Super-Natural Recovery Shake

After a massively draining--but equally rewarding--workout last week, I wanted to whip up a shake that would help my muscles recover from exhaustion as well as replenish my energy stores.  This is what I came up with, a shake that is supernatural.  (Meant to be a double entendre--as in "very natural" and "extraordinary.")  For about … Continue reading Super-Natural Recovery Shake

Cleansing Carrot Ginger Soup

This soup is cleansing to the body, full of nutrients, and packed with flavor.  I'm a big advocate of making extra portions of food and giving them second and third lives as new dishes--this soup is no exception. I incorporated some leftover soup into grains (leftover) and veggies (previously washed and cut) for a creamy creation that took less … Continue reading Cleansing Carrot Ginger Soup

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