Tomato Smoothie Recipes, Nutrition and Health Benefits
You might not think that tomatoes would work well in a green smoothie. Surprisingly, they do! They blend well with mango, avocado, and they are perfect for savory smoothies or blended soups. I like to make vegetable smoothies with tomato, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes and red peppers. Tomato Nutrition and Health Benefits Tomatoes are a good [...]
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How To Wash And Store Fresh Greens
I am frequently asked about the proper way to wash and store fresh leafy greens. As you probably know, greens love to wilt and spoil before you have a chance to use them. After years of eating a TON of greens (we buy 12-15 bunches at a time), Davy and I have learned a few [...]
Apple-Acai Antioxidant Fusion Smoothie Recipe
They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, if you blend that apple with some antioxidant-rich acai berries, you’ll have quite the potent doctor repellant. This delicious apple-acai recipe is what I call a “fusion” smoothie because it blends the crisp, autumn flavors of sweet apple with tropical South American berries. [...]
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We’ve gotten two questions about iron in the past couple days. Instead of the usual questions about how to get enough iron, these are both about having too much iron. If your iron levels are too high, should green smoothies be avoided? I’ll weigh in below. “I had a blood test this year and was [...]
Chocolate-Berry Superfood Smoothie Recipe
This is one of our sweeter smoothies that blends antioxidant superfoods like cherries, blueberries, cacao and chia seeds. All of the flavors mingle together nicely without overpowering each other. There are so many health benefits in this smoothie. The cherries, cacao and blueberries are full of antioxidants. The chia seeds offer healthy omega-3′s and the [...]
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Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie Recipe
Pumpkin pie is a favorite fall treat. Now it can be a healthy smoothie full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants! This recipe makes a perfect meal replacement smoothie for when you’re on the go. I found that cooked and cooled pumpkin, or organic caned pumpkin had more flavor than raw pumpkin. I have made both [...]
Mango-Blueberry & Banana Green Smoothie Recipe with Oats
I hope you’re hungry because this mega meal-replacement smoothie recipe will fill you up and keep you energized until lunch. It’s got a lot in it and provides plenty of calories, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals to be breakfast, lunch or dinner! The banana, mango and blueberries blend nicely and none of them over-power each [...]
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Raw Vegan Ice Cream Cake Recipe
I LOVE ice cream, but I wanted to try something different. I’ll admit, it has more of a sherbert texture, but it’s still VERY tasty. I added a few veggies for color and to get some added health benefits. You can opt to leave them out, add more or use my suggestion if you’d like. [...]
Blackberry Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition
Blackberries add a deliciously distinctive berry flavor to your smoothie and can be added to most smoothie recipes. Blackberry Nutrition and Health Benefits Blackberries are among the top ranked antioxidant-rich fruits and also contain high levels of fiber, manganese, copper and vitamin C with only 61 calories and 2 grams of protein per cup. Blackberries [...]
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Red Grapefruit Smoothie Recipe
This is a reader submitted recipe from Rae. If you like grapefruit, you’ll love this smoothie! Grapefruits are water-rich which helps facilitate cleansing and detox. Diets high in citrus fruits, such as grapefruits, have been shown to lower the risk of esophageal, oral and stomach cancers. The banana and kiwi in this recipe helps to [...]
