I've been eating more greens too. One recent delectable concoction:
- red-leaf lettuce
- spinach
- arugula
- chard
- radicchio
- frisee
- raspberries
- apples
- pinon nuts
- very light raspberry vinaigrette
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
fruits and greens
Golden kiwis, pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, apples, oranges, nectarines, bananas... Those are the fruits I've been eating recently (about 4 cups a day). My most exotic combo has been golden kiwi with blueberries and apples (liked it a lot) but, I think my favorite combination so far is raspberries with apples. Ok... Let me be honest - if it is fruit, I'm gonna love pretty much any combination.
I've been eating more greens too. One recent delectable concoction:
I've been eating more greens too. One recent delectable concoction:
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Vitamix vs. Blendtec, I've Made a Decision...
I'm not sure how much healthier I really am on only my 4th day of green smoothie goodness, but psychologically, I feel awesome doing something that I truly believe is so good for me.
And so, today, I'm pondering the return of my $50 Walmart 800 watt blender and going for the new Vitamix 5200. I think I should go for it as I'm just not completely happy with my 800 watt blender.
I am choosing to go with the Vitamix after much reading and agonizing (these things are an arm and a leg!) and two things did it for me - 1) their 3-payment plan and 2) Kristen's Raw: I'm Cheating on My Blendtec...Oh My! post.
Today's green smoothie recipe:
1.5 cups water (might have been too much water)
2 full handfuls of spinach
1 leaf of kale
3 green apples
2 cups frozen grapes
1/3 banana (that's all I had, I need more bananas, I think this greatly improves smoothie texture)
1 lemon (just the juice)
1 tbsp agave nector
I loved the flavor of this smoothie but the texture could have been better. I was definitely "chewing" my smoothie a bit today.
I also had an Herbalife shake today and now I'm getting ready to head to Boot Camp with my friends from The Spot.
I hope everyone has had an opportunity to do something good for your health and nutrition today.
Love and Light,
:)
~julz
And so, today, I'm pondering the return of my $50 Walmart 800 watt blender and going for the new Vitamix 5200. I think I should go for it as I'm just not completely happy with my 800 watt blender.
I am choosing to go with the Vitamix after much reading and agonizing (these things are an arm and a leg!) and two things did it for me - 1) their 3-payment plan and 2) Kristen's Raw: I'm Cheating on My Blendtec...Oh My! post.
Today's green smoothie recipe:
1.5 cups water (might have been too much water)
2 full handfuls of spinach
1 leaf of kale
3 green apples
2 cups frozen grapes
1/3 banana (that's all I had, I need more bananas, I think this greatly improves smoothie texture)
1 lemon (just the juice)
1 tbsp agave nector
I loved the flavor of this smoothie but the texture could have been better. I was definitely "chewing" my smoothie a bit today.
I also had an Herbalife shake today and now I'm getting ready to head to Boot Camp with my friends from The Spot.
I hope everyone has had an opportunity to do something good for your health and nutrition today.
Love and Light,
:)
~julz
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