AmyA's Green Smoothie Blog

Electric Green Lemonade

Hi all,

I was inspired by my friend Tati's green lemonade recipe.  My allergies were kicking in with the change of weather this week, so I was looking for a good cleanser.  The green lemonade is an amazer cleanser, energizer and good for the immune system.  I have adapted it a bit to give it even more of a kickin' lemony taste, energizing and detoxifying effect.

Please note this is not a smoothie, but a green juice.  I believe it belongs here since it's a first cousin to a green smoothie ;-)

 

Ingredients:
3 apples (peel and core) - I used pink lady because I like tart apples
2 lemons (peel)
1 knob of ginger (peel - i used a big knob)
1 clove of garlic (peel - i used a huge clove - basically 2 normal size)
1 bunch of romaine lettuce (the whole thing minus the thick bottom)
1/2 bunch of kale or collards (remove the middle stem of kale/collards before juicing)

Juice these ingredients up.

Once you have the juice, add a dropper full of marine phytoplankton - this is where the "electric" comes from! (I used 3 if you want to supercharge)

You will end up with about 16 oz - you can divide up and drink a bit in the morning, afternoon and evening. 

Enjoy!
Amy

Mom's Birthday Smoothie

Today is my Mom's birthday and even though she is no longer with us, I like to celebrate as I know she would like that ;-)  She would be 69 today ...

I returned from Costa Rica about a week ago - I was there attending the Nosara Yoga Institute's Yoga Teacher 200 training.  It was an amazing experience!  One of the things I loved about being in Costa Rica was the wonderful fresh fruit - I ate yummy mango, pineapple and bananas every day.

So, I thought I would create a special smoothie (Costa Rican style) and dedicate it to my Mom for her birthday - she always loved warm places!

Mom's Birthday Smoothie

1 cup pineapple
1/2 mango
1 banana
1 1/2 cup coconut water
1 dropper of marine phytoplankton (omegas, B's, complete protein)
1 tsp maca powder
& add lots of love as you blend :-)

Happy birthday Mom! 

Enjoy the smoothie everyone,
Amy

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

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

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!!  ;-)