The latest buzzworthy trend in healthy drinks has to be golden milk. Despite its surge in popularity, Haldi Doodh (translation: turmeric milk) has been used as a medicinal drink in India for centuries. Simple to make, the basic recipe of milk, turmeric, ginger, coconut oil, and pepper has much more going for it than just…
It doesn’t get easier than blending up a smoothie, but the wrong combination of ingredients can leave you with a breakfast that’s too sweet, too chalky, too thin, too (insert your smoothie problem here). In the Spring and Summer, I start craving a flavorful, refreshing, and frothy smoothie, and this vanilla matcha smoothie became my…
Mangoes are like nature’s candy, so organically sweet and full of flavor. The mango is also an incredibly dynamic fruit – it can mix into a salsa, salad, or smoothie. And no matter how you pair your mangoes, it’s like a bit of tropical paradise with every bite. Related Stories: 11 Healthy Smoothies to Help…
The following post was originally featured on Cook Eat Paleo and written by Lisa Wells, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. This paleo peach coconut smoothie is creamy, sweet and delicious without any dairy or added sugar. This is one of those last minute recipes that came about because of what I had in…
Are you looking for more ways to incorporate health into your life? If so, ginger is key. The spicy root is said to fire up the body’s natural ability to detoxify by aiding in digestion, settling the stomach, and helping in the elimination of waste. Toss a piece of fresh ginger into a stir-fry, add…
Made with good-for-you ingredients like kale, frozen berries, and Greek yogurt, when done right, smoothies are one of the healthiest foods you can sip. But sometimes using too many ingredients can result in a smoothie that’s 500 calories or more. Here are a variety of refreshing and fruity smoothie recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth,…
Chocolate for breakfast? Why not! But skip the chocolate pastries and avoid that midmorning sugar crash by whipping up this creamy smoothie instead. Made with chocolate soy milk, peanut butter, and Greek yogurt, this smoothie is full of protein, and the banana and strawberries add fiber and a bold sweetness you won’t be able to…
While sipping on a fruit smoothie is better than biting into a shiny, glazed doughnut any day, if you’re watching your sugar intake, an all-fruit smoothie might not be your first choice. Try these low-sugar smoothie recipes, all containing under 20 grams of sugar. Related Stories: Dietitians Say This Is How Much Fruit Should Be…
The following post was originally featured on Jill Conyers: Fitness, Health and Happiness and written by Jill Conyers, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. Green smoothies are great any time of year but spring and summer are THE smoothie seasons. The refreshing blended concoctions not only taste good, they’re good for you too. From…
The following post was originally featured on Eating Bird Food and written by Brittany Mullins, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. This pineapple recovery smoothie is packed with nutrients known to help decrease inflammation and in turn, speed up muscle recovery. Yesterday’s green smoothie workshop at my local Pure Barre studio was a success!…
