Thea's Summer Kale Smoothie

It's time I share another smoothie recipe! I literally have a green smoothie almost every day. Green smoothies are nutrient rich drinks, that seriously taste delicious! They are sweet, creamy, and whatever you want them to be.

I made one today, and had to share!

• Feel free to add a whole banana, or switch up the banana with any other desired fruit.
• The protein powder I used today is called Dale's and you can buy it here.  
• I like to enjoy my green smoothies as a breakfast, snack, post-workout, or sweet treat at night!

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MOTIVATION MONDAY: What "diet" works for you?

I have always toyed with the ideas of trying this diet, or that diet. What diet works for you, doesn't always work for your best friend and vise versa. There are so many diets out there that I don't even want to start listing, because it will go on forever. The most common 5 that people ask me about are:
1. Paleo
2. Juice cleanses
3. Vegan
4. Gluten-free
5. Low carb

In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with any of these. I know many can argue valid points against my opinion, but I am sticking to it. I have tried all these diets, and although I am not on them right now I can tell you first hand (I won't knock something until I try it) that they are all healthy. On every diet I bought all organic meat, veggies, fruits, grains, etc.

Does this mean they all get me the same results.. NO. Does this mean that after being Paleo I might get over meat, and try to be Vegan? Possibly. I think that when it comes to your diet (or lifestyle choice) do what works best for you and what makes you feel good. Don't do what your best friend is doing, or your co-worker just because they are trying something. BE YOUR OWN PERSON, and do you! This is your life, live it the way you want.

When it comes to dieting, at the end of the day all I reccommend is that you try to simply eat clean. Not even 100% of the time, but as often as you can. Enjoy the food you eat, and fuel your body properly!

Shot Of Nutrition

Thanks to a friend Sophia I have been enjoying a delicious shot of wheat grass mixed with some yummy coconut water.

Ingredients:
Wheat grass
Coocnut- Coconut water

1. In juicer, juice wheatgrass.
2. Cut open coconut (or buy one already cut)... If you are in a hurry you can use cold coconut water.
3. In a cup mix one shot of wheatgrass with one shot of coconut water


Why should I drink this?

Wheat grass:
Increases red blood-cell count and lowers blood pressure. 
Is a powerful detoxifier, and liver and blood protector.
Helps your bodys alkalinity - helps keep pH levels balanced 
Good for skin

Coconut water:
Electrolytes
Potassium
Enzymes help in the digestion and metabolism.

Thea’s Health Nut Green Juice

Thea’s Health Nut Green Juice

I have been in the juice mood lately, but I have noticed that most juices (even at health food stores) are filled with fruit. There is nothing wrong with fruit, but I see them as fillers to make things super duper sweet. Instead, I made my own… and LOVED IT!

You need a juicer for this one, sorry!

1 bunch kale

2 cucumbers

1 green apple

½ handful cilantro

1 lime