Vanilla Banana Raspberry Green Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 C spinach, packed 1-2 frozen bananas 1/2-2 C frozen raspberries 2 Medjool dates 2-4 Tbsp. hemp protein 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 1 C unsweetened vanilla flax milk Directions: Add all of the ingredients except the chia seeds to the blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into a glass when finished and topContinue reading “Vanilla Banana Raspberry Green Smoothie”

Mango Matcha Smoothie

It seems that all of my natural remedies for sinus pressure and congestion are working (see previous two blog posts), because when I woke up this morning, I had some of my taste back and even have more energy! To keep myself properly nourished while my immune system recovers, I added some extra fruit toContinue reading “Mango Matcha Smoothie”

Zingiberaceae (ginger family) Wellness Smoothie

I’m still feeling under the weather, but this zingiberaceae (ginger family, which includes ginger and turmeric, and is well known for reducing inflammation) smoothie that I put together this morning actually seems to be helping with the inflammation of my sinuses, along with the Olbas cough syrup that I picked up from Outpost yesterday [whichContinue reading “Zingiberaceae (ginger family) Wellness Smoothie”

Cinnamon Ginger Superfood Smoothie

I’ve been feeling sick with a cold for the past few days, so this morning I decided to pack my smoothie with as many superfoods that I had left in the pantry and fridge in an attempt to feel better.  But before getting to the recipe, let’s back up a minute… What is so superContinue reading “Cinnamon Ginger Superfood Smoothie”