Smoothie Recipes

In the early days of humankind, the Ancient Chinese and Egyptians began practicing medicine. History tells us that those early practitioners embraced the use of some best aloe vera juice to perform healing from fevers to blisters to burns.But why the aloe vera plant? This is a succulent plant. That means that it adapted well […]

It’s vital to keep your body well-hydrated by ensuring that you drink a sufficient quantity of water each day. But what about those days when plain Jane water doesn’t appeal to you? Ramp up the flavor with lemon water. Not only will you boost your level of hydration, but you will also receive additional benefits.6 […]

What you need½ Cup of oatmeal1 ½ Cup of 2% Milk or Almond Milk1 Whole Banana2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter4 Ice Cubes2 Tablespoons of Chia or Flax seedsMagic Bullet or Whatever Blender we are going to useDirectionsPlace the banana, peanut butter, milk, ice cubes, flax or chia seeds, and oatmeal into a blender. Cover, and […]

IntroductionPower of Banana I got a question for you, raise your hand if you want to eat and be healthy? Hopefully, everyone in the room raises their hand. As a physician, it warms my heart to see people care about their health. Now my next question, who has the money for a healthy lifestyle? I can guess there […]

A lot has been said about if dairy products should be included in your diet. It seems now that more people than ever have been switching to purely plant- based diets. No meat, no dairy… In America, we love our dairy and I am still American. Do not get me wrong, I have made a conscious effort […]

IntroductionEveryone has their favorite fruit, what is yours?Mine is going to be the star of this article, the strawberry.Strawberries rank in the top 10 of all time fruits for us. I feel like it is a competition between them, bananas, blueberries, mangoes, and pineapples for the top spot.That is a bracket I would like to […]

IntroductionWhat do you get when you combine a peach, pineapple, and apricot? Believe it or not, you have a mango. Mangoes are delicious! They are soft, rich in nutrients, and sweet. Plus they are very cheap at most local stores and healthy. Mangoes are full of nutrients like vitamins A & C, fiber, and antioxidants. This article will […]

IntroductionThis may be obvious, but I am going to ask anyways, what is the largest organ in the body??? For a 1,000 points the answer is….. The skin!Our skin is critical to keeping our bodies in good health. Plus, who does not want good skin??? I know I do and I am sure you do to. As a kid, […]

IntroductionYou want to be healthy right???Who does not want this for themselves?Everyone has their ideal goal of health that they try to reach. For some, it is having a great butt or a six pack. Nothing is wrong with wanting to look good to impress others. For some, it is being able to do something […]

IntroductionThere are many reasons that you may not have a blender.You let a friend borrow it and they say they will give it back to you “next time”, right.The power in your house has gone out and nothing works.You (like me) are a broke graduate student that does not have the luxury to spend their […]

So What Is the Paleo Diet?No M&M’s, no donuts, no Popeye’s….. Food at its most unspoiled form…. According to Challa and Uppaluri, here is the diet that the “Stone Age” person would have eaten:Plants – Tubers (potatoes, yams), seeds, nuts, wild grown barley that was pounded as flour, legumes, and flowers. In this I will also […]

Why Smoothies?Smoothies are light, fruity, and very tasty. You can make any type of smoothie for the occasion or even the time of year.We all love smoothies; we love them so much we are willing to pay almost $9.62 for our favorite strawberry breeze at Smoothie King. The juice and smoothie industry generates over 2 […]

Do you love juicing? You’re in wonderful company! Millions around the world consume a raw food or juice diet to amplify their healthy lifestyle. If you have not been including celery juice in your juicing toolkit, perhaps it is time.Today, we will explore the nutritional facts and benefits of celery juice. Additionally, we will provide […]