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What This Supermodel Eats In A Day & Her Go-To Post-Workout Smoothie

CX3 — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:44:04 +0000

DiDonato notes she has dinner with her husband in the evening—which is a protein, vegetable, and carb. (During pregnancy, lighter on the veggies and heavier on the carbs, she says.)

“Dinner is usually some sort of protein and some sort of vegetable. I’ve been less on the cooked vegetable train while pregnant. We used to eat a lot of beets, broccoli, and asparagus, but I can’t even look at that these days,” she laughs. “So that’s what I used to eat when I was normal. So now it’s just like some sort of protein and a carb for me, or sometimes it’s just the protein at night. Cause my stomach is quite upset in the evenings for some reason.”

And then she ends the evening with a dessert: “We’ll have some ice cream, frozen yogurt, or I’ll make like my favorite almond butter cookies.” We’ll have to get the recipe on that last one.

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This Neuroscientist’s Go-To Green Smoothie Is A+ For Brain Health (Duh)

CX3 — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:59:26 +0000

Suzuki’s smoothie is chock-full of brain-healthy players. Take bananas, for example: The fruit is rich in magnesium, and studies have shown that a lack of magnesium can kick-start the sympathetic nervous system (and when this sympathetic nervous system is on overdrive, it can lead to increased anxiety). Spinach is also packed with brain-supporting vitamins and minerals, like vitamin K, folate, and lutein. Finally, research shows apples can help maintain acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that tends to reduce with age and oxidative stress. (An apple a day, as they say…)

Not to mention, Suzuki finds the very act of making this smoothie quite meditative. She calls it a “moment of flow,” a time when she can calm her mind and focus only on the task at hand—in this case, crafting a cool, delicious breakfast smoothie. “It becomes a particular superpower for those of us that have anxiety,” she says.

Below, find Suzuki’s everyday recipe (note: She lists each ingredient, but she didn’t specify measurements during the episode; these are our suggestions to give you the best flavor and consistency).

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A Collagen-Cashew Butter Smoothie That Tastes Like Summer

CX3 — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:55:42 +0000

Summer may be on its last legs (sob), but this smoothie will mentally bring you back to the beachside. As someone who relies on morning smoothies during the warmer months (only an icy, refreshing sip seems right on a humid summer day), I love to play around with different concoctions—and I can attest that this recipe tastes nothing short of phenomenal. So, naturally, I just had to share (check it out on TikTok, should you find yourself scrolling).

It’s a blend I cobbled together quite recently—and it tastes like a cool, tropical-inspired treat (with a few beauty benefits, too).*

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Easy and Amazing Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

CX3 — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:48:26 +0000

Craving that irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate?

Get your sweet fix with a zero-guilt healthy low carb smoothie recipe!

With this chocolate peanut butter smoothie, you can enjoy all the goodness of a peanut butter cup milkshake…without all the sugar and carbs! You don;t even need any protein powder.

At only 5.7g net carbs this smoothie is the perfect snack or treat for peanut butter lovers.

Chocolate peanut butter smoothie

Chocolate peanut butter smoothies are the perfect drink for a hot day. Plus, this is a protein-packed recipe thanks to a combination of peanut butter and yogurt. This healthy low carb smoothie is an excellent mid-day snack option to hold you over until lunch or dinner.

If you love peanut butter as much as I do, you’ll love my other peanut butter recipes on this site. These are fan-favourites, so we are bringing you one more peanut butter recipe to add to your collection.

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Watermelon Smoothie

CX3 — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:58:36 +0000

This watermelon smoothie is exactly what you want on a hot summer day! It’s perfectly creamy, naturally sweet, and the ultimate thirst quencher.

There’s truly nothing more refreshing than chilled watermelon all summer long. I’m a big fan of chopping watermelon up to make my watermelon, cucumber and feta salad. But a cold glass of watermelon agua fresca or this creamy smoothie really hits the spot on a blazing hot day.

Side note, this isn’t just blended watermelon and ice (which is more of a slushy). Instead, this is a luscious smoothie recipe loaded with watermelon, strawberries, vanilla Greek yogurt, and milk (you can use dairy-free also). Sound refreshing and delicious? I think yes!

What’s In This Watermelon Smoothie

Smoothies should be quick and easy, so this recipe calls for just 4 ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need.

Watermelon: I’m using fresh cubed watermelon, which makes this smoothie slurpable. But if you want it EXTRA thick you could freeze the watermelon cubes overnight.
Strawberries: Frozen is best to keep the smoothie thick and creamy!
Vanilla Greek Yogurt: I’m using vanilla yogurt for a hint of sweetness and added flavor. But feel free to use any dairy or non-dairy yogurt.
Milk: Any type of milk will work, but I personally love to use non-dairy milks such as almond milk or cashew milk!

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

Why Watermelon Is So Good For You!

The ultimate hydration boost! Did you know watermelon is made up of 92% water? With that high percentage of water, plus loads of fiber, it will make you feel fuller longer without consuming tons of calories.
Can improve digestion. The powerful combination of water and fiber helps to improve bowel movements.
Loaded with antioxidants. Watermelon is not only high in lycopene (which makes it a great anti-inflammatory fruit), but also beta-carotene, cucurbitacin, and Vitamin C.

Toss everything into a blender
This blends into a perfectly creamy watermelon smoothie!

How To Make This Watermelon Smoothie

Smoothies are great for getting your daily dose of fruits in an instant. All you need to do is toss everything into a blender and let it work its magic. In under one minute, you’ll have this vibrant, creamy watermelon smoothie!

A Few Tips

Make it less creamy by removing the yogurt and using a banana instead.
Make it thicker by adding another cup of frozen strawberries or using frozen watermelon instead.

More Summer Smoothie Recipes

There’s not better time for smoothies than summer. So here’s a few favorites that make the best of in-season fruits!

If you make this watermelon smoothie, let me know how it turned out! I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.

Watermelon Smoothie

This easy and creamy watermelon smoothie recipe is everything you want on a hot summer day!

Add the watermelon, strawberries, banana, and milk to a high powered blender, and blend until smooth.
Pour into a glass, and enjoy!

You can use a dairy-free Greek yogurt and milk, to make the entire smoothie dairy-free!

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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

CX3 — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:43:23 +0000

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Orange Smoothie 3 Ways

CX3 — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:26:51 +0000

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By: Mariam E. | June 29, 2021This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure policy for details

There is nothing better than enjoying a homemade smoothie on a hot day! Here’s how you can make thirst quenching Orange Smoothie 3 Ways with simple wholesome ingredients.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Florida’s Natural Orange Juice. All opinions are 100% my own.

Now that the weather is warming up, I’m excited to share these three delicious varieties of orange smoothies to make at home – Pineapple Orange, Tropical Orange and Peach N’ Orange. I wanted to create a fun and simple recipe using the kids’ favorite fruits, so we could get in the habit of making smoothies this summer.

To change things up, we loaded up our smoothies with Florida’s Natural Orange Juice. Did you know that one 8-ounce glass of Florida’s Natural Orange Juice provides nearly two servings of whole fruit and your daily recommended dose of vitamin C? Yup! Just one of these smoothies uses 3/4 cup of orange juice, so with just one drink you’re close to meeting the daily recommended dose!

Florida’s Natural orange juice is also made from just one simple ingredient — Florida oranges! There are no artificial flavors or ingredients, and no water, sugar or preservatives are added to the juice. This way the smoothies are naturally bursting with fresh citrus flavor.

Plus, these drinks are naturally gluten and dairy-free, making it the perfect crowd-pleasing drink. Especially for kids!

Why You’ll Love these Smoothies

They’re easy! These smoothies are easy and quickly made in the blender. No fancy equipment needed.
They’re super tasty. Florida’s Natural orange juice is made from one simple ingredient – Florida’s oranges – giving it a straight-from-the-grove taste.
They are customizable. Down below I have three ways of making these orange smoothies, but you know how kids are — one day like something, and then they next they’ve changed their mind. So, you can simply substitute the ingredients in order to keep everyone happy.

How to Make Orange Smoothies 3 Ways

Depending on which smoothie you make, place the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can add more or less ice and orange juice, depending on you preferred consistency.
Pour into a cup and garnish with mint or fruit chunks related to the drink and serve.

What You’ll Need

For the Base:

Florida’s Natural No Pulp Orange Juice — packed with Vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, and more.
Honey — to round out the fruit flavors
Ice cubes — optional, but it helps add some consistency and keeps the smoothie cold.
Pineapple — I used pineapple in all the smoothies because it goes so well with orange juice.

Pineapple Orange Smoothie

For this smoothie, I used frozen pineapple chunks, orange juice, honey, and ice cubes.

Blend everything together until smooth. Garnish with some pineapple chunks and mint leaves.

Tropical Orange Smoothie

For the tropical smoothie, I chose a frozen fruit mix that had a variety of tropical fruits like mangos and pineapple. I also added a scoop of frozen dragon fruit for a pop of color, along with honey and Florida’s Natural Orange Juice for the liquid base.

Blend everything together until smooth. In a glass, add a scoop of frozen dragon fruit on the bottom, pour in the smoothie then top with pieces of mango and additional dragon fruit. Garnish with mint leaves to add an extra pop of color!

For the Peach N’ Orange Smoothie

For this version of smoothie, I added pineapple chunks, frozen peaches, honey and orange juice for the liquid base. I also used grenadine syrup for an additional touch of color and flavor.

Add the ingredients into the blender, except for the grenadine syrup, into the blender and blend until smooth. Add a drizzle of grenadine syrup to the base of the cup and then pour in the smoothie. Garnish with fresh slices of peach and mint.

Tips and Notes

Feel free to adjust the honey to suit your taste.
Want these to be extra cold? Grab your smoothie cups and fill them with ice then cold water. Put it in the freezer for 5-7 minutes. You now have frosted cups for smoothies.
You can garnish these drinks with a variety of fresh herbs and fruits as an easy way to get your kids to eat a bit of extra fruit!

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time and store in the fridge?

I suggest you enjoy these as soon as possible! As smoothies sit for longer periods of time, they separate.

Can I make these ahead of time for the freezer?

You definitely can! You can make them ahead of time two ways. Add everything you need to make a smoothie into a freezer safe bag and freeze it. When ready, transfer the contents directly from frozen into your blender and blend until ready. You can also freeze the smoothies after you’ve blended it up and pull it out of the freezer and enjoy as it thaws.

Can I use fresh fruit?

If you use fresh fruit to blend, your smoothies won’t have the same texture. You can always flash freeze your fresh fruit for 2 to 3 hours before blending- to give the smoothies give them the smoothie a thicker texture.

More Drinks You’ll Love

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Orange Smoothie 3 Ways

There is nothing better than enjoying a homemade smoothie on a hot day! Here’s how you can make an Orange Smoothie 3 Ways with simple wholesome ingredients.

Prep Time 4 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

Pineapple Orange Smoothie

Instructions

Depending on which smoothie you make, place the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can add more or less ice and orange juice, depending on your preferred consistency.
Pour into a cup and garnish with mint or fruit and serve.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the honey to suit your taste.
Want these to be extra cold? Grab your smoothie cups and fill them with ice then
cold water. Put it in the freezer for 5-7 minutes. You now have frosted cups for
the smoothies!
You can garnish these drinks with a variety of fresh herbs and fruits as an easy
way to get your kids to eat more fruit!

Nutrition

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Happy Smoothie Day! Here’s The Perfect Smoothie For Every Zodiac Sign

CX3 — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:17:54 +0000

Pisces, like other water signs, can sometimes be particularly emotional, so having a stress-fighting smoothie recipe on hand is always helpful. This one can also help you sleep, thanks to chamomile tea—plus cherries and cinnamon add flavor.

Get the recipe here.

There are, of course, a ton of other factors that might influence your “perfect” smoothie match, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a few cues from the stars for our snacking selections—in addition to learning a bit more about what our future holds from our weekly horoscope.

This article was originally published by mindbodygreen.com. Read the original article here.

Oatmeal Berry Smoothie Bowl

CX3 — Thu, 13 May 2021 16:23:30 +0000

When you want oatmeal AND a smoothie bowl, try this delicious Oatmeal Berry Smoothie Bowl made with oats, frozen berries and bananas.

Oatmeal Berry Smoothie Bowl

This mixed berry smoothie bowl with oats is the perfect combination for a sweet and hearty breakfast. The cooked oatmeal makes it extra creamy and adds extra fiber. I used frozen strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, but you can use any combination of berries that you like. If you want to try some more breakfast smoothie bowl recipes, check out this Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl and Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie Bowls.

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This Green Smoothie Has A Protein Powerhouse Ingredient You’ll Never See Coming

CX3 — Thu, 13 May 2021 10:51:14 +0000

Cottage cheese is one of the more polarizing ingredients in existence. And if I tell you to add it to a blender along with kale and spinach, I can completely understand your desire to turn the page. But hear me out on this one.

Look past the texture to see cottage cheese for what it really is: a flavorless, protein powerhouse. In addition to its health benefits, cottage cheese yields the most unbelievably creamy consistency without the added fat or sugar of more traditional smoothie ingredients. Intrigued? Confused? Tempted? There’s only one way to find out.

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