AmyA's Green Smoothie Blog

Celebrate Earth Day with a Green Smoothie!

Earth Day wouldn't be complete without celebrating with a green smoothie ;-)

This particular green smoothie has lots of goodies in her ... thanks to Momma Earth!

So TASTY & ENERGIZING -- YOWSA!

Spinach (1 handful)
Strawberries (1 cup)
Mango (1 whole)
Goji Berries (small handful)
Maca Powder (1 tsp)
Peaches (about a cup)
a bit 'o banana (1/4)
Hemp Seed (2 tablespoons)
2 cups of water

You can buy high quality goji berries and maca powder online here:
https://www.noblelifeelements.com/amya

Scrumptious green smoothie

HI All,

Gotta love the spring time!  Green smoothies are perfect this time of year ... so detoxing .... I just made a delightful concoction that I wanted to share.

1 very large handful of spinach (if you buy in a bunch - it's the whole thing)
1 banana
1 peach
1 small mango
1 handful of blueberries
2 cups of coconut water
2 tablespoons of hemp seed

YUMMMY!   and, I do mean yummmmmmy ..... mmmmmmmmm ..........

Have a beautiful spring Friday!
AmyA

Green Smoothie Demo & 101 Class

Hi everyone!

Hope you are living happy and green ;-)  Just finishing up a 21-day detox ... tomorrow is the last day. Feeling great! I had quite a few green smoothies during this run, but also some tasty veggies every day. 

For those of you who live in the Washington, DC area -- I have a couple of events coming up this month and I would like to personally invite you and your friends.  Space is limited for the green smoothies class, so please rsvp to me at amya@vitalself.com.  Hope to see you there!  And, for those of you who don't live in the DC area, I'll be creating a 101 video this spring!  ;-)  AmyA

Green Smoothies Demo - Saturday, February 28th 4p-6pm
WHERE: The produce section in the Whole Foods in Clarendon, VA
Try a green smoothie & then come to the Green Smoothies 101 class to learn how to make one for yourself!

Green Smoothies 101 - Tuesday, March 3rd at 7pm

Get ready for Spring!! Energize Yourself!! Ever been curious about green smoothies? Why are they green? Are they good for you? Do they taste good?

Learn about the power of green smoothies, their cleansing ability, how to make them and how they can energize your life in this interactive workshop!

WHERE: Upstairs Cafe Conference room in the Whole Foods in Clarendon, VA
WHEN: March 3rd @7pm (will end by 8pm)
COST: FREE with your presence ;-)

Details

AmyA's 2-Day Cleanse (plan including ingredients)

HI all,

Happy Thanksgiving Sunday!  I am looking forward to our 2-day cleanse beginning tomorrow!  I was reading Natural Health Magazine last night and was inspired by their diet detox, so I've combined their plan into mine.  It's a very gentle cleanse & I believe you'll find it to be easy and satisfying. 

This cleanse will help flush out all the toxins, food additives, pesticides that build up and will reduce inflammation & restore alkalinity within the body.  As a result, you will feel more clarity, energized and will be better equipped to fight all the colds and viruses around you.  The plan including ingredients is provided in the link below.

2 Day Cleanse

Enjoy the cleanse & let me know how it's going.

AmyA

Join me for a mini Detox Monday & Tuesday?

Hi everyone --- I've missed you!

I just got back from Guatemala last week and have been indulging more than usual on comfort foods ;-) 

So, I've decided to do a mini detox on Monday and Tuesday -- thought I would give you a heads up in case you would like to join me.  I'll post ingredients needed for the detox on Sunday.  It will be a combo of green juice, green smoothies and other detoxing foods.

Have a great Thanksgiving,
AmyA

the sun setting over Lake Aititlan in Guatemala

 

AmyA's Challenge - "Get Out the Vote" - Day 44!

Welcome to Day 44 of the Challenge --- our last day!

Congratulations for sticking with the challenge!  What a historical day - the last day of the green smoothie challenge & election day ;-)  I thought it was quite appropriate to call our last green smoothie, "Get Out the Vote."

Today's ingredients include: 1 mango, 1/2 banana, 1 sm handful of cranberries, 1 sm handful of pomgranate seeds, 1 sm knob of ginger, 1 large handful (1 head) of escarole, 2 tsps of maca, 2 tablespoons flax seed & 3 cups water.

This smoothie is packed with energy, loaded with fiber, will help fight stress and keep us all going this election day!

Watch the video below for details. Let me know what you think by posting a comment on the blog, by using the ratings below or sending me email -- amya@vitalself.com.  Thank you for joining me on this 44-day challenge, congrats again & see you all very soon ;-)  AmyA

AmyA's Challenge - "Avodamonds" - Day 43

Welcome to Day 43 of the Challenge --- ready, set, blend!  One more day!!!!

Today's ingredients include: 1/2 Avocado, 1 cup almonds (or 1/2 if they are thinly sliced), 5 dates, 1 handful escarole, parsley, & 3 1/2 cup water.

This smoothie is bursting with energy, loaded with fiber, protein, helps fight stress and supports heart health & has cancer fighting properties.

Watch the video below for details. Let me know what you think by posting a comment on the blog, by using the ratings below or sending me email -- amya@vitalself.com.  Have an awesome day & see you tomorrow ;-)  AmyA

Here are the ingredients for this week.

Please rate each smoothie after you have tried it using the rating tool below - while the 1-5 rating below is correct, the definitions we are using: 1 = Never again! 2 = Could work, onto something, 3 = Hmmmm, not bad 4 = Pretty darn good,   5 = LOVE IT! GIVE ME MORE!!  ;-)

AmyA's 44-Day Green Smoothie Challenge - Day 42

Welcome to Day 42 of the Challenge --- ready, set, blend!

Today's ingredients include: 2 oranges, 2 peaches, squeeze of lime, 1 handful of kale, Nori flakes, 2 tablespoons flaxseed & 1 cup water.

This smoothie is again bursting with energy, loaded with antioxidants, will help fight stress, supports complexion, thyroid health & has cancer fighting properties.

Watch the video below for details. Let me know what you think by posting a comment on the blog, by using the ratings below or sending me email -- amya@vitalself.com.  Have an awesome day & see you tomorrow ;-)  AmyA

Here are the ingredients for this week.

Please rate each smoothie after you have tried it using the rating tool below - while the 1-5 rating below is correct, the definitions we are using: 1 = Never again! 2 = Could work, onto something, 3 = Hmmmm, not bad 4 = Pretty darn good,   5 = LOVE IT! GIVE ME MORE!!  ;-)

AmyA's Challenge - Day 41

Welcome to Day 41 of the Challenge --- ready, set, blend!

Today's ingredients include:  1 1/2 cups of mixed berries, 1 cucumber (no skin), juice from 1 lime, 1 head of green leafy lettuce, 1 cup of lite coconut milk, 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons hemp seed.

This smoothie is loaded with antioxidants ...Vitamin C,  fiber, has anti-viral, anti-bacterial properties & is energizing!

Watch the video below for details. Let me know what you think by posting a comment on the blog, by using the ratings below or sending me email -- amya@vitalself.com.  Have an awesome day & see you tomorrow ;-)  AmyA

Here are the ingredients for this week.

Please rate each smoothie after you have tried it using the rating tool below - while the 1-5 rating below is correct, the definitions we are using: 1 = Never again! 2 = Could work, onto something, 3 = Hmmmm, not bad 4 = Pretty darn good,   5 = LOVE IT! GIVE ME MORE!!  ;-)

AmyA's Challenge - "Monster Sludge" - Day 40

Welcome to Day 40 of the Challenge --- ready, set, blend!

Happy Halloween my fellow ghosts & goblins!  Today's ingredients include:  monster intestines, witches brew, serpent's venom, spider's nest & more!  Drink if you dare >;-)

You will have to watch the video to get the translations for the ingredients ...

This smoothie is loaded with Vitamin C, beta-carotene, fiber, & will give you lots of energy!

Watch the video below for details. Let me know what you think by posting a comment on the blog, by using the ratings below or sending me email -- amya@vitalself.com.  Have an awesome day & see you tomorrow ;-)  AmyA

Here are the ingredients for this week.

Please rate each smoothie after you have tried it using the rating tool below - while the 1-5 rating below is correct, the definitions we are using: 1 = Never again! 2 = Could work, onto something, 3 = Hmmmm, not bad 4 = Pretty darn good,   5 = LOVE IT! GIVE ME MORE!!  ;-)