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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Creamy Banana-Cranberry Detox Green Smoothie With Dandelion
Two of the best fruits to mask bitter flavors of detox greens like dandelion are ripe bananas and oranges. I would consider this an “intermediate” detox smoothie. While I liked the flavor, the bitterness from the dandelion comes through slightly. I’ve grown to appreciate it, but if you’ve never made a green smoothie before, work [...]
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How To Kick The Soda Pop Habit And Finally Lose Weight
Soda (or “pop”, as it’s called in my neck of the woods) is addicting. Most people don’t realize just how much of it they drink. An 8-ounce can of regular soda contains 95-115 calories. That’s empty calories that aren’t contributing to anything except your waistline. These calories add up quickly too. If you drink two [...]
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Two Layer Strawberry-Mango Tropical Fusion Smoothie Recipe
Tropical fusion smoothies blend the flavors of the tropics with those from your neck of the woods. In this recipe, we take our summertime favorite, strawberries, and blend them with delicious mangoes. This is a two-layer smoothie. It’s slightly more work but the novelty of having a smoothie change flavors half way through drinking it [...]
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Green Smoothies For Candida
“What can I put in my green smoothies if I’m battling candida?” The recommendations for which foods to eat and avoid on the so-called “candida diet” are all over the place. Experts can’t even agree as you’ll find websites with conflicting information. The information in this post deals with candida overgrowth. I’m not necessarily referring [...]
Mint-Lime Soup Raw Soup Recipe
This is a simple and delicious low fat soup recipe that makes a perfect snack or complement to a raw meal. This is an excellent recipe for weight loss because it is rich in fiber, so it fills you up without leaving you feeling hungry. I loved this soup and devoured it quickly! Since this [...]
Lime Detox Green Smoothie Recipe
This is a delicious and mineral-rich detox green smoothie recipe. It’s loaded with greens that give it lots of protein (11 grams!), iron and calcium. It’s a perfect recipe if you feel the need to detox. I added an apple to give it some texture and to add some healthy fiber to keep you feeling [...]
Raw Vegan Stuffed Pepper Recipe
This is a richly flavorful raw stuffed pepper recipe without any nuts. I added some avocado to boost the calories and give it some texture, but you can leave it out if you want. I love the mingling of the herbs and spices. To enhance the flavor, make the stuffing, except for the avocado, and [...]
Mango-Lime Detox Smoothie Recipe
It’s time for a tangy spring detox! I love using limes in detox smoothies. They feel clean to me. Citrus is a cleansing, detoxing food with lots of beneficial fiber. Limes not only help facilitate detox and weight loss, they are high in antioxidants and have anti-cancer properties. This recipe makes about 10 ounces. Because [...]
Kiwi-Mint Green Smoothie Recipe
This St. Patrick’s Day, let’s skip the green beer and raise a glass to our health instead with this tasty green smoothie! With 8.8 grams of fiber, it’s a great snack or complement to a meal. I used a frozen banana to make the smoothie extra creamy. If you’re looking to lose weight, make this [...]
