No food screams summer like watermelon. The sweet, juicy, vibrant fruit is the perfect treat on a hot summer day. As much as it is delicious, watermelon is definitely a nutritious addition to your diet. Watermelon health benefits: it contains thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, choline, lycopene and betaine!While it’s deliciously satisfying biting right into the juicy flesh alone, here are 5 new and healthy ways to enjoy the fruit of the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Hot Nicky Fermented Hot Sauce from Heal Your Gut Cookbook
Enter our latest Blender Giveaway! HOT NICKY RECIPE FROM HEAL YOUR GUT COOKBOOK This hot sauce isn't just "hot", it's blazing! This fabulous fermented hot sauce was named Hot Nicky by the Heal Your Gut Cookbook authors, and we definitely tasted why! It's just one of many amazing fermented recipes from this cookbook, which was just one section amid meat, vegetable, snacks, condiments and pantry staples, and (thankfully!) desserts for the different stages of the GAPS diet. I was seriously drooling over this book for over an hour on a long … [Read more...]
The Babes are on Periscope! We are LIVE BROADCASTING! Come meet us!
If you haven't heard of Periscope yet, it's the newest way to interact online... LIVE! Yes, live streaming through your mobile smartphone (iPhone and Android) where you can comment and interact with us and the other members of our community! Blender Babes Tarashaun, Yesenia, Caitlin, and Val (with more Babes to come!) have been sharing how to's, behind the scenes at model and video shoots, healthy living events, smoothies and new blender recipe testing, workouts, and what we do for FUN! This is also the place where we will be holding … [Read more...]
Roasted Green Chili & Lime Hummus
Try our FREE Juice Detox! ROASTED GREEN CHILI LIME HUMMUS RECIPE We wouldn't be surprised if this green chili and lime hummus recipe might become your new favorite! Creamy and smooth, serve it with tortilla or pita chips, veggies, or use as a spread for sandwiches! Don't be fooled by the name, this chili lime hummus is not spicy at all! Roasting the chili peppers beforehand helps to sweeten and soften them. This is a recipe that you will definitely make again, and with such a beautiful green shade, it's perfect for your next St. Patrick's … [Read more...]
Oat Avocado Clear Skin Smoothie, Vegan & GF
Join Our Free Superfood Smoothie Challenge!OAT AVOCADO CLEAR SKIN SMOOTHIE RECIPE Treat your skin from the inside out with this oat and avocado clear skin smoothie recipe.Avocado is one of our favorite beauty foods, full of healthy fats and also Vitamin E.Coconut water will keep you and your skin hydrated, while the chia or flax seeds also provide anti-inflammatory omega-3s which help promote better sleep - another skin and beauty must!If you have been using collagen or other protein powder, this is a great smoothie to add … [Read more...]
Copycat Jamba Juice Razzmatazz Smoothie, Vegan & GF
Try our FREE Superfood Smoothie Challenge! COPYCAT JAMBA JUICE RAZZMATAZZ SMOOTHIE RECIPE Very smooth and berry delicious, this copycat jamba juice razzamatazz smoothie has a nice balance of bright, sweet, and tangy, with a beautiful color! Made healthier than the original version and vegan, this recipe is perfect for those that are looking for dairy-free smoothies without all the extra sugar that many jamba juice and other smoothie shop recipes have. Perfect for a hot spring or summer day, the creaminess of the soy or coconut yogurt make … [Read more...]
Healthy Easy Pistachio Ice Cream
Try our FREE Green Smoothie Challenge! HEALTHY EASY PISTACHIO ICE CREAM RECIPE This is a quick and healthy pistachio ice cream recipe that will please all the members of your family! The pistachio-almond ice cream flavor goes perfectly together and the consistency is slightly lighter than regular ice cream. Avocado is the star in this green, healthy, and good for you ice cream! With its healthy fats, low sugar, fiber and protein content, you won't feel guilty about indulging in this frozen treat! To make this pistachio ice cream recipe … [Read more...]
