Glowing Skin Green Smoothie

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped pineapple (frozen or fresh)
• 1 cup chopped mango (frozen or fresh)
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1 tbsp ground flax seed
• 1 cup coconut water (plain)

Note: To end with a totally creamy and silky texture, you may need a strong, powerful blender like the Vitamix.

How to prepare it 

1. Add all of the ingredients to the blender in the listed order.
2. Blend on high until smooth.
3. Adjust the amount of coconut water accordingly to your taste. If it's too thick, you can also add water.

If you do not like any of the fruits listed, simply replace with fruits of your choice.

• If you want an even more detailed breakdown of how to do a detox, check out the 21 Day Smoothie Diet Plan which includes a 3 day detox plan complete with shopping lists, recipes and more. Watch the short video below for more info.

Green Smoothie Recipe

The delicious gut-healing green smoothie has all the wholesome ingredients needed to help soothe the gut and improve digestion.

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This recipe is perfect for those experiencing gut problems such as IBS, bloating, stomach cramps, and other digestive issues.

How To Make Green Smoothie For Gut Health
Ingredients

• 1-2 cups full-fat coconut milk or almond milk
• 2 cups kale
• 1 cup pineapple
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/2 avocado
• 2 frozen bananas, cut into chunks
• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
• 1/2 tablespoon chia or flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon raw honey or manuka honey
• 2 tablespoons collagen powder

Instructions

1. Blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender for a couple of minutes or until it has a completely smooth consistency.
2. Serve in a glass and enjoy!

If you’re looking for an easy to follow fun weight loss and health improvement program then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are just trying to lose the last 5-10 lbs or you want to lose 30 lbs or more, I encourage you to watch this FREE video presentation and try my Smoothie Diet Program to see how effective smoothies for weight loss can be.

Quick and Easy Lemon Orzo with Parmesan and Peas

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As the winter is starting to melt away we make recipes that scream spring like this quick and easy lemon orzo with Parmesan and peas.

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How to Make Lemon Orzo

1. The basic steps for this lemon orzo recipe are similar to the tips we shared above. To make this easy dinner, you must do the following: 
2. Toast the orzo in a little olive oil.
3. Stir in the garlic and thyme, then pour in the broth. 
4. Let the orzo simmer until the liquid has been absorbed. 
5. Stir in the lemon zest, juice, and peas and continue cooking until the peas are bright. 
6. Stir in the cheese, salt, and pepper. 
7. Note that the cooking rule for acid is to add it last, which is why the zest and lemon juice go in at the very end along with the cheese and peas. That way everything is fresh and bright and the flavor isn’t diluted by the time you’re ready to serve this lemon orzo. 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups Dry Orzo Pasta
• 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 Cloves Garlic minced
• 3 Cups Chicken Broth
• 1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
• 1 Lemon zested
• Juice of Half a lemon
• 1 1/2 Cups Peas
• 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
• Fresh Cracked Pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and pasta.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally until toasted, about 30-60 seconds.
3. Add garlic and stir it in followed by thyme.
4. Add the broth, a small amount at a time.
5. Bring to a boil, cover the skillet with a lid and turn down to a simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the pasta has absorbed most of the water and is tender.
6. Remove the lid and add the lemon zest, juice, and peas and stir until the peas are bright and cooked.
7. Add the cheese and salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie

This is such an easy and refreshing way to start the day and I can't wait for tomorrow and another blueberry morning smoothie!

Are Smoothies Good for You?
As long as you limit the sweet fruits smoothies are good for you.

If you pack a smoothie with things like bananas, apples, pineapple only, it is very likely to increase your blood sugar and potentially cause weight gain instead.

Add in some vegetables like spinach, avocado and kale to balance out the sweetness.

Also, including things like chia seeds, flax seed and oats are a great way to add nutritional value to your smoothie.

Why Smoothies are Good for Breakfast
Smoothies make a great breakfast option when you’re looking for something that will fill you up and can be whipped together fast and requires no cooking.

Busy mamas love the no cooking part, right?

Smoothies are also a great way to get in more fruits and vegetables, just remember your smoothie does not have to be fruits only. Don’t limit yourself there.

I love being able to give my kiddos as many fruits and vegetables in a day as a can and a smoothie is a great way to make that happen. It can be a sneaky way to hide veggies they may not eat independently, too!

Ingredients

• 1 c frozen strawberries
• 1/2 c frozen blueberries
• 1/3 cup raw oats
• 1 T chia seeds
• 1 cup almond milk (or coconut milk)
• 1 T honey

Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients to your blender.
2. Pop the lid on it and blend until smooth.
3. Pour it into your favorite glass and top with fruit.

Weight Loss Smoothie Recipes

Whether you are just trying to lose the last 5-10 lbs or you want to lose 30 lbs or more, I encourage you to watch this FREE video presentation and try my green smoothie weight loss plan to see how effective detox smoothies for weight loss can be.

Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe

If you’re looking for tender, juicy and flavorful all in one delicious bite, you’ll LOVE this Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe!

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Without a doubt, this is a must-make Greek inspired marinade you won’t soon forget. With plenty of lemon juice, fresh herbs, silky olive oil and tons of garlic, this yogurt-based marinade infuses all your favorite chicken pieces with the intense Greek flavors we love. You can use this marinade to make grilled Greek chicken skewers with onions and peppers, or grill whole boneless breasts and thighs.

Ingredients

For the marinade:

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (use full fat yogurt for best results)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
• 1 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoons dried
• 6 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper


• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the skewers:

• 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces for skewers
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 6-8 skewers (if using wooden skewers soak in water for 30-minutes before grilling)

Instructions

1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Seal and massage the bag to combine all the ingredients.
2. Add the chicken to the bag turning to coat. Marinate for 4-24 hours. Turn the bag a few times while marinating.
3. Preheat gas grill to 400F.
4. Pour the marinated chicken pieces into a large strainer to remove the excess marinade. Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers alternating with peppers and onions. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Recipe Notes
Marinade works great for any kind of chicken pieces from whole boneless, skinless to bone-in thighs and legs. Adjust grilling time to allow for larger pieces.

10 Best Detox Smoothies For A Flat Belly Cleanse

Detox smoothies are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason – they can help you lose weight, and fast! Between the convenience and taste of these easy to make smoothies, you’ll start to notice less overall bloat…and those pants ending up looser than before.

Filled with natural ingredients and wholesome alternatives to processed shakes, a detox smoothie can be used as both a meal (or two) replacement, as well as a healthy snack. Using a detox smoothie to flatten your belly and lose up to 10 pounds in just a few days – and in a safe, effective way – can help you reach your weight loss goals, and have you feeling better than ever!




Detox Benefits

Detox smoothies have been touted as of late to not only clean out your system, but to also remove toxins within the body that can cause inflammation, illness, and weight gain. The cleanses associated with detox smoothies are technically only meant to last for a short period of time, although replacing a meal a day with a detox smoothie isn’t a bad idea.

With reports of extra energy and laser focus with detox smoothies, the extra boost of nutrients (mainly vitamins and minerals) have many people feeling good during a cleanse, especially since most people don’t get the daily recommended amount of fruit and veggies in their diet every day. As an easy and convenient way to get adequate, whole, nutrient-dense foods in your diet, it’s no wonder detox smoothies are such a hit!

Detox smoothies can also help boost your immune system, especially if you know you haven’t been eating the healthiest; with an increase in fruits and vegetables that you’ll get from the smoothies, your body will get an optimum amount of important vitamins, as well as antioxidants – all of which are necessary in order to be healthy!

Another bonus of detox smoothies? Minerals! Probably not a nutrient that we think of often, minerals are vital for quite a few processes within the body. We get these important minerals in our smoothies from ingredients like kale and spinach – and most other darker, leafy green vegetables that you can choose to add to your smoothie. Magnesium and calcium are just two of the many nutrients that you can find within these veggies, and they assist with contraction of muscles, regulating your heart rhythm, and strengthening bones…just to name a few benefits!

The big focus of detox smoothies though? The answer: weight loss. Studies have shown that detox smoothies can help to decrease body weight, lower BMI, and reduce inches around the waist…and these are only a handful of the weight loss benefits! If you are replacing a meal with a detox smoothie, a diet that could be well over 2000 calories a day will be decreased – which in turn causes weight loss.

There are multiple other detox benefits to smoothies and cleanses, and these include limiting or eliminating foods that are sugar-filled or highly processed, drinking more water/less high calorie drinks, and sleeping better, just to name a few!

Making A Detox Smoothie?

For many of us, our minds go to a goopy green drink when we think of detox smoothies – and this is due to the fact that so many of them contain leafy greens like kale or spinach! Not every detox smoothie has that distinctive green color though…and even if it does, you probably won’t even taste the veggies in it!

With most smoothies containing a base of some sort of green vegetable like spinach or kale, these detox meals also typically contain fruit, such as pears, apples, and berries. All the foliage can make the smoothie thick – so, liquid such as water, juice, coconut milk, or unsweetened nut milk (such as almond or cashew milk) can be used to help the smoothie blend better, and add some extra healthy vitamins and minerals.

Smoothies don’t always have to be just a base of fruits and veggies though! Adding in ingredients like nuts, coconut, chia seeds, cacao powder, herbs, and spices can all kick up your smoothie a notch – and also add in powerful antioxidants, protein, and fiber at the same time!

Starting Your Cleanse

So, what do you need in order to start your flat belly cleanse with nutritious detox smoothies? First, and most importantly, you need a high-quality blender! You don’t want to be having chunky pieces in your smoothie when you’re trying to drink it – why make it harder for your body to digest?

A decent blender will not only break down the ingredients in your detox smoothie to a smooth perfection (without breaking down the nutrients), but it can also help to disguise some of the ingredients that you want to incorporate into your diet, but might not enjoy as much – it’ll be hidden, and blended in perfectly with all the other yummy ingredients!

With that being said, invest in a good blender for your detox smoothies before you begin your flat belly cleanse; it’ll make the process more convenient, and help you hit your goals with greater ease!

How to Make Detox Smoothies

If you have a blender on hand, then you can easily make a detox smoothie! For all of the yummy recipes listed below, the prep work is the same: add each of the ingredients to your blender (making sure everything is rinsed and cleaned appropriately, if needed), blend all ingredients until you desired level of smoothness, and then enjoy!

It’s best to use fresh fruits and vegetables for your smoothies, but if you would prefer your smoothie to be cold, then you can use the frozen version – just make sure to check the label for any unnecessary additives or hidden sugars/preservatives! You can also add a bit of ice to your smoothie to cool it off as well.

Recipes

Green Detox

• 1 cup leafy greens (half spinach/half kale)
• 1/2 Granny Smith apple
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 cup almond or cashew milk

Berry Blast

• 2 cups blackberries
• 1 cup kale
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup pineapple
• 1 cup water or coconut milk/water

Mango and Strawberry

• 1 cup mango chunks (preferably frozen)
• 1 cup strawberries (preferably frozen)
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup water

Classic Apple Smoothie

• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 apple
• 1/2 cup celery
• 1 mini cucumber
• juice from 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon ginger (preferably fresh)
• 1 cup water

Avocado Almond Detox

• 1 cup unsweet almond milk
• 1 pear
• 2 cups red lettuce
• 1/2 of an avocado
• 1 teaspoon of matcha
• 1 tablespoon of almond butter

Mint Detox Smoothie

• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 mini cucumber
• 1 pear
• juice from 1 lime
• 1 bunch of mint
• 1 cup of water

Banana Smoothie Detox

• 2 cups kale
• 1 banana
• 1 apple
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons of oats
• 1 cup of water

Pineapple Sage Smoothie

• 1/2 cup blackberries
• 1/2 cup pineapple
• 1 apple
• 2 sprigs of sage
• 2 tablespoons of walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon maqui berry powder
• 1 cup water

Coconut Pineapple Detox

• 2 cups kale
• 3/4 cup pineapple
• 1 orange
• 1/2 avocado
• 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes (unsweet)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 cup water

Cantaloupe Ginger Smoothie

• 1 slice of a cantaloupe
• 1 pear
• 1 teaspoon ginger (preferably fresh)
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed
• 1 cup water

Detox Smoothie Ingredients

You’ll notice that in many of these detox smoothies, there is kale or spinach. Both of these dark leafy green veggies are nutrient-dense, and are filled with important vitamins and minerals that are necessary for overall health and wellness. If you don’t like the taste of one of them, give them a whirl with other ingredients in your smoothies – you might find that the taste (especially the strong bite that can come from greens like kale) can be lessened with the right additives, like apples or berries!

Adding in other superfoods to your detox smoothies, such as berries and nuts, can give you a boost of vitamins, as well as fiber, protein, and potassium! Don’t shy away from adding new fruits and veggies into you smoothie routine – you might find you like something more than you thought!

Detox for a Flat Belly

Detox smoothies will help get you on track towards a flat belly and a healthier lifestyle – but, if you’d like to incorporate other lifestyle changes at the same time, you can include the following: drinking more water throughout the day, getting in a workout session 3-5 days a week, cutting back on any extra added preservatives, and choosing whole, nutrient-dense foods for your other meals that aren’t smoothie based (think lean meats, fruits, veggies, and whole grains).

Essentially, finding a way to integrate detox smoothies into your daily routine can be highly beneficial to your overall health – and get you on your way to a flat belly. By eliminating excess sugars and unnecessary ingredients, you can get multiple servings of fruits and veggies in your diet – as well as plentiful vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants – to round out your wellness plan!

If you want an even more detailed breakdown of how to do a detox, check out the 21 Day Smoothie Diet Plan which includes a 3 day detox plan complete with shopping lists, recipes and more. Watch the short video below for more info.

Classic Stuffed Peppers

There are a bazzillion recipes for stuffed peppers out there, every variation imaginable. But sometimes you just want the mom-style comfort of the classic. Here it is. Beef, rice, tomato sauce, cheese, good.

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You have to cook rice, cook beef, mix it together. Then hollow out the peppers, put it all in there and then wait for, like, ever until the peppers are cooked and softened and everything is heated through. Instead of all that, I developed a quicker way to make peppers (basically, I cut them in half rather than keeping them whole and then make a filling out of raw meat, seasonings and cheese. The meat cooks through with no problem in the shallow pepper boat.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 large bell peppers


• 2  and 1/2 cups tomato sauce, divided
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add the beef, salt, pepper and garlic.  Cook stirring occasionally until beef is cooked through, 6-7 minutes. Drain the fat and discard. Stir in cooked rice and 2 cups of the tomato sauce.
3. Cut a thin slice from stem end of each pepper to remove the top. Remove seeds and membrane. If your pepper is wobbly, cut a thin slice from the bottom so it stands erect.
4. (Optional Step) In 4 qt. Dutch oven, place peppers open-side-up and fill them with water (to avoid floating). Fill the pot around the peppers with water and bring to a boil on high. Bring temperature down to medium-low and let simmer 3 minutes. Remove from pot and place in ice bath. Drain.
5. Stuff Peppers with beef mixture and place in a 9×13″ baking dish.
6. If you pre-cooked your peppers: Bake 25 minutes.  If you did not pre-cook your peppers:Bake 40-45 minutes.  To test if peppers are ready: Stick with toothpick near the top of the pepper. If it slides through the skin easily, then you’re good to go. After the baking time is complete, add remaining 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on each pepper. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Bake for 5 minutes longer, until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

Mexican Pizza

Mexican Pizza is filled with seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese and enchilada sauce stuffed between two golden flour tortillas. These are a delicious twist on traditional pizza!

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Mexican Pizza is filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, enchilada sauce all packed between two flour tortillas. They taste amazing and are a fun twist on traditional pizza! 

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Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 1 ounce packet taco seasoning


• 1/2 cup water
• 6 medium-size flour tortillas
• 1 16 ounce can refried beans
• 1 16 ounce can red enchilada sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese
• 1 to mato diced
• 1 green onion diced
• 1 small can sliced olives

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Take 2 baking sheets and spray them with non-stick spray. Place 3 tortillas on each baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes, carefully flip tortillas over while they’re still in the oven (*don’t burn yourself please*) and then bake another 5 minutes to crisp on the other side. You want tortillas a slight golden color and crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain grease. Add taco seasoning and water. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the refried beans until warmed through. Spread a thin layer of beans on one tortilla. Top with 1/3 of the meat mixture. Place another tortilla on top of the meat. Spread 3 Tablespoons of enchilada sauce on top of the top tortilla. Sprinkle with some cheddar cheese and pepper-jack cheese. Add a few dices of tomato, green onion and olives.
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5. Repeat process with the remaining tortillas. You will have 3 Mexican pizzas total.
6. Place pizzas on the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy ♥

HEALTHY RAMEN NOODLES STIR FRY

Beef Ramen Noodles Stir Fry is a quick budget-friendly way to use instant ramen! Instead of using ramen soup packets, you will make quick homemade sauce, packed with flavor! This healthy ramen noodles recipe is made with garlic, broccoli, soy sauce and more! Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a quick meal.

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HOW DO YOU MAKE HEALTHY RAMEN NOODLES?

Do you like the instant ramen and the convenience they bring? But not so sure about all that sodium and MSG in its spice packet of soup stock? In that case, the answer is simple! It’s time to make your own stir fry sauce! Because this ramen noodle recipe tastes better than anything in a packet! Besides it comes together as quickly as if you were using the ramen packets. So perfect for quick mid-week meal!

• First things first, you will need 2 packages of noodles to make the ramen noodle recipe. I used two 3 ounce packages in total.
• You will start by boiling the noodles. Only 2 minutes.
• While they are cooking, we will make the stir fry!
• Simply heat your vegetable oil in a medium skillet and sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper and broccoli. Only enough to make them soft. I did it very quickly, about two minutes.
• Then, I removed the vegetables from the pan and added my ground beef.
• Once you cooked the beef, drain all its liquid and add back the vegetables.
• Now, prepare the sauce by adding soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and garlic.
• Finally, drain cooked ramen noodles and toss them in the beef with sauce!
• Top the noodles stir fry with chopped green onions or sesame seeds!

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 1/2 head broccoli cut into florets


• 1 lb. ground beef
• 6 oz ramen noodles (2 packets with seasoning packets discarded)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sauce
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. sriracha
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 scallion (chopped)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, peppers, and broccoli and cook until tender, 5 minutes. Remove from the pan.
2. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes more. Drain fat and return vegetables back to the skillet
3. Make sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha, and garlic.
4. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add cooked ramen noodles and cook until tender, 2 minutes. Drain.
5. Add cooked ramen noodles to skillet and pour over sauce. Toss until completely combined. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary. Then garnish with green onions and serve.

Top 10 Smoothie Making Tips

I know I keep saying it, but one thing I love so much about smoothies is just how easy they are to make!  You just need to throw some produce and water in a blender and you have an insanely healthy and delicious meal or snack.  It really is the ultimate fast food.

After many years of smoothie making, I have picked up a few tips and tricks to make your blending process even simpler, so today I am imparting my smoothie making wisdom to you 😉

1. Make and freeze smoothie bags.
A great way to save time on your smoothie making process is to make individual smoothie bags and freeze them. On a weekly bases, you could peel and chop up ingredients for smoothies, and put all of the ingredients you would need for each smoothie in it’s own ziplock bag or container to stick in the freezer.  Then you can just grab a new bag each morning, empty it into a blender and add water, and voila! Instant smoothie.  Note that some produce freezes better than others, and I don’t recommend sticking greens in the freezer.  I’ll get to how you can freeze your greens in tip # 6.

2. Step away from the microwave.
One thing I hate to see is when someone is making themselves a green smoothie and they take their produce from the freezer- and then microwave it! They have just killed all of the amazing vitamins and minerals in the fruit!  If you don’t like using ice-cold produce, allow it to defrost the night before, or add hot water to your smoothie to balance out the cold fruit.

3. Prep the night before.
If you don’t do a weekly smoothie prep, you can still speed up your morning smoothie making by prepping the night before. Simply slice your produce, put it all in the blender, and store your blender in the fridge over night.  In the morning, add water to the blender, and you’re good to go.

4. Buy in bulk.
A great way to save money is to buy your produce in bulk. If there is a sale on a certain fruit or vegetable, stock up and- you guessed it- freeze it for future use.

5. Use produce bags.
Other than freezing, another great way to prolong the life of your produce is to use produce bags or absorbent salad bags. Produce bags can be found in grocery stores and even dollar stores and keep your produce fresher for longer.  Salad bags are generally made of towel like material and they are great for absorbing excess moisture and keeping your greens fresh.

6. Make spinach cubes.
If you want to freeze your greens ahead of time, here’s how I recommend doing it. Add you greens with a tiny amount of water to your blender and puree it, and then pour the mixture into your ice tray.  Freeze and then pop green cubes into your smoothie mix to up the nutrition!

7. Change up your ingredients.
I talked about this in last week’s post, but a great way to get the maximum benefit from your smoothies is to use a variety of ingredients. For more on that, you can check out [Title of Last Week’s Post]

8. Sip, don’t chug.
Green smoothies are really packed with a lot of food and nutrients, so you don’t want to guzzle them down- think about the amount of produce you add to your blender, and now imagine scarfing all of that down in a matter of minutes. It’s much easier on your body and digestive system if you drink them slowly and allow your body to absorb them at a more natural pace.

9. Consider a travel-sized blender.
This is completely optional, but if you’re on the road a lot, bringing along a travel sized blender is a great way to ensure that you’re getting in your greens while you’re away. Something like a NutriBullet is perfect because it is a powerful blender but also very small and compact so it can easily fit into your suitcase.  You can bring your blender anywhere- your hostel, hotel room, friend’s house, or camp ground!

10. Keep it simple.
Sometimes I see smoothie recipes that seem to contain every fruit, vegetable, and superfood powder known to mankind, and all I can think is ouch! Like I discussed in tip # 8, you want to be mindful or how much you are putting into your body at one time. More is not necessarily better, and our bodies really do best with simplicity.  A few fruits and vegetables and some water is all you need.

Oh and of course, have fun with it J  Smoothies are an awesome part of your health journey, and I hope these tips help you to get the most out of your blending and smoothie making!



Whether you are just trying to lose the last 5-10 lbs or you want to lose 30 lbs or more, I encourage you to watch this FREE video presentation and try my Smoothie Diet Program to see how effective smoothies for weight loss can be.

KETO GREEN SMOOTHIE

This KETO GREEN SMOOTHIE is packed with vitamins, nutrients, and healthy fats to keep you satisfied until your next meal. Simple and sweet, it’s the perfect keto breakfast.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup frozen strawberry slices
• ½ cup frozen avocado chunks
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• 3 drops Lakanto Monkfruit Extract, see note

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. 
2. Divide between two glasses and drink immediately.

Notes
Note: The Lakanto Monkfruit Extract is not strictly necessary, though the smoothie will have just a hint of sweetness from the strawberries without it. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, adding a few drops of monkfruit extract sweetens it up nicely. Adjust as necessary to sweeten to your liking.

Weight Loss Smoothie Recipes


Whether you are just trying to lose the last 5-10 lbs or you want to lose 30 lbs or more, I encourage you to watch this FREE video presentation and try my green smoothie weight loss plan to see how effective detox smoothies for weight loss can be.