Apple-Pineapple Tropical Fusion Green Smoothie Recipe With Escarole
Apples and pineapples taste great together in this tropical fusion smoothie. They also make the perfect blend to try out a new (to me) type of leafy green – escarole. Escarole is a type of endive. It has broad leaves and is much less bitter other endives or even kale. Like most leafy greens, it [...]
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Carrot-Apple-Ginger Whole Juice Recipe
Fresh carrot juice, crisp apple and fresh ginger. Does it get any better than that? The flavor? WOW! This whole juice is as tasty as it is nutritious. This low-calorie whole juice is rich in vitamin A (as beta-carotene). Apples provide a good source of antioxidants and fiber. Ginger promotes efficient digestion. This recipe makes [...]
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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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10 Reasons You Should Use Dandelion Greens In Your Green Smoothie
Dandelion greens are my number one choice for a smoothie green. Not only do they provide a higher amount of calcium and iron than most cultivated greens, they have a wide array of health benefits that make them the perfect all around nutritional boost. Here are ten reasons you should use dandelion greens in your [...]
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Mango-Carrot Beta-Carotene Blast Smoothie
Mangoes are just starting to show up in the fruit markets here in Mexico and so I’ve been blending them up in green smoothies lately. This mango-carrot smoothie provides a large dose of beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A). The smoothie is really thick and creamy. Depending on your blender, you might need to add up to eight [...]
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Lemon-Lime Detox Smoothie Recipe
Lemons, limes and other citrus fruits rank highly for their detoxing properties. They are among the most water rich fruits which help flush toxins out of your body. The fiber in lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit “scrubs” your intestines and helps moves toxins out. This smoothie combines the sour flavor of lemon-lime with the sweetness [...]
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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Chia Seed-Red Grape Smoothie
This smoothie was a delicious accident. I wasn’t trying to make a tasty smoothie that I’d post here. Instead, I was just dumping a bunch of leftovers in a blender in order to meet the rest of my nutrient needs for the day. What happened was both nutrition and wonderful flavor, so here’s the recipe [...]
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 [...]
Acai Berry and Mint Green Smoothie
Antioxidant-rich acai berry blends with red grapes and fresh mint for a refreshing, delicious green smoothie. Acai berry is a good source of antioxidants and lends a distinctive flavor, often described as a blend between dark chocolate and red wine. Acai is native to Central and South America, commonly imported to the United States and [...]
