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Healthy Chocolate Mint Smoothie

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Healthy Chocolate Mint Smoothie

Towards the end of August, my body was really starting to feel dragged down. I wasn’t eating properly nor was I sleeping well and I know that a part of that was how I was choosing to eat. We always have a choice in what we eat. I have always struggled with my blood sugar levels. My Mom still tells stories about how grumpy I was after school as a child. She would literally meet me at our side door with a cracker to shove in my mouth. As an adult, I am much more aware of my blood sugar … Continue reading →

A Power Packed Smoothie to Start the Day!

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Power Packed Smoothie

Please don’t yell at me….. I’m starting to think about what my morning routine is going to look like in a few weeks once school starts up again. WHY? Well, after some inspirational talks with my friend Michele at Juice Plus, I’ve become motivated to re-think my morning routine. My new routine is going to include a Power Packed Smoothie to Start the Day!   What does my routine look like right now? After lying in bed for about 15 minutes, slowly waking up while checking emails and social media on my phone, I stumble downstairs and drink a tall … Continue reading →

Smoothies with a @Vitamix Blender

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Vitamix Blender

It’s been no secret that I love my smoothies! I have been making smoothies for a number of years now ever since I discovered that my kids would eat spinach if I included it in a smoothie. I often ask my children to help me make smoothies so that they know exactly what is in them, they understand how healthy they are AND if they make them, there is a bigger chance that they will consume them. My Basic Guildelines When Making a Vitamix Blender Smoothie: I start with my liquid (which 99% of the time is Unsweetened Vanilla Flavoured … Continue reading →