Although it's not officially winter yet, the temperatures here in south-western Ontario are mighty chilly! I am still cranking out Green Smoothies every morning but to be honest- a cold drink just doesn't cut it when the thermometer reads -10 C. Yes I could race to my favourite coffee joint to warm myself up but … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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Potent Superfood Add-Ins For Your Smoothie
Green smoothies are a staple in my house and you can hear the whir of the Vitamix coming from the kitchen pretty much every single morning. And although at least one of the kids will inevitably complain bitterly, we all chug down our green goodness to kick-start the day. The greens, veggies and fruits are the … Continue reading Potent Superfood Add-Ins For Your Smoothie
Green Smoothie 2.0
Thank you so much to my friend Alison who loaned me her copy of Kimberly Snyder's book "The Beauty Detox Foods". I read it cover to cover in one day and I learned so much wonderful new information from this amazingly knowledgeable woman. Kimberly is a Clinical Nutritionist, chef to countless Hollywood stars, an author, a … Continue reading Green Smoothie 2.0
Why I Love My Vitamix and a Starter Green Smoothie Recipe
I took a vegan cooking class a few years ago and in the course of preparing the food, the instructor was extolling the virtues of her high-powered blender called a Vitamix. I clearly remember thinking at the time that anyone who would spend $600 on a blender was certifiably nuts and I would never make … Continue reading Why I Love My Vitamix and a Starter Green Smoothie Recipe
Lori Leigh Wilson 