Energizing Dragon Fruit Blueberry Smoothie

Dragon fruit blueberry smoothie recipe

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.

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Delicious Chocolate Avocado Smoothie (With Banana and Spinach)

Chocolate avocado smoothie recipe

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.

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Energizing Peach Spinach Smoothie (With Banana and Almond Milk)

Peach spinach smoothie recipe

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.

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Why Do We Eat Nuts? Pros and Cons to Consider

Pros and cons of eating nuts

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.

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Blending vs Juicing (Should You Drink Smoothies or Juices?)

Blending vs juicing

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 guide 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!

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19 Ways to Eat More Vegetables (Practical Guide)

How to eat more vegetables

A guide with 19 practical and clever ways to eat more vegetables on a daily basis and get your essential nutrients in.

We all know how important it is to get your fruits and vegetables in. But while eating fruits seems an easy task, eating enough vegetables every day can be quite challenging.

This is often due to a lack of time in our daily lives. Preparing a healthy, nutritious meal is often substituted by a convenient takeaway dish.

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How to Eat Seaweed (8 Ways to Add More Seaweed to Your Diet)

How to eat more seaweed (8 ways)

A guide with 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.

Edible types of seaweed offer some unique nutritional benefits that many of us are missing out on or are otherwise not getting enough from.

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Delicious Avocado Seed Green Smoothie (With Spinach and Fruits)

Avocado seed green smoothie recipe

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.

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Refreshing Blueberry Spinach Smoothie (With Banana and Mint)

Blueberry spinach smoothie recipe

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.

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5 Best Spirulina Powder Supplements (Buying Guide)

Best spirulina powder supplements

Reviews of five of the best spirulina powder supplements, based on manufacturing process and location, price, brand reputation, and more.

Spirulina is one of the most popular and perhaps most hyped-up health foods in recent times. Some say it’s a fad that will slowly disappear, while others say it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread.

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5 Top Rated Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements (2024 Guide)

Top rated turmeric and curcumin supplements

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?

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Can You Eat Apple Seeds? (Guide to the Benefits)

Can you eat apple seeds? (guide to the benefits)

Are apple seeds edible, or are they poisonous? This guide explains whether there are any benefits to consuming apple seeds.

When I use an apple in my smoothies, I often blend the whole apple, including the core and seeds. I always assumed that the seeds – also called pips – hold additional nutrients that we shouldn’t let go to waste.

When I shared one of these smoothies with my neighbor and told her about the ingredients I used, she asked me whether it’s okay to eat apple seeds, because she assumed they were poisonous.

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Are Almonds Fattening? (Almonds and Weight Loss Explained)

Are almonds fattening?

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?

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Can You Eat Eggshells for Calcium?

Can you eat eggshells for calcium?

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 actually quite some nutrition hidden in those shells.

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Parsley and Cucumber Detox Green Smoothie

Parsley and cucumber detox smoothie

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.

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