Behind-the-Scenes Blender Tests Hey everybody, Blender Babe Tarashaun here, and today I’m giving you the Behind-the-Scenes blender test results you’ve been asking for (beyond blendtec vs vitamix!) with the Dr. Oz Green Juice challenge, one of our most popular recipes. Made with water, parsley, apples, spinach, cucumber, lime juice, ginger, celery and ice, this nutrient-rich juice is Super GREEN and Incredibly Detoxifying… But as we all know, NOT ALL BLENDERS ARE CREATED EQUAL, ssssoo what I set out to find with this test was the juice’s … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Coco Jack – The Easiest Way to Open Your Own Coconuts
Coco Jack Review – the Fun, Safe & Ingeniously Easy Way to Crack Open Your Coconuts! I absolutely could not live without my Coconut Water!! This deliciously electrolyte-laden shot of electrifying energy is bursting with so many nutrients that I can literally feel it lighting up every cell in my body as I savor its powerful yet delicately rich flavor! (When we are not opening our own coconuts, we LOVE the 100% organic coconut water from Harmless Harvest!) Two Tough Issues for me though are (1) the high cost of great Organic Coconut … [Read more...]
Healthy, Easy Carrot & Apple Soup
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! HEALTHY CARROT & APPLE SOUP RECIPE This easy carrot and apple soup recipe is perfect any time of year, it's warming and comforting and everything we love in a soup. This soup will make your kitchen smell AMAZING and it's vegan and vegetarian friendly! Everyone you share it with will guarantee to love it! If you're looking for low calorie soups, this easy carrot soup recipe only uses minimal healthy ingredients and makes four hearty servings. The way it is prepared really brings out the flavors without … [Read more...]
Dr. Fuhrman’s High Cruciferous Vegetable Cancer Fighting Stew
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! DR. FUHRMAN'S HIGH CRUCIFEROUS CANCER FIGHTING VEGETABLE STEW RECIPE When we first read his book, Eat to Live - we couldn't WAIT to try Dr. Fuhrman's high cruciferous vegetable stew recipe. It contains lots of cancer fighting vegetables we ALL need to be eating more of! This vegetable stew is quite savory along with being super healthy. This stew recipe smells good cooking and it makes plenty, so you can share with your neighbors too because sharing is caring! Otherwise we recommend reducing by half. Change … [Read more...]
Blendtec vs Vitamix vs Ninja ~ Blending Raspberry, Blackberry & Other Berry Seeds
BLENDTEC vs VITAMIX vs NINJA Can They Blend Berry Seeds? Berries are essential in our daily green smoothie recipes, they not only add fabulous color but the antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and vasoprotective (alleviate certain conditions of the blood vessels) properties are a huuuge plus! They're also GREAT for healthy low sugar smoothies. Since we are asked how Blendtec and Vitamix handle berry seeds A LOT from our community, we decided a thorough testing of these popular blenders to find out which one can handle blending berry seeds best! … [Read more...]
Detox Beet Plus Smoothie with Coconut Oil
Try our FREE 1 Day Juice Detox! DETOX BEET PLUS SMOOTHIE RECIPE WITH COCONUT OIL This beet detox smoothie recipe doubles the detoxifying effect from the fresh or cooked beetroot as well as the cold-pressed coconut oil! Your body will be thanking you for it. This would also be a great remedy after a late night or a hangover as well. According to our recipe testers, it's one of the best tasting detox smoothies that contains beet that they've ever tried! All the refreshing fruits mask the beet flavor well, so this is great for even the beet … [Read more...]
C Punch Vitamin C Green Smoothie
Enter to win our latest Blender Giveaway! C PUNCH VITAMIN C GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE Named C Punch for its vitamin C boost, this green smoothie is the remedy for those days when you’re feeling just a bit off. Starting to get a sniffle, a bit of a headache? C Punch will knock the lights out of that germy thing you may be carrying. This easy fruit punch recipe will show you how to make punch with no added sugar and a super high dose of vitamin C. Get tropical smoothie flavors without the tropical smoothie prices! Not only is the tropical smoothie … [Read more...]
How to Make Low Sugar Healthy Smoothies
How To Make Low Sugar Smoothies CUT OUT the High Sugar 1. Liquid Base: Don't use juice as your liquid base, use filtered water or your favorite milk substitute. 2. No Added Sugar: Don't add sweeteners, even if they are natural such as honey, maple syrup, agave, or even dates. 3. Use Approved Sweeteners: You can sweeten your smoothie with low glycemic stevia, xylitol or erythritol if necessary. We highly recommend flavored stevia, the vanilla flavor is delicious. 4. 60/40 Greens to Fruits Ratio: Reverse the green … [Read more...]
Dr. Oz Peaches and Cream Smoothie
Try Our FREE Superfood Smoothie Challenge! DR.OZ PEACHES AND CREAM SMOOTHIE BREAKFAST SHAKE RECIPE We get so many requests for peach smoothie recipes, we had to try this non-dairy peaches and cream smoothie shake recipe from Dr. Oz! Creamy, rich and easy to throw together, you will also love the spicy nature of this smoothie. From Dr. Oz's clean detox plan breakfast shakes, this vegan smoothie recipe makes for a perfect healthy fat and high-protein breakfast. For a post-workout shake, use an unsweetened milk substitute to reduce the healthy … [Read more...]
Detox Definition: Myths, Reality and KEY Tips for Detoxing
The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word detox is starving. But hey—if it helps me lose weight and rid my body of toxins, why not? I was totally brainwashed by amazing claims and testimonials. I YouTubed tons of videos of all these people who said juice fasts had changed their lives, and they had never felt better. I even bought the book for the most extreme cleanse out there: the cayenne pepper diet, better known as The Master Cleanse, where you drink water mixed with lemon, maple sugar, and cayenne pepper for 10+ days. I … [Read more...]
Blender Babes’ 10 Favorite Superfoods for Healthy Smoothie Recipes with a Boost
List of Superfoods for Smoothies We give you our top 10 list of superfoods for smoothies every Blender Babe should try! You probably have experienced the addicting energy boost and health benefits that green smoothies provide including powerful antioxidants, cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties. SUPERfoods are a quick, easy and delicious way to add more nutrients to the body. If you are feeling a bit intimidated, DON’T BE! Just use this top 10 FAVORITE list of superfoods for SUPER healthy green smoothie recipes and beyond! Learn which … [Read more...]
Dr. Oz Keepin’ it Smooth High Protein Breakfast Smoothie
Try our FREE Superfood Smoothie Challenge! DR. OZ KEEPIN' IT SMOOTH PROTEIN BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE RECIPE This vegan high-protien breakfast smoothie recipe proves Dr. Oz is still the Smoothie King! He has a healthy smoothie recipe for every occasion - weight loss and detox, and everyday meal replacements. This peachy protein breakfast smoothie will get you started in the morning with healthy fats, a generous dose of protein from plant based protein powder as well as hemp seeds, and good natural sugars to get you going. This is a great … [Read more...]
9 All-Day Energy Award Winning Recipes + Golden Apple Prize
Blender Babes is proud to announce that our site was chosen as one of Yuri Elkaim's All-Day Energy Award Winning blogs! Every recipe in this list contains the basic ADED principles: 80% Raw, Gluten-Free, No Refined Sugar, No Dairy, No Processed Foods. Check out the other incredible, healthy blog winners PLUS download a free All-Day Energy Diet Blueprint to start the New Year with a healthy, nutritious plan & hunt for today's $100 Golden Apple prize! :) P.S. You will ALSO win $150 Essential Living Foods Superfood Swag Bag! Happy … [Read more...]