A Smoothie A Day!

It's pretty customary that with the start of a New Year come a ton of resolutions, epiphanies and life overhauls that we would all like to accomplish. However, I stopped making New Year's resolutions about two years ago when I came to the realization that by the middle of that year my resolutions were forgotten and life was going on as usual with no real changes, at least not intentionally anyway, and no accomplishments reached.  I decided this year I want to take a different approach to my annual "Get Healthy" resolution.  Instead of yanking everything sweet that makes me happy from the fridge and the pantry, I've decided anything in moderation is best and I've also added healthy Smoothies to my families daily menu!!

Trying to get my boys and even myself (yea I'm a big kid with a sweet tooth) to eat veggies everyday is nothing short of a nightmare! They just won't do it! So guess what, a few times a day we get a fruit and veggie smoothie, that is so heavily blended with organic vanilla yogurt, honey, organic fruits, veggies and blueberry juice, that they have no idea they're essentially getting their veggie and fruit intake for the day! Hell I almost don't know except I'm mixing it:)!  So it's a win-win for everyone!

If you are anything like us and either dread eating all the good stuff that may not taste as yummy as a bucket of ice cream, I want to introduce you to Smoothie Recipes for Everything!!

Here are a few things to keep in mind before you begin your smoothie journey:

1. Reach for organic fruits and dairy whenever possible!  You can also opt for frozen fruits and veggies, you will get the same healthy benefits.
2. Go low-fat or Greek yogurt.  Regular yogurt is jam packed with sugars and high in fat.
3. Try to add a banana no matter what the recipe calls for.  They are rich in potassium and B6 and add a nice richness to the smoothie.
4. Tea is a great way to add extra antioxidants to your smoothie. Try brewing green tea, Rooibos, or any of your faves and add to your mix!

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