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Its certainly been a while since I have last made or even tasted a glass of smoothie. This is mostly due to being imprisoned by Gestation Diabetes throughout my pregnancy. I swear, everything I love, I could not have because it had too much sugar or starch so it felt like I was in prison. Lol! Now that DJ is here I can go back to making my healthy smoothies. It will also be great for me as I try to get my body back. I decided to have a refreshing healthy snack tonight and this old favorite smoothie recipe came to mind. Ingredients: Two big handfuls of baby spinach One handful of frozen strawberries One small tangerine One cup of coconut water That is all that you need! It tasted sooooo good and knowing that its good for you is simply a plus. This made about three generous servings.  Do you make smoothies at home? Share your recipes. Would you like me to post more recipes?

Energy Boosting Smoothie I always post pics of my smoothies on Instagram and always get questions about whats in them and that I should start sharing it on the blog. So, I listened....so here goes... Starting the morning right is important. Your Mum wasn't kidding when she told you that you needed to eat breakfast everyday. You know that saying Breakfast Is For Champions? It's Real! How about starting the day with an Energy Booting Smoothie? I try my hardest to drink energy boosting smoothies as often as I can. Preferably everyday but sometimes I am in a rush and can't make it every morning - but I try.  Energy Boosting Smoothie Recipe: (I don't measure anything except for Maca root powder) 1 Orange (peeled and de-seeded) 1 Banana Kale  Carrot  Handful of Goji Berries 1 Teaspoon maca root powder Blend and Enjoy! I like to pour in a mason Jar and run out the door if I am in a rush! Benefits: All of these ingredients have en...

Day2 of 14Day Vegetarian Challenge Hey Loves, I have been enjoying the challenge so far. I have not been missing meat - AT ALL  Today was a rough day. I had migraine pains from last night which carried over into today. So naturally I did not want to do anything.  For breakfast, Derrick made a yummy smoothie for breakfast from kale, banana and Orange. It was do yummy and really filling. I did not want lunch because I was still quite full. 

Day1 of 14Day Vegetarian Challenge Hey Guys! My 14 Day No Meat Vegetarian Challenge has begun! Excited mucho mucho! Lol! I am also excited that a good number of ladies and gents have decided to do this challenge with me. Now I don't feel alone. Also, Maggi from CluelessCurl have joined me on this challenge and we will both be documenting the challenge and supporting each other. Please go check out her blog. She is such a positive person, Eco-lover and tries to live clean with every passing day.  So, yesterday February 1st was day 1 of the challenge. I woke up and reminded myself that this is not just a challenge but a change in lifestyle . I hope this challenge will allow me to fall in love with more earthy foods and improve the health of my household. Yes people......the Fiancé is supporting the challenge and also excited to see how it will affect his health. He is much better at making smoothies than I can so he is the official Smoothie Master in this challenge....

Hey loves! So, as I plan for this 14 Days No Meat Vegetarian Challenge , I realize that I need to go food shopping soon. I better get this shopping list in order. I will not be going crazy in the supermarket getting every veggie in site - I need to start slow. If you don't know what your doing either, I suggest you go slow with me. Lol! First, think of what meals you want in the first few days. Google recipes and see what you might want to try. Make sure your list has items that are rich in vitamins, Protein, Iron, Zinc and Fiber.  We want to make sure our meals are balanced so we get the most out of this experience. Also, I will post here and the Facebook Page as I come across recipes or ideas that I love. I know I will be on my smoothie game and I think I will be trying steamed veggies and grains and salads and potatoes maybe. Ok....now to my list: Bag of leafy greens (baby spinach, kale, chard) for salad, cooking and smoothie  Red Cabbage...

Hey Loves, Photo Credit: www.vegetariantimes.com From February 1st to 14th I will be embarking on a 14 Day Vegetarian Challenge and I want you guys to come aboard with me.  So, I was inspired to reserve 14 days out of February to do my body good and not eat meat for that period and instead eat all things vegetable, fruits and ground produce and even some fish occasionally. While, I am not going vegan, this vegetarian challenge should do my body well and yours too. I will be documenting my journey on the blog with daily posts as a way to push me and also you to complete the challenge and not slack off. Note, I am not a nutritionist nor do I claim to be one. However I have done my research and know that detoxing your body from meat and processed foods can do your body good. And to be honest, would 14 days be that bad to take off from consuming meats and such so we can treat our body good and feed it with what the earth provides? You Choose how strict you want to be. Th...

14 Days - Vegan Challenge With Island Essence Hey Loves! My best-friend Trudy from  Island Essence started a 14 Day Vegan Diet Challenge and I thought you guys would just love to join her. She decided to be more conscious of the food she eats and I believe we all need to start watching what goes into our body. Her 14 Day Vegan challenge is a collaboration with the Kushites Vegetable Cuisine in Kingston Jamaica. So, if you are in Jamaica then you know where to go to get vegan meals. However if you are here in America, your choices are endless. I have done this challenge before using meals and grocery from Trader Joe's, Pret and Whole Foods as these places have tons of vegan choices along with your neighborhood supermarket. Just remember: no meat, no dairy, no fish!  Only natures gifts . CLICK HERE to check out her blog for details on the challenge and join her.

Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water Hey Loves! Did you know that there are many benefits to be reaped from drinking Lemon water? This is very true. Last year I decided to lay off of drinking carbonated beverages and juices from concentrate. Now I only drink fresh smoothies that I make myself, water and lemon water. If you want me to post articles on making smoothies then let me know in the comment section below. Today we are going to talk about the benefits of drinking lemon water and why you should include it in your diet.  First lets establish something: Water is good for you and we need to consume a lot of it on a daily bases. You might think this is crazy, but when you stop drinking sodas and juices high with fructose syrup you will be craving water more and won't even realize how much you are drinking it.  Lemon is an excellent source of nutrients for you. We see lemon as decorative garnish for drinks in restaurants and bars. However we often do...

Loose Flavored Black Tea from Teavana!  Hey Guys, Sometime have unwind and chill and have some me time. Reflect a little. Instead of grabbing a glass of wine to relax and unwind, why not grab some tea? Yes I said tea. Lol! I know most people only drink tea if they are sick, however tea is the best 'chill pill' you could ask for. Its natural, organic and great for our immune system while giving us the calming feeling we crave. Champaign Sangria Punch Black Tea from Teavana Ok Ok! So you must be saying that 'black tea' is bitter. However, it doesn't have to be. I will agree that dry loose black tea is indeed a strong tasting tea once steeped. But thats where tea shops like Teavana comes to the rescue. You can get flavored teas which taste great and just as beneficial. This Sangria Black Tea has dried fruits added to the dry loose teas to give it a more calming aroma while tasting good and relax your body and mind. Stop at your nearest tea s...

Hey Guys! I love apple cedar vinegar (ACV) so I wanted to share with you some of its benefits. ACV is good for many things and can be used in so many different ways. The Many Uses of Apple Cedar Vinegar Personally I primarily use it for 2 things: 1. Cook with. Apple Cedar vinegar is acidic and adds flavor to your food. If you have high blood pressure you can add it to your pot instead of salt. 2. Rinse my Natural Hair I use it to rinse my hair after washing to remove product buildup. Also, I have scalp eczema and it pretty much eliminates that. If you have dandruff or eczema problems I recommend an ACV rinse. Make sure you dilute it (one part ACV to one part water). Do you use Apple Cedar Vinegar? How do you use it?

Living Healthy The Smoothie Way!! Recently I have been blending up a storm in the kitchen. I have read a lot on greens and fruits that does the body well and wanted to improve my health. Last week we bought a Vitamix and I love it. I have been on a healthy journey for a few months now and I am enjoying it. Dark leafy vegetables are great for our body but lets face it, they don't taste good. They are bitter and unless you add salts an butters they simply just taste bitter. However cooking leafy vegetables and adding salt and butter makes it less nutritious. But throwing these raw nutritious elements into your blender with some sweet frozen fruits mask the taste and you still get the benefits. Just want to share this morning's smoothie recipe with you. Bare in that mind I have ZERO time in the morning (on a workday) to do anything in the kitchen. So, I make smoothies in the evening ( I have time for that. Lol!). After my boyfriend and I have a cup the rest I put in...

Say Hello to my new snack:  Edamame  (pronounced as  'eh-dah-MAH-may' ) Lately I have been fighting with my scale because it keep showing me these high numbers and really not being my friend right now. I have decided to try to live healthier and then I am sure the scale will show lower numbers and maybe we can be friends again. My first meal to attack is SNACKING! I snack way too often and not with the right foods. My choice of snacks are cookies and biscuit, bubble teas (milk and no milk), nuts and dear I say it -Chocolate! Not good choices obviously (minus the nuts). So I decide to change up my snack habits and felt like sharing with you guys. So what is Edamame? Edamame is a Soybean that is harvested at the peak of ripeness while its still green. This soybean variety has long been consumed in Asian countries such as Japan and China. In recent years the health benefit of this vegetable have caught the attention of Americans and now its a snack that ...

King Sauna Spa NJ Last weekend was my birthday and my boyfriend treated me to a spa day. As scary as it seemed I chose a traditional Korean Spa versus the regular style spa that everybody is use to. Initially I considered Spa Castle in Queens NY as that is the only one I heard about. Then my boyfriend researched and suggested King Sauna Spa in NJ. I am so happy he did. So why not Spa Castle? My biggest problem with Spa castle was that the reviews revealed that there are lots of kid running around and it's really a water park and maybe most suitable for families. I am sorry but I did not want to deal with tons of kids running around on my birthday. So King Sauna Spa was the big choice. Now this choice came with the biggest issue that my friends and I had to get our minds ready for: The Nudity . Yes girls, in the wet sauna (bathhouse) you cannot wear any clothes. So Sunday at noon, with fear and excitement in the fore front our minds, my two friends and I headed ou...