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!
October 8, 2015
My kids’ favorite go-to food when they are sick is those Asian instant rice noodle bowls with the little packet of oil and extra salty seasoning. I decided a while back to concoct my own more healing version and we all gobbled it up. Using ginger, garlic, and miso, produces a broth that is soothing [...]
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October 22, 2015
I always say that last minute plans can end up being the best plans. Every now and then an out of town friend is passing through or you run into someone at the store or your neighbor walks down and you end up having the best time. The same can be true of meals. Those nights [...]
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May 12, 2015
The North End neighborhood of Boston is the city’s oldest residential area. It is famous for Italian eateries. I don’t know that you can go wrong with any of them! The salads and pastas were authentic and rich at this establishment. La Galleria 33 http://lagalleria33.com 125 Salem St. Boston, MA 02113 (617)723-7233
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