements tropical fruits like pineapple, mango and papaya. Try it with grapefruit or orange smoothies and juices to help sweeten them. You don’t need [...]
Apple-Coconut with Ginger and Chia Seeds Smoothie Recipe
This apple-coconut smoothie recipe with ginger and chia seeds has a wonderful, fall spiciness to it. It’s delicious and reminded me a bit of a breakfast cereal I haven’t had since I was a kid – Apple Jacks. It’s great for weight loss as it has 50% of your recommended daily allowance of fiber and [...]
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Mango-Peach Tropical Fusion Smoothie Recipe
Two of my absolutely favorite fruits, mango and peach, make an excellent pairing in this delicious tropical fusion green smoothie recipe. I used champagne mangoes which are smaller and have a yellow skin. You can use any variety of mango you’d like, just make sure it’s large one. A great addition to this recipe would [...]
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Can You Really Get Enough Calcium Without Dairy?
Davy and I discovered fresh figs last summer and we couldn’t get enough of them. For whatever reason, I went my whole life without ever tasting a fresh fig until this past summer! If you’ve never had a fresh fig, they are really tasty and nothing at all like a the famous cookie! I think [...]
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Tropical Freeze Smoothie Recipe
This delicious, tropical creation is a reader-submitted recipe from Ron. The “Tropical Freeze” smoothie has a delicately tropical flavor, especially if you use coconut water. I let the fruit thaw for about 10 minutes so it wasn’t super cold. Mangoes are a great source of fiber. This recipe has 34% of your daily recommend value! [...]
Almond-Mamey Smoothie Recipe
The mamey sapote has become one of my absolute favorite smoothie base fruits. With a soft, creamy texture and a pumpkin-like flavor, the mamey adds a powerful dose of nutrition and energizing carbohydrates to fuel your day. You can purchase them in specialty stores like Whole Foods from January to April and from June to [...]
Sapote (Zapote) Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition
Sapote (aka zapote) fruits have become our favorite smoothie foods while we spend the winter in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. They are exceptionally delicious and make a perfect base fruit which gives tropical smoothies a thick, creamy texture. Sapotes are not regularly available throughout the USA, but can be found in southern Florida, Texas, California and [...]
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Tangerine Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition
Tangerines are one of my absolute favorite citrus fruits to use in green smoothies. They complement many fruit flavors nicely. I like to blend them with other tropical fruits like bananas, pineapple, papaya, coconut and guava. Tangerine Nutrition and Health Benefits Tangerines are a good source of vitamins A (as beta-carotene) and C. A medium [...]
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