Tropical Mint Green Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 16   During the holidays, well, sometimes you inhale cookies! I did that at the cookie exchange party. My balls were a hit!   Vegan Chocolate  Truffles Thank the stars we are getting our greens in to offset any holiday indulgences.   For our last week with … Read More

Berry Pomegranate Green Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 15   Week 3 here we come!  It’s been amazing blending it up with over 3,000  gorgeous souls this December! On our 15th day, we are using pomegranate to sweeten things up.  And to add extra power to your green smoothie. Pomegranate are: The moost powerful anti-oxidant … Read More

Lean Green Lassie Smoothie

[sharethis]       The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 14 We are finishing up Week 2 of our challenge today! And we’re feeling goooooood. Our families are even getting on board our Green Up way of life. “Green smoothie ‘stache. I hardly got any this morning because my son drank almost my entire portion. I might have … Read More

Sweet Thang Green Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 13     Today’s smoothie treat is ultra sweet due to the dates. Dates are packed full of fiber and magnesium, manganese, and potassium. Go ahead and make it! Blend all ingredients and drink up! Makes 24 oz. Serves 2   What do you say? How do … Read More

‘Tis The Season Green Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 12 [sharethis] I’m having a little fun with the holiday season for today’s smoothie.  Who says you can’t be healthy in December? This is a fancy sweet drink you can make for a party (yes, for realz!).  It would be perfect for an open house or a … Read More

Spa Clean Green Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 11 I stole this name from Green Up goddess, Nicholette von Reiche. Well, actually her husband came up with the name. The other day he mentioned how a smoothie he made tasted like something you would get at a spa…cleaning  you from the inside out. Light bulb! … Read More

Dreamy Creamy Green Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 10 Chia! Oh glorious, chia! Chia seeds are now such a staple in my diet…I throw them in smoothies (chia seeds make smoothies extra creamy!), in soups, on top of my oatmeal, and even on my salads. By eating chia seeds, you’ll not only be getting calcium, … Read More

Glorious Apple Green Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 8 When you get your fill of dark leafy greens, you also  start to make connections between your body  and mind. And you begin to let your body lead the way. Joy F., a Green Up goddess says…   So beautiful. Now today’s smoothie recipe is quite … Read More

Cilantro Lemonade Green Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 7 We’ve been blending together  now for a whole week! Our green smoothies help us to become stronger, healthier and more balanced each and every day!   Ready to join in on the fun? Go ahead and make it! Cilantro is packed with vitamins and minerals: Vitamin … Read More

Herb Fest Green Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 6 Today’s  smoothie is light, fruity and fresh especially with the herb add-in. Rosemary is a wonder herb! You can add any herb to your smoothie concoctions but the rosemary gives Herb Fest that extra anti-inflammatory insurance. Great for any injuries or pain in the joints. Rosemary … Read More

Chocolate Banana Milkshake

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 5 Dessert for breakfast, yep, that’s right! I like to make this concoction of banana, nut milk, and chocolate anytime.  There’s no waiting for a special occasion in my book. I prefer to use cacao powder instead of over- processed chocolate. Cacao is a top source of … Read More

Start Me Up Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 4 When making your smoothies, and to keep things simple with the shopping list, I recommend sticking to a few non-dairy milks such as almond and coconut.  You can also try hemp, rice, and flax. Since a lot of almond milk brands are loaded with tons of … Read More

Green Up Smoothie Recipe

[sharethis]          The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 3 For our Day 3 challenge, we are spicing it up! Spices are amazing healing powerhouses and can be added to any smoothie. We are adding cayenne pepper to the Green Up signature smoothie. Cayenne is great for the digestive system as well as boosting metabolism. It … Read More

Nutty Mango Smoothie Recipe

[sharethis]          The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 2 Our fabulous  group is blending away on Day 2! Kale is our main dark leafy green for the Nutty Mango Smoothie. Kale is so sexy right now, and it’s actually packed with calcium (if you can believe it) and great for boosting immunity for the winter … Read More

Peachy Green Smoothie Recipe

[sharethis] Join The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge! Day 1 We are adding the green stuff to our smoothies and lovin’ every minute of it! Today is the kick off day, and it’s off to an amazing start with this light and fruity smoothie. The peaches make this drink a Vitamin C powerhouse!  For many of us, winter is … Read More

Give Your Pantry a Healthy Makeover

Welcome to the Kickin’ It Clean, Healthy and Hot Blog Series to celebrate the NEW Fall Renewal Detox. Last week I discussed the main tools you need in your clean kitchen.  Did you get a chance to check out the post and download your handy guide yet? Go ahead…I’ll wait for you. Sweet. You’re back. Next stop is the pantry. … Read More