By popular demand and as a follow-up to my Beginners Smoothie Guide from last month, today I'm sharing some easy and super healthy smoothie recipes that I make almost every morning. These smoothies make a filling and delicious breakfast that will keep your blood sugar stable, rev up your metabolism, and serve as a great tool for weight loss. Plus, they're quick to make and easy to take on the go!
Read MoreEasy Weeknight Quinoa & Tempeh Salad
One of the key things I try to teach my clients is that healthy cooking doesn't have to be complicated. It doesn't have to be a chore. And you don't need to be a chef. But like everything, it gets easier with practice.
So I'm going to start sharing with you some healthy and easy recipes. Here is an easy weeknight salad dish that I love:
Read MoreStruggling With Your Salads? Try These Simple Home-made Dressings
One of the most common things I get asked is what to use for salad dressings. Most people know the numerous health benefits of eating a large, colorful bowl of raw veggies, but they also recognize that most of the salad dressings in restaurants, or worse, the pre-packaged bottles sold in supermarkets, are usually not the healthiest choices.
So what do I recommend?
Making your own dressing is always the best way to go, and doesn't have to be complicated.
Read MoreA Cleansing Red Smoothie for Valentines
While I don’t particularly like the excessive marketing around Valentines Day, it is nice to share the spirit of LOVE, and to get in the mood with a nice red dress or lipstick. Another idea is starting your Valentines Day with a nice healthy red smoothie. I've recently tried adding beets to my smoothies, and it tastes amazing, giving the smoothie a nice added sweetness. And apart from giving off a nice red color and sweet flavor, beets are surprisingly nutritious!
Read MoreChocolate in the Morning? A Delicious, Healthy Recipe to Start Your Day
A filling nutritious breakfast is key to starting off your day right. And it's the best time of the day to squeeze in a good serving of greens, and most of the minerals and vitamins we need for the day.
So I love making smoothies with clean, nutrient-rich ingredients, that give me a good amount of morning energy (I no longer need coffee!), but that also taste amazing. Also, smoothies are so quick and easy to prepare- I throw the ingredients into my nutribullet, blend, and it's ready to go!
Here is an example of one of my favorites, which has raw cacao to satisfy my chocolate craving, without spiking my blood sugar as most other processed breakfasts would.
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