Drink Me Healthy - Smoothies & Juicing for better health, fitness, & l...

It’s that time of year when we can indulge in fresh cherries. They are such a treat – expensive, but worth a little taste at their prime!
In his article on cherries, Dr Axe lists 8 health benefits that include: aid to sleep; ease muscle soreness due to exercise; lower blood pressure; combat cancer and macular degeneration; improve fat burning and decrease fat storage, thus aiding weight...

It’s a long time since I had one, but as a child I loved fig newtons. So I was delighted to come across this recipe for a Fig Newton Smoothie. And boy does it take me back in time, lol!
Figs are a good source of fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and Vitamin B6. A great alternative to banana in a smoothie if you like to vary the fruit you eat … er drink, lol! And they do a great job of sweetening your smoothie (and your baking!)...

A complete meal in a glass, that’s what this smoothie is. Healthy fats, protein and fiber keep you full and help you skip the between meal snacks – even that tempting chocolate cake a co-worker brings into the office! Although temptation is another thing...

My mouth is watering as I type this! Lovely, tangy pineapple and delicious smooth yogurt blending to creamy deliciousness in this recipe from Tiffany at LeCremeDeLaCrumb … and skinny, to boot!
While the alternative coconut milk adds healthy fat and a huge amount of flavor, it also adds calories; if that worries you, but you want the added coconut flavor, try coconut water instead, which has less calories. Or just stick with the fat free milk...