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How to Make a Nutritious Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Posted by Kristen on Oct 11, 2012
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Care for a nutritious, creamy, and light smoothie that tastes like pumpkin pie? We have just the recipe for you. As you're devouring it, feel free to bask in the glow of knowing that you're infusing your cells with natural vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and cartenoids, all nutrients that are known to reduce risk of just about every degenerative disease that we know of. Read more

 

Fresh Peach Smoothies

Posted by Kristen on Aug 26, 2012
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When looking to make the perfect nutrient-rich summer smoothie, few fruits are better suited than tree-ripened peaches. Naturally juicy, sweet, and ever so slightly creamy, peach smoothies are abundant in carotenoids for healthy vision and skin, as well as natural vitamin C for optimal skeletal strength, immune system strength, and tissue healing. Read more

 

How to Make Healthy and Beautiful Smoothies

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 26, 2012
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Originally published in April 2010

In my book, any smoothie that's worth writing about starts with ripe bananas. You can use room temperature or frozen banana slices - both impart natural creaminess like no other fruit can.

Before we get started, here's a quick look at how I like to store bananas: Read more

 

Heart-Healthy Winter Smoothie

Posted by Kristen on Jan 17, 2012
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When made with the right ingredients, hot chocolate can be a soothing and health-enhancing drink, perfect for nourishing your body during colder months.

This recipe for a hot chocolate smoothie is ultra simple. The end result is rich in flavonoids and potassium, nutrients that are essential for a healthy cardiovascular system.

Be sure to include nutmeg and cinnamon - both combine beautifully with banana and raw chocolate powder. Read more

 

How to Make a Healthy Post-Workout Smoothie

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 12, 2011
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Just a brief look in photos at how I make my favorite post-workout smoothie, rich in flavor and healthy protein.

All you need are frozen bananas, your favorite nut butter, and some almond milk or any other non-dairy milk. Plus a good blender, of course. Read more

 

Health Benefits of Ginger and a Recipe for Real Ginger Ale

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 01, 2011
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Long before the creation of Canada Dry and other sugar-laden soft drink versions of ginger ale, people used to make and drink real ginger ale for its refreshing taste and health benefits.

Real ginger ale is made with...you guessed it, real ginger! And ginger has long been used by Asian cultures to treat and prevent a variety of physical ailments.

Ginger Helps to Ease Digestive Discomfort Read more

 

How to Make All-Natural Almond Milk

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 24, 2010
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Why should you learn how to make your own almond milk? It's one of a few easy-to-make alternatives to cow's milk, and is far healthier for you than most commercially available dairy. Though you can purchase almond milk in most grocery stores these days, as you'll see below, it's a snap to make your own at a fraction of the cost. Read more

 

Mango Berry Smoothie Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 20, 2009
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Here's a classic and ultra simple smoothie recipe that's rich in fiber and a number of antioxidants - mainly anthocyanins, vitamin C, and polyphenols - and sure to please any family members or friends who are lucky enough to have you make it for them. Read more

 

Post-Workout Smoothie Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 12, 2009
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For a change of pace from banana-based smoothies, give this post-workout smoothie recipe a try - it calls for fresh, ripe pears. Though any variety will do, I find that Bartlett and Packham pears provide a smoother consistency than other varieties like Bosc and Anjou. Read more

 

Protein Power Smoothie Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 20, 2009
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This protein-rich smoothie is a healthy food choice for children and adults of all ages, and is particularly useful for fueling healthy growth in children and for replenishing one's muscles after a workout. Read more

 

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