The Perfect Smoothie Has Been Decided!!
You, our voters, have spoken and the Perfect Smoothie Bracket Challenge has its winners! Without further ado, we announce the Perfect Smoothie:
A Hearty, Healthy St. Patty's Day Menu
To some, March 17th is merely a day to wear green and drink Guinness. But to others, particularly those of us who come from a long line of Celts, the holiday ranks up there with Christmas. Between handfuls of chocolate coins, generous servings of corned beef, and an endless flow of green beer, the shamrock spirit will be in full force this weekend. It’s a festive and fun celebration, but health-conscious, it is not.
Here are a few twists on the traditional St. Patty’s Day menu so you can stay healthy and still get your Irish on!
Skinny Green Smoothie
Instead of sipping on soda or beer, opt for a delicious green smoothie to keep you energized all day long. IIN grad Holli Thompson’s recipe from her blog, Nutritional Style calls for detoxing, immunity-boosting ingredients such as kale, cucumber and grapefruit.
Juicing Vs. Blending Part Two
A few weeks ago, we wrote about green juice versus green smoothies, which sparked quite a conversation in our community. Our readers had so many great ideas and questions that we wanted to share them with you!
We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite juicers, blenders, and ingredients for your next green juice or smoothie!
Juicers
Breville (about $450) – This high-end juicer is on the more expensive side, but it is a very popular choice among the Integrative Nutrition community. The sleek design is easy to clean, the quality of the juice is very high, and the pulp is very dry.
Champion Juicer ($235) – This popular juicer is one of the more expensive models, but anyone who owns one will tell you it is worth every penny! The Champion Juicer produces delicious, fresh-pressed juice in a short amount of time, but can be time-consuming to clean.
Juicing vs. Blending: Which is right for you?
Recipes for green juices and smoothies are popping up all over the place and these beverages are slowly becoming a more mainstream approach to healthy eating and detoxing. One thing is for sure – green juices and smoothies are good for you. But is one better than the other? Here is a short comparison to help you learn the ins-and-outs of green beverages. Hopefully this will help you pick which is right for you!
Green Juice
What you need: Juicer, 1 to 2 pounds of your favorite green vegetables
Advantages: Juicing is great because it extracts all of the water and nutrients from vegetables, leaving behind only the plant fibers. This means your body is better able to absorb the nutrients without having to digest the dense bulk of the plant. Plus, you can fit an incredible quantity of vegetables into a single glass of green juice, leaving you with simple, smooth and delicious drink that packs an incredible nutritional punch!
Luck O' the Green Smoothie Recipe
If you aren't wearing green today, you can eat green instead! This delicious green smoothie recipe is courtesy of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Julia Argenti, also the creator of Lemons and Loafers, a popular health and fashion blog. Also don't miss the webinar we have with her next week, "Spring into a Clean Mind, Body, and Home," to get yourself ready for spring! (More details below).
Green Smoothie!
Ingredients:
-1 cup coconut water
-1 apple
-1/2 bunch kale
-small handful frozen spinach
-2 Tbsp lemon juice
Directions:
Blend and enjoy!
Webinar:
Spring is here! It’s nature’s time for renewal, rebirth, and rejuvenation. There is no better time to get organized, do a little spring cleaning, and revive your entire self inside and out.
Join us on Tuesday, March 22 at 2pm EST for our special Spring Cleaning webinar with Integrative Nutrition Graduate, Julia Argenti. Register here.
Julia Argenti is a Health Coach and the founder of Lemons & Loafers, a popular food and fashion blog. She helps her clients organize their life goals, kitchens, and closets.
On this free 40-minute webinar you will:
• Learn how to spring clean your home and achieve ultimate health and happiness
• Receive Julia’s top 5 tips to sustaining a clean mind, body and home
• Detox your own life with the some if the simple tools Julia learned at Integrative Nutrition
• You’ll also hear a little more about Integrative Nutrition’s Health Coach Training Program
