1. I am really into eating and drinking healthy items. I do enjoy a good chocolate dessert and a buttery grilled cheese but I have a new job. My new job is in the beauty and fashion world and I really want to look good in my new cloths. I am glad I have the ability to dig into dirt on the weekends and then slip on black pumps to look smart.

    Make Your Own Alkaline Vitamin Water

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    • Recovery - This vitamin water is ideal for recovery post-workout or after a large bout of physical activity.  Blackberries and Cherries aid in replenishing oxygen in the blood while pomegranate and glutamine help to restore and repair muscle tissue damage
    • C*Power - This vitamin water gives you a boost of anti-viral and anti-inflammatory vitamin C.  With natural citrus fruits and camu camu powder, c*power is ideal for boosting your immunity after an illness or just keeping your body empowered.  This is an excellent combination for weight loss
    • Stressless - This is my favourite combination, the blend of watermelon and rosemary is divine.  This vitamin water is ideal for helping you balance stress on a mental and physiological level.  With the addition of B vitamins, hydrating watermelon and calming rosemary this combination is best used during times of stress or intensity
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  2. losing-every-extra-pound:

    Detox Smoothie

    • 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) pineapple juice
    • juice from 1/4 a lemon
    • handful fresh spinach leaves
    • 1/4 tsp fresh grated ginger

    This super detox smoothie is great for alkalizing your system. It is refreshing and packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and enzymes.

    recipe and directions here 

  3. Green Smoothie - 1 cup baby spinach, 1 cup kale, 1 pear, 1 ½ cup of orange juice, and 1 frozen banana.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter – 2 TBL unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 TBL peanut butter, ½ banana, 1 cup almond milk, ice.

    Mango Ginger — 2 cups frozen Mango, 1 cup frozen raspberries, 1 banana, ¼ cup chopped ginger, squeeze of lime, yogurt.

    Strawberry Date — 1 date, 1 ½ cup frozen strawberries, 1 cup almond milk. Optional: 1 scoop protein powder or 1 TBL of flaxseed oil.

  4. robotheartrecipes: Beet and Carrot Smoothie (aka Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie) Makes 2 servings (about 1 1/2 cups each) I made this smoothie this morning for breakfast as part of the food detox that I am doing this week. I felt like it really gave me an energy boost and got the day started off on the right foot. To save time this morning, I steamed the beets and carrots last night and kept them in a container in the fridge. INGREDIENTS 1 small red beet (equivalent to 1/2 cup), peeled and coarsely chopped 1 medium-sized carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 sweet apple, such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, coarsely chopped 1 ripe pear, such as red Bartlett or red D’Anjou, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 2 cups water INSTRUCTIONS Step One: Steam beets and carrots until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Step Two: Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Source: Whole Living, “25 Quick and Easy Smoothie Recipes.” View the recipe on WholeLiving.com.

    robotheartrecipes:

    Beet and Carrot Smoothie (aka Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie)

    Makes 2 servings (about 1 1/2 cups each)

    I made this smoothie this morning for breakfast as part of the food detox that I am doing this week. I felt like it really gave me an energy boost and got the day started off on the right foot. To save time this morning, I steamed the beets and carrots last night and kept them in a container in the fridge.

    INGREDIENTS

    1 small red beet (equivalent to 1/2 cup), peeled and coarsely chopped

    1 medium-sized carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

    1 sweet apple, such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, coarsely chopped

    1 ripe pear, such as red Bartlett or red D’Anjou, coarsely chopped

    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

    2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

    2 cups water

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Step One: Steam beets and carrots until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

    Step Two: Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

    Source: Whole Living, “25 Quick and Easy Smoothie Recipes.” View the recipe on WholeLiving.com.