I am a huge fan of healthy, homemade smoothies in the morning. They are nutrient-dense and easy to make then take on-the-go. But, my appetite for them precipitously declines during the wintery months. The last thing I crave is something cold when it’s cold outside. I realized that the reason my summer berry smoothies didn’t call to me in the winter was a matter of ingredients. This winter I discovered my favorite winter smoothie: the gingerbread smoothie. Read more…
Having a smoothie for breakfast can be one of the healthiest habits you develop, if it consists of the right ingredients. Most mornings my breakfast consists of about 2 pint glasses worth of blended vegetables, fruit, seeds, herbs, grass-fed whey protein and various superfoods. It only takes 3 to 5 minutes to make, assuming all of the ingredients are handy. Read more…
Warm, summer days are the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juice. And juice that you make yourself or with loved ones is by far the best. Nothing compares to farm fresh produce, straight from juicer to mouth. Once you’ve taken a look at my juicing guidelines, give this recipe a try. It’s by far my favorite. Read more…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, though unfortunately, it’s the meal most commonly skipped. A healthy breakfast should contain fiber, fat and protein. Not only do we need those macronutrients for good health, but in this recipe they also slow the transit time of glucose to the bloodstream, from the complex carbohydrates. Read more…
Be wary of smoothies that have an abundance of fruit and fruit juice, without protein and fat. They are not healthy, as they raise blood sugar levels quickly; often times, just as quickly as a can of soda. The coconut oil and seeds in this recipe perfectly balances the smoothie. Healthy fat and protein help to satiate, and reduce cravings. They have a calming, grounding effect. They regulate blood-sugar levels. And recent studies show that many of the phytonutrients found in fruits and vegetables are more completely absorbed when eaten with fats. Read more…
