daily smoothie

raspberry-chia cream smoothie

The “you catch more bees with honey…” sentiment really is true – I have [click to continue…]

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tropical mango orange smoothie

So many of you are asking after Dad and how he is doing (and again, we are eternally grateful for all of the support) – I know I have not really updated lately. Dad went back into the hospital after [click to continue…]

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juice defense

The news tells us this year the flu is the worst ever.

My schedule is jam packed right now – not complaining at all, I am having FUN – and I am tired.

I am afraid to breathe when someone sneezes or coughs in public.

I am using antibac gel like body lotion.

I’m not a doctor, and I am not going to list immune defense properties of the veggies I am currently inhaling in raw and juiced forms. I will tell you that the first six ingredients of this recipe were picked for their vitamins, minerals, antioxidants – feel good energy for me!

The cherries, mango and pineapple were added for sweet flavor. When I finished taking photos, I blended a banana in as well, taking this well over the 24 ounce mark. One huge jar of deliciousness will hopefully help me fight all the bugs out there.

juice defense - wellness wednesday

healthy defense juice

1 lemon, peeled
1 golden beet
1 handful broccoli
4 large carrots
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
handful cherries, pitted
1/2 cup frozen mango
1/2 cup pineapple

Juice lemon, beet, broccoli, carrots and garlic. Pour into blender with apple cider vinegar, cherries, mango and pineapple – blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.

juicing for wellness

*holds jar of juice in the air* Cheers!

 

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Native Foods Café

August 7, 2012

  …because wine is a staple, right? I can think of a few girls who will agree with me. Yesterday Jason took the day off, and we toured the Street of Dreams. We love going each year, and this year was especially fun because we had our new house in mind. We are planning to [...]

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daily juice

June 22, 2012

with pureed raspberries. Today is my last day of class. I have mixed emotions – I do not want it to end, our group is so fun and I could spend many more days cooking and learning. I am also excited for it to end, so I can get in my own kitchen and start [...]

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Piña Colada breakfast smoothie

June 6, 2012

Last week I discovered you all like Piña Coladas. Several people have already made the Lightened Up Piña Colada, and I am happy to report that “lightened up” did not mean missing anything. So far so good – people are liking this light version. Since we really shouldn’t begin the day saying “it’s five o clock somewhere”, I [...]

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triple berry guava smoothie

May 26, 2012

I am still juicing at least once a day, most days. Lately I have brought back the juiced smoothie (juice then add to spinach and other fruit in the blender)), and sometimes just a smoothie. I have been loving raspberries lately! I found some at the farmers market the other day, and as I do [...]

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National Spinach Day

March 26, 2012

spinach pancakes   Today is National Spinach Day. You may know that spinach is one of my favorites – probably always in my top five foods list. I always have at least one large box (usually two) of baby spinach in the fridge at any given time. Right now? Two. I’ll take any chance to [...]

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mixed berry oatmeal muffins with crumb topping

February 15, 2012

One of the aspects of the foodie 100 that I am really excited about is the author program, where we have opportunities to work with brands and new product. One of my favorite parts of being a nurse to my dad recently? Feeding him good food! I have been making fresh green juice for him [...]

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