High Protein Breakfast Smoothie
We love smoothies. I use organic plain yogurt, so there is no added sugar there, and I use whey powder that does’t have any artificial sweeteners in it – be careful with labels because there are very few flavors within very few brands that have good ingredients. But we’re able to weed through them and come up with a amazing and healthy breakfast that is easily consumed “on the run.” I have this for breakfast at least once a week, and often for a mid-morning snack.
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Comforting Herbal Broth
As much as we try, it’s not always possible to completely avoid the cold or flu some seasons. This broth will provide you with some herbal comfort when you’re ill. It’s flavorful, warming, and packed with vitamins that will help your body battle whatever bug has bitten you.
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Energizer Smoothie
I love smoothies. Almost every smoothie I make is yogurt-based. I enjoy that this one is a vegan recipe, so I can drink it when I’m doing a Daniel Fast or when I’m just not in the mood for dairy.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
According to the Abs Diet for Women, smoothies are perfect for meal substitutions (and when I say that, I’m referring to a lifestyle that has you eating something every couple of hours, not substituting only one of 2 or 3 meals a day – I believe that would not be beneficial to your body or your mind) and as potent snacks. The author says that they work for a number of reasons:
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Purposeful Pomegranate BP Reducing Protein Smoothie
Different things can affect my blood pressure. Some years ago, we found a recent research study that showed drinking just 8 ounces of pomegranate juice a day will reduce high blood pressure significantly. Since then, I have added a shot of pomegranate juice to my smoothies.
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Wonderful Sparkling Pomegranate Drink
This is a refreshing sparkling pomegranate drink, beautifully festive for any holiday gathering.













