3 Simple Ways to Beat Stress

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Green Power Smoothie

If you enjoy sipping your fruits and greens but want the added benefit of protein, this is the smoothie for you!  It's a perfect drink after lifting weights, following a tough workout, or for anytime you need a protein boost.  Most protein powders out there have artificial sweeteners and strange ingredients concocted in laboratories, so … Continue reading Green Power Smoothie

2 Green Smoothies, 6 Ways to Enjoy Them

[tweetmeme] During this cleanse, I've been experimenting with smoothies.  I've managed to discover some tasty concoctions while getting in a remarkable amount of dark leafy greens!  To those of you who have never had a green smoothie, try to keep an open mind.  It's not like drinking wheat grass, which anyone will admit tastes exactly … Continue reading 2 Green Smoothies, 6 Ways to Enjoy Them

Wide Awake. Downing Dark Greens. Getting My Sexy Back.

[tweetmeme] It's Day 6 of my Spring Cleanse!  Time for a progress report. Positives Feeling really awake in the morning, doesn't take too long to clear away the fog. Seeing results in my body.  My little waist is making a comeback!  Hopefully, my thighs will be next. Totally sticking to the food plan.  Eating a … Continue reading Wide Awake. Downing Dark Greens. Getting My Sexy Back.

Breakfast Kasha

[tweetmeme] Buckwheat, also known as kasha, is a highly nutritious food.  Right now I'm experimenting with less commonly used grains for my breakfast cereal.  Oatmeal is a little too gelatinous and soupy for my tastes.  I prefer a heartier, chewier, and more flavorful choice.  Kasha satisfied my requirements delightfully.  My experimental recipe resulted in an easy breakfast … Continue reading Breakfast Kasha