The Juice Generation: 3 celebrity green juice recipes you'll love Blake Lively"I come from a Southern family, so my taste leans more toward butter and sugar than veggies; if they're battered in cornmeal and fried, then I'm in!....Then a few years ago, I had a juice that changed it all for me—a mix that's better than any po' boy you'll ever eat." Blake's Intoxicating Detoxification Sweet, bitter, mild, and fresh—this drink marries many tastes into one beautifully proportioned, and completely addicting, combination. 1 cup kale 2 leaves Swiss chard 1/2 cup parsley 1/2 small beet 1/2 cup pineapple 2 medium green apples 1 sprig fresh mint 1/2 medium lemon, peeled *Red apples can also be used; these will add extra sweetness.
Tropical Pineapple-Papaya Green Smoothie Recipe When the snow is falling and the temperatures are falling, I love to drink in some tropical sunshine in the form a a fruity green smoothie! This smoothie if very sweet and so it is perfect for blending with celery and parsley. Feel free to toss in some bitter greens like kale and dandelion as well. Parsley is the richest source of iron from any leafy green that you’d get from the supermarket. One cup contains 3.7 milligrams of iron, as well as 10% RDA (recommended daily allowance) of copper, 7% RDA of magnesium, 7% RDA of potassium, 6% RDA of zinc and 5% RDA of phosphorus. This smoothie is low in calories, but it has 11.2 grams of healthy fiber. Pregnant women should not consume parsley. Pineapple-Papaya Smoothie Recipe 1 cup papaya, cubed1 cup pineapple, cubed1 medium banana, peeled2 stalks of celery, chopped1 cup of fresh Italian parsley4 ounces of homemade almond milk Start by adding the liquid to your blender (I use a Vitamix), followed by the soft fruit. Nutrition Information
Coffee Smoothie This delicious and nutritious smoothie recipe was concocted for all the coffee and smoothie lovers out there. Health experts can’t seem to agree on whether coffee is healthy or not. I believe in bio-individuality, meaning for some people coffee is great, while for others it’s not so good. There’s a reason many indigenous cultures across the globe have sought out caffeine bearing plants. Caffeine, like alcohol, has been shown to extend lifespan, but only when consumed in moderation. Here are a few of the health benefits coffee has to offer. Improved MoodBetter ConcentrationAlertnessIncreased Athletic PerformanceReduced Muscle PainAntioxidant RichDiabetes PreventionHelps prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’sAsthma ReliefAids Digestion I personally have never been much of a coffee drinker, but I do like to use it in my smoothies every once in a while. You can take this smoothie in one of two directions. The Ingredients The Add-ons Show Time
The Healthiest Smoothie Ever I’m making a bold claim with the title of this smoothie, but hear me out. In my quest to have the best day ever, the alchemist in me came out as I threw every superfood in my kitchen into the blender. The result, a delicious, creamy, and outrageously healthy superfood smoothie. Obviously, “the healthiest smoothie ever” is subjective and will vary from person to person depending on your physiology and bio-individuality. Superfoods are a quick and easy way to really boost the nutrition of your smoothies. Goji’s are a complete protein source containing 19 different amino acids, contain over 21 trace minerals including zinc, iron, copper, calcium, and selenium, and contain vitamins B1, B2, B6, and vitamin E. As you can imagine, combining several or more superfoods into one smoothie results in some serious nutrition. One thing I’ve yet to encounter when mixing and matching the various superfoods, a smoothie that doesn’t taste great. The Ingredients The Add-ons Show Time
Chocolate Orange Smoothie Combining the taste of chocolate and orange in a smoothie is a match made in heaven. The chocolate and orange combo isn’t quite as popular as chocolate and cherry or chocolate and raspberry, but it’s definitely in the same league of tastiness. This is one of those smoothies that qualifies as a dessert, albeit a healthy one. Cacao (raw chocolate) is an excellent source of magnesium and vitamin C, high in antioxidants, and good for your heart, brain, and teeth. Oranges are also high in vitamin C, and a good source of potassium, folate, and vitamins A and B1. Add in a little banana and vanilla, and you’ve got one delicious and nutritious smoothie. The Ingredients 1/2 cup water (or 5-7 ice cubes)2 oranges, peeled1/2 fresh or frozen banana1 tablespoon cacao powder1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla powderA little honey, maple syrup, or stevia to sweeten (optional) The Add-ons Show Time
Cherry Chocolate Mocha Smoothie This smoothie is for all the coffee, latte, and mocha lovers out there. For some people, the day doesn’t officially start until they have their morning coffee. What if you could combine your morning coffee with several healthy ingredients resulting in a delicious and highly nutritious superfood smoothie? You can use pretty much any liquid as the base of your smoothie, coffee being a viable option. Coffee along with the other ingredients this recipe calls for combine to deliver a good deal of nutrition. There’s seems to be an ongoing debate over whether or not coffee is actually healthy or not. This recipe calls for chilled coffee, but you could use a warm, but not boiling hot cup and see how you like it. If you’re not a coffee drinker, simply substitute your favorite black tea or just use more milk. The Ingredients The Add-ons 1 tablespoon maca1 serving chocolate or vanilla protein powder1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Show Time
Chocolate Frosty Smoothie One of my favorite treats growing up was a chocolate Wendy’s frosty. I can’t remember the last time I had one (at least 5 years), but still secretly crave them :) This smoothie is my best healthy approximation of that naughty fast-food frozen dessert. Taking unhealthy foods and making them healthy is what I’m all about. This is a fairly basic and easy to make smoothie as long as you have cacao powder on hand. Quick smoothie health info – cacao is a superfood especially high in magnesium and vitamin C. Next time your kids ask for a fast-food shake, whip up this smoothie and feel good about feeding them something healthy. The Ingredients 1 cup milk (almond, coconut, hemp, raw milk)1 frozen banana1 tablespoon cacao powder1 tablespoon cacao nibs (optional – for crunchiness)1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder or extract2-4 ice cubes (adjust for desired consistency)A little honey, stevia, or maple syrup to sweeten The Add-ons Show Time
Chocolate Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie This smoothie combines two of my favorite nutrient dense superfoods, cacao and spirulina. Add in some fresh fruit and a few other ingredients and you’ve got a delicious and highly nutritious superfood smoothie. I’ve been adding cacao and spirulina to most of my smoothies lately. They compliment each other nicely and seem to have some sort of superfood synergy going on :) Cacao is one of my all-time favorite superfoods. Who doesn’t love chocolate? Cacao’s nutrient profile leads to improved cognitive function, better mood, improved vision, healthy bones, and proper immune system functioning. Spirulina is best known for being around 60-70% protein by dry weight, and contains all the essential amino acids. Neither of these superfoods taste too super on their own – enter sweet fruit and sweeteners. The Ingredients The Add-ons Show Time