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My adventure with Green Drinks

I can remember, at least 15 years ago, when my dad bought his first juicer and would juice everything! He would make straight up carrot juice and try to make my brother and I drink it. We REALLY did not like it. What 12 year old would?? And now, it is the biggest trend. A couple of months ago I tried my frist official green juice at SCLA Boston, and thought it was made with WAY too much ginger. I tried to force myself to take it down, but just couldn't. I later tried a juice from a local store near my apartment, and really liked it. It was made from kale,celery, apple, pear and carrots. Whenever I am at Whole foods I always see the "BluePrint drinks. I am usually hesitant to buy them because of the cost, $10!

blueprint

blueprint

But today, I bought one... and I LOVE IT! It is very earthy and has a hint of lemon at the end. I truly enjoy the taste but can see how some people might not be able to take it down. I think it helps when the juice is realllllly COLD!

I am not a fan of drinking juices as a substitution for meals. I think grabbing a juice as a snack, or pick me up is fine. Or even alongside a piece of almond butter and toast for breakfast. The green BluePrint drink has only 130 calories. NOT enough for a meal, well for me at least. I plan to add more juices into my diet, but more as a morning addition or midday pick me up, rather than as a meal substitution.

On my wish list is a juicer, but I have been banned from buying any more gadgets at the moment... there is NO room in my apartment for anything! SO I will have to wait, OR just keep buying crazy expensive drinks!?

What is your favorite green juice mixture? Do you have a juicer? Which one?

Posted on January 22, 2013 and filed under drink.

Aruba Circuit workout and a delicious fruit smoothie.

I am back!!! I was in Aruba for a short 4 days and  wanted to film a beach workout for you!  Here is an awesome circuit that will target everything from your arms, abs, legs and inner thighs. This video shows you 1 full circuit, but you will have to do it 5 times through! WOOOO. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/El58Nh16rUA

While in Aruba I fell in love with some amazing fresh fruit smoothies. I got a mixture of papaya, mango, banana and lime. My friend Christine got papaya, mango, banana  and watermelon.  Brandon got papaya and mango, and my other friend got banana, strawberry and yogurt!

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And apparently I am not the only Boston fitness teacher that found this smoothie place. Erica from Erica Bornstein Yoga and Dance loves it too!

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All smoothies are blended with ice and act as an amazing refreshing drink. I wish I could make this on my own at home, but I believe I need one of those special blenders. Mine is narrow at the bottom where I noticed that theirs had a wider base, so it could crush the ice and fruit more easily. Anyone have an awesome blender where you do not need any liquid for it to blend? Just ice and fruit.

Berry Smoothie and Green Smoothie Recipe & Video

berry smoothie

berry smoothie

Check out those stainless steel straws!

Berry Smoothie (serves 2)

Ingredients

  • 2 Frozen Bananas (makes the smoothie cold, so no need for ice!)
  • 1 C milk (can be almond, soy, anything!)
  • Frozen or fresh mixed berries
  • 1 tsp chia seeds

Feel free to get creative and add protein powder, flax seeds, or anything that makes you smile!

lauren green smoothie

lauren green smoothie

Green Smoothie (serves 2)

Ingredients

  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 1 C any kind of milk (soy, almond, cow!)
  • 2 tbsp nut butter
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 3-6 stems of kale

Follow along with us here! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aEM6kU0rvI?hd=1&w=560&h=349]

Posted on July 25, 2011 and filed under food, snack, drink.

Get Drunk Not Fat

We all know how high calorie alcoholic drinks can squash a healthy and clean living lifestyle.  I thought this site was interesting for it lists the calorie-to-alcohol ratio of common alcoholic drinks.  Jose Cuervo, and Crown Royal lead the way for more bang with fewer calories. Vodka is not too far behind.

my go to drink= soda, vodka, lime!

voda soda lime

voda soda lime

The site owners get their information, when possible, directly from the alcohol brands. Check it out.

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

Cheers.

http://getdrunknotfat.com/

Posted on June 22, 2011 and filed under drink.