By Heather Callaghan, Editor Don’t let the bloggers and cult diets scare you away from green smoothies. Raw, green and fruit smoothies are life giving – just look at your face glow after one week. Green smoothies help people flatten tummies and keep your energy levels high. If you’ve…
By EasyHealthySmoothie Looking for a quick breakfast that’s both delicious and could help in your journey to lose weight? Here’s a recipe I developed to start my mornings feeling great, even when I’m in a hurry. This green smoothie is high in fiber and light…
By Adonia Dennis, Natural Blaze These five delicious summer smoothies are perfect for backyard barbecues or as on-the-go breakfast options. They’re also incredibly healthy, containing a perfect balance of macronutrients, micronutrients, and antioxidants. We’ve also made sure that the smoothies listed here include healthy sources of…
Ever wish science would surprise you with some unconventional ways to get healthy that don’t take much work? Here are a few counter-intuitive ways to get healthier that may surprise you. If these aren’t on your radar yet, they should be… Cannabis smoothies, anyone? Did…
By Heather Callaghan The best part of experimenting with smoothie recipes is discovering the perfect combination that allows you to have more energy, focus and stamina for hours, without necessarily consuming a whole meal. This is the first smoothie I ever made that I could…
Karen Foster, Prevent Disease Pineapple has been used for centuries to reduce pain and inflammation. It turns out that an enzyme found in pineapples called bromelain does, in fact, have scientifically proven medicinal benefits. Two molecules isolated from an extract of crushed pineapple stems have…
by Alanna Ketler There is no question about it, breakfast is the most important meal of the day; when you wake up chances are that you have not eaten for at least 8 hours if not way longer. Breakfast literally means, to break fast. You…
Did you know that avocado seeds are full of great health benefits? Avocado seeds have more antioxidants than most fruits and veggies and contain polyphenols similar to those found in green tea. They are full of more soluble fiber than most foods, which aids in…
By Tara Borlako Quick and easy to prepare, these smoothie recipes not only contain a variety of refreshing fruits, they pack monounsaturated fatty acids and probiotics –two ingredients that help mobilize belly fat. The addition of chia seeds helps you feel full for at least…
By Karen Foster There’s nothing like a green start to your day with a zing of citrus and ginger. I bet once you try this juice in the morning, you will reconsider your daily cup of java. Karen Foster is a holistic nutritionist, avid blogger,…
By Natasha Longo Hemp is one of my favorite proteins for many reasons. Most hemp protein powders on the market have no fillers or additives and it provides the 8 essential amino acids and fatty acids. You’ll need much less hemp protein than other types…
