Way Too Good

1 gala Apple peeled
1 Carrot peeled
1 Handful Parsley
1/2 Golden Beet
1 Hefty Handful frozen Blueberries
1/4 Cucumber peeled
2 frozen Strawberries (for kicks)

There's just something about how the cucumber, parsley, and apple all come together in this heavenly juice.

Give it a whirl and let me know if you agree!

Tropically Refreshing Juice

...and beautiful! I was so thirsty/hungry I didn't even have a chance to snap a pic before I ran out the door this morning. I will admit it was a little odd for me to leave out the greens. But, I am getting my fair share of GREENS via delicious stir frys and curries. I pack 'em in there, babyy! I've been trying to eat/snack more often and enjoy smaller meals; I'm running out of ideas!

Welp, have a go at this delectable Tropically Refreshing Juice.

1/2 Golden Beet peeled
1 Carrot peeled
1/4 Cucumber peeled
1 Handful of frozen Pineapple
1 Handful of frozen Honeydew
Ice
1-2c water (I just eyeball it, like all of my recipes.) =$

Blend until liquefied.

Top with gelled Chia.

Best served over ice with a straw on a hot day! =)

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Vitamix beet juice

Kale Beast!

2 Tsp Chia

1 Beet

6 Cherries

3 Kale Leaves

1 Plum

1/4 Cucumber

Water

4 Ice Cubes

Blend on Variable 1-10, Then High until Desired consistency.

This is not one of my favorites. It's a little bitter. I think I put too much kale for my liking. Of course, I'm drinking it anyway!

Two of my friends actually asked me recently if I'd ever made anything gross. As in, if any of my creations had turned out horribly wrong. Immediately, I said no. And followed up with this explanation:

When I am juicing or making smoothies I typically go to my fridge and dig out the first things that I come across, prepare them, and throw them into my VM. I aim for more vegetables than fruit, and overpowering, taste-masking fruits. If it turns out good, then great! If not, then I won't lie about it, but I will drink it happily- knowing that it is indeed good for me and can learn what to do to improve for next time!

Do you dare to try this Kale Beast and submit any suggestions on what could improve it? =)

I didn't even get to sit down to enjoy this one!

2 Tbsp chia

1 Apple Peeled/Cored

1 Beet Peeled

1/4 Cucumber

1 Handful Parsley

3 Cantaloupe chunks

3 Honeydew chunks

Spinach

Ice

3 Oz water

This was sooooo good, I couldn't even snap a pic before gulping the whole thing down! =)

Give it a try and let me know what you think.

There's WHAT hiding in there?!

Caption not worthy of what's inside.

1 Golden Beet, 1 Apple (Gala), 5 Cherries,
1 Handful Parsley, 2 Kale Leaves, 5 Honeydew Balls
4 Ice Cubes 4oz Water

I am at a loss of words to describe how tasty this is!!! I feel like my photos do no justice. You'll just have to take my word and give it a try, make it yourself! 

This was my first time dealing with Golden Beets and boy, they sure are beautiful! Though, I did miss the "bloody-hand" experience I usually have with regular beets. ;) As much as I love the all-consuming deep red, it's nice to sneak some beets into a green drink! =D

PS: A drink doesn't have to be green to be Green. ;)

PPS: How have I lived this long prior to owning/using a melon baller?! If you don't have one, please, please, please, do yourself and your hands a favor and go to the nearest dollar store and buy one! They're so much fun!!! (I love snacking on frozen honeydew and cantaloupe, and balls are so much easier then chunks.)

Finally a delicious beet!

To be honest, I'm starting to think it's the Greek Yogurt that really gives the extra richness! (Who am I kidding? Well duh, I know it is.) Anyway, if you're not aiming for a dairy free diet, then Greek yogurt is an amazing way to get your calcium and probiotics. It's so thick, and creamy, and just delicious. You can even use it for cooking, in casseroles where you would normally use creams, cheeses, sour cream, or mayo =X etc. 

For now, enjoy this sanguine and oh-so-decadent drink!

1/4 c. Greek Yo, 1/4 cucumber, 1 beet
1 Gala Apple, 1 Large Carrot, 5 Red Grapes
Ice
Variable 1-10 then High until smoothie

Faux Berry Smoothie

2 tsp White Chia Seeds, 1 Beet, 1 Carrot 1 Celery
1 Handful Fresh Parsley, 5 Chunks Canteloupe
6 Ice Cubes 1/4 cup water
Variable 1-10 Then High Til Juice
Serve Over Ice! =)

This beautiful deep red drink looks like a sugary triple berry drink, but is indeed chock full of goodness! So you can feel like one of the "cool" kids while actually being one of the cooler kids. ;)

*I say smoothie, but of course since I got my Vitamix I have been juicing like CRAZY! Any of my recipes can be made into smoothies by blending for less time and adding more ice.

Cheers!

Good Morning Super Boost!

1 Beet, 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds, 1 Carrot, 5 Cherries,
3 Strawberries, 3-4 handfuls Spinach, Ice
Variable 1-10 Then High Until Juice
Serve Over Ice! 

Fact: Bears eat beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.

1 Beet, 1/2 inch Lemon Slice, Parsely, 1/2 Kale Leaf
1 Celery Stalk, Cilantro, 1-2 Tbsp Chia Seeds, Ice

Refreshingly healthy, and boldly beautiful.

It's true. I do love NY. Also, why wouldn't bears eat beets. ;) & I love The Office. I've been hiding out from the desert heat having an Office marathon for the past two months in the spare time. (Probably the time I should be blogging.) We reach temps of up to 120+ in the summer here. I've been doing pretty good at staying hydrated and keeping active as well as dousing myself with SPF 3000. ;) Most of my exercise happens in the pool, as I have temperature regulation issues relating to my POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). So, obviously doing much of any strenuous exercising in the hot, hot, heat will inevitably result in a slew of symptoms. I have been getting out a bit and trying to explore and do some walking and of course snapping photos of everything in sight, while also trying to meet some people around town, but it's just too hot right now. I'm sure once it cools down a bit things will be a bit easier. =) 

Cheerio!

Beets: Take Two: Yummm!!!

1/2 kale leaf, 1 beet, 1 apple, 

2 broccoli flor, 5 red grapes, 6 ice

Variable 1-10 Then High until 

Liquified Super Juice!

Serve over ice

Finally. Well, I can't exactly say finally since it's only my second attempt at beets but I did it! This one is slightly earthy with a tad of sweetness in the aftertaste. But, hot *durnt*, I did it! Mmmm. =) I actually don't have to choke it down like the first one.

A quick tip I will share is to blend it longer than usual juices since beets are a root vegetable and are quite hard. "It'll slide down your gullet more easily."