This delicious cherry and berry smoothie is from Dina Honké at OliveOilAndLemons. The recipe is on the next page. However, you may wish to read on to learn how to be kind to your body and avoid a sugar-high. Berries are packed full of nutrients and tangy flavor, and are low in calories. Cherries,…
[Recipe] Mood-Boosting Peach Banana Carrot Smoothie 155 Cals
We are always being told to eat more fruit and vegetables. That’s one reason many folks choose to have a smoothie for breakfast. We know it’s good for us. And in my quest to increase my fruit and veggie intake, I came across an article at Cooking Light (article links are at the end…
[Recipe] Kim’s Anti-Inflammatory Wild Blueberry Smoothie
This recipe is from Kim at LifeInTheVan. Find the recipe on the next page, but read on for some info on fighting inflammation. After eight years of increasing health issues that remained undiagnosed by traditional medicine, Kim turned to an “alternative” practitioner to discover she had Lyme Disease. She was very sick, most of…
[Recipe] Pineapple Ginger Smoothie to Ease Tummies Just 150 Cals
This smoothie is not only tasty but it’s good for easing tummies, too. The recipe is from Monique at AmbitiousKitchen and you’ll find the details over on the next page. And not only is it tasty and good for tummies but it’s also a low calorie smoothie, so it is easy to fit it…
[Recipe] Homemade Apple Cider – No Added Sugar and Only 65 Calories
We gave a recipe for an Apple Cider Smoothie yesterday, saying we’d also give you a recipe for homemade apple cider. So here it is. Homemade apple cider is delicious and when you make your own you control the ingredients. Plus you make it for a fraction of the cost of store-bought varieties. It’s so…
[Recipe] Natural Stress-Relieving Chocolate Chia Smoothie
Most smoothies are not only tasty but can be beneficial to our health, too. Our foods supply the nutrients our bodies need, and in this case chia and banana are good sources of magnesium. Some other magnesium-rich foods include: dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fish, beans, whole grains, avocados, yogurt, dried fruit, dark chocolate.…
[Recipe] 3 Reasons Everyone Needs to Drink Tonic to Boost Health
Apple Cider Vinegar has to be one of the longest standing healthy drinks I know. Back when I was a kid, I can remember my dad drinking acv each morning in order to “burn off the beef”! So when I found this excellent article (by Tracy Russell from IncredibleSmoothies.com) I felt is was very worthwhile…
[Recipe] Blueberry Ginger Immune-Boosting Smoothie
A strong and healthy immune system is important for each of us. If this is weakened we fall prey to all sorts of bugs that cause illness. In winter it’s especially important to build up your immune system to help avoid the seasonal colds and flu that are rife. And as we are still…
[Recipe] Stop Colds & Flu!
I’ve heard of so many people suffering with the nasty cold and flu viruses going around this winter. And I’m doing all I can to eat healthily, with increased amounts of ginger, turmeric and garlic to try to stay clear of the bugs. I was reading today that in studies, elderberries were shown to…
