Mint may not be the most common ingredient for green smoothies, but its flavors and benefits certainly are interesting.
The below recipe is for a simple yet powerful mint green smoothie that you can use to start experimenting with mint in your own smoothie recipes.
Can whey protein make you gain weight or even fat? This guide explains how whey protein fits into a balanced diet and workout regime.
The term whey protein is often associated with bodybuilding and weight lifting, as it is known to help build and repair muscle tissue. As such, whey protein is a popular nutritional supplement.
A refreshing, nutritious, and flavorsome kiwano melon smoothie drink, with spinach, avocado, blueberries, banana, and ginger.
As you may already know, I love experimenting with exotic fruits. I often visit markets and specialty grocery stores, hunting for new fruits and vegetables to try out.
One of these weird fruits is the kiwano fruit, otherwise known as horned melon. It sure is an interesting-looking fruit that can be described as a mix between a melon and a cucumber.
A recipe for an energizing dragon fruit smoothie, with blueberries, banana, and ginger, perfect for in the morning or on a warm day.
Dragon fruit has always been one of my favorite exotic fruits; the delicious flavors and soft texture make dragon fruit a winner for me year-round.
A delicious chocolate avocado smoothie with banana and spinach that works amazingly well as a filling breakfast substitute.
A smoothie recipe with two of my favorite ingredients, does it get any better? The combination of dark chocolate, in the form of cocoa powder, and avocado, works surprisingly well in a smoothie drink, especially when enjoyed in the morning as a quick but filling breakfast meal.
Add some spinach and a banana, and you’ll be drinking a nutritious and potent smoothie that will provide you with lots of energy and nutrients to get the day started the right way.
A recipe for an energizing peach spinach smoothie with all the right flavors and nutrients, perfect for when you need an energy boost.
During the warmer summer months, I love drinking smoothies that are not only nutritious but also refreshing and perhaps a bit sweet.
One of those refreshing smoothies is this particular peach spinach smoothie. It’s a classic recipe that I often change up a bit depending on my mood, but this smoothie somehow just always works for me.
Nuts are considered nutritious, and most people love eating them as snacks. But why are we so attracted to nuts, and are they really good for us? This guide explores the pros and cons of eating nuts.
We all know that nuts are generally considered a healthy food. I don’t know about you, but I love snacking on almonds, walnuts, or macadamia nuts any time, any day.
Nuts are also very popular with vegans and raw foodies. In fact, most people who go vegan or raw for the first time typically find themselves overeating on nuts as it’s so easy to do.
Blending or juicing, which is better? Read this practical guide to learn more about the pros and cons of smoothies and juices.
Blending vs juicing, it’s a never-ending debate, and rightly so! I actually enjoy doing both, as I can see the pros and cons of smoothies and juices.
This article will hopefully help you decide whether you should invest in a blender or a juicer and figure out which is more likely to give you the biggest nutritional bang for your buck!
If you’re interested in maintaining a nutritious and balanced diet, you’ve probably also considered eating organic food.
The organic food debate is surprisingly contentious, so I decided to explore the topic from both sides to help you make your own informed decisions.
Try these eight simple ways to add more seaweed to your diet, so you can take advantage of its nutritional benefits and flavors.
One of the most underrated vegetables is seaweed. Okay, that might be a bit cheeky, but seaweed is actually considered a sea vegetable.
A recipe for a delicious and nutritious avocado seed green smoothie, with baby spinach, banana, strawberries, and mint.
Did you know that avocado seeds are edible? I can’t blame you if you didn’t, but these bulky seeds in avocados are actually quite nutritious. And the best way to eat an avocado pit? As an ingredient in a tasty green smoothie recipe!
I’ve been adding avocado seeds to my smoothies for quite some time now, and today I’m sharing my favorite smoothie recipe with an avocado pit as one of the ingredients.
A recipe for a refreshing blueberry spinach smoothie with all the right flavors and nutrients, perfect for in the morning or afternoon when you need an energy boost.
I don’t know about you, but I love drinking a smoothie in the morning, either with or without a cup of coffee. A freshly made smoothie gives me the energy I need to prepare for the day.
One of those smoothies I love drinking in the morning with breakfast is this refreshing and tasty blueberry spinach smoothie.
Reviews of five of the best spirulina powder supplements, based on manufacturing process and location, price, brand reputation, and more.
Spirulina has become a buzzword in the nutrition world, praised by some as a superfood and dismissed by others as just another fad.
Turmeric has long been a popular spice in Indian cuisine for various reasons. Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric that is thought to have medicinal properties and other benefits.
Are turmeric supplements worth it, or should we instead use natural turmeric root powder in our meals?
Are almonds fattening, or do they support weight loss?
The poor almond is often wrongfully associated with weight gain, but this almighty nut is quite a nutritious little snack that can actually assist us in losing weight.
Let’s get to know the almond a little bit better. How can this delicious help with weight loss, and what other nutritional benefits can almonds offer?
Eating eggshells may not sound very appealing, but they are rich in calcium. This article explains whether eggshells are edible, and how we can best prepare and consume them!
Most of us eat eggs regularly and then throw out the eggshells, not realizing that there’s quite some nutrition hidden in those shells.
This parsley and cucumber detox green smoothie, with ginger and lemon, is a great way to feel recharged and revitalized.
Packed with nutrients, this delicious green smoothie drink will give you the right amount of energy to get you through the rest of the day.