When you think of aloe vera, maybe you picture the spiky, succulent leaves, or the sunburn gel you sometimes use to soothe your skin, but did you also know that you can eat this plant? And that it is a nutritionally-packed superfood? It’s true, and by consuming aloe vera you can improve your digestion, detoxify your body, improve the health of your heart, reduce inflammation, and more. Aloe vera is a type of plant called a succulent, which means that its leaves are thick and fleshy so that they can store water and so the plant can survive in dry environments. The aloe plant probably first evol ..read more

Love strawberries and kefir? Then you’ll love this smoothie. The majority of my recipes call for between 4 and 6 ingredients, and some up to a whopping 15. This recipe is the simplest to date, with only 2 ingredients, both of which should come as no surprise :) My girlfriend and I recently purchased 13 quarts of strawberries from a local Amish farm. Many were eaten on the drive home, others sliced and dehydrated, and the rest frozen for smoothies. Like most berries, strawberries are rich in a variety of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients and are not too high in sugar. My second f ..read more

Congratulations! You have found the ultimate smoothie weight loss guide! Smoothies are a great tool for weight loss because you control the ingredients. They make perfect vehicles for relatively low-calorie, yet nutrient-laden ingredients that are capable of keeping you full for a long time. By combining the right ingredients, you can create smoothies that taste great and help you drop pounds. It doesn’t take long to learn what to use and how to make the right combinations. Just keep reading and start losing! Smoothies for Healthy Weight Loss The reason that smoothies can help you lose weight ..read more

Photo by hockeycrew Warning, a party may break out in your mouth when you consume this smoothie! It’s that delicious. I think most people are familiar with the health benefits attributed to strawberries and bananas (if not, do a quick Google search); so let’s give our full attention to coconut oil. Coconut oil is a legitimate superfood with a myriad of health-promoting properties. Don’t get scared away by unfounded attacks and “all fat is bad” fanatics. Here’s a quick rundown of why coconut oil is good for you. Strengthens immune system Increases metabolism (thus aids in weight loss) Improv ..read more

Do you like Snickerdoodle cookies? Then your are going to love this smoothie! Unlike the cookies, this smoothie is healthy; so you don’t have to feel guilty while slurping it down. Turning the unhealthy into healthy is what we do around here :) The inspiration for this recipe came from someone who emailed me asking that I create a healthy Snickerdoodle smoothie recipe. I searched the internet for recipes and found they were all quite unhealthy because of suspect ingredients and way too much sugar! It’s unfortunate that so many smoothie recipes are unhealthy as it often gives smoothies as a who ..read more

Gelatin may conjure images in your mind of that slimy, unnaturally green and orange dessert you got in the cafeteria with your school lunches, but dessert made with gelatin is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to using this potent superfood. Gelatin is a byproduct of meat processing and comes from the bones and connective tissues of animals. It may sound unsavory, but these parts of animals are actually extremely good for you. There was a time when people consumed nearly all of an animal, while today we simply end up with the processed and packaged meat, or muscle tissue. What we are m ..read more

Get your Saint Patrick’s Day started properly with this delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make green smoothie. Your body and taste buds will thank you. Mint is a great addition to green smoothies providing a little extra nutrition while enhancing the flavor. Both fresh and dried mint can be used. A few of the health benefits attributed to mint include aiding in proper digestion, cleansing, and detoxification, calming effects, antioxidant-rich, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and mint help maintain healthy skin. The aroma and vapors of mint help alleviate nausea, headaches, and respiratory issues, e ..read more

If you want to learn how to make delicious and highly nutritious smoothies, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’ve never made a smoothie before and need step-by-step instructions, or you want to take your smoothie making skills to the next level, everything you need to know is outlined below. I’ve made thousands of delicious, creamy smoothies over the years and have turned it into sort of an art form. The good news is anybody can learn how to make smoothies as I have. Once you get the basics down, you’ll be creating smoothies like a master in no time. This guide will teach you everythi ..read more

Yes, this smoothie does taste every bit as good as its name would suggest :) I’ve created many flavorful smoothies over the years, but can’t take credit for this one. This recipe comes by way of a recipe swap with Jeanine at BakersDozen.Kitchen. Jeanine’s site is loaded with delicious recipes like this one and information on health and nutrition. I recommend you stop by her site and try some of her recipes. I made a slight modification to Jeanine’s End of Summer Peach Pie Smoothie by adding a little ghee because I was feeling the need for additional healthy fats and have been on a ghee kick l ..read more

This is my new favorite snack on a hot summer day. Blend frozen strawberries with just enough liquid for a thick, cold, ice cream like consistency. Otherwise known as a bowl of deliciousness. Strawberry season was fast and furious this year. We loaded up and froze 2 flats worth, which is 16 quarts. They are supposed to last several months, but at the rate I’ve been making this strawberry ice cream they’re not going to last nearly that long. I’ve covered the health benefits of strawberries in other recipes. Here’s a quick rundown. They are a great source of antioxidants in the form of vitamin C ..read more