How often have you gone on a diet and eaten different food from the rest of the family? With so many reports saying kids are obese nowadays, perhaps it’s time the whole family followed the same healthy-eating weight-loss program. You can adjust your meals according to the age and activity levels of your family…
[Recipe] Nathalie’s Non-Migraine-Triggering Chocolate Smoothie
While chocolate is wonderful for most folks, it is a migraine trigger for many others. For my Mom it was most dangerous when combined with orange. Do you suffer in a similar way? Then maybe this smoothie will help you enjoy the flavor of chocolate without the nasty side effects. The trick is to…
[Recipe] Watermelon Strawberry Protein Smoothie
Being a recent convert to watermelon I was surprised to see a huge pile at the local market yesterday. Previously I’d not have noticed they were still around at this time of year. I also found some pre-cooked quinoa in the freezer at a local supermarket. I thought that would be a handy standby…
[Recipe] 2 Cherry Berry Smoothies from 115 Calories
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.…
