If you don’t worship your own body, then who will? Treat your body with respect, compassion and be conscious of what is on the inside as well as the outside. If you are not feeling your absolute best with radiating skin, a happy heart, passion for life, loads of energy, looking lean and feeling light… Continue reading »
Sep
12
Jan
07
Green Smoothie w/Bee Pollen
It’s been a while since I made a post, but I have been traveling, getting settled into my new apartment and going through a major transition in my life. Getting settled in my new kitchen and getting back to using my juicer and blender every morning feels like I’m finally at home! I am happy… Continue reading »
Dec
21
Festive Holiday Juice Remedy
This time of year is always difficult for me and I have run myself into the ground. Holiday emotions, year end wrap ups, last minute shopping, holiday party planning, bearing the extreme winter weather conditions using public transportation and working long hours has got me exhausted and stuck in bed. I made this juice for… Continue reading »
Oct
25
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Pumpkins are everywhere you look right now; grocery stores, lined up in parking lots and on front porches or carved into jack-o-lanterns in people’s windows. I wonder how many people actually use the pumpkin meat or seeds in dishes? I would guess 2%. I haven’t cut into the pumpkins sitting in my kitchen yet but… Continue reading »
Sep
24
Green Juice
Rise and shine, time to get juicy! Instead of making my coffee in the morning I’m getting energized on this tasty green juice. 1 bunch of spinach, 1 large cucumber, 4-5 celery sticks, 4 small apples – chopped so they fit nicely in your juicer. I don’t worry about coring the apples; the strainer in… Continue reading »
Sep
14
Coconut Banana Pineapple Smoothie
Here is another delicious smoothie recipe for you people looking to sweeten up your mornings. I could seriously live off of smoothies and can’t say enough how great they are in the morning. This smoothie is loaded nutrients and minerals to get your day started off right. I love pineapples, especially in smoothies! When selecting… Continue reading »
Sep
13
Almond Joy Smoothie
I thought I would spice up my usual green juice for breakfast and treat myself to a sweet smoothie on a Monday morning. It’s good to switch up your routine meals, you don’t want to get bored with the food you are eating. I find that when I start to get bored, I tend to… Continue reading »
Aug
12
Green Smoothies
Everyone has heard “greens are good for you” or “eat your greens” but few people realize the extent to which it is true. Greens are one of the most nutritious whole foods we can eat but we rarely eat enough of them. The truth is you can get more nutrition in a pint of green… Continue reading »
Jul
21
Creamy Cantaloupe Smoothie
I bought a huge cantaloupe from the Logan Square Farmers Market on Sunday and cut it up last night to snack on. I love all kinds of melons – they are so juicy and the perfect summer snack – they remind me of being a kid. I like to cut up melons when I get… Continue reading »
Jul
06
Coconut Pineapple Smoothie
Everyone needs a nourishing breakfast in the morning, something to give you a burst of energy and jump start your day. Put away your toaster and frying pan and pull out your blender. Don’t even think about putting orange juice or milk in their either. Start using coconut water as your liquid part. Coconut Water… Continue reading »