Smoothies are incredible blended shakes that are full of fresh vegetables or fruits. They are fun and easy to make. Words that can describe the beverage include natural, healthy, refreshing, tasty, colorful and etc. Other than providing delicious goodness that bursts with energy in a glass, smoothies can help a person consume the recommended daily…

Smoothies are an easy and convenient way to add on to the nutritional value of your diet, as they offer proteins, carbohydrates, vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and more. So whether you need a refreshing breakfast or a post-exercise shake that will instantly provide your body with the needed protein and leave your mouth…

We are sure you wish for a healthy diet packed full of nutrition, vitamins, antioxidants and fibers. However, preparing a healthy meal can be so cumbersome because of the ingredients and hectic preparation involved. That is why for a quick 5-minute fix for your breakfast, try out a fruit smoothie! Fruit smoothies are amazingly delicious,…

In the summer, life is a bowl of cherries. The long, warm days have produce sections brimming with big, juicy, sweet cherries. To promote the nutritional benefits of fresh produce, there’s the Pick of the Season, a public health initiative spotlighting seasonal fruit and vegetables, with recipes this quarter for cherries, a produce selection that…

We have all been there – especially after holidays, before summer or just whenever we feel that we have been neglecting our body and therefore need to start treating it better. At that point, we usually think of starting a detox diet to clean our body from the inside out. Detoxing, when done right, means…

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But there are still more than 31 million Americans who skip it every single day. Why? Most of them say they are just too busy to make something to eat. But eating (or drinking) your breakfast can be super simple and it…

We keep hearing about the benefits of smoothie drinking, but what are they really? Why are smoothies, those liquid meals, so healthy and why should we incorporate them in our daily lives? 1. For starters, if you are not keen on eating fruits or veggies, drinking a smoothie might help you trick your body into…

Incorporating smoothies into your diet not only gives your body all the vitamins, minerals and fiber it needs, but it also helps your digestion, as the foods are blended and therefore easier for your body to process. Additionally, blending a smoothie means that you use the whole fruit or vegetable and can therefore keep all…

Smoothie making is no rocket science and there are so many benefits you get from drinking it, such as improved digestion, hydration, eating more fruits and vegetables, easier weight loss, more energy and many others. However, there are some basic things you need to know before you start blending. First, you should decide what recipe…