Summer is calling for lots of smoothies! I don’t think I will ever get over how convenient they are as a snack as well as squeezing in so many servings of fruits and veggies. I whipped up this refreshing shake when I was pretty hungry. I had an intense workout, came home to rinse off, got the kids ready, and packed the pool bag to meet some friends for lunch and swimming. I needed to refuel and hydrate quickly. This did the trick!
Workout to Pool Smoothie
Charlotte Veggie Original
GF, GRF, DF, NF
Makes one 16 oz. serving
Blend up the following:
2 cups Trader Joe’s Organic Power to Greens (you can use any greens)
3 tbsp shelled hemp seeds
1/4 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 small apple
1 cup water
For a more filling option and to see how I deal with soreness, read here about the key ingredients in my smoothie bowl and epsom salts!
May 12, 2015
We took a long weekend trip to Boston in October 2013 and had some delicious food! Elephant Walk offers French and Cambodian food which reflects the founders’ cultural backgrounds. It is best stated on their website: “The Elephant Walk has something for everyone, offering a bi-cultural menu with a broad range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. [...]
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August 7, 2015
Hey hey it’s Fri-yay! I thought I would do a more social post to get you into weekend mode! Last night was a wonderful evening and just adds to why I love my town. Full of good ideas, new developments, and most of all, positive, hope-filled energy, Charlotte is always buzzing with charitable opportunities and [...]
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August 26, 2015
I was late to the cast iron cooking game. I think I thought it was too heavy, not necessary, and required a lot of maintenance with tasks like seasoning and hand washing. My impression was wrong and it turned out to be a game changer! Yes, it is heavy. But that weight allows for more even [...]
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