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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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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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 [...]

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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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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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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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Almond-Mamey Smoothie Recipe

By Tracy Russell

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 [...]

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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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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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