Papaya and Persimmon Green Smoothie Recipe
This is a rather sweet smoothie that blends the unique flavor of persimmon with tropical papaya. Papayas are rich in antioxidants and the enzyme papain, which helps promote digestive health. The lycopene content of papayas may help protect against prostate cancer. This smoothie is also a great source of fiber, making it an excellent weight [...]
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Blueberry-Pluot Green Smoothie Recipe With Bok Choy
A pluot is a delicious cross breed of a plum and an apricot. While they are a product of breeding, they are not a genetically modified food. They look like a plum, but lighter in color. They are also sweeter and VERY tasty. They are one of my favorite summer fruits. One of my new [...]
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Mango-Orange Ginger Green Smoothie Recipe
I love blending up fresh ginger in my green smoothies. It’s tasty and adds a little extra “zing” to the flavor. In this recipe, fresh ginger accents the mingled tropical flavors of orange and mango. The chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fats and the lettuce, orange and sesame seeds add lots of [...]
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Mango-Jamaica (Hibiscus) Green Smoothie Recipe
When we were in Mexico this spring, we fell in love with “agua de flor de jamaica”, or jamaica (hibiscus) flower tea. Usually served chilled and sweetened, this tea is available in restaurants, cafes and even road-side fruit and juice stands throughout the Yucatan and it is “muy delicioso”! You can find hibiscus and jamaica [...]
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Strawberry-Grapefruit Detox Smoothie Recipe
It’s time for a pre-summer detox! Fresh, organic strawberries and water-rich grapefruit make an excellent blend to help prepare you for beach weather! Grapefruit is one of the best detox fruits. Not only does it help clear your skin, it is among the most water rich fruits which help flush toxins out of your body. [...]
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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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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 [...]
Blueberry-Pineapple Green Smoothie Recipe
Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants while pineapples have anti-inflammatory properties and help with digestion. Blend them together with organic baby spinach and you’ve got a deliciously fruity, super healthy green smoothie! If blueberries aren’t in season or you can’t find frozen, you can make this recipe with strawberries. Raspberries and pineapple might not [...]
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Colorful Salad with Raw Tomato-Orange Dressing
As the title suggests, this is a very colorful salad. Both the salad and the dressing are very flavorful and naturally low fat! Parsley is loaded with iron and calcium, so even if you’re not sure about adding it to your salad, just try a little bit. It’s really good for you, and you might [...]
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Blueberry and Avocado Green Smoothie
This smoothie has a creamy texture and mild berry flavor. I drank this smoothie just before I did a 3-mile run and it kept me going strong. It’s great for a pre-run smoothie or morning pick-me-up! I added raw maca powder to give this smoothie an extra boost of energy! Maca has a distinctive flavor [...]
