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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“I am new to making smoothies, but I did juicing before and was concerned with a food combining question. For example, in your recipe that has kale and watermelon, I was always taught to never combine anything with watermelon as it needs 20-30 minutes to digest and not be mixed with anything else. Is this [...]

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Two cleansing foods that are perfect for a summer detox is sweet watermelon and chlorophyll-rich kale. Blended with orange (another super cleansing fruit), this green smoothie is as delicious as it is invigorating. By the way, our new ebook, Detox In 4 Days: A Seasonal Guide To Cleansing Your Body, Mind and Home, is still [...]

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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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This mango and watermelon creation is one of my favorite whole juice recipes. It’s very light and has a pleasant and fun texture thanks to the mineral water. Watermelon seeds are a good source of minerals, so I added them to the juice. However, if you don’t have a high-speed blender, you might want to [...]

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Watermelon adds a great flavor to your smoothies. Because of the high water content of watermelons, you should use less water in your smoothie than you would with other recipes so that you get a thick, creamy texture. Watermelon Nutrition and Health Benefits While watermelons are low in most vitamins and minerals, they are a [...]

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